Sony DVMC-DA2 - Manuel (Page 4)

Overview
The DVMC-DA2 is a media converter unit which converts analog video
signals to digital video signals and vice versa.
Converting pictures and sound from 8 mm/VHS format to
DV format and vice versa (pages 8 - 1 0 )
You can convert analog video on Hi8,8 mm, or VHS format cassettes to
digital video (DV) by connecting both analog and digital video units
via the media converter. Component video and MPEG data are not
compatible.
Since pictures and sound are recorded on the DV unit in digital format,
little or no picture and sound quality are lost.
You can also convert digital video to analog video.
Note
You cannot record video which includes copyright protection signals, (pages 22-
23)
Viewing pictures from the DV unit (page 1 1 - 1 2 )
You can enjoy high quality digital video when you cormect a DV imit to
a TV via the media converter using the DV connecting cable.
In this case, you do not have to change the connection between your TV
and the other analog video unit.