119CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TVYou can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supportsstandard definition. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality (i.e.resolution of “1080/50p,” “1080/50i,” “1080/25p,”or “720/50p”) are played back with SD(standard defintion) image quality.The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ dependingon what type of TV is connected , and the connectors used. This HD camcorder supports bothcomponent and composite output for standarddefinition video transfer.PRECHECK!• Check your TV connection jack and select the connection method depending on thecomponent or the composite jack. For more information about the connection jack and themethod, refer to the TV user manual.• This HD camcorder provides the two-in-one component/AV cable that fits the purposeof the component and the AV cable. Therefore, when using the component/AV cable,you must check the right method for the TV output by setting the “Analog TV Out”menu. page 103Type A: Connecting a Component/AV cable for the component output1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the component jack, “Y-PB-P R (Video) andL-R (Audio)” on your TV.• After the connection is complete, set “Analog TV Out” to “Component.” page 1032. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection your camcorder is connectedto. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV output.Normal TVCamcorderComponent/AV cableSignal flowType A: Connecting a Component/AV cable for the component output.
