Advanced Techniques
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(the F.FWD button on the remote control) to recording end position.
4. When the required position is located, the camcorder enters the stop mode and "SEARCH" disappears from
the viewfinder.
Note:
If you have ejected the cassette, this function will not operate with that cassette. (When a cassette is
inserted and the recording is started, the position is identified as the recording start position on that day.)
Note:
If the date/title battery is not inserted, the date search function does not operate when the battery
providing the power to the camcorder is removed.
Note:
When the cassette was recorded by another camcorder, the date search function does not operate.
Note:
The date search function is released when you press the STOP button during date search mode.
Note:
If the recorded time is less than 30 seconds, the date search function may not operate normally.
Dubbing from the camcorder to a VCR
Connect the camcorder to a VCR to copy your or a friend's home 8mm recordings to VHS.
Camcorder to VCR Connection Illustration
1. Connect your camcorder to the VCR, following "Playing Back Your Recording" on page 26.
2. Turn on your VCR and place it in the camcorder input mode (consult your VCR manual for details). Operate the
television as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.
3. Hold down the red button of the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while you slide the switch to VIDEO.
4. Insert the recorded tape in the camcorder and a blank tape into the VCR. Set the VCR to record.
5. Play the tape from the camcorder while recording on the VCR.
Note:
If the VCR is connected to a television and the VCR/TV selector is set to VCR, you can monitor the
tape being dubbed.
Recording Television Programs
If your television or VCR has AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks you can record television programs with your
camcorder.
Recording Television Programs Illustration
1. Connect the optional AV input cable to the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of your television or VCR.
2. Connect the free plug to the AV IN/OUT jack of your camcorder.
3. Connect the camcorder to a power source.
4. Insert a cassette in the camcorder.
5. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to CAM.
6. Turn your television or VCR on and tune it to the channel you wish to record from.
7. Press the Start/Stop button to start recording the program that is on the screen of the television.
8. Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.
Note:
If the tape is played back while the AV input cable is left connected to the camcorder, noise may
appear in the picture. In this event, press the STOP button to stop the camcorder, unplug the AV input cable
and play back the tape again.
Note:
To monitor the picture being recorded, connect the AV Stereo Output Cable (provided) to the VIDEO IN
jack of the television as shown above.
