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== Current condition ==
== Current condition ==
Due to the use of incompatible power supplies (see above), two of YSTV's three HVRs are currently 'tape munchers'. A somewhat reliable solid-state recorder can be used with these cameras.
Due to the use of incompatible power supplies (see above), two of YSTV's three HVRs are currently 'tape munchers'. A somewhat reliable solid-state recorder can be used with these cameras.
The other camera records to tape fine, but has issues with sound due to a damaged microphone jack. This can be worked around by using the [[Microphones#Zoom H2N|Zoom H2N]] to record sound (you can even plug the rifle mic into it). This camera also suffers from occasional optical issues, producing a distorted image.
The other camera records to tape fine. It used to have issues with sound due to a damaged microphone jack, but that has been fixed using spare parts from an older non-functioning HVR (again due to incorrect power supply). This camera also suffers from occasional optical issues, producing a distorted image.
All three cameras can be used for live shows, although the composite output is damaged on a couple of them - use the S-Video connection instead.
All three cameras can be used for live shows, both in HD and SD. The composite output is damaged on a couple of them - so use the S-Video connection instead when using an SD setup.


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Revision as of 23:12, 4 November 2013

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These are the main HD camera's currently used in YSTV.

Power

These camera's are picky in that they need 8.7V through a propriety connector. There is an adapter cable-tied to each camera to allow the use of 4-pin XLR to provide power. However, care must be taken to avoid plugging a 12V supply into the camera's. Doing this turns the camera into a tape muncher, among other problems.

Current condition

Due to the use of incompatible power supplies (see above), two of YSTV's three HVRs are currently 'tape munchers'. A somewhat reliable solid-state recorder can be used with these cameras. The other camera records to tape fine. It used to have issues with sound due to a damaged microphone jack, but that has been fixed using spare parts from an older non-functioning HVR (again due to incorrect power supply). This camera also suffers from occasional optical issues, producing a distorted image. All three cameras can be used for live shows, both in HD and SD. The composite output is damaged on a couple of them - so use the S-Video connection instead when using an SD setup.