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Recording from a VCR or TV
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV using the supplied A/V
connecting cable. Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise,
picture distortion may occur.
(
1
)
While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.
(
2
)
Press
r
REC and the button on the right together at the point where you want
to start recording.
In recording and recording pause mode, S VIDEO and VIDEO/AUDIO jacks
automatically work as input jacks.
If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S video cable (not supplied)
[
a
]
to obtain a high quality picture.
If your VCR or TV is a monaural type, connect only the white plug for audio on both
the camcorder and the VCR or TV.
If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack, connect cable
[
b
]
. Do not
connect the S video cable (not supplied)
[
a
]
to the camcorder.
To Check the Picture from a VCR or TV before Recording
Press
P
after pressing
r
REC. You can check the picture in the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen.
To Stop Recording
Press
π
.
: Signal flow
VCR
[a]
[b]
1
2
REC
CAMERA
POWER
OFF
VTR
(not supplied)
TV
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO