Sony HVR-M15E Operating Instructions Manual page 33

Notes
• If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the
input connectors of the player, a humming noise may
be generated or the image may be distorted. If these
phenomena occur, set INPUT SELECT switch to a
position where a signal is not currently being input,
or disconnect the cables.
• Distorted signals (i.e., when played back at a speed
other than normal) may not be recorded or may be
distorted.
• When you connect only AUDIO IN jacks when HDV
indicator is lit, no audio is input. You must connect
VIDEO IN jack at the same time or set [HDV/DV
SEL] in [IN/OUT REC] menu to [DV].
To digital video equipment with an i.LINK
jack
When you record i.LINK signal of HDV (1080/60i,
1080/50i), DVCAM, or DV format, the video and
audio signals are sent without any degradation in
quality, enabling high-quality recording. The signal
flow is automatically detected so you do not need to
make separate connections for input and output.
HVR-M15 (rear panel)
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
i.LINK jack
Digital video equipment
with an i.LINK jack
Notes
• When you record video from HDV-compatible
• Copy-protected program such as digital broadcast
• With HDV/DV connection, the sound is recorded in
• With HDV/DV connection, data codes (recording
• If no picture appears via HDV/DV jack, disconnect
Monitor
• If you record a picture in the playback pause mode,
• The unit cannot record video or audio separately.
• If you restart recording after a pause or stop, the
• When connecting a device that has a 6-pin i.LINK
• If the unit is connected to a device equipped with a
Monitor
• If you connect the output connectors of the unit to the
: Signal flow
equipment, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT REC]
menu to [AUTO]. To record video from a DVCAM/
DV equipment, set [HDV/DV SEL] in [IN/OUT
REC] menu to [AUTO] or [DV] before connecting
the i.LINK cable (page 46). If you change the setting
after connecting the i.LINK cable, the video
equipment may not recognize the video signals
correctly.
cannot be input via HDV/DV jack.
the same audio recording mode as that of the source
tape. To record in a different audio recording mode
from the source tape, connect as shown in "To video
equipment without an i.LINK jack" on page 32.
date/time, camera data) recorded on the source tape
are transmitted to the recorder (the unit). As a result,
when you play back a recorded tape on the unit and
press DATA CODE button on Remote Commander,
the same data codes as those recorded on the source
tape are displayed on the monitor screen.
the i.LINK cable, then reconnect it.
the image may be distorted.
images recorded before and after restarting operation
will not be continuous.
jack to the unit, first, connect the plug of the cable to
the 6-pin i.LINK jack.
6-pin i.LINK jack, when you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the i.LINK cable, turn off the device and
pull out the plug of its power cord from the AC outlet
beforehand. If you connect or disconnect the i.LINK
cable while the device is connected to the AC outlet,
high-voltage current (8 to 40 V) is output from
i.LINK jack of the device to the unit, which may
cause a malfunction.
input connectors of a player or that of a monitor, a
humming noise may be generated or the image may
be distorted. If these phenomena occur, use INPUT
SELECT switch to select a signal that is not being
input or disconnect the cables.
Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
(Continued)
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