Sony HVR-Z7E Operating Manual page 86

Press the MENU button t select the
i.LINK SET
HDV t DV CONV
x
When you set this function to [ON], you
can convert HDV format signals to DV
format signals and output the DV format
signals to an external device via the
HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack. You can output
DV format signals without any format
conversion. The default setting is [OFF].
DOWN CONVERT
x
You can set a down convert type when you
set [HDV t DV CONV] to [ON] to
convert HDV format signals to DV format
signals.
B SQUEEZE
Outputs a horizontally compressed image
while maintaining its original height.
EDGE CROP
Outputs the central portion of the original
image by cropping its right and left edges.
b Notes
• For i.LINK connection, see [VCR HDV/DV]
(p. 83).
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting
[i.LINK SET]. Otherwise, the connected video
device may not be able to recognize the video
signal from your camcorder.
EXT REC CTRL
You can connect your camcorder to an
HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device
(digital HD video camera recorder, digital
video camera recorder, hard disc recorder,
etc.) with an i.LINK cable, and record
movies on your camcorder and the
connected device simultaneously, or
continue recording from your camcorder to
the connected device.
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the connecting devices.
REC CTL MODE
x
B OFF
Does not record on a connected device.
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(IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
SYNCHRONOUS
Records movies, sound and time code on a
connected device in synchronization with
your camcorder.
RELAY
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Records movies, sound and time code on a
connected device when a tape on your
camcorder reaches close to the end during
recording.
EXT ONLY
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You can operate an external recording
unit* with the REC START/STOP button
of your camcorder.
*HVR-MRC1(supplied) or HVR-DR60
(optional)
b Notes
• When this function is set to [EXT ONLY],
does not flash even when there is no tape
inserted.
• You can use the REC START/STOP button of
your camcorder as a recording start/stop button
for the external recording unit when you set this
function to [EXT ONLY]. Use the REC button
of the video control buttons (p. 135) to start
recording on a tape or the STOP button to stop
recording.
• (EXT ONLY) flashes when you
connect an external recording unit that is not
supported by [EXT ONLY].
x STBY COMMAND
B REC PAUSE
Stops recording operation of a connected
device by putting it in pause when you stop
recording operation of your camcorder.
STOP
Stops recording operation of a connected
device when you stop recording operation
of your camcorder.
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