Sony HDR-HC3E Camcorder User Manual


 
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To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 64).
When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set
[ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 62).
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[i.LINK CONV] t
[OFF] (p. 64)
Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the
specifications of your TV. For details on Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 109.
If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied
component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in .
The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 63)
[TV TYPE] t
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 64)
A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V
connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting
C
4
i.LINK cable (optional)
1
2
D
Component video cable
(supplied)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)