Sony DCR-TRV5 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Advanced operations
Watching on a TV screen
Using the AV cordless IR receiver — LASER LINK
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the LASER
LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.
LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between
video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays. LASER LINK is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
To play back on a TV
(1)Set the POWER switch on the camcorder to VTR.
(2)After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the
AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(3)Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(4)Press LASER LINK. The lamp of LASER LINK button is flashing.
(5)Press ( on the camcorder to start playback.
(6)Adjust the angle and direction of both the camcorder and AV cordless IR receiver.
To cancel the LASER LINK function
Press LASER LINK.
If you use a Sony TV
You can turn on the TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or (. To do so,
set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV’s main switch on , then
do either of the following;
Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV’s remote sensor and press LASER
LINK.
Turn on the LASER LINK button and press (.
You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT
to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu system. With some models, however, the
picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is
switched.
The above features may not work with some TV models.
Notes on LASER LINK
When LASER LINK is activated (the LASER LINK button is lit), the camcorder
consumes power. Press and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed.
When the conversion lens (not supplied) is installed, the transmission of infrared rays
may be blocked.