Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal ConnectionsE616 This camcorder: Stop playback.NOTES We recommend powering the camcorderusing the compact power adapter. When recording to a VCR using an analogconnection –connection type ( 57)–, thequality of the edited tape will be lower than theoriginal. When recording to a digital video recorderusing the HDV/DV terminal –connection type( 57)–:- If the picture does not appear, disconnect theDV cable and restore the connection after ashort while or turn the camcorder off and thenon again.- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for alldigital devices equipped with a DV terminal. Ifthe operation does not work, use the AV IN/OUT terminal.Analog Line-In RecordingYou can input video from an analog videosource (VCR, TV, etc.) and record theinput video on the tape in the camcorderin DV standard. Analog video cannot beconverted to HDV standard.ConnectingConnect the camcorder to the video inputsource using an analog connection –connection type ( 57)– shown in theprevious section Connection Diagrams.Recording1 Load a blank tape in this camcorder.2 Connected device: Load therecorded cassette or disc.3 Press .4 Connected device: Start theplayback.In record pause mode and whilerecording you can check the picture onthe camcorder’s screen.5 When the scene you wish to recordappears, press .Recording starts.6 While recording, press topause the recording.In record pause, press again toresume recording.7 Press to stop recording.8 Connected device: Stop theplayback.IMPORTANTDepending on the analog signal sent from theconnected device the input image may bedistorted or not be displayed at all (for example,video input that includes copyright protectionsignals or anomalous signals such as ghostsignals).NOTESWe recommend powering the camcorder usingthe compact power adapter.( 10)323REC PAUSE///
