To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device
You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV. Use your camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). You can connect a DVCAM (DV) compatible device also using an i.LINK cable (optional).
When you use an i.LINK cable to connect a DVCAM (DV) compatible device, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [DV] or [AUTO] (p. 70) before connecting.
AUDIO/VIDEO jack
HDV/DV jack
When you have an S video jack on your TV or VCR *
S video cable (optional)
Yellow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
White
Red
VCRs or TVs
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
i.LINK jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
*When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected, connect an S video cable (optional) to that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV) format pictures. The audio will not be output if you connect with the S video cable alone.
bNote
•You can record pictures from DVCAM (DV)/AV devices only in the DV format.
•When you use the A/V connecting cable (supplied),
select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT], then [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 80).
•When you connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red or the white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. Only the sound from the connected plug is recorded.
•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.
zTip
•If the recording device has an i.LINK jack, it is recommended to connect it using an i.LINK cable (optional).
94Dubbing/Editing