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08-03-2004, 01:24 PM
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I recently hooked up my Sony DCR-TRV14 to my computer via USB so I can use it as a webcam sometimes. The problem is it automatically turns off after 5 mins of being on without recording, to save battery life. This is such a pain, because it means I have to keep reconnecting the camera etc each time.
I'm sure there is a way round this auto-off thing, anyone else got a Sony and know how to turn the function off?
Thanks, Dom
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08-03-2004, 02:58 PM
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08-03-2004, 04:05 PM
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it still goes off after 3 mins, which is crazy. I find it really annoying because I cant record time-lapse with my computer.
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08-03-2004, 05:53 PM
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Oh right, yeah it still goes off Marc.. so it doesn't look too good then?
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08-03-2004, 07:44 PM
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I know how to do it now, you have to take the tape out...
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08-03-2004, 07:46 PM
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08-04-2004, 11:38 AM
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but doesn't it have the flashing yellow "no tape" symbol then?
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08-04-2004, 12:16 PM
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Not on the PC screen that'll be an overlay on the LCD...
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