Connecting to a TV or VCR82Video Input RecordingYou can input video from an analog videosource (VCR, TV, etc.) and record it onthe disc in the camcorder.ConnectingConnect the camcorder to the analoginput source following the connectiondiagram shown in the previous sectionConnection Diagrams ( 80).Recording* Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VRmode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode,pressing will open the menu directlyon the setup menus screen.FROM THE VIDEO INPUT SCREENThe following icons are displayed at thebottom of the video input screen:: Adjust the speaker volume (will notaffect the recording)./ / : Select the recording mode./ : Start recording/pause therecording.: Terminate the video input and returnto mode.1 This camcorder: Change therecording settings as necessary.2 Connected device: Load therecorded cassette or disc and startplayback.3 This camcorder: Select ( ) theicon. When the scene you wish torecord appears, press ( ).Recording starts.4 This camcorder: To pause therecording, select ( ) andpress ( ).In record pause mode, select ( )and press ( ) to resumerecording.TO STOP RECORDING5 This camcorder: In record pausemode, select ( ) and press( ).6 Connected device: Stop theplayback.IMPORTANTVideo input that includes copyright signals(for example, digital content designated as“copy once” or copy protected) cannot berecorded. The video input will be recordednormally until the point a copyright signal isdetected.Depending on the analog signal sent from theconnected device the input image may bedistorted or not be displayed at all (for example,video input that includes anomalous signalssuch as ghost signals).NOTESWe recommend powering the camcorder withthe compact power adapter.( 12)FUNC.( 31)MENU*LINE-IN MODEPress ( ) to display thevideo input screen.FUNC.FUNC.