Recording from an External Input (Continued)
What is DV?
Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a
The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE
•This recorder is only compatible with
•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
•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.
•If DV Record Audio is set to Audio 2, but no Audio 2 signal is present, DV Record 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.
The VCR/DVD Recorder cannot control the camcorder.
Updating the Information.
Camcorder is updating information for DV.
Camera mode.
Camcorder is set to camera mode.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN jack, check the following:
•Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.
•Try switching off the connected equipment, then switch it back on.
•Try switching the audio input.
otes
•Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not be able to control it using the Remote Control sup- plied with this VCR/DVD 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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