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DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD
RECORDERS
You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording
devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders.
• Videos are dubbed to the other recording devices via analog data
transfer (composite connection). Use the supplied Audio/Video
cable.
• Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to
a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.
CARD
Camcorder
VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders
Audio/Video cable
Signal flow
1 Insert the storage media into the recording device.
2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorders) with the supplied Audio/Video cable.
3 Start recording on the recording device, and then start playback
on the camcorder.
• Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording
device for details.
4 When dubbing finishes, stop the recording device, and then your
camcorder.
• Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using
the Audio/Video cable in SD (standard definition) image quality,
regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD).
• To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, use
the built-in software of your camcorder, and then copy the video to
your computer. page 86
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image
quality may deteriorate.
• To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. page 76