Camcorders/video devices, recording quality, and the interface

When dubbing, use the input jack appropriate for the connecting device and the image quality. Since the input jack here affects the disc selection, see also “Usable disc” (page 29).

 

Image

 

Input jacks on DVDirect

 

Type of device

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO

quality

USB

DV IN VIDEO IN

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony Handycam® (HDD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony Handycam®

(Memory Stick)

Sony Handycam® (DVD)

Sony Handycam® (DV/D8/HDV)

Sony Handycam® (MICROMV)

Other camcorders with DV jack

Other camcorders/video devices

Hints

•You can down-convert HD (High Definition) videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality by dubbing via the VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN jack.

•When the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam® (HDV) is preset to [ON], you can down-convert videos recorded in HDV format to SD (Standard Definition) quality by dubbing via the DV IN jack.

Note

Note that you cannot dub:

−videos directly from a memory card inserted to the memory card slots on the DVDirect. These card slots are for photo import only.

−both HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard Definition) videos to a single DVD.

−both the videos and photos stored in the camcorder at the same time.

−from an 8 cm DVD-RW formatted in VR mode in a Handycam® (DVD).

−videos with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs from satellite or CATV receivers., etc.).

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