Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P User Manual
Dubbing/Editing
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Recording pictures
from a VCR or TV
from a VCR or TV
You can record pictures or TV programs
from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your
camcorder.
from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your
camcorder.
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Note
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source.
For example, French video or TV programs
(SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See
page 114 for details on TV color systems.
(SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See
page 114 for details on TV color systems.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source, you
need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor (optional).
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).
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. 71) before connecting.
[AUTO] (p. 71) before connecting.
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Note
• In case of digital broadcasting, you may not be
allowed to record some programs for copyright
reasons (p. 115).
reasons (p. 115).
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
Player
HDV/DV jack
Recorder
HDV/DV jack