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Using the A/V connecting cable
You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as
a player.
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder.
a player.
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder.
Before operation
•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The defalt setting is LCD.)
•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be
•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The defalt setting is LCD.)
•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be
superimposed on the edited tape:
– DISPLAY
– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
– DISPLAY
– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.
Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems
8 mm,
Hi8,
VHS,
S-VHS,
VHSC,
S-VHSC,
Betamax,
ED Betamax,
mini DV,
DV, Digital8
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
— Editing —
Dubbing a tape
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
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If your VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and
to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the
titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory. You can dub the titles,
display indicators, the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory Stick”
index screen (DCR-TRV17 only).
Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with
the input selector.
to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the
titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory. You can dub the titles,
display indicators, the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory Stick”
index screen (DCR-TRV17 only).
Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with
the input selector.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording.
Set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instractions of your VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instractions of your VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the connected DV product.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
See page 162 for more information about i.LINK.
See page 162 for more information about i.LINK.
The following functions do not work during digital editing:
– Digital effect
– PB ZOOM
– Picture effect
– Digital effect
– PB ZOOM
– Picture effect
If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the
other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the
other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
Dubbing a tape
DV
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
DV IN
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You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating
the VCR.
Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.
the VCR.
Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.
Before operating the Digital program editing function
Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 68).
Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 69, 73).
Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 73).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 69, 73).
Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 73).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Using the Digital program editing function
Operation 1 Making the program (p. 76).
Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 78).
Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 78).
Step 1: Connecting the VCR
You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable).
When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 66.
When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated
in page 67.
cable).
When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 66.
When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated
in page 67.
Notes
• You cannot dub titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
• When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to
• You cannot dub titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
• When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to
operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.
Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .
Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .
• When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC .
If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital
format for high-quality editing.
With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital
format for high-quality editing.
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– Digital program editing
– Digital program editing
Switch the order
Unwanted scene
Unwanted scene
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Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable
To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on
the VCR.
When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps
(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.
the VCR.
When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps
(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.
(1) Set the IR SETUP code
1
Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
2
Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
3
Press MENU to display the menu.
4
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
5
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
6
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
7
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.
8
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.
9
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then
press the dial.
Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code.” (p. 70)
press the dial.
Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code.” (p. 70)
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* TV/VCR component
Note on IR SETUP code
Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
Brand
IR SETUP code
Sony
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Admiral (M. Wards) 89
Aiwa
80
Audio Dynamic
21, 35
Bell&Howell (M. Wards)
36
Brocsonic
70, 82
Canon
77, 78, 97
Citizen
47
Craig
73, 47
Curtis Mathis
8, 80, 77
Daewoo
26, 40, 77
DBX
21, 33, 35
Dimensia
8
Emerson
26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81
Fisher
36, 45, 37, 44
Funai
80
General Electric
87, 8, 77, 32*, 94*
Goldstar
47
Hitachi
78, 8, 42
Instant Replay
77, 78
JC Penny
77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35
JVC
21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35
Kenwood
21, 33, 47, 35
LXI (Sears)
80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37
Magnavox
83, 78, 77
Marantz
21, 33, 35
Marta
47
Memorex
77, 37
Minolta
42, 8
Mitsubishi/MGA
28, 22, 23, 24
About the IR SETUP code
The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the
correct code depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 3.
The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the
correct code depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 3.
Brand
IR SETUP code
Multitech
23, 80, 32
NEC
21, 33, 35
Olympic
77, 78
Panasonic
16, 17, 78, 77, 96
Pentax
42,8
Philco
78, 77
Philips
83, 78, 77
Pioneer
78
Quasar
78, 77, 16, 17
RCA/PROSCAN
8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78*,
101
101
Realistic
77, 36
Sansui
21
Singer
73
Samsung
94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24*
Sanyo
36, 37
Scott
40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24
Sharp
89, 88
Shintom
73
Signature 2000 (M. Wards)
80, 89
Sylvania
83, 78, 77, 80
Symphonic
80
Tashiro
47
Tatung
21, 33, 35
Teac
21, 33, 80, 35
Technics
77, 78
Toshiba
40, 7
Wards
89, 88, 37, 95, 47
Yamaha
36, 21, 33, 35
Zenith
95
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(2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR
1
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.
2
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause
on the VCR, then press the dial.
on the VCR, then press the dial.
Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR
The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:
– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.
– Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.
– Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.
The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:
– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.
– Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.
– Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.
(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other
Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote
sensor of the VCR.
Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the
devices.
sensor of the VCR.
Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the
devices.
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Remote sensor
Infrared ray emitter
A/V connecting cable
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(4) Confirming VCR operation
1
Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
2
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.
3
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
When the VCR does not operate correctly
• After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code,” set the IR SETUP or the
• After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code,” set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.
• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.
• Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
• Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
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Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable)
When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the
procedure below.
procedure below.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder .
(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV
(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV
input.
When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to
VCR/VTR.
When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to
VCR/VTR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and
paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder.
paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set
(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set
to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording
pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording
pause.
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CAMERA
MEMORY
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MENU
O T H E R S
D A T A COD E
B E E P
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D I S P L A Y
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B E E P
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(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the
numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value for each IN and the closing
numerical value for each OUT.
numerical value for each OUT.
(6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values for each IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values for each OUT.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,
then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.
(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,
(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
RETURN, then press the dial.
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A D J T E S T
A D J T E S T
” C U T - I N ”
” C U T - OU T ”
I R S E T U P
” C U T - OU T ”
I R S E T U P
P A U S EMOD E
I R T E S T
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A D J T E S T
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” C U T - OU T ”
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” C U T - OU T ”
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P A U S EMOD E
I R T E S T
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Notes
•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about
•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about
50 seconds.
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds of lead before
starting the recording.
starting the recording.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Operation 1: Making the program
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for
recording into the VCR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
(6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
changes to light blue.
(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
(8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
mark changes to light blue.
(9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set the program.
When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set a maximum of 20 programs.
You can set a maximum of 20 programs.
6,8,9
5,7
4
REW
PLAY
AUDIO
DUB
DUB
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
O T H E R S
D A T A COD E
B E E P
COMMA N D E R
D I S P L A Y
V I D E O E D I T
B E E P
COMMA N D E R
D I S P L A Y
V I D E O E D I T
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MA R K
U N DO
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S T A R T
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Erasing the program you have set
Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 2.
Select RETURN in step 2.
Erasing all programs
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.
To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN in step 2.
Select RETURN in step 2.
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Note
You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.
You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.
On a blank portion of the tape
You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.
You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.
If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape
The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
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Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing
(Dubbing a tape)
Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to
recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV
connecting cable).
When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV
connecting cable).
When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then
press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator
appears during editing on the screen.
The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator
appears during editing on the screen.
The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To stop dubbing during editing
Press x on your camcorder.
Press x on your camcorder.
To quit the Digital program editing function
Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO
EDIT in the menu settings.
Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function.
Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO
EDIT in the menu settings.
Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function.
You cannot record on the VCR when:
– The tape has run out.
– The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
– The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected.)
– The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected.)
– The tape has run out.
– The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
– The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected.)
– The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected.)
NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:
– The program to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made.
– i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.
– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK.)
– The program to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made.
– i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.
– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK.)
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Editing
Using with analog video unit and
personal computer
– Signal convert function
personal computer
– Signal convert function
You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your
computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.
computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Set A/V t DV OUT in
(2) Set A/V t DV OUT in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 98).
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4) Start capturing procedures on your computer. The operation procedures
(4) Start capturing procedures on your computer. The operation procedures
depend on your computer and the software which you use.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of
computer and software.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of
computer and software.
After capturing images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your computer , and stop the playback on the analog
video unit.
Stop capturing procedures on your computer , and stop the playback on the analog
video unit.
Notes
•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able
•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able
to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital
video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may
contain noise or incorrect colors.
video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may
contain noise or incorrect colors.
•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video
tapes include copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.
i.LINK
AUDIO/VIDEO
DV
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
is marked
on this side.
on this side.
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
OUT
(optional)
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Recording video or TV programs
Using the A/V connecting cable
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If
you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select
a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears
on the screen.
on the screen.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
AUDIO/VIDEO
TV
REC
3
PAUSE
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
OUT
: Signal flow
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If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder and
the VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder and
the VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and
to DV OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
to DV OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,
and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your comcorder.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on
the screen.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on your camcorder, and then press the stop button on the VCR.
Recording video or TV programs
DV
REC
4
PAUSE
DV OUT
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
(optional)
is marked
on this side.
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