Sony HC40E Camcorder User Manual


 
Dubbing/Editing
104
Dubbing sound to a
recorded tape
You can record additional audio to the
original sound on the tape. You can add
sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit
mode without erasing the original sound.
Preparing for audio recording
Record audio in one of the following ways.
• Using the internal microphone (no connection
required).
Connecting a microphone (optional) to the
MIC jack. (A)
Connecting a microphone (optional) to the
Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR-HC40E.
(B)
Connecting audio device to your camcorder
using an A/V connecting cable. (C)
The audio input to be recorded takes precedence
over others in the order of MIC jack t
Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR-HC40E t
A/V jack t internal microphone.
b Notes
You cannot record additional audio:
– When the tape is recorded in the 16-bit mode.
– When the tape is recorded in the LP mode.
– When your camcorder is connected via the i.LINK
cable.
– On blank sections of the tape.
– When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to
SAVE.
When you are using the A/V jack or the internal
microphone to record additional sound, the picture
will not be output from the S VIDEO jack or the
A/V jack. Check the picture on the LCD screen or
the viewfinder.
When you use an external microphone (optional) to
record additional audio, you can check the picture
and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV
using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound
AMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Microphone (optional)
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Intelligent accessory
shoe for DCR-HC40E
See page 138.
B
Internal microphone
Signal flow
CA/V jack
Audio device (such as
CD/MD players)
Do not connect the
S video plug (black) and
the Video plug (yellow).
Audio output jacks
Audio R
(red)
Audio L
(white)