HDR-CX625 and RM-VPR1

[MartinW100]

Has anyone actually connected an HDR-CX625 to a RM-VPR1 remote and used it for zooming in and out? I've checked the manual and it looks like it ought to work - the camera has a multi-function usb terminal etc - but it would be great to get confirmation before stumping up the cash.

Thanks for your time.

[jumpsuit]

Hi @MartinW100 and welcome to the Community

I havent tried what you asked about but it seems that the VPR1 was supported by a previous model,

the HDR-CX330 which is a good sign.

Have a look here

Hope this helps

[MartinW100]

Thanks for this.

The CX330  manual says it has a "Multi/Micro USB Terminal" - which the the CX625 also has. Tempted to buy the camera and the remote.......

[jumpsuit]

No worries

If you do let us know how you got on

[MartinW100]

OK, nothing ventured, nothing gained.......

Just bought the camera and the RM-VPR1 is on the way from a well known internet vendor named after a river!

Camera does have an external microphone socket.

Camera does have a micro hdmi output socket, which outputs a 'clean' hdmi signal to an external monitor whilst it is recording. NB the micro hdmi socket is quite fragile any long cable will need to be supported.

[MartinW100]

Happy to confirm that the RM-VPR1 will operate the zoom and the start record/stop with the HDR-CX625.

Remember that the cable is only about a metre long, so I'm going to source an extension cable. Might take a while to arrives (USA -> UK), but looking good for an 'endzone' type set-up, i.e. camera up on a 5m mast, me sat down next to it with a monitor and the remote control.....

[MartinW100]

27 foot extension cable for the RM-VPR1 on the way.

[MartinW100 · Accepted solution]

For the benefit of anyone who stumbles across this thread looking for information......

I sourced a 27 foot extension cable from studio1productions and it works fine. It replaces the 1m cable that comes with the remote control.

[Mick_D]

That's a great result, Martin!

Thanks for taking the time to update the thread. It's creative input from people like you that makes our community the great resource it is 

Best,

Mick_D

Community Manager