To use this camcorder as a recorder

Dubbing from other devices in MPEG2 format is possible if the connected device is another same model of this unit. It is also possible to dub in MPEG2 format from a D-VHS VCR, if the source tape (D-VHS) has been originally dubbed from this digital HD video camera in MPEG2 format.

●However, if signals on the D-VHS tape are originally from an ATSC tuner etc., dubbing from a D-VHS VCR in MPEG2 format is not possible.

1Perform step 1 to 4 of “To use this camcorder as a player” ( pg. 55).

2Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( pg. 35, 36)

3Turn on the video unit’s power.

4Insert the source cassette in the video unit.

5Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

6Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.

●The “ i.LINK IN ” indication appears on the screen.

7Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

●The indication rotates.

8Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to engage the Record-Pause mode.

●The indication stops rotating.

9Repeat steps 7 – 8 for additional editing. Stop the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

DV to DV dubbing

●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, unusual images may be dubbed or the dubbing may stop.

MPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing

●It is not possible to dub signals in MPEG2 format from devices other than D-VHS VCRs or another same model of this camcorder.

●MPEG2 signals that are copy-guarded may not be recorded with this camcorder.

●When dubbing MPEG2 video to the camcorder, image may not appear on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. However, the recording is performed properly.

Notes on dubbing to a D-VHS VCR

Dubbing cannot be conducted properly when dubbing a tape which is recorded in both DV and HD (or SD) mode. In this case, perform the following procedure.

1)Disconnect the i.LINK cable.

2)Reset the i.LINK device number on the D-VHS VCR.

●For the operation, refer to the instruction manual of the D-VHS VCR.

3)Set “i.LINK OUT” to “SW” on this camcorder. ( pg. 35, 39)

4)Set the i.LINK Output Select Switch on this camcorder to “DV” to output scenes recorded in DV mode, or “MPEG2” to output scenes recorded in HD or SD mode.

5)Connect the i.LINK cable again.

6)Start playback on this camcorder, and then start recording on the D-VHS VCR.