The ImmersionRC PowerPlay Guide for Tapeless Camcorders [ VX1000 / GL2 / TRV900 etc ]

[@doloresberry3144]

Not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed.

[@smoked6762]

Man, you just explained EVERYTHING i needed to know , for about a month i was trying to find a video that was answering my questions , thank you so much , you deserve a lot more followers

[@mattmattga]

Just wanted to come back to this video a year later and say thank you!! You gave our old cameras new life and we have been using the VX2000 at my studio pretty consistently for projects using this method for the past year. You're awesome!!!!

[@9billiondogs]

Its been 8 months since I got my vx2000 and PowerPlay and I still cant thank you enough for saving me from having to deal with tapes and firewire recorders and all that kinda stuff!

[@alexanderkeck3572]

mate this one reduces the quality the forsure recorders can keep the same quality

[@turbokebab2000]

I've been using this setup on my VX1000, thanks to you Also since it's recording in mono, I am using a simple RCA audio cable and it works perfectly fine

[@bbmbmbbmmbmbm]

how did you attach it

[@turbokebab2000]

@@bbmbmbbmmbmbm I have ordered Neon Airship mounting kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKsl5KIo8SkpZo

[@bbmbmbbmmbmbm]

@@turbokebab2000 ohh ok thanks

[@stanleyipkiss509]

do you think you could do a video on tips and the best TRV900 settings?

[@simbano2958]

I could also use this lol. Any luck?

[@stanleyipkiss509]

@@simbano2958 nah dawg :/

[@miseryloveseverything]

Ayoooo my XM2 is still running good off tapes after 2 years but this is going to come in very handy when it starts giving me grief. Many thanks for the video

[@DRUMG3Ek]

Are there any as good alternatives to the immersionrc powerplay? They seem to be almost impossible to get hold of now

[@samwang3909]

Please make/ print more of those 3d spacers! I'm losing audio every other skate session. :(

[@enolBarca]

did you get a solution?

[@dill13]

God damn blessing. Been waiting for this vid to drop

[@Celticsn7]

Thank you so much for this video! Going to start filming little documentaries I’ve always wanted to do now :)

[@charvao]

great video man, this device is what we all needed. thanks for making then videos and finding out about this its such a life saver. also funny to randomly see myself in the video hahah :D

[@olicool476]

just bought one of your kit along with the immersionRC DVR ! Really eager to install all of this and not having to use tape anymore !!!

[@dannyjuarez1969]

What site did you order the dvr on? They seem to be backordered on every site in the US

[@olicool476]

@@dannyjuarez1969 on the US banggood website but I think I got one of the last ones before it went out of stock

[@geistnation5913]

What do you do about the aspect ratio? When I try recording in SD 4:3, its stretches the image out to 16:9, and cuts off bits of top and bottom of frame.

[@crystalcatalog]

anyone found a solution

[@geistnation5913]

@@crystalcatalog yes actually, I saw later he mentions if you put it in premiere and “interpret footage” as dvtape it will correctly auto resize the aspect ratio, I think also if you have video editing software, you can manually stretch the image vertically and horizontally as needed to mimic what you want. You can reference your preferred aspect ratio clip in the timeline, put the immersion clip over it, lower opacity, and stretch both ways til it accurately lines up with your preferred clip. Put back to full opacity and delete your references and your done. Hope that helps!

[@tylerunderground]

Hello! How do you get your GL2 to record without showing all of the settings that appear on the LCD? I can’t figure it out. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[@securityg]

Go into your settings on the GL2 and turn off TV DISPLAY.

[@rorybischoff6409]

U should open the shop again🙏

[@plumberboi]

need some tips cause i have been recording on my sd card it can playback the file after recording but when plugging the sd card into my computer all the files just become unreadable in the pc and even when placed back on the powerplay

[@EnvelopeGenerator]

thank you for the video, how does this thing handle interlaced footage (i.e. can the footage be easily deinterlaced after capture and internal compression?) and what frame rate does it record in? i've read online it can capture up to 60fps, does it detect the frame rate of the input or does it capture at 60fps regardless? thanks!

[@NathanHuiYi]

if the camcorder viewfinder is in black and white, will the capture card still capture video in color?

[@1sleep]

I got my powerplay but I've noticed a huge quality difference between tapes and the powerplay. I know that the RCA connection is not supposed to be as good looking but compared to videos like this showing it off mine looks pretty awful. If you have any tips lmk.

