optic cable to connect with a digital audio amplifier.

Switching to either is not required as the signal is output both analogue and digitally at the same time.

If you are using a PS2 keypad/keyboard, connect it with the purple keyboard port (3) at the back of the recorder.

Connect your USB keypad by plugging it into any of the USB ports found on the front or back

(5).

Your camera is connected via the included Firewire cable to the Firewire/IEEE 1394 port on the back (6).

Finally, connect both monitor and recorder to the power outlet (220-240 V). (7)

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start from CD.

Now select if you wish to start a complete installation (all data is deleted!) or an update installation. Once you have opted for the installation method, you merely need to confirm again to make sure.

The installation now begins automatically. After the installation, which may take some time, remove the CD/DVD from the tray and press the Menu button to restart the recorder.

5.Removing /exchanging hard- drives

To exchange the removable hard-drive inside the unit, please follow these steps:

The recorder must be powered down! Push the lever on the hard-drive sled to the left in order to unlock it. Next, use the included key to unlock the sled. Now pull the sled out of the recorder.

Insert and shove the sled with the new hard- drive into the recorder until you noticeably hear it lock in place. Lock the sled. Make sure that the lock has returned to the horizontal position! Now restart the recorder and monitor if the green LED is active. If not, please check the lock position again.

4. Installation

If your HDV-Recorder features a removable/ exchangeable hard-drive, please note that the installation for each new removable hard- drive that is to be used must be undertaken separately.

To install, please power up the HDV-Recorder, open the DVD tray and insert the included installation CD/DVD. Power down the HDV- Recorder using the front power on button and power up the system again – this will lead to a

6. Powering up / powering down

The recorder is powered up using the power button found on the front panel.

After a while, you will see a grey screen with the note `No HDV-Signal´ or simply with the actual HDV signal coming from your camera.

You can now use the PAL menu (chapter 7.8) and the Display menu (chapter 7.9) to change the video mode for the used monitor.

After installation, the system is initially by default set to a 800x600 monitor with 60 Hz.