Recording (Copying) a TV Programme or Video Tape onto a Camcorder Tape (VP-D381i/D382i/D385i only)

•The recording (copying) function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18

•Connect your camcorder to a VCR or a TV using the AV jack to record a TV programme or copy a video tape onto a camcorder tape.

•Set the "AV In/Out" to "In" before recording (copying). ➥ page 68Recording (Copying) onto a Camcorder Tape

1.

Get your TV or VCR ready.

VCR

2.

Connect the camcorder to your VCR

 

or TV with the Audio/Video cable.

 

 

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Connect the Audio/Video cable to

 

 

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the output jack on your VCR or TV

or

 

The yellow jack: Video

 

 

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The white jack: Audio (L)- Mono

 

3.

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The red jack: Audio (R)

 

Insert a blank tape in your camcorder.

 

To record from a VCR

TV

4.

Insert the video tape to be played in

 

your VCR.• Pause at the starting point of playing.5.Start copying by pressing the Recording start/stop button on your camcorder.6.Press the PLAY button on your VCR to play the tape.

Camcorder

OUTPUT

AV DV

AV Jack

MODE

POWER

CHG

Signal flow

Audio/Video Cable

To record from a TV4.Select a TV channel to be recorded.

5.Start recording by pressing the Recording start/stop button on your camcorder.

When Recording (Copying) is Complete:Move down the Joystick (▼) on your camcorder to stop recording (copying).

•If you operate the camcorder connected to another device, always connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter.

•The recorded contents can be played back in the same manner as when playing back images recorded on this camcorder.

•Copy-protected video tapes such as Macrovision or unstable TV signals cannot be recorded on this camcorder.

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