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Recording an External Video Signal
(HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In)
You can record on the tape an external video signal, either from the HDV/DV input (SD or HD standard)
or from the analog video input (SD standard).
HDV/DV In
When recording from an external digital device you can select the time code to be used for the
recording made with this camcorder. Select [COPY] to keep the original time code of the video source,
or [REGEN.] to use instead this camcorder’s internal time code.
1. Open the menu, select [SIGNAL SETUP] and then select the [TIME CODE] submenu.
2. Select [HDV/DV IN], select a setting option and close the menu.
3. Connect the camcorder to the external video device.
For the connection diagram to a digital device refer to Section
of
Connecting to a Monitor/TV
(
83).
4. Press the
and
buttons (or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller).
• The camcorder enters the record pause mode. In this mode you can monitor the picture on the screen.
• If you press only the
button, recording will start immediately.
5. Press the
button (or the PAUSE
button on the wireless controller) when the scene
you wish to record appears.
Recording starts.
6. Press the
button to stop recording.
Analog Line-In
1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [DV AUDIO], select a setting option
and close the menu.
2. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device.
For the connection diagram to an analog device refer to Section
of
Connecting to a Monitor/TV
(
84). Connect the supplied Stereo Cable to the
IN terminals on the camcorder.
3. Press the
and
buttons (or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller).
• The camcorder enters the record pause mode. In this mode you can monitor the picture on the screen.
• If you press only the
button, recording will start immediately.
4. Press the
button (or the PAUSE
button on the wireless controller) when the scene
you wish to record appears.
Recording starts.
5. Press the
button to stop recording.
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