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Basic Connections

VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder)

Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
1
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR

Pull out the connector cover and open it.
Connect as shown in the illustration above.
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
3

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4
TURN ON POWER
Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial and
turn on the TV/VCR.
5

SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE

Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate
for video playback.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time, Time Code
....set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu
(Z
pg. 50).
•Playback Sound Mode Display
....set the Power Dial to “
M
”, press the MENU
button, and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/
Time Menu (Z
pg. 11) to “ON” or “OFF”.
Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Charger Station
as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(
Z
pg. 10)
Never connect any other VIDEO/AUDIO cable
than the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable to the
camcorder’s AV OUT connector.
If TV/VCR is equipped with only one audio
connector, use a conversion plug (commercially
available).
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
To keep the camcorder's display from appearing
on the TV screen during playback, press the IND.
ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second.
Red to AUDIO R
Yellow to VIDEO
White to AUDIO L
VCR
To AV OUT
connector
To
TV or VCR
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(provided)
To VIDEO IN connector
To AUDIO IN connector (L/R)
Connector is
under the cover. TV