Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) on a non-high-definition TV. When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
A: HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V
B: HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
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Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.
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Connect the A/V connecting cable (; supplied) to the A/V Remote Connector () on the camcorder and to the AUDIO and VIDEO input jacks () on the TV.
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Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV.
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Notes
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Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.
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Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. [Details]
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When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio.
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If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI input takes priority on the TV.
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The camcorder does not support the S-Video output.
Related topics
[TV Type]