Dv/D8 Dubbing (Dv/D8 → Dvd) - Sony RMT-D254A Service Manual

Dubbing From a DV/D8
Format Tape to a DVD
+ RW - RW - RW + R - R - R
VR VR
Video Video
You can simply record the entire contents of a DV/
D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls
the DV camcorder for the whole process. You can
also select the scenes on the tape using the on-
screen display. See "Dubbing selected scenes" on
page 70.
◆How titles and chapters are created
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,
and the title is then divided into chapters at either
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the "DVD
Auto Chapter" setting of "Features" in the "Setup"
display.
Notes
• To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,
finalize the disc (page 66). If you set "Auto Finalize" to
"On" in the "Features" setup (page 85), the Auto
Finalize function works for DVD-RWs (Video mode),
DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing.
For details, see page 67.
• Do not connect the (USB) jack at the same time.
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INPUT
7 7 8 8 9 9
0 0
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
x STOP
REC MODE
USB Dubbing (USB t DVD)
Before USB Dubbing
This section explains the following dubbing
methods via the USB jack:
• Dubbing all the video contents of the connected
DVD camcorder to make a backup DVD
(page 72).
• Dubbing the selected video contents of the
connected HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 73).
• Copying JPEG image files to a DVD (page 75).
◆Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008)
The following Sony devices can be connected to
this recorder:
DVD camcorder: DCR-DVD108
HDD camcorder: DCR-SR42
Digital still camera: DSC-W200/T100/T20/W80/
W90/H7/H9/G1
z Hint
If your HDD camcorder has no USB jack, use the
Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder.
Notes
• During dubbing, do not disconnect the USB device.
• USB cables exclusive for supplying power cannot be
used.
• Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to
the recorder, not via a USB hub or other USB device.
• Do not connect the DV IN jack at the same time.
REC
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
1
Place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
About inserting discs, see page 49 for details.
2
Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into
your DV camcorder, and set the camcorder
to video playback mode.
3
Press INPUT repeatedly to select "DV."
4
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
5
Set the "DV/D8 Audio Input" setting in the
"Audio" setup (page 84).
Select the desired audio if multiple audio
channels are recorded on the tape.
6
Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the
recorder.
The recorder rewinds the tape in the DV
camcorder and then starts recording the tape
contents from the beginning.
When playback of the tape stops, One Touch
Dubbing ends automatically.
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
Notes
• During dubbing, timer recordings are unavailable.
• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV/
D8 format tape onto the disc.
• If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a
soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling
frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound,
or an unnatural sound may be output when passing the
sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there
is nothing recorded on the tape.
• Noise may occur if you switch the audio sampling
mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).
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Connecting to the USB jack
You can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder,
HDD camcorder, digital still camera, etc.) to the
USB jack on the recorder.
Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the connected USB device before connecting.
DVD recorder
LINE 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO R DV IN
ONE-TOUCH REC
DUBBING
to (USB)
USB cable
(not supplied)
to USB output
DVD camcorder, HDD
camcorder, digital still
camera, etc.
: Signal flow
1
Turn on the recorder and the USB device.
2
Connect the USB device to the (USB)
jack on the recorder.
3
Set your USB device to the USB connecting
mode, if necessary.
As an example for the HDD camcorder:
When "USB SELECT" appears on the
camcorder's screen, select "
COMPUTER."
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected USB device.
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Dubbing selected scenes
You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion,
and stop the tape to select scenes using the on-
screen display.
1
Follow steps 1 to 5 of "Dubbing From a DV/
D8 Format Tape to a DVD" (page 69).
2
Select "Dubbing" on the System Menu,
and press ENTER.
Dubbing 10:10 AM
Title List
DV/D8 Dubbing
USB Dubbing
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
3
Select "DV/D8 Dubbing," and press
ENTER.
DV/D8 Dubbing 10:10 AM
Title List
DV/D8 Simple Dubbing
DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
4
Select "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing," and
press ENTER.
The "DV Tape Mode" display appears.
DV Tape Mode
If "DV" or "DV Camera Mode" is displayed,
check that the DV camcorder is correctly
connected, turned on, and set to the video
playback mode.
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US US
Dubbing From a DVD
Camcorder (DVD Backup)
+ RW - RW - RW + R - R
VR
Video Video
You can dub all the contents of a DVD in the DVD
camcorder to another DVD as a backup copy. Be
sure to finalize a source DVD before dubbing.
◆Usable discs for backup DVDs
Use a new or blank DVD of the same type as the
source DVD.
Source DVD Recordable DVD
,
(8 cm) (12 cm)
DVD+RW DVD+RW
DVD-RW (Video mode) DVD-RW
DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-RW
DVD-R (Video mode) new DVD-R
DVD+R DL new DVD+R
Notes
• When using a DVD+R/DVD-R, make sure that the disc
is new, unformatted, and has not been loaded into the
recorder. Since blank discs are automatically formatted
once loaded, you can use them for other purposes, such
as timer recording.
• When using a DVD+RW/DVD-RW, use unused or
blank discs only, as the operation erases any pre-
recorded data.
• Insert the disc only after step 4 when the disc tray has
opened. Otherwise the recorder may automatically
format the disc, making it unusable for DVD Backup.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
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INPUT
7 7 8 8 9 9
0 0
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
US 72 US
1-16
5
Find the dubbing start point on the tape,
and stop or pause playback.
Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or
M on the TV screen and press ENTER to
find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.
6
Press , to select z on the TV screen, and
press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
To stop recording
Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing
Press INPUT.
z Hint
If "DV Camera Mode" appears on the screen, you can use
z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly
on the recorder.
REC
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
1
Press INPUT repeatedly to select "USB."
2
Connect your DVD camcorder and set it to
USB connecting mode.
For example, select " COMPUTER" when
"USB SELECT" appears on the camcorder's
screen.
Check the USB indicator lights up in the front
panel display.
3
Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the
recorder.
The display asks for confirmation. Note that
you cannot stop dubbing halfway.
4
Select "Start" and press ENTER.
The disc tray opens.
5
Place a recordable disc, and press Z
OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
The progress bar display appears, and the
recorder starts dubbing the entire contents of
the source DVD.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while
dubbing is in progress. When dubbing is
complete, the progress bar disappears.
To dub using the on-screen menu
1
After step 2 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Select "Dubbing," and press ENTER.
Dubbing 10:10 AM
No Disc
Title List
DV/D8 Dubbing
USB Dubbing
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup