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DVMC-DA2
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual
(3-868-211-11).
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Overview
The DVMC-DA2 is a media converter unit which converts analog video
signals to digital video signals and vice versa.
Converting pictures and sound from 8 mm/VHS format to
DV format and vice versa (pages 8 - 10)
You can convert analog video on Hi8, 8 mm, or VHS format cassettes to
digital video (DV) by connecting both analog and digital video units
via the media converter. Component video and MPEG data are not
compatible.
Since pictures and sound are recorded on the DV unit in digital format,
little or no picture and sound quality are lost.
You can also convert digital video to analog video.
Note
You cannot record video which includes copyright protection signals. (pages 22-
23)
Viewing pictures from the DV unit (page 11 - 12)
You can enjoy high quality digital video when you connect a DV unit to
a TV via the media converter using the DV connecting cable.
In this case, you do not have to change the connection between your TV
and the other analog video unit.
Digital
Analog
8 mm/VHS
Digital video
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Capturing images from an analog video unit using a PC
(page 13-15)
You can capture images from an analog video unit connected to your
PC via the media converter using the DV (i.LINK) connector.
You can operate the analog video unit from the PC by connecting to the
LANC (Local Application Control Bus System) connectors of the media
converter and the analog video unit. (Compatible software is required
for respective operations in the PC.)
In this case, you can edit a movie or add titles using your PC. You can
also print out the captured images using your PC printer instead of a
video printer.
Selecting the audio mode when recording to the DV unit
(page 9)
You can add messages or background music after recording.
When you record to the DV unit from an analog video unit, you can
select 16-bit audio mode for higher quality, or 12-bit audio mode for
adding messages or background music (post sound recording).
Listening to the audio with the desired mixing rate (page 12)
When playing back video recorded in 12-bit audio mode on a DV unit
via the media converter, you can listen to: the recorded message and/or
background music only (post sound recording), the original audio, or
the combined audio of both tracks with the desired mixing rate (5
steps).
Original sound
+
Added sound
Original sound
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Checking the supplied
parts and accessories
Check to make sure you have received the following
items in the carton.
If something is missing, contact your Sony dealer or
service facility.
AC power adapter (AC-MZ60A)
DV connecting cable
AV connecting cable
S VIDEO connecting cable
LANC connecting cable
Operating instructions
Warranty card
Important safeguard
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Before using the
media converter
Notes on the connections
• Connect the AC power adapter (supplied) to the DC
IN 6V connector on the unit. Do not connect the
power source until all other connections are
complete.
• If you connect your TV to a VCR via the media
converter, you can watch VCR pictures whenever
the media converter is not turned on (with the AC
power adapter connected).
• Be sure to insert the connecting cable squarely into
the connector/jack to avoid malfunctions.
• Keep metal objects away from the connector pins to
avoid short circuits.
• If your PC has a 6-pin i.LINK (DV) connector, the
converting cable (4-pin
y
6-pin) VMC-IL4615,
IL4635 (not supplied) is required.
If your analog video unit or TV has an S VIDEO
input/output connector
For higher picture quality, use the supplied S VIDEO
connecting cable to connect to the S VIDEO IN/OUT
connector of the media converter rather than the
VIDEO IN/OUT connector.
