Power Switch

Connector cover*

To

 

DV IN/OUT

 

Core filter

 

DV cable

To DV

IN/OUT

Video unit equipped with DV connector

*When connecting the cable, open this cover.

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Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.

[To use this camcorder as a player]

 

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

1 camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input

 

connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

2

 

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “

” while pressing

 

 

down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the video unit’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit.

3 Press 4 to play back the source tape.

4

While watching the playback on the monitor, engage the

 

 

DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode from

 

the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 7).

●If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are THOMSON video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happen- ing, press the buttons on both units.

●For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.

●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

●Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, some- times the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

●If “Playback Zoom” (  pg. 50), “Playback Special Effects” (  pg. 51) or “Snapshot” is attempted during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.

To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .

1.Turn the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2.Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 32).

3.Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.

4.Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV. IN” appears on the screen.

5.Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. “DV. IN” changes to “ DV. IN ”.

6.Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. “ DV. IN ” returns to “DV. IN”.

NOTES:

●Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting (  pg. 23).

●During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the AV output connector.

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