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Copyright Signal
Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play b\
ack such tape,
“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be able
to view the contents of the tape. If you attempt to record from such tap\
e via the DV
terminal, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears and you\
 will not
be able to record the contents of the tape.
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Converting Analog Signals into Digital
Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert
analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital sig\
nals via the DV
terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only. ❍Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion. 
❍ Unload the tape from the camcorder.
❍ Turn off all devices before starting the connections.
❍ Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from
analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include
copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals, etc.)
We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source.
Connecting the Devices
This illustration shows how to connect using a S-video cable. You can also connect the
yellow plug of the stereo video cable to the VIDEO terminal. Refer also \
to the
instruction manual of the connected device.

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S
AV
DV
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S(S1)-VIDEO
AUDIO

Signal flow
Signal flow
S-150 S-video Cable (optional)
STV-250N Stereo Video 
Cable (supplied)
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Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Press the AV \DV button on the wireless controller.
OR
Open the menu and select [VCR SET UP]. Select [AV  \DV OUT], set it to
[ON] and close the menu.
❍ For normal use, set [AV  \DV OUT] to [OFF] (so that “AV  \DV” does not
appear on the screen). If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the
camcorder’s DV terminal.
❍ Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may
not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal.

CARD CAMERA
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
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Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert)
You can insert and replace images/audio on the tape of the camcorder with\
images/audio from other video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminal.❍Make sure that “ H” is not displayed on the screen. If “ H” is displayed, change
the setting ( 39).
❍ You cannot insert from a TV program when the synchronized signals are
distorted.
Camcorder:
❍ Use only tapes recorded in SP mode.
❍ AV insert will stop if the camcorder detects a blank section or a section not
recorded in SP mode on the tape.
Connected device:
❍ Use only tapes without blank sections.
❍ AV insert may not work correctly if the tape has a blank section or changes in
the recording mode.
❍ AV insert cannot be performed when the quality of the recording is poor, or
during special playback such as fast forward, rewind, playback pause, slow
playback etc.

Playback tape
Tape in the
camcorder
before inserting
Tape in the
camcorder after
inserting Scene to be inserted
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Example: AV Insert from a VCR
1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.
SeePlaying Back on a TV Screen ( 41).
2. VCR: Load a recorded cassette. Locate the scene you wish to insert and
pause playback shortly before the scene.
3. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.
Make sure the tape-protect switch is set to allow recording.
4. Locate the scene you wish to replace and pause playback shortly before the scene.
You can use the playback buttons on the camcorder or the special playback buttons on
the wireless controller.
5. Press the AV INSERT button on the wirelesscontroller.
“AV INSERT” and “ 2a” appear.
6. VCR: Play back the tape.
7. Press the PAUSE  abutton on the wireless controller
when the scene you wish to insert appears.
8. Press the STOP  3button on the wireless controller
to stop inserting.
Press the PAUSE  abutton on the wireless controller to pause
inserting.
9. VCR: Stop playback.
Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to replace. The
camcorder will automatically stop AV insert at that point.

CARD CAMERA
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
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PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DVREMOTE SETSLOW2STOP
REC
PAUSE 12bit
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO DUB.
REW
PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DVREMOTE SETSLOW2
PLAY
STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO DUB.
REW
PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DVREMOTE SETSLOW2
PLAY
STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit
AUDIO OUT
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Audio Dubbing
You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in or\
 an external
microphone (MIC. IN).❍Use only tapes recorded in SP mode 12-bit audio sound with this camcorder.
Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in
LP mode, 16-bit or 12-bit 4-channel sound. In above case, create a copy in SP
mode 12-bit audio sound using the analog line-in function.
❍ Do not connect/disconnect any cable to/from the camcorder while dubbing.
❍ You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing.
❍ If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder, sound quality
may decrease.
❍ Sound quality may decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more
than 3 times.
Connecting an Audio Device
❍Make sure that “ H” is not displayed on the screen. If “ H” is displayed, change
the setting ( 39).
❍ You can monitor the picture on the LCD screen or a TV connected via the 
S-video terminal, and check the sound with the built-in speaker.

