Why would anyone spend this kind of money on an ANALOG only switcher? Where do find an analog camera or analog recorder to support this, outside of a museum? If they're gearing this to the low end / prosumer market, are you supposed to record the output to SVHS? Really.... Why would anyone spend this kind of money on an ANALOG only switcher? Where do find an analog camera or analog recorder to support this, outside of a museum? If they're gearing this to the low... » Read More Why would anyone spend this kind of money on an ANALOG only switcher? Where do find an analog camera or analog recorder to support this, outside of a museum? If they're gearing this to the low end / prosumer market, are you supposed to record the output to SVHS? Really.... « Show Less
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There is no converter needed for a HDMI or DVI output. Connect a (approximately $100) monitor and see the HDMI and DVI output. No generational loss due to an external converter.
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The TriCaster units are far more than simple switchers, offering internal video and graphics players, keying, advance Virtual Set technology, multiple DSKs, and RECORDING internally to many different formats to suit any need, in HD or SD. Did I mention live web streaming also? Regarding cameras, not everyone can run out and buy HD-SDI cameras, so TC40 offers an affordable solution to those with existing HDV cameras or other legacy units. Many NEW HD cameras still offer component analog HD output as well, so definitely not an obsolete standard.
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It would be best if they would have hdmi connections. I think they know it is obsolete. Does anyone know where to find the cables to connect to the camera?
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It is a proprietary 3.7V 900MAH rectangular battery (I don't believe that it is common to any other devices) that you can pick up here on Amazon or elsewhere online for a very reasonable price. There are even offers for dual batteries plus an external charger which would be quite handy since the only other way to charge is in camera. These batteries last about 1 1/2 to 2 hours of recording, about as much as will fit on a 16GB card (does not support class 10 cards, use a class 4 or 6). So yeah, get extra batteries and extra memory too, then set your camera to best quality and go take some great vids. It is a proprietary 3.7V 900MAH rectangular battery (I don't believe that it is common to any other devices) that you can pick up here on Amazon or elsewhere online for a very reasonable price. There are even offers for dual batteries plus an external charger which would be quite handy since the only other way to charge is in camera. These batteries last about 1 1/2 to 2 hours of recording, about as much as will fit on a 16GB card (does not support class 10 cards, use a class 4 or 6). So yeah, get extra batteries and extra memory too, then set your camera to best quality and go take some... » Read More It is a proprietary 3.7V 900MAH rectangular battery (I don't believe that it is common to any other devices) that you can pick up here on Amazon or elsewhere online for a very reasonable price. There are even offers for dual batteries plus an external charger which would be quite handy since the only other way to charge is in camera. These batteries last about 1 1/2 to 2 hours of recording, about as much as will fit on a 16GB card (does not support class 10 cards, use a class 4 or 6). So yeah, get extra batteries and extra memory too, then set your camera to best quality and go take some great vids. « Show Less
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I am an amateur user. I have SWM just like the one in the picture. Single line goes to a power inserter then to a splitter. from the splitter you only need 1 line to your box (even a dvr with dual tuners) works great. Make sure your splitter is made for the SWM. You can buy all this stuff on Amazon dirt cheap. Splitter $5-10 dollars. Power inserter 10-$15 dollars. thanks- joe (husband)
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How do you do, Mr. Ryan. I call it Suzuki, the staff of a bell. Thank you for your consideration. Since this mail is using the translator, it has made a mistake in it, and although it may be an acatalepsy, please allow it. Although I am carrying out simultaneous sale of this camera also in the store in Tokyo, it is still in stock. It is a late model of XP series of FUJIFILM. In order of XP60 -&gt;XP150 -&gt;XP200, it is the most expensive and performance is also the most wonderful. Is it an answer of the question? Moreover, please do not hesitate to ask a question.