[@NorthWestPvPlolrektnoob]

try using s-video cables or dv to firewire 1394

[@mjodr]

I know this video is old, but at 4:37 I believe you discovered the "hack" that I accidentally discovered years ago with TRS connectors and that is if you are using a jack with a different number of rings than the plug you can get away with only plugging it in a certain distance, assuming everything else is in your favor on the two circuits.. Glad it works for you, but you probably just need a TRRRS, TRS, or a cable with the wires going to the right positions (of tip, ring, sleeve locations) to solve the problem. There would be several ways to fix it, really, including adaptors. While it still technically works using your spacer, you are probably missing stereo audio or a proper ground that introduces hum or something. Anyway, cheers.

[@easyymoneysniper]

so would a simple TRRRS/TRS A/V cable work or would it need to be a AV to RCA cable?

[@mjodr]

@@easyymoneysniper Just figure out what you have on both sides and use the right connector. If it's a TRRRS jack, use a TRRRs plug, if it's RCA jack use a RCA plug. What people don't know when they are figuring this out is that there is TRRRS, TRRS, TRS and TS.

[@バグラート]

I have a similar camera, and when I switch to camera mode, the LCD screen is visible, but when I switch to video mode, an error occurs. So I have a question. Does the Power Play FPV DVR do something like screen recording? If so, it should be possible to record videos even if you can only use the camera mode. Sorry for the poor English. I used a translation. Thank you for a very wonderful video.

[@jeremy..-]

will you be opening your shop up again anytime soon? I was able to acquire a trv900 set up, having that custom mounting setup would be cool

[@Toneferxcore]

I just got the power play but i get this loud buzzing noise on clips, idk if it the wires they gave me are bad or if it’s the connection jacks. The audio was fine when i was using the clearclick so i don’t think it’s coming from the GL2

[@ppports8196]

If I buy a vx1000 and it has video defects will this be the right thing I need? Because I’m not filming from the camera because I press record on the power play

[@MadmicadXP2]

great video, you’re a life saver. quick question: the cable from the immersionrc i used broke recently. filming on a gl2, what kind of cord should i be looking to buy? thanks!

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

It's just a 3.5mm-3.5mm AV cable, unfortunately there's not any that will work without some kind of spacer to keep it in the right place afaik

[@rupertcourtney6064]

loved the vid just wondering how you would use a light that is connected to the hot shoe but also run it tapless

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

I'd either use a hotshoe splitter or chuck the dvr somewhere else using 3m pads or dual lock velcro

[@PelaoGardaix]

If I put the Powerplay in my vx2000, can I still use the screen of the camera? Thanks 👍

[@smoked6762]

Also, what is the fisheye you used on the trv900 at 1:35 ? Is it an opteka ?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Yeah man Opteka 37mm

[@Beetlegumchews]

I use a ccd trv-16 camcorder and it only has the yellow and white video and audio plugs and not a video/audio plug. I was wondering if a headphone jack to rca splitter would work if not could you recommend some alternatives?

[@jadonjjj]

do you have any ther options for the tapeless solution??

[@bigbodykay]

Aye I’m new to cameras but I got a Sony CCD TRV108 which only has a 1 plug in for the RFU DC OUT and 1 A/V Out. How would I go about connecting the audio to the immersion RC

[@JoshuaBardwell]

The reason the AV cable doesn't work is that the FPV goggles that the PowerPlay is designed to work with have a non-standard pinout. If you search for Fat Shark AV cable, you might find what you want. Or this one has worked for me in the past: 3.5mm to RCA, Qaoquda 90 Degree Angle 3.5mm 1/8" TRRS Stereo Pulg Male to 3 RCA Female Jack Adapter Cable-6 inch I'm leaving off the link in case it triggers spam protection. The Amazon product URL ends in gp/product/B01LAJTTBU

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Big man JB in the comments! I'm a big fan

[@licensetodrive9930]

For reference, the 3.5mm 4-pole headphone plug that goes into the ImmersionRC PowerPlay and Fat Shark goggles is wired like this from tip to base: Audio L (tip) Audio R Video GND (base)

[@micahnew1157]

I have this Sony handy cam and and when I go back to look at the footage on the cassets it has the time do you have any idea on how getting it off

[@muckfish7905]

Hey dude, just wondering, did you figure out how to stop the TRV-900 from turning off, I have it as well and can't seem to find anything on it.

