You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand.
•Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See page 102 for details on TV color systems.
•If you use a
•A TV without an output jack does not allow recording.
Recording movies
1Connect your TV or VCR to your camcorder.
See page 58 for details of connecting.
•When using the A/V connecting cable (supplied), connect it to the output jack of the other device.
•The 
indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.)
2If you are recording from a VCR, insert a cassette.
3Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
4Operate your camcorder to record movies.
When recording on a tape, touch 
[
REC CTRL][REC PAUSE].
When recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” touch 
[MENU]
(EDIT/PLAY)[
REC MOVIE].
5Start playing the cassette on your VCR, or select a TV program.
The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
6Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording.
7Stop recording.
When recording on a tape, touch 
(STOP) or [REC PAUSE].
When recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” touch [REC STOP].
8Touch 
.
Recording still images
1Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording movies.”
2Play the video, or receive the TV program you want to record.
The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder.
3Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully.
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