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Lanc Sport

	Lanc-SPORT LANC remote control. Designed for use in extreme sports together with a "bullet" type camera lens connected to your video recording device (video camera with AV in capability or video recording deck). Lanc-SPORT can also control the recording device in CAMERA mode. Lanc-SPORT detects the recording device operation mode (VCR or CAMERA) and sets the correct control commands automatically. Lanc-SPORT makes it easy to start and stop recording - great for saving valuable and expensive DV tapes - no more unnecessary film shots. A short click on the red button toggles between recording and standby. The feedback LED indicator shows the camera status and even tells you when it's time to replace the tape or recharge the battery.	Users of Camcorders listed below, please select version 1.6 DCR-HC30, DCR-HC40 DCR-HC65, DCR-HC85 DCR-IP210, DCR-IP220 DCR-IP45, DCR-IP55 DCR-PC109, DCR-PC330 others, select version 1.4


Benefits Makes it easier to protect your camcorder With Lanc-SPORTs 1 meter (3.3 feet) long connection cable you can safely pack your camera in padding and in a protected area of you back or belly pack. You can place the Lanc-SPORT control unit on your shoulder strap and there is no need to access the camera for start and stop or power on / off functions. Extends the cameras battery capacity Lanc-Eye SPORT lets you turn on and off the power to the videocamera without the need to touch the videocamera. Multicolor light for full information. A green light indicates power on and standby. A red light indicates recording in progress An alternating green/red blinking light indicates low battery and warns you when you have less than 5 minutes left on the tape. A blinking red light indicates that the camera is in PHOTO mode or in other ways not yet ready for recording. One button for all functions You don't need to learn complicated button combinations. Lets you focus on your sport activity. Works with camcorders with a LANC jack. All SONY camcorder with a LANC jack can be controlled via Lanc-SPORT. Other brands also have LANC ports. Lanc SPORT is not just a light. A microcomputer inside Lanc SPORT controls the camera and reads the status for you. Lanc-SPORT works in parallel with the normal control buttons on your camcorder. This means that you can still operate the camera the normal way without the need to remove Lanc-SPORT.

Key features

	compatible with SONY, Canon camcorders
	low profile angled LANC connector
	one control button
	works for CAMERA & VCR
	record / standby control
	camera power on / off control
	rec / standby LED indicator
	low tape and battery warning

Dimensions

	Control unit: 18 x 30 mm
	LANC cord 100cm (3.3 feet)
	Built in two color LED indicator.

Lanc Extension

LANC extension cable makes it easy to extend the control range of the your camcorder or use a short cable to save your LANC socket on your camcorder. Let the extension cable take the punishment instead of the camcorder. The plug is designed low profile high quality moulded 2.5mm stereo plug. The cable is heavy duty 24AWG and UL aproved.

Key benefits

Extends the range.
Great when you need that extra length of cable so that you can control your camcorder when it´s out of reach.

Prolong the life of your camcorder.
By using the short 35cm LANC extension cable you can have it permanently connected to your camcorder and thereby reducing the stress of each insertion and ejection of the LANC plug does to your camcorder. Let the extension cable take the stress. A smart and inexpensive way of saving your camcorder.

Key features

	low profile LANC connector
	cable: PVC 24AWG UL2464
	four available lengths

Dimensions

Length 35 cm / 13.8 inch

Length 100 cm / 3.3 feet

Length 200 cm / 6.6 feet

Length 500 cm / 16.4 feet

Sony DCR-HC30, DCR-HC40, DCR-HC65, DCR-HC85

ID: 29

Category: Compatibility issues

Status: Resolved

Question:
Is Lanc SPORT and Lanc II compatible with these camcorders?

Solution:
A new version of Lanc SPORT named 1.6 is now available and it is compatible with above camcorders. This version solves the issues with camcorders like SONY HC40 which has a "soft" mode selector switch.

[--- UPDATED: 2004-06-28 23:45:57 ---]

Lanc II is fully compatible. We do not recommend the use of Lanc SPORT (version 1.4 or earlier) on these camcorders if they are intended to be used in VTR mode.

The mechanical switch for selecting the operation mode have been replaced on a number of newer camcorders (see list below) from Sony by a push button. By pressing the button repeatedly available operation modes is selected one by one each time the button is pushed. The selected mode is however not remembered when the camcorder is turned off so each time the camcorder is turned ON it starts from CAMERA mode and the user has to select the desired user mode (MEMORY / PHOTO / VTR etc.) even if it was used in VTR (PLAYER) mode before being turned OFF.

Lanc SPORT (version 1.4 or earlier) will therefore not function as intended if the camcorder is turned OFF and in VTR (PLAYER) mode. Each time the camcorder is turned ON, either by the switch on the camcorder or via Lanc SPORT, it will start up in CAMERA mode and the user have to put the camcorder in VTR (PLAYER) mode manually. Lanc SPORT works in CAMERA mode also so the user can be fooled to believe that the camcorder is in VTR mode and recording when it’s recording in CAMERA mode.

Models affected by this issue:
The list below is based upon currently known models which have AV in and LANC functionality from Sony. The list might be extended to future models if released after the publication of this bulletin.

DCR-HC30, DCR-HC40
DCR-HC65, DCR-HC85
DCR-IP210, DCR-IP220
DCR-IP45, DCR-IP55
DCR-PC109, DCR-PC330

Recommendation
- We do not recommend the sale of Lanc SPORT (version 1.4 or earlier) to user of the above camcorders.