
Concerning Copyright
Copyright Precaution
Certain
Copyright Signals
During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen. You cannot playback the contents of the tape.
During recording: If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears. You cannot record the contents of the software.
You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder.
We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet.
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals
Using the camcorder you can convert analog video input signals to a digital video signal (SD standard) and output it through the HDV/DV terminal.
MENU
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SIGNAL SETUP
AV
DV••••••••OFF
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [AV DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu.
Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital
signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protection signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).
For normal use, set [AV DV] to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder’s HDV/DV terminal.
Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the HDV/DV terminal.
We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet.
You can also press the AV DV button on the wireless controller. Pressing the button will toggle the AV
DV conversion on and off.
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