How do you turn on a camcorder?

How do I set camcorder to not turn off automatically?

  • When I use my camcorder as a webcam it thinks it's not in use and shuts off automatically. It's a Sony digital handycam and records to MiniDV. I've tried looking in the menus to see if i can turn that feature off. It might still be possible that it's there and I missed it.

  • Answer:

    Most camcorders turn off if there is a tape installed. Remove the tape and it should stay on.

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I have one, too! :) Try putting a tape in it. That worked for me. As long as mine has a tape in it, being used or not, it stays on. Hope it works for ya!

kelboswell

This is an annoying problem for anyone. If you have the user guide it should tell you or you can look for the guide online. If you can't find the guide try playing around with the menu settings, there should be an auto shutoff option that can be turned off.

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