Sony DCR-HC20 - Manual (Page 69)

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Dubbing/Editing 69
Dubbing sound to a
recorded tape
You can record additional audio to the
original sound on the tape. You can add
sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit
mode without erasing the original sound.
Preparing for audio recording
Record audio in one of the following ways.
• Using the internal microphone (no connection
required).
• Connecting a microphone (optional) to the
MIC jack.
The audio input to be recorded takes precedence
over others in the order of MIC jack
t internal
microphone.
b Notes
• You cannot record additional audio:
– When the tape is recorded in the 16-bit mode.
– When the tape is recorded in the LP mode.
– When your camcorder is connected via the i.LINK
cable.
– On blank sections of the tape.
– When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to
SAVE.
• When you are using the internal microphone to
record additional sound, the picture will not be
output from the A/V OUT jack. Check the picture on
the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
• When you use an external microphone (optional) to
record additional audio, you can check the picture
and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV
using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound
you have recorded afterwards is not output from the
speaker. Check the sound by using a TV.
Recording sound
1
Insert a recorded tape into your
camcorder.
2
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
3
Touch (play) to play back the
tape.
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Microphone (optional)
Internal microphone
Signal flow
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