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RQT8856
Ad
vanced Features
Recording from a DV Camcorder
Connect the cable while both the unit and the external
device are turned off.
Front of the unit
4-pin DV Cable
RAM
-R
-R DL
-RW(V)
+R
+R DL
+RW
Preparation:
Turn on the unit.
RAM
If the disc is protected, release protection (
➔
44).
When the output signal from the external device is
NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the
Setup menu (
➔
51).
When recording bilingual programmes (
➔
49).
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Insert a disc.
to select the recording
mode
(
➔
18).
Turn on the DV equipment and
pause play on the DV equipment
at the point you want recording to
start.
“DV Auto Rec” screen may appear.
DV Auto Rec
DV unit is connected.
Record from the DV unit ?
Cancel
Rec to DVD
OK
SELECT
RETURN
When “DV Auto Rec” screen does not appear
Perform steps 1–3 (
➔
above)
1. With the unit stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2. Press [
e
,
r
] to select “To Others” then press [OK].
3. Press [
e
,
r
] to select “DV Auto Rec” then press [OK].
You can proceed to step 5 (
➔
right).
w
to select “Rec to DVD” and
press
w
to select “Rec” then
Notes
When timer recording starts while recording from an external
device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the
external device stops.
If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for
“Audio Mode for DV Input” in the Setup menu (
➔
49).
RAM
Programmes are recorded as a single item; breaks in the
images create chapters and playlists are created automatically.
If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers, these are
not guaranteed to work.
It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV
equipment.
The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the
camcorder.
The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.
This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;
Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector.
Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirm
correct external connection.
You cannot record and play simultaneously.
Tips
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [
■
STOP].
The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].
If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, check
the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off and
back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions on page 22.
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