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R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DV
DV IN/OUT
DC IN 6V
Connecting an analog video unit and
a DV unit via the media converter
Example: Converting analog video to digital video
to Audio/video output
to S VIDEO output
to DV input/output
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Video (yellow)
S VIDEO connecting cable
(supplied)
AV connecting cable (supplied)
DV connecting cable
(supplied)
: Signal flow
to AC outlet
AC power
adapter
(supplied)
Using with an analog video unit
and a digital video unit
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If you want to convert digital video to analog
video
Make the connection as follows:
• Connect the DV output connector of the DV unit to
the DV IN/OUT connector of the media converter
using the supplied DV connecting cable.
• Connect the input connectors of the analog video
unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors of the
media converter using the supplied a AV connecting
cable.
Converting analog video to digital
video
You can convert and record pictures and sound from
an analog video unit to a DV unit by connecting both
units via the media converter.
1
Press POWER to turn on the media converter.
2
Press ANALOG IN.
The key indicator lights up.
3
Select the audio mode.
Each time you press and hold ANALOG IN for a
few seconds, the audio mode changes as follows.
16-bit mode
(high quality sound): The key
indicator lights up in red.
12-bit mode
(post sound recording): The key
indicator lights up in green.
4
Pause playback on the analog video unit slightly
ahead of the point from which you want to start
recording.
5
Pause recording on the DV unit at the point from
which you want to start recording.
For details on how to record, refer to the
instruction manual of your DV unit.
(If you use the SONY DCR-PC1/PC7/PC10, the
remote controller is necessary for recording
operations.)
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Start playback on the analog video unit, then start
recording on the DV unit.
The picture and sound played back on the analog
video unit are recorded on the DV unit.
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Note
Depending on the
condition of the analog
video signal input to the
media converter, some
DV units may not output
the analog video signal
correctly when the digital
video signal is output
from the media converter.
The video recorded on the
DV unit is not affected.
When previewing a
recorded VIDEO ,we
recommend connecting
the input connector of the
TV to the VIDEO OUT or
S VIDEO OUT of the
media converter.
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Converting digital video to analog
video
You can convert and record pictures and sound from a
DV unit to an analog video unit by connecting both
units via the media converter.
For the connection, refer to “If you want to convert
digital video to analog video” on page 9.
1
Press POWER to turn on the media converter.
2
Press DV IN.
The key indicator lights up.
3
Pause playback on the DV unit slightly ahead of
the point from which you want to start recording.
4
Pause recording on the analog video unit at the
point from which you want to start recording.
5
Start playback on the DV unit, then start recording
on the analog video unit.
The picture and sound played back on the DV unit
are recorded on the analog video unit.
Using with an analog video unit and a digital video unit (continued)
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R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
DV
DV IN/OUT
DC IN 6V
Connecting a DV unit and a TV via the
media converter
to Audio/video input
to S VIDEO input
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Video (yellow)
S VIDEO connecting cable
(supplied)
AV connecting cable
(supplied)
DV connecting cable
(supplied)
: Signal flow
to AC outlet
AC power adapter
(supplied)
Viewing digital video
on your TV
to DV input/output
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