HC42 Help - Recording from bullet cam

[Steve_T]

Have just acquired an HC42 and a bullet cam. I can see input from the bullet cam in play mode, but I cannot record from it. I know a few of you good people run such a setup, which is why I went for it, so what do you do to record from bullet cam please.?

Thanks,

Steve.

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Put it in Play/edit mode. P-menu -> Rec ctrl... off you go.

If there's an easier way I'd like to know!

[Fishy Dave]

Hi Steve,

I've just had a look at your instructions, take a look at pages 59 and 60 from your Sony Manual. It describes recording from a VCR/TV, this is the same method you will use to record from a bullet cam.

Basically, touch the PMenu button on screen, then Rec cntrl, Rec pause, then touch rec start.

Job done, let us know if it works.

Cheers, Dave

[Fishy Dave]

Doh! Beaten to it.

[Fishy Dave]

[quote]If there's an easier way I'd like to know![/quote]

Buy a Skytools LANC controller, from us or any other online place. These are superb things that we use with Sony cameras. Go for version 1.6, as this will automatically switch the camcorder straight into play mode and one short press of the remote button will turn the camera to record, another short press puts it into pause. A long press turns all power off.

It is great for reducing wasted tape, prolonging battery life and less time wasted when editing.

Thanks, Dave

[Steve_T]

Thanks guys!!!!

[Steve_T]

LANC controller sold!