Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCR- HC52E/HC54E)
Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures from a VCR, etc., on a tape. Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand.
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR or an
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
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•You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR that does not have an i.LINK jack.
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: Signal flow
Dubbing/Editing
When connecting your camcorder to another device using an i.LINK cable, the video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately.
1 Connect your VCR, etc., to your camcorder with an i.LINK cable.
2 Insert a cassette into the VCR.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp.
4 Set your camcorder to recording pause mode.
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t [PAGE3] t [REC CTRL] t [REC PAUSE].
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