Notes

•If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the input connectors of the player, a humming noise may be generated or the image may be distorted. If these phenomena occur, set the INPUT SELECT switch to a position where a signal is not currently being input, or disconnect the cables.

•Distorted signals (i.e., when played back at a speed other than normal) may not be recorded or may be distorted.

•When you connect only AUDIO IN jacks when the HDV indicator is lit, no audio is input. You must connect the VIDEO IN jack at the same time or set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [DV].

To digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack

When you record an HDV (1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/ 30p, 1080/50i, 1080/25p), DVCAM, or DV format i.LINK signal, the video and audio signals are sent without any degradation in quality, enabling high- quality recording. The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections for input and output.

Monitor

HVR-M25A (rear panel)

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

Monitor

To i.LINK jack

Digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack

: Signal flow

Notes

•When you record video from HDV-compatible equipment, set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [AUTO]. To record video from DVCAM/DV equipment, set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC]

menu to [AUTO] or [DV] before connecting the i.LINK cable (page 70). If you change the setting after connecting the i.LINK cable, the video equipment may not recognize the video signals correctly.

•Copy-protected programs such as digital broadcasts can not be input via the HDV/DV jack.

•With an HDV/DV connection, the sound is recorded in the same audio recording mode as that of the source tape. To record in a different audio recording mode

from that of the source tape, connect the equipment as shown in “To video equipment without an i.LINK jack” on page 46.

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