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.
•Although DV Rec Audio is set to Audio 2 and Audio 2 signal is not present, DV Rec 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
This recorder cannot control the camcorder.
Updating Information
Camcorder is updating information for DV.
Camera mode
Camcorder is set to camera mode.
Troubleshooting
If you can’t 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.
ote
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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