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Robert absolutely I have two and as far as I know you can have even more than two. Just remember if you are going to do the recording it's full price for the first and half price for the second for the year. It comes with two free weeks recording so you can try it out and see if the recording is what you want you don't have to record but my opinion I think it costs me 150 bucks for the year. These things are the balls as they have infrared for night and I put it motion light switches so if someone does walk into the room the lights go on and the day mode of the camera switches back on to a nice clear picture vs the night vison. Hope this helps Robert absolutely I have two and as far as I know you can have even more than two. Just remember if you are going to do the recording it's full price for the first and half price for the second for the year. It comes with two free weeks recording so you can try it out and see if the recording is what you want you don't have to record but my opinion I think it costs me 150 bucks for the year. These things are the balls as they have infrared for night and I put it motion light switches so if someone does walk into the room the lights go on and the day mode of the camera switches back on to a... » Read More Robert absolutely I have two and as far as I know you can have even more than two. Just remember if you are going to do the recording it's full price for the first and half price for the second for the year. It comes with two free weeks recording so you can try it out and see if the recording is what you want you don't have to record but my opinion I think it costs me 150 bucks for the year. These things are the balls as they have infrared for night and I put it motion light switches so if someone does walk into the room the lights go on and the day mode of the camera switches back on to a nice clear picture vs the night vison. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Hopefully I'm understanding the question correctly, but if you're using an external recorder for your primary audio, it won't matter a bit. This thing is on the output side of that device. If you're putting it between a pre-amp of some sort like a JuicedLink or whatever, then there might be some loss. On the other hand, if you want good audio, the in-camera recorder isn't the place to get it anyway.
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Sorry, I can't offer any feedback, but I found it funny that someone else is having the same dilemna with the same 2 cameras. So I will also be intersted in hearing any input as well. Is the video capability really worth it?
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Out of luck, company went out of Business when the recession hit. I guess you could try looking on eBay or trying to see if anyone selling their old system. I'm about to replace the system due to the fact that four years ago when I purchased the system the company have been out of business for a while and now I just need a new system. Also my system came without a power adapter and I've yet to find a powered a powerful enough adapter to power the hard drive so I'm not able to record on a hard drive I have to use a VCR on the spot out port. As for the comment about the quality of these cameras I don't think they're that cheap there actually still pretty good quality by today's standards of analog system. Out of luck, company went out of Business when the recession hit. I guess you could try looking on eBay or trying to see if anyone selling their old system. I'm about to replace the system due to the fact that four years ago when I purchased the system the company have been out of business for a while and now I just need a new system. Also my system came without a power adapter and I've yet to find a powered a powerful enough adapter to power the hard drive so I'm not able to record on a hard drive I have to use a VCR on the spot out port. As for the comment about the quality of these... » Read More Out of luck, company went out of Business when the recession hit. I guess you could try looking on eBay or trying to see if anyone selling their old system. I'm about to replace the system due to the fact that four years ago when I purchased the system the company have been out of business for a while and now I just need a new system. Also my system came without a power adapter and I've yet to find a powered a powerful enough adapter to power the hard drive so I'm not able to record on a hard drive I have to use a VCR on the spot out port. As for the comment about the quality of these cameras I don't think they're that cheap there actually still pretty good quality by today's standards of analog system. « Show Less
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It cost me about $40 for the pair (about $25 for the VAR-A2 and about $15 for the VAR-G8), although I bought multiples of each, so I probably saved some on shipping per item. We are using the camcorders to record classes which are typically two hours in length. (The awesome thing about these camcorders is that you can drop the file straight to a Flash server and they will play.) Due to our particular needs, it was not practical to change a battery mid-class.
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Batteries can be fickle even with expensive recorders. I bought a recorder that was $200+ and this little recorder kicks tail over it and can throw it away and buy another one when the battery dies. So far mine has lasted weeks on 1charge, and far exceeds expectations. My sister saw it and bought 2 for herself. I'm not sure, but I always charge my new device before using it. By the way, I have found this recorder to be best operated with the factory defaults. I was messing around with all the settings, and got terrible things happening like screaching high squeals, and almost threw it away. Luckily my sis had one and I reset back to factory. Very happy with it now. (Just a friendly suggest ion) Batteries can be fickle even with expensive recorders. I bought a recorder that was $200+ and this little recorder kicks tail over it and can throw it away and buy another one when the battery dies. So far mine has lasted weeks on 1charge, and far exceeds expectations. My sister saw it and bought 2 for herself. I'm not sure, but I always charge my new device before using it. By the way, I have found this recorder to be best operated with the factory defaults. I was messing around with all the settings, and got terrible things happening like screaching high squeals, and almost threw it away.... » Read More Batteries can be fickle even with expensive recorders. I bought a recorder that was $200+ and this little recorder kicks tail over it and can throw it away and buy another one when the battery dies. So far mine has lasted weeks on 1charge, and far exceeds expectations. My sister saw it and bought 2 for herself. I'm not sure, but I always charge my new device before using it. By the way, I have found this recorder to be best operated with the factory defaults. I was messing around with all the settings, and got terrible things happening like screaching high squeals, and almost threw it away. Luckily my sis had one and I reset back to factory. Very happy with it now. (Just a friendly suggest ion) « Show Less
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The recorder is a piece of trash. Mine worked exactly once. I can't believe Sony actually put their name on it. Look elsewhere if you need something you can rely on.
