Sony DCR-PC5 - Manual (Page 75)

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Editing
Recording video or TV programs
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
When you dub a picture in digital form
The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed
picture.
You can also use your camcorder as a player
You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.
If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your
camcorder, the picture may jitter.
Before recording
Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The
DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.