How to dub with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.

You can dub scenes recorded with this unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder that supports the recording format or recording mode you want to use.

Preparation before dubbing.

Check the equipment for dubbing.
Equipment used for dubbing	Dubbing picture quality	To dub
Equipment with SD card slot	High-definition picture quality Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) or MP4 (iFrame) picture quality. In such a case, connect with the Composite video cable (commercially-available) and dub with standard picture quality.	Insert the SD card directly
Equipment with USB terminal	High-definition picture quality. Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) or MP4 (iFrame) picture quality. In such a case, connect with the Composite video cable (commercially-available) and dub with standard picture quality.	Connect with supplied USB cable
Equipment without SD card slot or USB terminal	Standard picture quality: This can be played back on equipment incompatible with high-definition (AVCHD), so it is convenient if you are dubbing for distribution.	Connect with Composite video cable (commercially-available)

For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the Composite video cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.

Dubbing in high-definition picture quality

To dub using equipment with an SD card slot.

You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.

To dub using equipment with a USB terminal

You can dub by connecting a USB cable
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Turn on the unit.
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of the camera.
- When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.
- When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.
Dub through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.

About the screen indication of the unit

When the unit is accessing the SD card, the card access icon appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.
Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is accessing the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.

Note:

Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
When this unit is connected to a Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.
For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
You cannot switch the Recording Mode/Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button on this unit while the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder is connected. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these operations.
If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc recorder to cancel the dubbing.

Dubbing in standard picture quality

Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device

You can dub by connecting a Composite video cable (commercially-available).
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to the Playback Mode.

Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to

The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
See the operating instructions of the video device for details.
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A: Composite video cable (commercially available)

Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit.
Start recording on the connected device.
To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.

Note:

Some screens, such as the menu screen, may be displayed in reduced sizes on the TV.
If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing.
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.

This answer applies to models HC-V180, HC-V380, HC-W580, HC-VX870