Connecting To A Camcorder; Step 2: Optional Connections; Option 1: Using The Dv In Socket; Option 2: Using The S-Video In Or Video In Socket - Philips DVDR5570H/05B User Manual

Step 2: Optional Connections

Option 1

Connecting to a camcorder

You can use the front sockets to copy
camcorder recordings. These sockets are
located behind the fl ap on the right hand
side which provides convenient
connections.

Option 1: Using the DV IN socket

Use this connection if you have a Digital
Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV
socket conforms to the i.LINK standard.
It provides the best picture quality.
A
Connect an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not
supplied) from the DV IN socket on the
recorder to the appropriate DV OUT
socket on the camcorder.
B
Press CAM on the remote control to
select 'CAM2'.
Helpful Hint:
– It is not possible to record from this
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN
socket on your recorder.
OR
Option 2
Option 2: Using the S-VIDEO In or
VIDEO In socket
Use the S-VIDEO connection if you have
a Hi8 or S-VHS(C) camcorder. It
provides very good picture quality.
Alternatively, you can use VIDEO
connection if your camcorder has only a
single video output (Composite Video,
CVBS). It provides good picture quality.
A
Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO
socket at the front panel of the recorder
to the corresponding S-VHS or Video
output socket on the camcorder.
B
Connect the audio cable (red/white - not
supplied) from the AUDIO L/R sockets
at the front panel of the recorder to the
audio output socket on the camcorder.
C
Press CAM on the remote control
followed by P +/- repeatedly to select
'CAM1'.
Helpful Hint:
– If you connect your camcorder to the scart
socket at the rear of this recorder, select
{ EXT1 } or { EXT2 } as the input source.
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