DV Dubbing
Before DV Dubbing
This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 41).
To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” (page 81).
zHint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a
bNotes
•The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals.
•You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
–your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording From a VCR or Similar Device” (page 41).
–the input signal is not in
–the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording.
•If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 33).
•The recorder does not support HDV mode.
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder.
See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting.
Hookups
DVD recorder
to DV IN
Dubbing DV
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
DV output
Digital video camera
: Signal flow
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