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20 Capturing from an AV Device
If you have an AV device (such as a TV or a DVD player), you can connect it to the camera and
record the video signal being sent (for example, the television program).
20.1 System Requirements
Your device must have a RCA-type AV output.
For example, if you only have a TV with a scart
connection, then you must have a scart / cinch
adapter (see right). This adapter is not
included, but can be purchased from specialist
electronics outlets.
20.2 Connecting to the AV Device
Insert the phone jack of the AV cable included into AV input socket under the cover on the front
of the device. Insert the three RCA plugs into your AV device’s AV output socket. The video signal
is sent through the yellow plug, and the audio signal is sent through the red and white plugs.
Note:
If you are using a scart / RCA adapter, ensure that the switch (if there is one) is set to “Signal
Out”.
20.3 AV Capture
Switch your AV device on and start playback. Now set the Mode switch to Capture and switch
the camera on. You can now see the image from your AV device on the camera’s display. You can
use the Capture button
to start and stop the recording. You cannot use the zoom function or the
auxiliary light when recording an AV signal.
Comment:
The recording is in MPEG-4 format, and is only restricted by the amount of free memory.
20.4 Capture Settings
To change settings, set your camera to the
Capture mode for AV signals, as described
above. Press the Menu button
to get to the
settings menu. Here, you can use the
Navigation button
(d and c) to choose
between the following settings.