Using an i.LINK

Connection

Using the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector, you can connect external recording equipment to the camcorder. In this section, connections to equipment using DVCAM or DV format are explained.

Note

Depending on the equipment connected, you may be able to record in a format different from that of the camcorder. However, the recording function using different formats is limited.

For details, see “Usable cassettes” on page 47.

Settings required for an i.LINK connection

When connecting via an i.LINK cable (DV cable), change the following settings depending on the connection.

i.LINK CTL setting

Selects whether or not to control recording (start and stop) on the external equipment connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector from the camcorder. Select the setting from the following on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. The factory setting is REC/P. ALL: An external equipment is controlled from the

camcorder while it records, pauses, or stops. REC/P (REC/PAUSE): An external equipment is

controlled from the camcorder while it records or pauses.

OFF: No control from the camcorder.

REC TRIGGER switch

Sets the function of the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens when an external VTR is connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector. Set to INT ONLY when you need to do cut editing or making a copy of a tape using the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector. PARALLEL: Operates both internal and external VTRs

simultaneously.

INT ONLY: Operates the internal VTR only. External VTR operation is performed locally.

EXT ONLY: Operates the external VTR only. The TALLY indicator on the camcorder lights up when the external VTR is in recording mode.

Note

When there is no equipment connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector on the camcorder, the setting of the REC TRIGGER switch does not affect the internal VTR.

Making a backup of the images being recorded

The audio and image being recorded can be backed up on an external VTR through i.LINK, at the same time it is being recorded on the camcorder.

Example of connection

DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP

External VTR

i.LINK cable (DV cable)

DSR-50/PD170, etc.

Note

When the scan mode is 24P, video images, audio, or time code output via the i.LINK connection may not be continuous (DSR-450WS only).

To record the same material using the internal VTR of the camcorder and on an external VTR simultaneously

1 Set the REC TRIGGER switch to PARALLEL.

2 Check the settings of an external VTR and set the i.LINK CTL to the same settings.

3 Press the REC button.

Recording starts on both the internal VTR of the camcorder and the external VTR.

Note

If recording on the camcorder and the external VTR starts at the same time, the recording starting points differ because of variation due to the external VTR connected. Also, it is recommended that you use internal mode as the time code generator mode for an external VTR. If you synchronize the time code generator of the camcorder using external mode, the time code may not be continuous.

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