Sony DCR-HC38 - Manual (Page 44)

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Recording pictures from a TV or VCR, etc.
Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR,
etc., on a tape.
Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand.
You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using the
i.LINK cable (optional).
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 11). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
When connecting your camcorder to
another device using an i.LINK cable, the
video and audio signals are transmitted
digitally, producing high quality pictures
and sound. Note that you cannot output
picture and sound separately.
1
Connect your TV or VCR to your
camcorder with an i.LINK cable.
2
If you are recording from a VCR,
insert a cassette.
3
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
4
Set your camcorder to recording
pause mode.
Touch t [PAGE3] t [REC
CTRL] t [REC PAUSE].
b Notes
• You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a TV or VCR that does not have an
i.LINK jack.
• You cannot input picture and sound separately.
DV
i.LINK
: Signal flow
To i.LINK jack
To DV Interface (i.LINK)
TVs or VCR
i.LINK cable (optional)