Sony DCR-HC90E User Manual
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DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)
Recording pictures from a
VCR or TV
You can record pictures or TV programs
from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory
Stick Duo.” You can also record a scene as
a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory
Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder
beforehand.
from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory
Stick Duo.” You can also record a scene as
a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory
Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder
beforehand.
• Your camcorder can only record from a
PAL source. For example, French video or
TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
correctly. See page 102 for details on TV color
systems.
TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
correctly. See page 102 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).
(optional).
• A TV without an output jack does not allow
recording.
Recording movies
1
Connect your TV or VCR to your
camcorder.
See page 58 for details of connecting.
• When using the A/V connecting cable
(supplied), connect it to the output jack of
the other device.
the other device.
• The
indicator appears when you
connect your camcorder and other devices
via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may
also appear on your TV.)
via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may
also appear on your TV.)
2
If you are recording from a VCR,
insert a cassette.
3
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
4
Operate your camcorder to
record movies.
When recording on a tape, touch
[
REC CTRL]
[REC PAUSE].
When recording on a “Memory Stick
Duo,” touch
Duo,” touch
[MENU]
(EDIT/PLAY)
[ REC MOVIE].
5
Start playing the cassette on your
VCR, or select a TV program.
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
6
Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.
7
Stop recording.
When recording on a tape, touch
(STOP) or [REC PAUSE].
When recording on a “Memory Stick
Duo,” touch [REC STOP].
(STOP) or [REC PAUSE].
When recording on a “Memory Stick
Duo,” touch [REC STOP].
8
Touch
.
Recording still images
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in
“Recording movies.”
2
Play the video, or receive the TV
program you want to record.
The pictures on the VCR or TV appear
on the screen of your camcorder.
on the screen of your camcorder.
3
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
image and press it fully.