[@kiliansalomon507]

saw this a while ago already and wanted to buy the powerplay but unfortunately it was sold out (just like on every other website i was searching) and continued to be until now that it's saying discontinued on the website :(

[@w0kst4r]

Bro you missed the recent drop I purchased one , check their site it still could be on sale

[@sillydog357]

how did you solder your own working cable? 5:00

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

I explained in another video titled "Lets finally fix this pesky PowerPlay Cable!"

[@sillydog357]

@@NEONAIRSHIPthank you🙏🙏

[@jackiechan8840]

Is there a good solution you recommend for capturing the S-Video output?

[@SoaringClothing]

Using this on pd170 and I can’t hear any audio. I have my mic set up and plugged into channel 1 and I still can’t hear audio.

[@dannyjuarez1969]

Every site in the US is back ordered.

[@bryanalmanza9296]

go on racedayquads

[@supatrendysosa]

For some reason, when I plug in the cords, switch the yellow and white plugs, and plug in the AV into the powerplay, my footage won't show up correctly on the sony camcorder. However, it works fine for my GL2

[@adotwhite]

dude awesome video and breakdown! I got two more tapes to run through, as soon as I'm done with those I'm definitely upgrading. Thanks a bunch!

[@desballout31]

any other solutions to the spacer situation for the cable? i noticed you’re no longer selling them

[@billmakesmovies]

is B the powerplay?

[@UenoHeavyIndustries]

Question: when the powerplay records does it force a certain fps? For example if I have a camcorder that has 24p will the powerplay also record in 24p natively? Or will it ignore the camera setting and record in 30/60 fps? Thank you

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Pretty sure its just 60/50 fps no matter what

[@5afalada6rande]

Just stumbled upon this channel and the video and subscribed immediately. That said, Powerplay DVR seems to be discontinued and I'm desperate to get one. Anyone has any clue where to find it?

[@yupyupyeahdope]

Does it record both left and right audio? I heard that it only gets one audio streams?

[@jessie3704]

from what i see i think this would work on the hvx200, but do you think i would need a p2 card in order to start recording? as those are really expensive for what they are.

[@kakilo2]

yes do you find any answer? mine are hvx200 too

[@nohamartinezzz]

My powerplay actually only plays video is the 3.5mm cable is plugged in the whole way so idk if they fixed it in new models

[@chrisdao8869]

I have a Sony DCR-TRV310, where can I find a fish eye or other lens attachments? I’ve been asking everywhere.

[@dallascrites]

I used this power play on my hi8 cam, when I record footage onto the power play it doesn’t seem to transfer to SD card do you know what I’m doing wrong?

[@LESGAMERS-zj5hp]

Perfect tutorial man thanks you so much

[@ShaunVizzy]

I have an old song dvr-trv530 camcorder. I don’t have the red, white, and yellow outputs on there. But I have the yellow audio/video port. Would this still work with my camcorder? Just curious.

[@securityg]

Yes. You would need the 3 to 1 A/V cable so the microphone looking plug goes into the A/V yellow hole.

[@aiming2shoot]

Can't find it anywhere online, sold out everywhere any options?

[@chrisdao8869]

eBay?

[@hisnibs830]

Great vids cheers mate! 👍 Quick question.....is there any advantage to this over the standalone recorders like digitnow and clearclick? Is the pic quaility better? Thanks again!

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Thanks man, the advantage is the frame rate (for slowmos) and the codec. It also used to be cheaper than the digitnow when it was more widely available!

[@hisnibs830]

@@NEONAIRSHIP cheers man. Ive got an XM2 for free as it has the "remove cassette" error when trying to rewind. Its in great conditiin and i want to shoot with it. Just trying to weigh up options. Have you managed to find another good solution? Since the powerplay is sold out. Seen a new digitnow with large screen, no buttons........seen it?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Nah not come across that, idk if yt will let you post a link but id be interested in taking a look

[@hisnibs830]

@@NEONAIRSHIP its so frustrsting that i cant just get the powerplay! Do you know of any stock or used items anywhere? Much appreciated 🙏

[@sk8ermanroxs72]

Will flat top 18500 batteries work? Or does it need to have the tops to fit in? Link directs me to the ones with tops but in the video it’s flat tops. Does it matter which ones I order?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Probs be alright with either, the battery tabs have some flex in them

[@sonoluciano]

what size is the custom cable you soldered? looks like im going to need to head that route cant find anyone who 3D prints

[@j1a2c3k4kidd]

Do you know many skate scenes that use the powerplay and make independent videos?

