NEC NDRV-60 Recording from an External Input What is DV?, DV-Related Messages, Troubleshooting

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Recording from an External Input (Continued)

What is DV?

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995. “i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks.

DV-Related Messages

You may see the following messages appear on your TV screen when using the DV IN jack.

Not connected to Camcorder.

The camcorder is not connected properly, or the cam- corder is switched off.

• This recorder is only compatible with DV-format

(DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and

Too many devices connected.

RECORDING

 

Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.

You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at

 

a time to this recorder.

You cannot control this recorder from external equip-

 

ment connected via the DV IN jack (including two

 

DVD recorders).

It may not always be possible to control the connect-

 

ed camcorder via the DV IN jack.

Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo

 

16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit/32kHz.

 

This recorder can only record one stereo audio track.

 

Set DV Record Audio to Audio 1 or Audio 2 as

 

required (see page 25).

Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz

 

(not 44.1kHz).

Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the

 

source component pauses playback or plays an

 

unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the

 

source component, or the DV cable becomes discon-

 

nected.

Although DV Record Audio is set to Audio 2 and

 

Audio 2 signal is not present, DV Rec Audio will be

 

reset to Audio 1 automatically.

The DV jack on this recorder supports connection to just one camcorder.

Check the tape.

There is no cassette loaded into the connected equip- ment.

Uncontrollable device.

This recorder cannot control the camcorder.

Updating the information.

Camcorder is updating the information for DV.

Camera mode.

Camcorder is set to camera mode.

Troubleshooting

If you can’t get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN jack, check the bullet points:

Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.

Try switching off the connected equipment then switch back on.

Try switching the audio input.

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Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the remote control supplied with this recorder.

Before you set the mode of your Camcorder to cam- era mode, turn down the volume of connected Sound device. There can be a howling sound.

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Contents DVD RECORDER/ Video Cassette Recorder Safety Precautions Table of Contents VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Normal Playback About the symbols for instructionsOperation with DVD and Video CD Title List and Chapter List MenuRecordable Discs OverviewPlayable Discs Regional code of the DVD Recorder and DVDsAbout Symbols Disc-related termsTypes of video CDs About DVD+R and DVD+RW disc About DVD-R and DVD-RW discWhat are ‘recording modes’? Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings Disc type Disc format Recording mode FunctionsAbout DVD recording Reset the Recorder Remote Control Operation RangePrecautions Front Panel Disc type indicators Function Display WindowHi-Fi Remote Control Overview Rear Panel Connecting to the Aerial ConnectionsConnections to Your TV Connections Connecting to an Amplifier Digital Multi-channel soundAmplifier Receiver Connecting a Digital Camcorder Use a DV cable not supplied to connect the DV in/outRear Front Front of Recorder Before Operation Initial Settings General OperationAuto Programming Before Operation Program EditProgram Edit Station Rename Sort TV channels manuallyDeleting a program TV Aspect Clock SetVCR Play System Progressive ScanSelect a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display Factory SettingDisplay Language Disc LanguageLock Parental Control Set PasswordSampling Frequency DRC Dynamic Range ControlMovie Rating VCR Record Mode Disc Record ModeVCR Record System DV Record AudioDisc Finalize Disc InitializeUse b / B to select OK then press Enter It takes a few moments to format the discDisc Label Remote control buttons for entering a nameDisc Protect Auto PlayDisplaying Information on-screen Before Operation General Explanation On-Screen DisplayChanging TV Channels Changing TV Audio ChannelMenu Options Selection MethodSelection Method Shows the elapsed playing time Total time Recording mode, etc. ORG Original PList PlaylistRecording mode, etc Shows playing speedOperation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD General FeaturesSlow Motion Operation with DVD and Video CD General FeaturesRepeat Chapter Time SearchZoom Checking the Contents of DVD Video Discs MenusTitle Menu DVD Disc Menu DVDOperation with DVD and Video CD Music-Audio CD menu options CD Music menu optionsMusic-CD menu options MP3 WMA Program AddMoving to Another Track CD MP3 Audio CD and MP3/WMA OperationRepeat Track/AllFolder/Off CD MP3 Search CDProgram List menu options CD MP3 Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMASkip Images Jpeg File Operation Viewing a Jpeg File JpegRotate Images View Slide ShowsNormal Playback VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationSpecial Effect Playback VHS Tracking Control VHSBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer RecordingBasic Recording Copying from DVD to VCRCopying from VCR to DVD Timer Recording Canceling a Timer Recording Checking Timer Recording DetailsStopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer Recording TroubleshootingRecording from an External Input Recording from an External Input What is DV? TroubleshootingDV-Related Messages Using the Title List-Original menu VR Using the Chapter List-Original menu VRTitle List and Chapter List Menu Chapter Using the Title List-Playlist Menu VRTitle Name TitleDeleting a Title Video Using the Title List menu VideoIf the disc has already been finalized Play Title NameUsing the Chapter List menu +RW Using the Title List menu +RWFull Play DivideUsing the Chapter List menu +R Using the Title List menu +RFull Play Starts playback Selected title including the hid Menu of the title. refer to right On thisTitles, Chapters and Parts VR Title and Chapter EditingAdding Chapter Markers VR Changing Title ThumbnailsAdding Additional Title/Chapters to Playlist VR Making a New Playlist VRPlay ChapterPlay DeleteTitle ProtectDelete EditCombine Playlist, then press EnterDeleting a Part VR Deleting a Title/ChapterCombining Two Chapters Into One Naming a Title VR Video +RW +RPlaylist Add Delete Part Dubbing Play Title DeleteMoving a Playlist Chapter VR Play Full Play Chapter DeleteEdit Dubbing Divide One Title Into Two +RW Play Full Play Chapter Delete Protect Title NameDubbing Hide Clean-up Recording Video VR +RW Additional InformationOverwrite Recording +RW Code Language Language Code ListCode Country Country Code ListSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Specifications Melbourne Unit 1/6 Garden Road, Clayton N 001 217 Home Electronics Group NEC Service CentresQueensland South AustraliaNo 3834RV0024K

NDRV-60 specifications

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