•If necessary, turn on the DV conversion and select whether to convert a tape recorded in HD to SD with the following procedure.

Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [HD DOWN-CONV], select a setting option and close the menu.

4 Using the VIDEO Terminal

If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV or VCR.

To use the A/V terminal, set the video

output selection switch to A/V1. To use

the BNC teminal (VIDEO2), set it to V2.

Open the terminal cover

 

INPUT

 

 

yellow

 

Signal flow

white

VIDEO

L

 

 

 

STV-290N Stereo Cable (supplied)

red

AUDIO

 

 

R

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet.

Connection to a Normal TV or Monitor (Non-HDTV/HiVision)

1 Using the COMPONENT OUT Terminal

Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section ( 94).

Select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you connect.

Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [COMP. OUT], select a setting option and close the menu.

2 Using the VIDEO Terminal

Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section ( 95).

If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV or VCR.

If connecting to a TV set with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [LETTERBOX] setting appropriately.

Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [LETTERBOX], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

E

Playback

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