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Recording from DV Input
Before DV dubbing
You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this
recorder using a single DV cable for input and output
of audio, video, data and control signals.
This recorder is only compatible with DV-format
(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners
and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder
at a time to this recorder.
You cannot control this recorder from external
equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including
two recorders).
It may not always be possible to control the
connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.
Digital camcorders can usually record audio as
stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-
bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo
audio track. Set [DV Rec Audio] option to [Audio 1]
(original audio) or [Audio 2] (overdubbed audio). as
required (see page 19).
Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or
48kHz (not 44.1kHz).
Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if
the source component pauses playback or plays an
unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in
the source component, or the DV cable becomes
disconnected.
Recording from a Digital Camcorder
You can record from a digital camcorder connected to
the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.
Using the recorder's remote, you can control both the
camcorder and this recorder.
Before recording, make sure that the audio input for
the DV IN jack is set up (see page 19).
Tips:
The source signal must be DVC-SD format.
Some camcorders cannot be controlled using this
recorder's remote.
If you connect a second recorder using a DV cable,
you cannot control the second DVD from this one.
You cannot control this unit remotely from a
component connected to the DV IN jack.
You cannot record date and time information from a
DV cassette.
1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to
the front panel DV IN jack. See page 14.
2. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option on the HOME
menu then press ENTER. (see page 15).
3. Press AV INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input.
DV appears in the display window and on the TV
screen.
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4. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you
want to the recording to start from.
For best results, pause playback at the point from
which you want to record.
Depending on your camcorder, you can use this
recorder's remote to control the camcorder
using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions.
5. Press REC (z) once to start recording.
Recording is automatically stopped if the
recorder detects no signal.
You can pause or stop the recording by
pressing PAUSE (X) or STOP (x).
You cannot control the camcorder from this
remote control during recording.
In Video mode, the final frame of the recording
may remain displayed on screen for a while
after recording stops.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the
DV IN jack, check the bullet points:
Make sure the DV cable is properly connected.
Try switching off the connected equipment then
switch back on.
Try switching the audio input.
Note:
Depending on the connected camcorder, you may not
be able to control it using the remote control supplied
with this recorder.
General Explanation of On-Screen
Display when DV input is selected
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1. Indicates a camera is connected to the recorder.
2. Indicates a camera's operation mode.
The operations as shown below are available
when the camera is playing back.
[N] the camcorder is in normal playback.
[m] the camcorder is in backward scan mode.
[M] the camcorder is in forward scan mode.
[X] the playback is paused.
[x] the playback is stopped.
3. Indicates recorder's operation mode.
[z] when the recordable disc is inserted.
[a] when the non-recordable disc is inserted.
[X][x] Pause or Stop operation is available on the
recorder
4. Indicates the DV input mode and the selected
media to dub. (HDD, DVD-RW, etc)
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