Sony Handycam DCR-TRV40E Operating Instructions Manual page 189

Recording pictures from tape as a
moving picture
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable)
DV
DV OUT
: Signal flow/
Note
In the following instances, "
displayed and you cannot record pictures.
– When recording on a tape in a poor recording
state, for example, on a tape that has been
repeatedly used for dubbing
– When attempting to input images that are
distorted due to poor radio wave reception
when a TV tuner unit is in use
– When the input signal is cut off
During recording on "Memory Stick"
Do not eject the cassette tape from your
camcorder.
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)/
REC ERROR" is
DV IN/OUT
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