[@blakee69]

I'm not sure if it is an issue with the Power Play or my computer but all the footage I export stretches out into 3:2 aspect ratio rather than 4:3. It is easy to compress it back to 4:3 but is very time consuming. I was wondering if you knew a way around this?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Its in the video - interpret footage > d1/dv pixels

[@blakee69]

@@NEONAIRSHIP thanks brudda

[@alex-bq7os]

If anyone knows where to buy this please let me know it’s sold out everywhere :(

[@lunacyskate]

Same have you found out?

[@yoursaucedadd7893]

They were sold out everywhere for me but i was able to find one on amazon, hope this helps!

[@kiliansalomon507]

just found one after a year of giving up on it on a croatian fpv site called ORQA

[@tribleofficiel]

I got one from Orqa

[@mariogonzalez9082]

thanks, i got mine on a backorder but i cant wait, but a quick question. Say i already had a bunch of tapes that i record onto often, i could use this as a quick transfer method instead of having to deal with the chaos of dv conversion?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Yeah you just play it back on the camera and press record on the DVR

[@gorarths6280]

I have the GL2 and powerplay setup, and when reviewing footage, the video seems to move up and down very slightly. Could this be a wire connection issue? or can it be fixed in post.

[@Abandoned_480p]

Steadyshot on with a fisheye?

[@convvrrse114]

i noticed the same thing with my trv, have you found the solution?

[@JakeS036]

I purchased the 3.5mm rca cable as well as the 3D printed spacer linked in the bio but it seems like the 3.5mm cable doesn’t fit. I have to hold the cable out from the spacer just a hair and when I move while recording the video breaks up. I was wondering if anyone would know of a rca cable that fits! Thank you

[@zhuber]

Ugh only works when the cable is slightly out of the recorder?! I was sold until that

[@noahdemeis2923]

Do you still sell the spacers and mounts? Couldn’t find a link to your website anywhere

[@TwistedChaz]

Do you think this device would also work with HDV? I've got an old Sony HDR-HC1E that is constantly having tape deck issues.

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

You'll want a HD recorder for HDV - something like an atomos

[@dakzer55]

Hi, any idea when your mount kits will be available again in 2021? Says sold out

[@Fintan33]

Hello do you think this will work for the Panasonic AG-DVX100AE . Thanks alot

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Yep

[@caliisafm]

Can use this on my sony ccd tr517?? Wanna make shre before i purchase it

[@---nr8en]

Great video man, just got mine today. Was wondering when you were gonna do a restock on the jack spacer?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Cheers mate, been having some issues with the printer but think I've nearly sorted it. Hopefully back up this week, maybe even tomorrow 🤞

[@lunacyskate]

How long do they take to restock i can’t find one anywhere 😔

[@enolBarca]

@@lunacyskate did you found a solution?

[@Kilroyy]

do u know how to get rid of the "no tape" icon on the TRV900? the only way ive figured out how to stop it is by putting a tape in, which kinda defeats the purpose of going tapeless to me.

[@adammartin3680]

It doesn’t capture it on the power play it only shows on the view finder

[@NicholasTohJiaJun]

Maybe a weird question. Can this record in any other frame rates other than 60fps? I am not looking for slowmo. Or do you output from premiere in 60fps?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Its 50p for PAL and 60p for NTSC but its only slowmo if you slow it down?

[@VXFILES]

Is it stereo sound? And 30fps right? Not 60fps. Thanks for your info

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

It's 60fps, unfortunately it's mono audio but high quality nonetheless. The 30fps DVRs skip frames so they're useless for slowmo

[@JFMedia_]

would error codes show up on the recordings? that’s the only issue stopping me at the moment

[@byronrobinsonjenkins2698]

I'm in the US trying to purchase one of these immersion RC dvrs but it's hard to find at any local electronic stores in Georgia or South Carolina. Do you know of any retailers I can purchase one from. I've been on line also, the sites I checked were sold out. Any help will be helpful. Thank You for the informative videos!👍

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Orqa FPV store is your best bet I think, they restock more often than the rest

[@byronrobinsonjenkins2698]

@@NEONAIRSHIP Thank You! I'll definitely try them

[@sk8ermanroxs72]

what type of AV cable do I need for the GL2? I don't have the original that came with the camera?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Included with the powerplay

[@WillSimpsonic]

love this video. i’m trying to get my vx2100 tapeless and this really helped. was that footage at the boardroom? miss that place

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

It was indeed! RIP Broom!

