1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Set the input signal of your camcorder.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format compatible device.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from a DV format compatible device (p. 77).
3 Connect your VCR as a player to your camcorder.
When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of the input signal (
or 
) will be indicated on the LCD screen of your camcorder (This indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device but it will not be recorded).
4 Insert a cassette into the VCR.
5 Set your camcorder to recording pause.
While pressing X (PAUSE), press both
zREC (record) buttons simultaneously.
6 Start playing the cassette on your VCR.
The picture played on the VCR appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
7 Press X (PAUSE) again at the | Dubbing/Editing |
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point you want to start recording. |
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8 Press x (STOP) to stop |
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recording. |
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bNotes
•You cannot record TV programs from the 
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).
•You can record pictures from DV devices only in the DV format.
•Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable:
–The recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR.
–You cannot record the picture and sound separately.
–If you pause or stop the recording and restart it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.
zTips
•When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with black bands on the right and left sides on the screen of your camcorder.
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