Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder

This section describes the connections, settings and operations necessary to perform recording on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit for dubbing.

Notes

•For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use.

•Edit functions are specified by the editing software. For details on the editing methods used, refer to the instruction manual of the editing software.

Connections for Recording

To digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack

The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality recording. The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections for input and output.

Monitor

Rear view of the recorder (this unit)

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

i.LINK jack

Digital video equipment

Monitor

with an i.LINK jack

 

 

: Signal flow

Notes

•When you record video from an HDV-compatible equipment, set [VCR HDV/DV] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [AUTO]. To record video from a DVCAM/DV equipment, set [VCR HDV/DV] on the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [AUTO] or [DV] before connecting the i.LINK cable (p. 48).

If you change the setting after connecting the i.LINK cable, the video equipment may not be able to recognize the video signals correctly.

•This unit cannot input a copy-controlled program via the HDV/DV jack.

• With the HDV/DV connection, the sound is recorded in the same audio recording mode as that of the source tape. To record in a different audio recording mode from the source tape, connect as shown in “To video equipment without an i.LINK jack” on page 32.

• With the HDV/DV connection, data codes (recording date/time, camera data) recorded on the source tape are transmitted to the recorder (this unit). As a result, when you play back a recorded tape on this unit and press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the same data codes as those recorded on the source tape are displayed on the monitor screen.

•If you record an image that is in playback pause status, the image may be grainy.

•The unit cannot record video or audio separately.

•If you restart recording after a pause or stop, the images recorded before and after restarting operation will not be continuous.

•If you connect the output connectors of this unit to the input connectors of a player or that of a monitor, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, use the INPUT SELECT switch to select a signal that is not being input or disconnect the cables.

•This unit cannot record MPEG2 signals except HDV 1080i signals.

•There are some restrictions when you use EE pictures

output from the COMPONENT OUT jack of the unit.

Refer to 4 COMPONENT OUT (OUTPUT) jack in “Location and Function of Parts” on page 15.

•If you record HDV format signals directly, to input

from the HDV/DV jack, the connection between the signals will pause for a few seconds.

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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording

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