[@asapyaya2178]

Yo bro when are you gonna open your website again? I’m really interested in buying the 3d parts for my immersion

[@mvteorodriguez]

can someone please tell if i can use this on the Sony DCR-PC100

[@daxtondemarco5151]

I literally love you so much omg

[@masuda7708]

Hello. Is it possible to play the recorded video on my iPhone with this?

[@sean21._]

do you have to convert from square to dv? is dv just more optional/clearer?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

It'll just be slightly squished, so if it doesn't bother you then you can leave it

[@FelipeCea]

Hi what fisheye do you use with the tvr900? Diameter?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Opteka platinum 37mm

[@stevemuzak8526]

It's all about that authentic 90s feel. VX1000 captured that perfectly. Well done!

[@Elaborateideas.]

How do you remove the display settings so I can record a clear frame and not have battery/tape icons?

[@securityg]

Turn off the TV DISPLAY settings in your camcorder menu options.

[@NOITSFLO]

How do you get that glitch effect on the immersion

[@charliewattula1396]

Do you need to have tape in while recording with the power play

[@DariusBeingReal]

I don’t understand what cables you need to transfer the footage to your pc

[@ChineseRunescape]

Just wanted to confirm---the Immersion has no speaker right? During playblack of recorded footage on the Immersion RC device, I hear no sound, and am unable to figure out how to turn on sound. On the computer, I can hear the sound from the recorded video.

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Yeah there's no speaker

[@ChineseRunescape]

@@NEONAIRSHIP Thanks! Hey man, any chance you have an extra spacer you can sell me? for the AV in. I see your shop is closed, but can pay you directly via pp if you have an extra already printed

[@ChineseRunescape]

@@NEONAIRSHIP Thanks!! On sony vegas, when I transfer the VX1 footage, it looks like it is stretched. I tried to change some settings but am unable to get the footage unstretched with the black bars on the side. In project settings I also made sure the frame size is 720x480, but still stretched, and no black borders. Any ideas how I can fix this?

[@jamesjameo8571]

Does anybody have any good recommendations for a good quality 3.5mm to RCA cable, this device works perfectly but having some difficulty with audio crackling and not even recording at all sometimes when watching footy back after Would really appreciate it thanks

[@jamesjameo8571]

For Sony VX1000

[@finnmears252]

Me to but dvx100b

[@ZachWhipple]

i converted my DVX 100 and i had to plug the red av cable into the yellow hole and vice versa. i also have a friend who converted his vx and he has it hooked up with an RCA cable that has gold tips rather than silver and he can plug his jack all the way into his powerplay.

[@jamesjameo8571]

Hey man can you send me a link for this cable?

[@levithestoner]

I know this is a year later but looking at some dvx100b, pretty much the only comment ive seen about it, just wanted to ask if it did work no issues, thank you

[@ThiefOfBaghdad]

I have 3 TRV16E's which I am very blessed to have But unfortunately all of them have run into the same issue with the tape heads giving me dogshit playback that is unbearable to watch.. i was about to pay for them to get serviced, but honestly after years of using tapes, i think its time to put them to rest... i just ran out of blank tapes, so maybe its a sign 🤔

[@Cellingfan]

What format for the microsd did you use for recording?

[@Coby-w4p]

what if the immersion rc powerplay doesn’t read that you have an sdmini in the slot?

[@cyrusobregon2869]

if i have a dslr camera with a broken screen, could i hook this up to it to use as a screen?

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Don't see why not!

[@dethclik2002]

Capturing at 720x480 then resizing to 640x480 would fix the pixel ratio or nah?

[@EvraEn1EvraEn1]

Hey guys, does it work with a Panasonic AG-DVX100B (Mini DV), I really don't wanna buy it if I can't use it :/

[@andyvera7483]

yes

[@TurtleAid]

Still can't figure out how to edit the footage size on sony vegas. Anyone have the exact steps?

[@michaeldennis8258]

how do you prevent the trv900 going into the standby/demo mode? it’s annoying having to turn it on and off multiple times

[@NEONAIRSHIP]

Turn off demo mode on the menu

[@cameronalston2716]

If my yellow rca cable does not say av will it still work?