External Connections 137Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderIn High DefinitionConnect the camcorder to AVCHD-compatible digital video recordersto make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the externaldigital video recorder has an SD memory card slot, you can use thememory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder.Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer tothe instruction manual of the digital video recorder.In Standard DefinitionYou can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or adigital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output willbe in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi-nition.ConnectingConnect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C or c. Referto Connection Diagrams (0 119).Recording1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the deviceto record pause mode.2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode.Verify that 6 8 [AV/Headphones] is set to [H AV].3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause theplayback shortly just before the desired scene.4 Camcorder: Resume playback.By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output videosignal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing h(0 90).5 External device: Start recording when the scene you wish to copyappears; stop recording when it ends.6 Camcorder: Stop playback.Operating modes: