Hitachi DV-DS253A Accessory Audio/Video Connections, Connecting to the Input 1 or Input 2 Jacks

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Accessory Audio/Video

Connections

Notes:

Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Be sure to connect your VCR to the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

VCR RECORDER TV

Line input 2

If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR or tuner.

Connecting to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Jacks

Connect the input jacks (AV1 IN, AV2 IN) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.

Note:

If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.

Jack panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

OR

Rear of

Front of

the recorder

the recorder

 

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.

(See page 43 for operating input switch.)

Notes:

This jack is for connection to DV digital camcorder only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks.

The DV IN jack cannot be used to connect some devices.

No copy-guarded signal can be recorded.

When you turn the recorder on after connecting the DV cable, the recorder may not recognize the DV digital camcorder.

DV Digital Camcorder

Front of the recorder

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Contents 01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM Serial Number Contents Dubbing Title List and EditingReference About the Symbol Display Symbol Used in this ManualMoisture Condensation Accessories Recordable and Playable DiscsIntroduction Playable DiscsRecordable DVD discs Example Remote Control Operation Availability of copying or moving featureRemote Control Battery Installation About the internal hard disk driveUsing Memory Card Card useable on this unitRegarding Write Protect Inserting/Removing the Memory CardFront Panel Remote Control Rear Panel Connecting to the AerialRF coaxial connection Hookup and Settings Connections to Your TVHdmi connection Hdmi compatible TV Rear of the recorder About HdmiDigital Multi-channel sound Connecting to an AmplifierAmplifier Receiver Accessory Audio/Video Connections Connecting to the Input 1 or Input 2 JacksConnecting a Digital Camcorder DV Digital Camcorder Front of the recorderUsing the Home Menu Initial SettingsGeneral Settings General OperationProgram Edit Manual Clock SetTV Aspect Standard and Wide Program EditLanguage Settings SettingsLock Parental Control Settings Recording Settings Disc Settings Auto ChapterDisc Format FinalizeDisc Label Disc ProtectDisplaying Information While Watching TV General Explanation On-Screen DisplayDisplaying Disc Information on-screen Playback General Playback FeaturesButtons Operations Discs HDD If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD Moving to another Title HDD RAMMarker Search Time Search HDD RAM -RWVR-RWVideo3D Surround RAM -RWVR-RWVideo-R Playing a DivX Movie FileLast Condition Memory DVD DivX file requirement Movie List menu optionsPlayable Audio format AC3, PCM, MP2, MP3, WMA Playing an Audio CD or MP3/ WMA file Audio CD and Music menu optionsRandom MP3/WMA audio file requirementProgram Playback with Audio CD/MP3/WMA Viewing a Jpeg File Photo List menu optionsPhoto file requirement Skip ImagesRotate Images View Slide ShowsErasing a files/folders Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX fileNaming a file Copying a files to another media or folder Moving a filesAbout DVD recording About HDD recordingRecording time and picture quality Disc typesTime Shift HDD RecordingChanging TV Audio Channel Basic Recording from a TVTo Pause the Recording Instant Timer Recording Timer RecordingChecking the Recording Time To Extend the Recording Time01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 40 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM CODESystem S / TChecking Timer Recording Details Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressTimer Recording Troubleshooting Recording from an External InputTroubleshooting Recording from DV InputBefore DV dubbing Recording from a Digital CamcorderPlayback another title during recording Simultaneous recording and playbackPlayback current title during recording Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Title List and Editing01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 46 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM Original and Playlist Editing VR Mode Adding Chapter MarkersChanging Title Thumbnails Titles, Chapters and PartsMaking a New Playlist Adding Title/Chapters to Deleting a Part HDD RAM -RWVR Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/ChapterNaming a Title HDD RAM -RWVR Time Search HDD RAM -RWVRUndoing/Redoing RAM -RWVR Sort HDDCombining Titles HDD Divide HDD +RW Combining ChaptersMoving a Playlist Chapter Hide a Chapter/Title +RW +RProtect a Title Full PlayBefore Dubbing What is ‘CPRM’?Fast copying Maximum 12× Dubbing from HDD to DVD Dubbing from DVD to HDDDubbing Re-encode copyingOne Touch Copy HDD to DVD One Touch Copy DVD to HDDAdditional Information ReferenceOverwriting Recording +RW Display on other Recorders or PlayersLanguage Codes Area CodesControlling TV with Remote Control Controlling other TVs with the remoteCode numbers of controllable TVs TV Control Buttons By pressing You canCS-ELECTRONICS Reference Troubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionResetting the recorder Specifications 01EN01DVDS253AAU.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 339 PM *5$

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