Record TV Programs to a JVC Camcorder
JVC camcorders can be used to record TV programs when connected to an audio/video source, which can be a cable or satellite box or the television itself, using the appropriate a/v jacks on the back of the console. Most JVC camcorders feature a Digital Video Interface (DVI) jack, and high-definition models are equipped with a High Definition Media Interface (HDMI) port, making the camcorder compatible with HDTV. Both connections will provide high-quality audio and video signal transmission for recording to the camera's hard drive or digital video, depending on the model.
Instructions
1. Check the port on the back or rear side of the JVC camcorder to determine the best cable connection for recording programs. A six-sided HDMI plug will transfer true high-definition video on camcorders equipped with this high-def feature. Otherwise, a DVI cable can be used.
2. Connect the cable by inserting the plug straight into the jack on the camera. HDMI and DVI plugs insert only one way, so don't attempt to force the plug.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI or DVI jack on the back of the television or the cable or satellite receiver box if recording directly from a receiver.
4. Set the television or the receiver to the desired channel for recording.
5. Insert a tape into the camcorder or check the hard-drive memory status to be sure there is enough storage capacity on the camcorder. JVC camcorders with a built-in hard drive hold 60 to 120 gigabytes of digital information, depending on the camera model. A 60 GB camera can hold approximately 12 hours of digital video and audio.
6. Set the camcorder to external recording on the control panel.
7. Press the "Record" button on the camcorder to begin recording the program.
8. Change the camcorder switch to "Playback" to review the recorded program when the HDMI or DVI cable is connected to a TV.
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