Sony DCR-TRV40 Operating Instructions Manual page 138

Recording images from a tape as still images
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
I,DV IN/OUT
DV OUT
: Signal flow
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)
Note
II1 tbe fbllowing instances, recording is interrupted o1""_ REC ERROR" is displayed,
and recording is not possible. Record distortion flee images.
When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that bas
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
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