About Dv - Pioneer DVR-3100 Operating Instructions Manual

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About DV

Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-
equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV
cable for input and output of audio, video, data and
control signals.
The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995.
"i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" logo are trademarks.
• This recorder is only compatible with DV-format
(DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and
Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
• You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at
a time to this recorder.
• You cannot control this recorder from external
equipment connected via the DV IN/OUT jack.
• It may not always be possible to control the
connected camcorder via the DV IN/OUT jack.
• This recorder only outputs DVD playback video from
the DV IN/OUT jack; signals from the built-in TV
tuner, CD, Video CD and other inputs are not output.
• Copy-protected or copy-once video is not output from
the DV IN/OUT jack.
• Digital camcorders can usually record audio as
stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit/
32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo
audio track. Set the DV Input setting as required (see
DV Input on page 82).
• Audio output from the DV IN/OUT jack is 16-bit only.
• Audio input to the DV IN/OUT jack should be 32 or
48kHz (not 44.1kHz).
• Picture disturbance in the recording may occur if the
source component pauses playback or plays an
unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the
source component, or the DV cable becomes
disconnected.
DV-related messages
You may see the following messages appear on your TV
screen when using the DV IN/OUT jack.
• No DV camcorder connected. – The camcorder is
not connected properly, or the camcorder is switched
off.
• The DV camcorder is recording. – The camcorder is
recording, so you cannot start recording from the
camcorder to this recorder.
• You cannot connect more than one DV
camcorder at the same time. – The DV jack on this
recorder supports connection to just one camcorder.
• No tape in the DV camcorder. – There is no
cassette loaded into the connected equipment.
• The DV camcorder is recording or is record-
paused. – The camcorder is either in camcorder
mode or record-pause mode. Put it into VTR mode.
• DV camcorder playback canceled.
Recording has been paused. – Recording was
paused because the camcorder is not in playback
mode.
• Cannot operate the DV camcorder. – This recorder
cannot control the camcorder. Try switching off the
camcorder then switching it back on.
• Could not operate the DV camcorder. – This
recorder was not able to control the camcorder.
• Recording has stopped because the recorded
material on the tape finished. – When the recorded
part of the DV tape comes to an end, this recorder
automatically stops recording.
• Recording has stopped because DV camcorder
playback stopped. – Recording stopped because
DV camcorder playback was stopped or the
camcorder was disconnected.
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