Recording From A Dv Camcorder; Select Audio - Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

Recording from an External Device

Recording from a DV Camcorder

Connect the cable while the power to both the unit and
the external device is off.
Front of the unit
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW
Preparation:
• Turn on the unit.
• Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.
• If the disc is protected, release protection
RAM
(➔ 40).
Turn ON the DV equipment and
pause play where you want to
begin recording.
DV camcorder connection
DV connection detected.
Start recording ?
Record to DVD
OK
When "DV camcorder connection" screen does not
appear
After performing step 1 (➔ above).
1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
2. With the unit stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
3. Press [ e , r ] to select "Other Functions" then press [OK].
4. Press [ e , r ] to select "DV Camcorder Rec." then press [OK].
You can proceed to step 4 (➔ right).
w to select "Record to DVD", then
press
22
RQT9048
DV IN
4-pin DV Cable
Cancel
to select the recording
mode (➔ 18).
w to select "Rec.", then
Notes
• If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for
"Select Audio Channel For DV Input" in the Setup menu (➔ 46).
• Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the images
RAM
create chapters.
• Compatibility with video camcorders from other manufacturers is
not guaranteed.
• It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV
equipment.
• The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.
• Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on the
camcorder.
• The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.
• This unit uses a 4-pin "DV IN" connector;
Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector.
Please consult your DV camcorder's manufacturer to confirm
correct external connection.
• You cannot record and play simultaneously.
• If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then
the video quality will be degraded.
Tips
When recording finishes
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.
To stop recording
Press [ g STOP].
The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].
• If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly,
check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the
unit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructions
for "Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a Hard
Drive, etc." (➔ 21).