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Remote for HDR XR160E

Topic started on Apr 18, 2012 12:29 PM , last reply on Apr 20, 2012 12:37 AM

in Cameras and Photo Frames > Handycam
lancsb
4 posts since
Apr 18, 2012

What remote control is available to work with my Sony HDR XR160E camcorder


  • Mick2011
    Mick2011
    1,104 posts since
    Jun 15, 2011
    Written on Apr 19, 2012 10:53 AM

    hi lancsb, welcome to the Sony Forums

     

    There's no wireless remote function, but your camera can use the (corded) RM-AV2 controller:

     

    http://www.sony.co.uk/product/cac-other-accessories/rm-av2#/Overview

     

    Cheers

    Mick


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  • lancsb
    4 posts since
    Apr 18, 2012
    Written on Apr 19, 2012 10:15 AM

    Hi Mick

    Thanks for that information, I was hoping that would be the case. I will obtain one and hope I don't keep tripping over the cable!!!

    Thanks

    lancsb


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  • Mick2011
    Mick2011
    1,104 posts since
    Jun 15, 2011
    Written on Apr 19, 2012 10:52 AM

    You're welcome

     

    It's not a long cable (1.5m) designed more for attatching to tripod grips, etc. Hope it does the job!

     

    Cheers

    Mick


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  • lancsb
    4 posts since
    Apr 18, 2012
    Written on Apr 19, 2012 11:22 AM

    It would be better if I could find an extension lead for it? Is there likely to be anything available. Calling on your good advise again!!!

    Thanks

    lancsb


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  • Mick2011
    Mick2011
    1,104 posts since
    Jun 15, 2011
    Written on Apr 20, 2012 12:37 AM

    Going to be a bit tough to find; I know Sony don't make one. It's a reasonably common jack, though.

     

    You'll see it described as an AV/R or A/V-R plug, sometimes colloquially as a '10-pin D' plug due to its shape and terminals; look above the HDMI jack on your camera. The hard part will be finding a male-to-female extender & a quick Google didn't bring anything up

     

    Another solution might be to get a LANC adaptor cable (AV-R to LANC) which may also extend your remote control options, as LANC is a very common video remote interface and there are a lot of LANC controllers around. The best thing in this case would be to take the camera to a quality (ideally professional) camera store and try out some basic LANC controllers in conjunction with an adaptor cable and see what works.

     

    Cheers

    Mick


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