Sony VRD-VC30 Handbuch

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A Input source

Displays the input source. The DVDirect automatically selects the input 
source (USB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or DV) by detecting the signal coming 
from the connected camcorder or video device through the input 
connectors.
The DVDirect selects the input source once the appropriate USB 
connection settings on a connected HDD or DVD camcorder are 
configured, or once you start video playback to search for a scene to record 
from a connected DV camcorder or video device.

• The selected input source is underlined and a cursor appears in front of it.
• If the correct input source is not selected, you can also manually select it by pressing 

M or m while [MODE] appears on the left of the display window (recording mode).

B Recording mode indicator

Appears when the DVDirect is in recording mode.

C Message display area

Displays various messages and setting items.
The  ,  ,  , and   icons indicate that the corresponding 

M, m, <, and 

, cursor buttons can be pressed to scroll through or select items.

D Video device status

Displays the current status of the connected video device and DVDirect.
No Signal:  Appears when a video signal is not detected from the selected 

input source.

Recording: Appears when the 

 (Record) button is lit and recording is 

in progress.

Ready: 

Appears when the DVDirect is ready to record and the 

 

(Record) button can be pressed to start recording onto a disc.

E Setup mode indicator

Appears when the DVDirect is in Setup mode.