Sony rdr-vx500 Operating Guide
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Before DV Dubbing
This section explains dubbing with a digital video
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If
you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see
“Recording from Connected Equipment with a
Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 53.
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If
you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see
“Recording from Connected Equipment with a
Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 53.
To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on
page 115.
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on
page 115.
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Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode).
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode).
Note
When selecting DV input, lines appear on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. Connect a digital video camera
and display an image. These lines disappears.
This is not a malfunction. Connect a digital video camera
and display an image. These lines disappears.
Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack
Camera to the DV IN Jack
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV
format tape. Operation is straightforward because
the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape
for you – you do not need to operate your digital
video camera. Do the following to start using the
“DV Edit” functions of this recorder.
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV
format tape. Operation is straightforward because
the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape
for you – you do not need to operate your digital
video camera. Do the following to start using the
“DV Edit” functions of this recorder.
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.
Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of “Recording from
Connected Equipment without a Timer” on page 56.
follow the instructions of “Recording from
Connected Equipment without a Timer” on page 56.
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
DV
DV IN
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
To DV IN
VCR-DVD recorder
DV output
Digital video camera
: Signal flow