Step 2: Optional Connections (continued)

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Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks

You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks are located behind the flap on the right hand side and provides convenient connections for a camcorder.

Option 2: Using the S-VIDEO In or VIDEO In jack

Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It provides good picture quality.

Alternatively, you can use the VIDEO connection if your camcorder has only a single video output (Composite Video, CVBS.)

Option 1: Using the DV IN jack

Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV jack conforms to the i.LINK standard. It provides the best picture quality.

Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied) to connect the DV IN jack on the recorder to the appropriate DV OUT jack on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press DV on the remote control to select ‘DV’ as the input channel. For recording, see pages 29~39.

Helpful Hints:

The DV IN jack does not support a connection to a Personal Computer.

It is not possible to record from the recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN jack on your recorder.

AConnect the S-VIDEOor VIDEO jack on the front panel of the recorder to the corresponding S-VHS or Video output jack on the camcorder.

BUse an audio cable (red/white ends) to connect the AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel of the recorder to the audio output jacks on the camcorder.

Before you start operating, press SOURCE on the remote control repeatedly to select ‘CAM1’ or ‘CAM2’ as the input channel, depending on your connections. For recording, see pages 29~39.

TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

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Philips DVDR3350H user manual Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks, Option 2 Using the S-VIDEO In or Video In jack

DVDR3350H specifications

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