On 10 Apr 2003 01:04:30 -0700, jmuhlker@yahoo.com (Jim Muhlker) wrote:

>I own a Sony PC101 MiniDV camcorder. I would like to set it up on a

>tripod, set the digital effects and then hit record on my remote

>control when I'm ready to record 30 minutes later. My problem is that

>the camera shuts itself off when in camera mode after 5 minutes or so

>if it is not recording anything. I can still start recording using

>the remote control, however the digital effect I set is not set

>anymore and it records with no effects. Is there a way to either make

>the camcorder "remember" that I had set a digital effect or a way to

>prevent the camcorder from shutting off? Thanks!

>

> Jim

More complex than usual for this "most-oft-asked"

question, with a real reason for keeping the camera

on, but the answer is no - and the auto shut-down

is intended to reduce wear on tape and heads. But

once power is off, the effects selections default

to none...