Sony Handycam DCR-SX83 Operating Manual page 277

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (I 6:9/4:3)
Touch _ (MENU) ---+ [Show others] ---+ [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under _ [GENERAL
SET] category) ---+ [TV TYPE] ---+ [16:9] or [4:3] ---+_ ---+ _ ---+_T_
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect ),our camcorder to the LINE IN input oll the VCR using the A/V connecting cable.
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
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.
0 Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID 1/ID 2 system, set [TV TYPE] to
[16:9]. The TV switches to fi.dl mode automaticall3c Refi:r also to the instruction manuals supplied with
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• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded image's
aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.
• On some 4:3 TVs, the photos recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may not be displayed full screen. This is not a
malfunction.
• When you play back an image recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the
16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].
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_Tips
• To check infbrmation (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch _ (MENU) _ [Show
others] _ [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under _ [GENERAL SET] category) _" [DISP OUTPUT]
[V-OUT/PANEL] --' _ --_ _ --_ _l.
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