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The one I have is only a vcr/dvd player and does not record. I am sure you can purchase one that will record but I only wanted one that was a player because I have a lot of vcr's and dvds; so I didn't have a reason to buy a recorder. I hope this answers your question!
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Also check tv settings. Is it digital or analog audio? My tv has digital input that needed a converter. I used old minidisc recorder. There is also standalone converters for around $80 iirc.
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The Gemini Doctor himself says that you need a CD player as an audio source.... what is this world coming to? You're actually going to need a full blown record player as a source, as digital is for losers. Digital isn't really for losers, it just seems like there's no reason to get an analog amp if you're going to use a digital source. Generally analog people don't like their signal being converted back and forth and losing some of that sweet, sweet warmth to the digital mittleman. Sure you could use a .flac recording that's "lossless" but is it really? I'd rather not find out and spin the black circle when I want a really rich music listening experience and leave that .mp3 malarky for when I'm on the go. From here on out you won't find me without my record player in my place of residence. Anyway, you're going to need 1) a record player 2) records to play on that record player 3) speakers or headphones 4) this device or something that accomplishes the same task
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Wendy, I asked my hubby as I had bought for him. He said I should tell you when we had a problem putting VHS on DVD as it was suppose to do, he could not find anyone to look at it let alone fix it. That said, he also says no, it doesn't record without and external digit tuner. He really is NOT happy with the entire unit and Toshiba. He still gets upset thinking I wasted my money on it and it was the one he wanted.
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Thanks for the excellent suggestion! This was not available as an option when I was looking at alternatives to the (out-of-production) BD55 a year ago. It's got what I need - analog 7.1 out (why I am not interested in the BD60...) and BDLive (because why would you buy a player that wasn't internet-ready?). The SACD is a BIG plus in my book... I never said I wouldn't pay $500 for a player - I just said I wouldn't pay $500 for a $250 player...I notice the Oppo doesn't 'do' Amazon streaming media - but that's Amazon's problem, not mine... (I don't think the world is ready for streaming HiDef video, and when it is, there will be better choices than we have now...) Thanks for the excellent suggestion! This was not available as an option when I was looking at alternatives to the (out-of-production) BD55 a year ago. It's got what I need - analog 7.1 out (why I am not interested in the BD60...) and BDLive (because why would you buy a player that wasn't internet-ready?). The SACD is a BIG plus in my book... I never said I wouldn't pay $500 for a player - I just said I wouldn't pay $500 for a $250 player...I notice the Oppo doesn't 'do' Amazon streaming media - but that's Amazon's problem, not mine... (I don't think the world is ready for... » Read More Thanks for the excellent suggestion! This was not available as an option when I was looking at alternatives to the (out-of-production) BD55 a year ago. It's got what I need - analog 7.1 out (why I am not interested in the BD60...) and BDLive (because why would you buy a player that wasn't internet-ready?). The SACD is a BIG plus in my book... I never said I wouldn't pay $500 for a player - I just said I wouldn't pay $500 for a $250 player...I notice the Oppo doesn't 'do' Amazon streaming media - but that's Amazon's problem, not mine... (I don't think the world is ready for streaming HiDef video, and when it is, there will be better choices than we have now...) « Show Less
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this camera is the 1st consumer grade camcorder ... about ... 2005 ... ironickly it orginizes video and audio differently than its competitors of the time .... it can record on 8mm , hi-8 , digital 8 ....and read back its info. BUT NO .... if you recorded on a camcorder ....say .... the SAMSUNG SCL901 ... (another old camera) IT WILL NOT PLAY ON THE SONY DCR-TRV280 !!! try google in image mode to find the old cameras of the time , find the name of the old camera , and search for it in amazon.com ...or... E-bay ... or graiglist... or other such as garage sale or street flea market or street fair exetera ... if you do find a camera that'll play your old tape please transfer to dvd via computer....(DVD recorders aren't made enymore!!!) if its of HISTORICAL value , documtery value or of DIARY (family value)