84DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDDRECORDERSYou can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recordingdevices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders.• Videos are dubbed to the other recording devices via analoguedata transfer (composite connection). Use the supplied Audio/Video cable.• Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub toa VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.CARDCamcorderVCRs or DVD/ HDD recordersAudio/Video cableSignal flow1 Insert the storage media into the recording device.2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorders) with the supplied Audio/Video cable.3 Start recording on the recording device, and then start playbackon the camcorder.• Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recordingdevice for details.4 When dubbing finishes, stop the recording device, and then yourcamcorder.• Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed usingthe Audio/Video cable in SD (standard definition) image quality,regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD).• To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, usethe built-in software of your camcorder, and then copy the video toyour computer. page 86• Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer, the imagequality may deteriorate.• To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. page 76Dubbing videos