From video camcorder to DVD format using Sony Recorder

[Noek]

Hi guys, I apologize if this is not the correct forum but there were so many to post in, I didn't know where to start. Below is what I am doing and the question I have regarding it.

I am transferring my videos from an older camcorder to DVD using the Sony dvd recorder unit: http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/32565017-2-120-0.gif

Because my camcorder was older (8mm tape), I have to use video input to the recorder. The video transfers fine, however the sound only comes out one channel. When I connect the camcorder to my tv using video in I use only yellow (video) and white (mono audio) and it comes out both speakers just fine. If I connect it the same way tot he recorder, I only get sound coming out of one channel. Even if I use both red and white, I still only get audio out of only one channel. This is confusing to me. Is there no way to split the channel when recording?

thanks for any tips.

[redwudz]

Does the camcorder have stereo audio out? If so, you have to use a stereo cable to the recorder. If that's what you are doing, maybe bad cable. The TV is either mono or it combines both channels.

You can get a adapter to split a mono signal to two connectors for stereo, or the reverse. It's called a 'Y' adapter and there are several versions, one may be suited to your needs. They are commonly available at audio stores.

[citanool]

Does your cam have a mono/stereo setting?

[Noek]

I am using a standard stereo cable that has an input for the audio/video input on my camcorder and the other side has the yellow, red, white for the input to the recorder. My camcorder is old, here is a picture of it but it doesn't seem to have any audio options in the menu...it is very limited

http://picasaweb.google.com/KeonRAchak/Camcorder?authkey=aXahEolL2Zs#slideshow

hopefully you can view that

[citanool]

One picture shows "Monaural" on the cam so I assume that is not the cable that originally came with it, and what model #? If so, use a Y cable from the white to the red/white on the Sony as redwudz said.

[Noek]

yeah that is not the original cable that came with it. What exactly does the Y cable look like so I ddont make the same mistake. the model number is VL-E720U

[citanool]

Although, that Sony may have a mono-in setting you could use instead.

[Noek]

yes that splitter worked, thank you guys, very much