AV
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Signal flow
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 
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Using a Microphone
❍When using the built-in microphone: do not connect any cables to the
microphone terminal or the accessory shoe.
❍ When using an external microphone: Connect it to the microphone terminal.
❍ When using the DM-50 Microphone: Do not connect any cables to
the microphone terminal.
❍ When you connect a TV via the S-video terminal, you can check the pictur\
e on
the TV screen and the sound with headphones connected to the camcorder.
When you connect a TV via the AV terminal, you can check the picture on the
TV screen but you cannot check the sound with headphones.
Dubbing
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.
2. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select
[AUDIO DUB.], set it to [AUDIO IN] or [MIC. IN] and
close the menu.
3. Locate the scene you wish audio dubbing to start.
4. Press the PAUSE  abutton on the wireless controller.
5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller.
• “AUDIO DUB.” and “ ” appear.
• If the optional DM-50 microphone is attached, 
(Connection) appears.
6. Press the PAUSE  abutton on the wireless controller
to begin dubbing. 
• Audio device: Begin playback.
• Microphone: Direct your voice to the microphone.

ZR70 MC

CARD CAMERA
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
ZR70 MC
PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DVREMOTE SETSLOW2STOP
REC
PAUSE 12bit
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO DUB.
REW
PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DVREMOTE SETSLOW2
PLAY
STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO DUB.
MIC
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7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller
to stop dubbing. 
Audio device: Stop playback.
Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to dub audio. The
camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point.
Playing Back the Added Sound
You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added\
 sound), or adjust
the balance of both sounds.
1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [12bit AUDIO OUT],select a setting and close the menu.
• STEREO 1: Plays back the original sound.
• STEREO 2: Plays back the added sound.
• MIX/FIXED: Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2 in the same level.
• MIX/VARI.: Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2. The mix balance can be adjusted.
2. If you have selected [MIX/VARI.], adjust the mix level: Open the menuand select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [MIX BALANCE], adjust the balance
with the selector dial and close the menu.
Turn the selector dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the
volume of Stereo 2.
❍The camcorder resets to [STEREO 1] when you turn the camcorder off.
However, the mix balance is memorized by the camcorder.
❍ You can also press the 12bit AUDIO OUT button on the wireless controller to
select the audio output. However, the mix balance can only be adjusted in the
menu.

CARD CAMERA
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
REW
PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DVREMOTE SETSLOW2
PLAY
STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO DUB.
MENU button
Selector dial 12bit AUDIO
OUT button
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Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable
You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394)\
 terminal or
IEEE1394 capture board (optional software required).❍Do not disconnect the DV cable, or turn off the camcorder or computer while
data is being transferred to the computer.
❍ Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the
specifications/settings of your computer.
❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source
while it is connected to the computer.
❍ Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer.
❍ Optional software required. Refer also to the instruction manual of the
software.
❍ For transferring recordings from a memory card to the
computer using a USB cable, see p. 129.
DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK (Windows XP Users)
Windows XP users can use the software on the supplied DV NETWORK SOLUTIO\
N
DISK to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet, or \
upload files
from the computer to the memory card and use the camcorder as card reade\
r/writer.
The available functions depend upon the camcorder model and the networki\
ng
environment. For details, refer to the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software\
Instruction Manual.
❍Do not disconnect the DV cable, remove the memory card or turn off the
camcorder or computer while data is being transferred to the computer (while
the camcorder’s card access indicator is flashing). Doing so may damage the
memory card’s data.
❍ The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard
disk drive of your computer are your valuable, original data files. If you wish to
use image files on your computer, be sure to make copies of them first,
retaining the original.

ZR65 MC
ZR70 MC

ZR65 MC
ZR70 MC

DV

IEEE1394 (DV)
terminal
Commercially available DV cable
DV IN/OUT
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Using a Memory Card

ZR65 MC

ZR70 MC

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Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
The chapter Using a Memory Card ( 100-133) refers to functions of the ZR70 MC
and ZR65 MC only.
You can use  SD Memory Cards or a
commercially available MultiMediaCards with
this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a
protect switch for prevent accidental erasure.
❍This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only.
Do not use any other types of memory cards.
❍ Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card.
Otherwise it may result in data damage.
❍ Do not touch the memory card terminals.
❍ If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format
them with the camcorder ( 128).
❍ For instructions on how to connect the camcorder to the computer, see
Connecting to a Computer using a USB Cable ( 129).
Inserting the Card
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Open the cover.
3. Insert the memory card all the way
into the memory card slot.
4. Close the cover.
Do not close the cover forcefully without
having the card correctly inserted.
Removing the Card
Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure that the card access indicator is not
flashing.
2. Open the cover.
3. Push the memory card to release it. Remove the memory card.
4. Close the cover.

Terminals
Card access 
indicator