recording (copying) a tv programme or video tape onto a camcorder
tape (vp-d381i/d382i/d385i only)
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The recording (copying) function works only in Player mode. ➥ page 18
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Connect your camcorder to a VCR or a TV using the AV jack to record a TV programme or copy a video tape onto
a camcorder tape.
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Set the "AV In/Out" to "In" before recording (copying). ➥ page 68
Recording (Copying) onto a Camcorder Tape
1. Get your TV or VCR ready.
2. Connect the camcorder to your VCR
or TV with the Audio/Video cable.
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Connect the Audio/Video cable to
the output jack on your VCR or TV
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The yellow jack: Video
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The white jack: Audio (L)- Mono
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The red jack: Audio (R)
3. Insert a blank tape in your camcorder.
To record from a VCR
4. Insert the video tape to be played in
your VCR.
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Pause at the starting point of playing.
5. Start copying by pressing the recording
start/stop button on your camcorder.
6. Press the PLAY button on your VCR to play the tape.
To record from a TV
4. Select a TV channel to be recorded.
5. Start recording by pressing the recording start/stop button on your camcorder.
When Recording (Copying) is Complete:
Move down the Joystick ( ▼ ) on your camcorder to stop recording (copying).
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If you operate the camcorder connected to another device, always connect the camcorder to an AC outlet
using the AC power adapter.
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The recorded contents can be played back in the same manner as when playing back images recorded on this camcorder.
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Copy-protected video tapes such as Macrovision or unstable TV signals cannot be recorded on this camcorder.
VCR
OUTPUT
or
TV
Camcorder
AV
DV
MODE
POWER
CHG
Signal flow
Audio/Video Cable
AV Jack
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