Recording from DV Input
Before DV dubbing
You can connect a
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 equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two recorders).
It may not always be possible to control the con- nected 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 disconnected.
Recording from a Digital Camcorder
You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder.
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 22).
Tips:
•The source signal must be
•Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this recorder’s remote.
•If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable, you cannot control the second DVD from this one.
•You cannot control this unit remotely from a com- ponent connected to the DV IN jack.
•You cannot record date and time information from a DV cassette.
1.Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17.
2.Connect a camcorder to the unit using DV cable.
3.Set the resolution to 480i using the OUTPUT STATUS button before dubbing.
•You cannot record when the resolution is set to 720p/1080i.
•The recording cannot be obtained correctly using 480p resolution.
4.Check that the DV audio input is as you require. You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).
DV Input is set from the DV Record Audio in
5.Press AV INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.
6.Find the place on the camcorder tape which you want to start recording.
For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.
Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorder’s remote to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY, BACKWARD, FOR- WARD and PAUSE functions.
7. Press z REC once to start recording.
Recording is automatically stopped if the recorder detects no signal.
You can pause or stop the recording by press- ing PAUSE (X) or STOP (x).
You cannot control the camcorder from this Remote Control during recording.
In Video mode, the final frame of the recording may remain displayed on screen for a while after recording stops.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot 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.
Note:
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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