Zenith DVR313 Recording from an External Input What is DV?, DV-Related Messages, Troubleshooting

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.

•This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC- SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and 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.

•This recorder only outputs DVD video from the DV IN jack; signals from the built-in TV tuner, CD, Video CD, and other inputs cannot be output.

•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 Rec Audio to Audio 1 or Audio 2 as required (see page 25).

•Audio output from the DV IN jack is 16-bit only.

•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 Rec Audio is set to Audio 2 and Audio 2 signal is not present, DV Rec Audio will be reset to Audio 1 automatically.

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.

Too many devices connected

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. Try switch- ing off the camcorder then switching it back on.

Updating Information

Camcorder is updating 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:

•If the source signal is copy-protected, it will not be output through the DV IN jack.

•Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.

•Try switching off the connected equipment then switch back on.

•Try switching the audio input.

•Make sure that the Sampling Frequency setting is not set to 96kHz (see page 22).

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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.

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