Sony RMT-840 - Manual (Page 74)

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Recording pictures
from a VCR or TV
You can record pictures or TV programs
from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your
camcorder.
Connecting a VCR or TV
To record from an HDV compatible device
You can record and edit pictures from an HDV
compatible VCR. Use your camcorder as a
recorder and connect it to an HDV compatible
device using an i.LINK cable (optional). On this camcorder (recorder), select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then
[AUTO] (p. 59) before connecting.
b Note
• In case of digital broadcasting, you may not be
allowed to record some programs for copyright
reasons (p. 91).
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
Player
HDV/DV jack
Recorder
HDV/DV jack