Recording Pictures From A Tv Or Vcr, Etc. (Dcr-Hc38E) - Sony Handycam DCR-HC37E Operating Manual

Recording pictures from a TV or VCR, etc. (DCR-
HC38E)
Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR,
etc., on a tape.
Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand.
You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using the
i.LINK cable (optional).
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 8). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
b Notes
• You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a TV or VCR that does not have an
i.LINK jack.
• You cannot input picture and sound separately.
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French system video/broadcasts
(SECAM) will not be recorded correctly. See page 57 for details on TV color systems.
: Signal flow
When connecting your camcorder to
another device using an i.LINK cable, the
video and audio signals are transmitted
digitally, producing high quality pictures
and sound. Note that you cannot output
picture and sound separately.
1
Connect your TV or VCR to your
camcorder with an i.LINK cable.
2
If you are recording from a VCR,
insert a cassette.
44
DV
To DV Interface (i.LINK)
To i.LINK jack
i.LINK
i.LINK cable (optional)
3
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
4
Set your camcorder to recording
pause mode.
Touch t [PAGE3] t [REC
CTRL] t [REC PAUSE].
TVs or VCR