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Frequently asked questions
Why can't I use the DV recorder?
You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message, DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may
appear for the following reasons:
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The DV recorder was not connected properly. See
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The i.LINK cable connectors are not plugged securely into the ports on the computer and the camera. Unplug the
connectors, and plug them in again.
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Multiple i.LINK devices are connected to the computer. The software supplied with your computer will not recognize
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multiple i.LINK devices. Turn off your computer and all connected devices. Disconnect the devices that are not in use.
See Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders
i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may vary, depending on the
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s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i.LI N K devic es . A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with eac h other. Refer
to the doc umentation that c ame with your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Before c onnec ting
c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating
c onditions .
Using i.LINK Digital- Video Recorders
for instructions on reconnecting the i.LINK device.
for more information.
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