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Recording from an
External Source
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
You can use this camcorder to record or edit
videos from another source, such as a VCR, TV,
or video disc player.
Connect the camcorder to the source equip-
ment with the supplied audio/video cable, as
shown.
Notes:
• See page 2 for how to open the jack cover.
• If the source equipment has only one audio
output jack, use the white plug for the audio
connection on the source equipment. (The input
audio will only be recorded on the left channel of
the tape.)
To Record from an External
Source
1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode,
and insert a Mini DV cassette.
2 Begin playback on the video equipment
connected to the camcorder.
• Check the camcorder screen to see if
the picture is properly received.
3 Press the REC START/STOP button on
the camcorder.
• The camcorder enters Recording
Standby mode.
4 Press m on the Operation button to
begin recording.
Notes:
• To pause recording, press m. Press m again to
resume recording.
• To operate by remote control, perform steps 1
and 2 above, and press the REC START/STOP
button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button (g).
• If “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the camcorder
screen, check that the audio/video cable is
properly connected.
To stop recording
Press l on the Operation button.
Cutting Unwanted Sequences
1 Press m to pause recording when the
source tape reaches the beginning of
the sequence to be cut.
2 Press m to resume recording when the
source tape reaches the end of the
sequence to be cut.
:
Recording
To AV jack
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Yellow: To video output jack
White: To audio output (L) jack
Red: To audio output (R) jack
Playback
TV with monitor output
VCR
The arrow shows the signal flow.