Sony 3-286-590-12(1) Handbook

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45Recording/PlaybackWhen connecting to your TV via a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE INinput on the VCR using the A/V connectingcable. Set the input selector on the VCR toLINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).When your TV is monaural (When yourTV has only one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of the A/Vconnecting cable to the video input jack andconnect the white (left channel) or red(right channel) plug to the audio input jackof your TV or VCR.If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor(EUROCONNECTOR)Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder (For models with the markprinted on their bottom surfaces only). Thisadaptor is designed for output use only.b Notes• When the A/V connecting cable is used tooutput images, images are output with SD(standard definition) image quality.z Tips• If you connect your camcorder to the TV usingmore than one type of cable to output images,the order of priority of the TV input jacks is asfollows:HDMI t component t S VIDEO t video.• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)is an interface to send both video/audio signals.The HDMI OUT jack outputs high qualityimages and digital audio.On “PhotoTV HD”Your camcorder is compatible with“PhotoTV HD.” “PhotoTV HD” allows forhighly-detailed, photo-like depiction ofsubtle textures and colors. By connectingSony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devicesusing an HDMI cable* or a component A/Vcable**, a whole new world of photos canbe enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.You can do the playback operation with theremote commander of your TV byconnecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 orlater with the HDMI cable.1 Connect your camcorder and a“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV*with the HDMI cable (optional).* The TV will automatically switch to theappropriate mode when displaying photos.** Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please referto the instruction manual of your PhotoTVHD-compatible TV for details.Using “BRAVIA” SyncHDMI cable