Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks - Philips DVDR3380 User Manual

Step 2: Optional Connections
Connecting a camcorder to
the front jacks
You can use the front jacks to copy
camcorder recordings. These jacks are
located behind the fl ap on the right and
provides convenient connections for a
camcorder.
Option 1: Using the DV IN jack
Use this connection if you have a Digital
Video or Digital 8 camcorder. The DV
jack conforms to the i.LINK standard.
Use an i.LINK 4-pin cable (not supplied)
to connect the DV IN jack on the
recorder to the appropriate DV OUT
jack on the camcorder.
Before you start operating, press REC
SOURCE on the remote control
repeatedly to select 'DV' as the input
channel. See the chapter "Recording" for
details.
TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.
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DV OUT
Helpful Hints:
– The DV IN jack 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
jack on your recorder.