Hitachi DV-DS81E - Manual (Page 18)

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Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4
Jacks
Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to
the audio/video out jacks on your accessory compo-
nent, using audio/video cables.
Note:
If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the
VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.
Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to
connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer
DV tapes to DVD.
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out
jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN
jack of this recorder.
(See page 51 for operating input switch.)
Note:
• This jack is for connection to DV digital camcorder
only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners
or D-VHS video decks.
• The DV IN jack cannot be used to connect some
devices.
• No copy-guarded signal can be recorded.
• When you turn the recorder on after connecting the
DV cable, the recorder may not recognize the DV
digital camcorder.
L
R
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
Jack panel of Accessory Component
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)
Rear of
the recorder
Front of
the recorder
OR
DV Digital Camcorder
Front of the recorder
DV
IN/OUT