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Playing the picture on a TV, Connecting to a high definition TV

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Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. HDV/DV 2 COMPONENT OUT HDMI OUT 3 1 4 b Notes • Set all the necessary menu items before you connect your camcorder to a TV. If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with an i.LINK cable, the TV may not recognize video signals properly. Connecting to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in HD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality. COMPONENT IN AUDIO A HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) B C Continued , 57

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Getting Started	8
Step 1: Checking supplied items	8
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items	10
Step 3: Charging the battery pack	14
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly	17
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder	18
Step 6: Setting the date and time	20
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”	22
Recording/Playback	24
Recording	24
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings	27
Adjusting the zoom	27
Adjusting the focus manually	28
Adjusting the exposure	30
Adjusting to natural color (White balance)	32
Adjusting the black balance	33
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)	33
Adjusting the volume	41
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons	43
Recording an index signal	44
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)	45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)	45
Playing back the most recently recorded movies (Last scene review)	45
Using the Shot transition	46
Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking)	49
Playback	50
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder	53
Changing the screen	53
Displaying recording data (Data code)	53
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)	54
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)	54
Locating a scene on a tape	55
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)	55
Searching for a recording start point (Index search)	55
Playing the picture on a TV	57
Using the Menu	63
Using the menu items	63
Menu items	65
(CAMERA SET) menu	68
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)	68
(AUDIO SET) menu	75
Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.)	75
(DISPLAY SET) menu	78
Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)	78
(IN/OUT REC) menu	82
Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.)	82
(TC/UB SET) menu	86
(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)	86
(MEMORY SET) menu	88
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)	88
(OTHERS) menu	90
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.)	90
Dubbing/Editing	93
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.	93
Recording pictures from a VCR	97
Copying movies on a tape to a computer	99
Troubleshooting	102
Troubleshooting	102
Warning indicators and messages	112
Additional Information	114
Using your camcorder abroad	114
Maintenance and precautions	115
HDV format and recording/ playback	115
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats	116
About the “Memory Stick”	118
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	119
About i.LINK	120
About x.v.Color	121
About handling of your camcorder	121
Specifications	125
Quick Reference	129
Identifying parts and controls	129
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder	136