Using Audio/Video Dubbing; Recording Television Programs - Hitachi VM-E625LA Instruction Manual

Advanced Techniques
Controlling the TV
Once programmed, the camcorder's remote control is ready to control the TV.
• Press the button of the TV function that you want.
Be aware that not all of your TV's functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed.
Note: It may not be possible to control all TVs listed in the Table.
Note: The AVX Button can't be used with Gold Star 2 and Sharp TVs.

Using Audio/Video Dubbing

Use audio/video dubbing to record audio and video from the camcorder's built-in microphone and camera onto a
previously recorded tape in the camcorder.
Remote Control Audio/Video Dubbing Buttons
1. Connect your camcorder to the television, following "Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In
Jacks" on page 30.
2. Turn on your television and place it in the camcorder input mode (consult your television manual for details).
3. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.
4. Insert a previously recorded tape in the camcorder.
5. Use the wireless remote control and press the PLAY button. Use the PLAY, F.FWD, and REW buttons to find
the place where you want to stop dubbing. Press the PAUSE (START/STOP) button.
6. Display the linear timer counter with memory ("Using Memory," p.41). Press the COUNTER RESET button to
set the linear time counter to 0:00:00M.
7. Use the REW and PLAY buttons to find where you wish to start dubbing. Press the PAUSE (START/STOP)
button.
8. Press and hold the A/V DUB button while pressing the PLAY button. This places the camcorder in A/V DUB
pause mode.
9. Press the PAUSE (START/STOP) button. The audio/video dubbing starts. When the linear time counter
reaches 0:00:00M the camcorder stops automatically, recording only the portion of the tape that you selected.
Note: If the camcorder is in AV DUB pause or STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder stops
automatically to protect the tape.
Note: Automatic date recording is disabled during audio/video dubbing.
Note: When the audio/video dubbed portion is played back, noise may appear at the end of the dubbed
portion.

Recording Television Programs

If your television or VCR has AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks you can record television programs with your
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