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C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

When an S-Video

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still

cable is not used.

images when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

”.

 

Audio/Video cable

Yellow to VIDEO IN

 

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

 

Core filter

White to

AUDIO L IN**

 

TV

 

To AV

 

Red to

 

 

 

 

AUDIO R IN**

VCR

 

 

 

 

To S

Core filter

S-Video cable

To S-VIDEO IN

 

 

(optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

To TV or VCR

Connector cover*

1

2

3

4

5

Make sure all units are turned off.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 40).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 32).

Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 32).

Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback

OR

Directory/File Names and Image Number/Total Number of Images for D.S.C. Playback

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 32). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided).

NOTES:

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 7).

When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or MultiMediaCard, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

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.

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

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GR-DVL109, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL308, GR-DVL108 specifications

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