How to hook up the digital video camera to the VCR to record on VHS tape

• NOTE that with the current VCR, audio is only recorded on the left channel. When the VCR is upgraded to a stereo model, both left and right channels can be connected.
  
• First, find a place to set up, keeping the following in mind:
  • you will need to be close to an AC outlet
  • you will need a desk or table to set the VCR on
• Plug the extension cord into the outlet
• Set up the tripod
• Set the VCR on a table or desk and plug the connections in the back as shown at right
• If you will be recording to a digital tape, insert the MiniDV tape in the camera (see picture at bottom)
• Mount the camera on the tripod (be careful, the portable tripod can easily tip over)
• Attach the camera's AC cord and the camera's AV cable as shown in the two pictures at right
• Turn on the VCR and insert a VHS tape
• Press the "Input" button the VCR remote until "L" appears on the VCR display
• Set the video camera's mode to "Camera"
• Frame your shot with the camera using the W and T buttons on top of the camera
• To record on the digital tape, press the red button on the back of the camera (press again to stop recording)
• To record on the VCR, push and hold the "Rec/Time" button and press "Play"

• To insert a MiniDV tape in the camera, slide the Open/Eject switch on the bottom of the camera, insert the tape as shown, and push down on the black metal part of the compartment.

last updated 2005 JAN 31