51Operation methodsAnalog component signals and analog compositesignals can be input and recorded using VTR1.Recording with the 625i system is not possible.1 Set the OPERATION MODE mode switch (page13) to SEPARATE.2 Select whether the signals are to be recorded inthe 50 Mbps mode or 25 Mbps mode using setupmenu item No.012 (SYS FORMAT).3 Check that “525” has been selected as the setupmenu item No.070 (TV SYSTEM) setting.When the “525” or “625” setting has been changed,turn off the power and then turn it back on again.4 Selecting the input video signalsSelect whether to input analog component signalsor analog composite signals using setup menuitem No.670 (V IN SEL).5 Selecting the input audio signalsSet the ANALOG AUDIO IN switch and connectthe signals to the rear panel connectors asdescribed on page 26.6 Select VTR1 using the VTR1 button, and press thePLAY button while holding down the REC button.7 To stop recording, press the STOP ([SHIFT] +[PLAY]) button while VTR1 is selected.Recording can also be stopped by pressing the FFbutton and REW button at the same time.Analog component signals, analog composite signalsand serial component digital signals can be input andrecorded using VTR2.With the 625i system, only serial component digitalsignals can be recorded.Recording external input signalsusing VTR21 Set the OPERATION MODE mode switch (page13) to SEPARATE.2 Select whether the signals are to be recorded inthe 50 Mbps mode or 25 Mbps mode using setupmenu item No.012 (SYS FORMAT).34 Selecting the input video signalsSelect whether to input analog component signalsor analog composite signals using setup menuitem No.670 (V IN SEL).5 Selecting the input audio signalsSet the ANALOG AUDIO IN switch and connectthe signals to the rear panel connectors asdescribed on page 26.6 Select VTR2 using the VTR2 button, and press thePLAY button while holding down the REC button.7 To stop recording, press the ALL STOP button.Recording can also be stopped by pressing theSTOP ([SHIFT] + [PLAY]) button while VTR2 isselected or by pressing the FF button and REWbutton at the same time.Check that “525” has been selected as the setupmenu item No.070 (TV SYSTEM) setting whenanalog signals are to be input.When SDI signals are to be input, select “525” or“625” depending on the input signals.O When the “525” or “625” setting has beenchanged, turn off the power and then turn it backon again.O VTR1 and VTR2 cannot be set to different TVsystems.Recording external input signalsusing VTR1