Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Sockets - Philips HDR3500 User Manual

Step 2: Optional Connections
Option 1
Connecting a camcorder to
the front sockets
You can use the front sockets to copy
camcorder recordings. These sockets are
located behind the fl ap on the right and
provides convenient connections for a
camcorder.
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.
Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)
to connect the DV IN socket on the
recorder to the DV OUT socket on the
camcorder.
Before you start operating, press CAM
on the remote control twice to select
'DV IN' as the input channel.
Helpful Hints:
– The DV IN socket does not support a
connection to a personal computer.
– It is not possible to record from the
recorder to your camcorder via the DV IN
socket on your recorder.
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DV OUT
OR
Option 2: Using the VIDEO In
socket
Use the VIDEO connection if your
camcorder has only a single video output
(Composite Video, CVBS).
A
Use a video cable (yellow - not supplied)
to connect the CAM socket on the
recorder to the S-VHS or Video output
socket on the camcorder.
B
Use an audio cable (red/white - not
supplied) to connect the AUDIO L/R
sockets on the front panel of the
recorder to the audio output sockets on
the camcorder.
Before you start operating, press CAM
on the remote control repeatedly to
select 'CAM' as the input channel.
For instructions on recording from these
devices, see the chapter "Recording from
external devices".
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Option 2
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