You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your camcorder.
bNote
•Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See page 114 for details on TV color systems.
•If you use a
Connecting a VCR or TV
To record from an HDV compatible device
You can record and edit pictures from an HDV compatible VCR. Use your camcorder as a recorder and connect it to an HDV compatible device using an i.LINK cable (optional).
Recorder
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
bNote
•In case of digital broadcasting, you may not be allowed to record some programs for copyright reasons (p. 115).
On this camcorder (recorder), select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (p. 71) before connecting.
Player
HDV/DV jack
94Dubbing/Editing