Just FYI, www.silentwitness.com has Sony modify the camcorders for use in mobile applications so they don't shutdown.
I have no cure for this, but I do know the stock models are programmed to do this to prevent overheating. It has to do a lot with the warranty. i.e. you have a one year warranty. The unit can't (without modifications) run 24x7. Said modification almost triples the price of the camera.
Bob
I have been using my camcorder as webcam, but it shuts off after like 5 minutes of use. I thought it had something to do with saving power or something but its plugged in with the dc power. Is there a setting that I can change? Any other ideas?

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