Sony Handycam DCR-TRV40E Operating Instructions Manual page 112

Dubbing a tape
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT jack on your
camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products.
With a digital-to-digital connection, video and
audio signals are transmitted in digital form for
high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles,
display indicators or the contents of cassette
memory or letters on the "Memory Stick" index
screen.
Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input
position if the VCR is equipped with the input
selector.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to
record over) into the VCR, and insert the
recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the
input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating
instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your
camcorder.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your
camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the
operating instructions of the VCR.
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DV IN/OUT
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)/
DV
DV IN