◆To record from the HDV1080i/DV IN jack

Since the HDV1080i/DV IN jack complies with the i.LINK standard, the jack can record digital signals from other i.LINK devices. For more information about i.LINK, see page 145. The server supports the following formats:

–DV format–HDV format (1080i)

zHint

You can edit the content after importing videos to the HDD (page 79).To import using the IMPORT button on the top panel (One-Touch Import)1 Insert an HDV/DV format tape to the camcorder.

Set the camcorder to playback mode when editing or recording on the server’s side. Playback operations such as rewind, etc., on the camcorder are unnecessary.

2 Touch IMPORT SELECT on the top panel until “HDV/DV” appears on the top panel display.

S VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L(MONO)

 

LINE IN 2

HDV 1080i/DV IN

IMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORT

SELECT

 

IMPORT SELECT

STD/DUO

CF

SD

xD-Picture Card

3 Touch IMPORT.You can use the remote's IMPORT button instead.

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•The following setting items are available in [Import Settings]. Press HOME and select [Settings] – [Import Settings] (page 111):

–Recording signals in [HDV/DV import Settings] ([HDV] or [DV])

–Recording mode for DV signals ([XR], [SR], [LR], or [ER]). See page 150 for recording modes.

–For details about Playlist creation and Playlist titles, see page 79.To import from a camcorder using the Home Menu

1 Insert an HDV/DV format tape to the camcorder.

Set the camcorder to playback mode when editing or recording on the server’s side. Playback operations such as rewind, etc., on the camcorder are unnecessary.

2 On the server’s remote, press HOME to turn on the Home Menu.3 Select to display the icons.4 Select (HDV/DV Import) and press

ENTER.

The HDV/DV import display appears.

HDV/DV Import

Connected Device

 

 

Start

HDV/DV

Rec Mode

Finish

DV

XR

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Settings

Recorded Audio:

 

Stereo 1

Playlist Settings

HDD Free Space:

 

384.4GB [ 55H07M]

 

 

Create Playlist by Date:

No

 

RETURN Finish

5 Press <, to select each of the following items, and select a setting by pressing Mm.

Items

Settings
HDV/DV[DV] will be automatically selected when

 

a DV device is connected. If you connect

 

an HDV device, manually select [HDV]

 

or [DV] according to the signal to import.

 

• HDV: Select this when recording

 

signals recorded in HD quality.

 

• DV: Select this when importing

 

conventional DV signals to HDD.

 

 

Rec ModeSelect from [XR], [SR], [LR], [ER]. This

 

setting is fixed to DR when importing

 

from HDV devices.

 

See page 150 for recording modes.

 

 

Audio SettingsSelect the audio input setting and press
(for DV only)ENTER. The default setting is [Stereo 1].

 

• [Stereo 1]: Records the audio signals

 

that are originally recorded.

 

Select this for DV tapes.

 

• [Mix]: Record both Stereo 1 and 2.

 

[Stereo 2]: Records only the audio

 

added after the shooting.

 

Select [Mix] or [Stereo 2] only when

 

you added audio after the shooting.
Playlist Settings Select if you want to make a Playlist titlefor each recording date.

Up to 30 Playlist titles can be made in one import, and a Playlist title can contain up to 99 scenes.

6 Select [Start] and press ENTER.◆How a title is divided into chaptersWhen recording from HDV/DV tape to the HDD, each shooting becomes one chapter.Or, chapters are made as set in [Auto Chapter Mark] (page 111).◆To stop importingPress IMPORT.

Or press OPTIONS, select [Stop Import] and press ENTER. Then select [Yes] on the confirmation screen and press ENTER again.

Note that pressing x will not work and that when [Playlist Settings] is set to [Create Video Title], it may take more than five minutes before import is stopped.

Importing videos from external devices

You can record videos from a tuner or a VCR when they are connected to the server.

If you are connecting a camcorder, use the HDV1080i/DV IN jack (see “Importing videos from HDV/DV camcorders” on (page 39).

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