Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function)
Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), you can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to a digital device, such as a computer, via your camcorder.
Software that can record the video signal must be installed on your computer beforehand.
A/V jack
A/V1
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DV Interface : Signal flow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder. The A/V jack accepts analog signals.
Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] on the menu (p. 55) beforehand. (The default setting is [LCD PANEL].)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection.
Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable (optional). In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
1Turn on the analog video unit.
2Slide the POWER switch of your camcorder down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source.
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