Sony CCD-FX510 - Manual (Page 19)

Playing Back a Tape
You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it directly to your TV for playback.
After you connect this camcorder to your TV. use the Remote Commander for convenient
control of the camcorder.
If Your TV Has Only an Antenna Input
There are several ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. If your TV has only an
antenna input, use the supplied RFU adaptor and AC power adaptor. Make sure that the
TV is turned off to prevent speaker damage before hooking up your camcorder.
If your TV has video/audio inputs, see page 50.
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Connecting adaptor
To connect your camcorder to your TV that is already connected to a regular TV (VHF)
antenna;
Connecting to a TV without Video/Audio inputs
1 Unplug the antenna cable from your TV. Plug in the end of the supplied RFU adaptor
marked OUT to the TV. Connect the antenna cable to the other end of the RFU adaptor
marked ANT. With this connection, the input video signal to the TV is automatically
switched between TV broadcasts and a playback from your camcorder without rewiring.
Attach the RFU adaptor to the connecting adaptor.
Set the channel selector on the RFU adaptor to 3CH or 4CH whichever is not being
used in your area.
Attach the AC power adaptor to the connecting adaptor.
Put the AC power adaptor on the connecting adaptor and slide the AC power adaptor in
the direction of the arrow.
Plug in the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
Attach the connecting plate (of the connecting adaptor) to your camcorder.
Set the CHARGE/VTR switch to VTR.
Note The video and audio jacks on the connecting adaptor are used for outputting video and
audio signals only. The camcorder does not use these jacks for recording.
You may want to keep the AC power adaptor connected to your TV once you have
established the connection. This way, you can easily connect your camcorder to your TV
just by attaching the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor to the camcorder (steps 5
and 6).
When you want to switch to regular TV, set the CHARGE/VTR selector to OFF or turn off
the power on the camcorder.
Basic Camera Operation
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