has anyone used the dv input to record from a camcorder? does that work well/
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YES!! I've done it with my Hi-8 video tapes. It was very simple, attaching the output from the video camera to the input on the DVD recorder. First time I tried, I forgot to select the setting for the source, and ended up with a little TV recording, but once I corrected my problem, it went very smoothly.
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I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air... » Read More I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. « Show Less
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Not sure Thomas, I returned the system due to some issues with exporting footage of the DVR. However, when I was testing this system, it did seem like as long as you had a long enough cable, the system captures (but not exports) fine.
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I did not do anything special. Of course the manual only gives a hint.Send the manual through Google Translate helps a bit.I have used it for more about 6 months or so without problems.The cam has lots of features that can be accessed via the menu. Two issues: The manual is cryptic but one can experiment to figure it out.The record file format is mov which may work well for some users but I would prefer a different format.
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No. The Camera Uses Mini DV Tapes To Record HDV or DV Video. Card Is There For Capture Of Still Shots Only. It's A Great Camera!
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If you can hook up your camcorder directly to the DVD Recorder, you should be able to convert your mini dv tapes. You need RCA output from your source to RCA input onto the DVD recorder.
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Although what I describe below sounds complex, it is very easy transferring home movies from a camcorder if you have the digital output via firewire on the camcorder. Use the 1-Touch Dubbing button and firewire input on the front of this recorder. 1.If you don't have firewire (which I assume you don't as you are talking about VHS-C), connect the camcorder to the recorder via composite cable. 2.Feed the recorder a fresh disc and it will automatically format it to "V" (video) mode. *** See Note below. 3.Set the length of the recording on the recorder. 4.Set recorder to use signal coming from the appropriate input (composite, Input 1 or similar). 5.Press Record on the remote, wait a few seconds for the recorder to initialize and then press play on the camcorder. 6.Take a nap and come back to a freshly burned disk. For the subsequent tape transfers if you don't need to change any settings, repeat steps 5 and 6 :-) *** Note: "V" vs. "VR" mode: VR (variable recording, I think) mode applies chapter marks whenever the time/date stamp changes. At least it does it for the firewire input, you will have to check for the composite input. In VR mode, you can go back and delete portions of the recording called "A-B erase". It just marks that area as unavailable but you will not get back the space. "V" (Video) mode automatically applies chapter marks at 6 minute intervals. This format is much more compatible to other players.
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Hi Sandy. I bought this as a refurbished machine to attempt to convert my dad's old video camera recordings to DVD. I plugged the camcorder cable into the front input of the DVD recorder, and it worked perfectly. I made a set of DVDs for my mom and brother for Christmas that year. The only inputs on this DVD recorder are the S-video or the component (red, yellow, green), so as long as your VCR will plug into either of those, it should work as well as mine did. Good luck!
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It uses minidv. To me it had been a major shortcoming as it has "eaten" some vital footage 3rd time using it due to time coding issues on the tape when stopping and starting frequently
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The picture shows a different DVR than mine. If it has 4 video inputs and 4 audio inputs it will record the audio. Be advised most cameras do not have build in microphones, you have to buy them separately, 1 for each camera or 1 for the 1 camera of your choosing. Also you will need to run another line to bring the audio to the DVR for each microphone you are using.
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DSLR cameras and GoPros can be problematic with any video capture device or switcher due to sometimes non-standard HDMI outputs. With "camcorders", meaning the average consumer/prosumer Sony, Panasonic, Canon units, virtually all should put out a clean HDMI signal. Please note that *most* camcorders will output 1080i over HDMI, even if the camcorder is set to record 1080p24 or 30. This is done for compatibility with more displays. This means the ATEM would need to be set to 1080i mode in order to accept the camera input.
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I plugged this into a BNC video output on an older DVR and then into a VGA input on an LCD video monitor. The unit successfully converted the signal so I could display video being recorded by all cameras connected to the DVR. I had 12 cameras connected to the DVR and it worked fine. I think only limitation would be with the DVR.
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I used it on Windows 7 Home Premium, and also on Windows 7 Professional and it worked flawlessly. I played a dv tape and recorded the avi file straight to the computer.
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In video mode it does record audio-now if I can just get it to work properly
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recording from tv is quite easy, not free but not expensive. The camera comes with a RCA A/V cable...if your TV or cable box has RCA A/V output then all you need is a few simple (and fairly inexpensive) parts. I used 3 RCA Y adapters (1 Male, 2 Female) Male goes into either TV (I used a switch box) and both the AV input from Cable Box or similar device goes into one of the females and the Camera AV cable into the other....works like a charm...do note that the camcorder records AV input at low quality only.
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Sorry, I never tried that. I used it for copying VHS that I recorded myself to DVDs. But I was VERY disappointed that it would not record from my DVR, refusing to "make more than the limit of 1 copy". The VHS is broken now, will play but not record. So I only use it to play DVD's.
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Yes, I record off of mine all the time. However, do not set it up to record (with the timer) from the DVR with a Premium Channel like HBO; any other channel works okay.