can you please tell me what is the delay time to switch from one input to another. I'm currently using a USB-Based 720p component video capture to record directly to my laptop. I'd like to add a few more cameras to my recording. Hence, i dont want any significant delay while switching from one input to another. can you please tell me what is the delay time to switch from one input to another. I'm currently using a USB-Based 720p component video capture to record directly to my laptop. I'd like to... » Read More can you please tell me what is the delay time to switch from one input to another. I'm currently using a USB-Based 720p component video capture to record directly to my laptop. I'd like to add a few more cameras to my recording. Hence, i dont want any significant delay while switching from one input to another. « Show Less
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Audio seems instantaneous when you switch but it takes 1-2 seconds for the video to appear.
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If you're holding the remote in close proximity (to be sure it registers), you will see a black screen for about a 1/10 of second between the two pictures. Time-wise that's not significant, just a definite interruption. (You would need the remote because the button on the device only switches to the next of four possible inputs.)
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You can record straight through the USB. Nifty little thing. But beware, its more of a mixer than a traditional interface, so it doesn't split the tracks you may have already laid down from the new ones you're recording. So basically, EVERYTHING you can hear it in your monitor mix, it's going to be on the track you're currently recording. So if you're recording something live, its perfect. If you're tracking something, not so much...
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I have to use continuous mode because several cameras are switched through. With a 32 Gig card (The largest it will handle) about 24 hours. That also depends on what you are recording, all my cameras are outside so there is always changing images. If you were recording in your home for instance where the walls, floor, furniture etc. don't change you'll probably get better time due to the way video compression works.
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Hi Safa,I have used the same device for about six weeks. The device will allow you to switch between inputs but not see two at once. Take care,John
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Not that I am aware of. You can switch from video to camera, but can't switch back without plugging it in to a computer.
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The SIIG website states, "Shares a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Device Between 2 Systems" which means it will share one webcam between two destinations; like one video recorder and one laptop. However USB is a two way street and it may work the other way around. If it works, there may be about a one to five second delay depending on the processor for it to recognize the changed source. It may be faster if both cameras are the same brand and model with the same drivers. Different cameras will require the processor to load different drivers (plug and play) which is totally dependent on your processor speed and setup.
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You can use the remote to switch the camera on/off, take still pictures or start/stop video recording. There is no time delay picture function.
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Is there a way to switch back and forth from standard definition mode while shooting, and high definition mode a time period, later? Is the time period programmable?How many USB ports are on the camera? Can I plug a mouse into one of the ports on the camera, or do I have to have a host computer for that sort of thing?
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I don't think so...there's 1 input & 4 outputs...so you can switch between AV components 1, 2, 3 or 4 but not all at the same time. I use mine for my DVD player which doesn't have an HDMI plug. I bought my switchbox when I had a 2nd component (an older Tivo) that wasn't HD and I needed a way to easily switch between them since there was only one set of Component AV inputs on the back of my Vizio TV. This switchbox worked great for that. I've since upgraded my Tivo to Tivo HD using an HDMI cable, so now I only have the DVD player on the switchbox but I'm keeping that config in case I add any other AV components to my setup in the future. Hopefully, this info has been helpful for you. I don't think so...there's 1 input & 4 outputs...so you can switch between AV components 1, 2, 3 or 4 but not all at the same time. I use mine for my DVD player which doesn't have an HDMI plug. I bought my switchbox when I had a 2nd component (an older Tivo) that wasn't HD and I needed a way to easily switch between them since there was only one set of Component AV inputs on the back of my Vizio TV. This switchbox worked great for that. I've since upgraded my Tivo to Tivo HD using an HDMI cable, so now I only have the DVD player on the switchbox but I'm keeping that config in case I add any... » Read More I don't think so...there's 1 input & 4 outputs...so you can switch between AV components 1, 2, 3 or 4 but not all at the same time. I use mine for my DVD player which doesn't have an HDMI plug. I bought my switchbox when I had a 2nd component (an older Tivo) that wasn't HD and I needed a way to easily switch between them since there was only one set of Component AV inputs on the back of my Vizio TV. This switchbox worked great for that. I've since upgraded my Tivo to Tivo HD using an HDMI cable, so now I only have the DVD player on the switchbox but I'm keeping that config in case I add any other AV components to my setup in the future. Hopefully, this info has been helpful for you. « Show Less
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I used it to switch between inputs. Only one input at at time sending the same output to two screens.
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Hello Obi,it's strange, i use to switch between 2 pc's and it doesn't take soo long... Which version of usb are you using to connect the switch? Try to plug at a usb 3.0, and see if becames quicker. Free to ask any question, best regards.
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I would like to know also as sometimes when I record over 1 hour and 17 minutes it will not copy it do a cd; if smaller it will. So I have learned to stop at that point and start new recording if you want to transfer to a cd.
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This plugs into the port on the left side of the camera (from looking at the back) and pressing the button is like pushing the shutter buttonon your camera. A half push focuses the camera and the second half releases the shutter. You can dial in a delay, you can dial in a series do shots taken at a specified lapse time. In other words "x" number of shots "y" seconds or minutes apart. It is very intuitive. I often use a blue tape to tape the cord to the camera back and just let it dangle until I need it, taking any strain off the plug-in connection. This is a great product whic I have used a lot. This plugs into the port on the left side of the camera (from looking at the back) and pressing the button is like pushing the shutter buttonon your camera. A half push focuses the camera and the second half releases the shutter. You can dial in a delay, you can dial in a series do shots taken at a specified lapse time. In other words "x" number of shots "y" seconds or minutes apart. It is very intuitive. I often use a blue tape to tape the cord to the camera back and just let it dangle until I need it, taking any strain off the plug-in connection. This is a great... » Read More This plugs into the port on the left side of the camera (from looking at the back) and pressing the button is like pushing the shutter buttonon your camera. A half push focuses the camera and the second half releases the shutter. You can dial in a delay, you can dial in a series do shots taken at a specified lapse time. In other words "x" number of shots "y" seconds or minutes apart. It is very intuitive. I often use a blue tape to tape the cord to the camera back and just let it dangle until I need it, taking any strain off the plug-in connection. This is a great product whic I have used a lot. « Show Less
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What does audio input mixing unit do in this case? Is it for resolving the time lag?Would something cheaper like this Behringer MX400 4-Channel Mixer do the trick too?Thank you!
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Not sure what you mean exactly, but I use the mixer for my home recording studio and there is no delay at all using Windows (I use Adobe Audition for my recording). So I would assume it would perform the same way if you are using a Windows computer in or out.
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Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was... » Read More Fahad said on November 14, 2013Yes, I've been experimenting with option. To see what I exactly mean, watch the train in this clip http://youtu.be/rz_kIt1NFpo JJ said on November 14, 2013 | Edit Some thoughts that might improve quality:Is the video jumpy on the camcorder display also?Are you recording in AVCHD or MP4?Are you recording to the on-board hard drive or to an SD card?If the video clip does not jump in the camera, then look at you computer.Do you have a really fast video processor to handle the large video files?Was the video rendered (in some video editing program like Adobe Premier) before uploading to U-Tube.Have you contacted the SONY customer support line? « Show Less
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Yes, there is a slight delay (at least with my TV). As with most TV's, switch or not, there is a delay between switching to the input, and the input displaying on the TV.