Recording Pictures From A Vcr Or Tv (Dcr-Hc32E/Hc33E/Hc42E/Hc43E); Recording Movies - Sony Handycam DCR-HC32E Operating Manual

• The following cannot be output via the DV
interface:
– Indicators
– [PICT. EFFECT] (p. 48), [D. EFFECT] (p.
47) or PB zoom (p. 23).
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorder.
• To record the date/time and camera settings
data, display them on the screen (p. 53).
• When connected using an i.LINK cable
(optional), the recorded picture becomes rough
when a picture is paused on your camcorder
while recording to a VCR.
Recording pictures from a
VCR or TV
(DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC42E/
HC43E)
You can record pictures or TV programs
from a VCR or TV on a tape or a "Memory
Stick Duo." You can also record a scene as
a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo."
Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory
Stick Duo" for recording in your camcorder
beforehand.
• Your camcorder can only record from a
PAL source. For example, French video or
TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
correctly. See page 102 for details on TV color
systems.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source,
you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor
(optional).

Recording movies

1
Connect your TV or VCR to your
camcorder.
See page 57 for details of connecting.
• The indicator appears when you
connect your camcorder and other devices
via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may
also appear on your TV.)
2
If you are recording from a VCR,
insert a cassette.
3
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
4
Operate your camcorder to
record movies.
When recording on a tape, touch
[ REC CTRL]
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[REC PAUSE].
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