33
Preparations for Recording
1Turn on the camera.
bNote
• For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter.
2Set the camera to playback mode.
• Playback operation differs among cameras. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to
playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your camera.
• When you copy HD (High Definition) videos using High Definition Handycam® (HDV format) by
connecting with DV (i.LINK) cable, set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam® to [ON]. This
will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality.
3Connect the camera to the DVDirect.
bNotes
• A DV (i.LINK) cable is for DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes only. You cannot record videos from MICROMV
or HDV cameras (HDV format) and other digital video devices having an i.LINK connector. You need an
audio/video cable (AV cable) for these devices.
• The following models do not support for recording with a DV (i.LINK) cable. Use an audio/video cable.
– DCR-VX700/VX1000, HDR-FX1/FX7/FX1000
DV (i.LINK) cable
DV I N
DV connector
DV IN connector
DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied)