Dubbing sound to a recorded tape

Preparing for audio recording

You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound.

Record audio in one of the following ways.

•Using the internal microphone (no connection required).

•Connecting a microphone (optional) to the MIC jack. (A)

•Connecting a microphone (optional) to the Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR-HC40. (B)

•Connecting audio device to your camcorder

using an A/V connecting cable. (C)

The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of MIC jack t Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR-HC40 t A/V jack t internal microphone.

bNotes

•You cannot record additional audio:

–When the tape is recorded in the 16-bit mode.

–When the tape is recorded in the LP mode.

–When your camcorder is connected via the i.LINK cable.

–On blank sections of the tape.

–When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to SAVE.

•When you are using the A/V jack or the internal microphone to record additional sound, the picture will not be output from the S VIDEO jack or the A/V jack. Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.

•When you use an external microphone (optional) to record additional audio, you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound

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