What I do before I start recording is connect a video game system to the input jacks on a VCR I have, which is connected to a plasma screen HD television. Then, I take the A/V cords from my camera and put them into the output jacks on the VCR. Finally, I plug the other end of the A/V cords into my camcorder, turn on the video game system, and press "Record" whenever I'm ready to record.