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RQT8866
Notes
When timer recording starts while recording from an external
device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the
external device stops.
If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for
“Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu (
¼
65).
[HDD] [RAM]
Programmes are recorded as a single item; breaks in
the images create chapters and playlists are created automatically.
If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers, these are
not guaranteed to work.
It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV
equipment.
The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on
the camcorder.
The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.
This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;
Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector.
Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confi rm
correct external connection.
You cannot record and play simultaneously.
Connect the cable while both the unit and the external
device are turned off.
REC
OPEN
/CLOSE
DV IN
4-pin DV Cable
Front of the unit
[HDD] [RAM]
[-R]
[-RW‹V›]
[+R]
[+RW]
DRIVE
SELECT
to select the HDD or DVD
drive.
− If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc
(
¼
78).
REC MODE
to select the recording
mode (
¼
20).
Turn on the DV equipment and
pause play on the DV equipment
at the point you want recording to
start.
DV Auto Rec
Rec to HDD
Rec to DVD
Cancel
DV unit is connected.
Record from the DV unit?
OK
RETURN
SELECT
“DV Auto Rec”
screen may appear.
to select “Rec to HDD” or “Rec
to DVD”, then
OK
to select “Rec”, then
OK
Recording from a DV Camcorder
Tips
When recording fi nishes
The confi rmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to fi nish DV camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [
STOP].
The confi rmation screen appears. Press [OK].
If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions on
page 24.
Preparation:
Turn on the unit.
[RAM]
If the disc is protected, release protection
(
¼
60).
When the output signal from the external device is
NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the
Setup menu (
¼
67).
When recording bilingual programmes (
¼
65)
When “DV Auto Rec” screen does not appear
Perform steps
–
(
¼
above).
1. With the unit stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2. Press [
,
] to select “To Others”, then press [OK].
3. Press [
,
] to select “DV Auto Rec”, then press [OK].
You can proceed to step
(
¼
right).
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