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Karl Heiner · October 27th, 2007, 02:49 PM

lcd monitor question.

i connectect the hc7 with provided cable gettings signall/ picture, but only in b/w

where is my mistake?

tes: connected the hc7 to a tv, same thing, just b/w

thanks

Jack Zhang · October 27th, 2007, 03:17 PM

Are you using component or S-video or composite?

If you're using component, component was not meant for a composite input on a TV.

If you're using S-video (just in case you have S-video), check the connectors on the cable and the TV to see if one of the pins are bent on the S-video terminal.

If you're using composite, the camera might need servicing since the composite output is always color.

Also, check the color system your TV and camera are in. If they don't match (Example: PAL on NTSC) you can't use the camera with a NTSC TV.

Dave Blackhurst · October 27th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Also, if using the R/G/B cable (component), if you get two of the wires mixed up, it will be in B&W or some strange color - check those are in the right order... it's REALLY easy to mix them up behind a TV while hanging upside down <wink>!

Karl Heiner · October 28th, 2007, 09:53 PM

well, here it is.
had enough time to try everything out and it works. i worked myself thru the settings, tried a different lcd monitor, and i am getting a color signal.
the ch7 has a a/v out and a composite out.

i guess my mistake was, the varizoom lcd has a 1/8 a/v in (1/8 plug) in front, but also a bnc (red/ white) in the back.

thanks guys for your help..

Karl Heiner · November 21st, 2007, 11:18 PM

well, here i am again...

can't figure it out...help

hc7 connected to sony walkman700, getting a color signal. great

but i also would like to go from walkman to lcd monitor, but there i get only a b/w signal ?

anybody?

(happy thanks giving)

Jack Zhang · November 21st, 2007, 11:39 PM

This must be a problem with your monitor. Try it on a TV.

Karl Heiner · November 22nd, 2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Zhang

This must be a problem with your monitor. Try it on a TV.

monitor is ok. been trying all variations. did a online chat with the sony help...wow no help. the guy did not know about the 700 walkman at all.

mh, i don't have one, but could i use a y cable?

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October 27th, 2007, 03:17 PM	#2
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	Are you using component or S-video or composite? If you're using component, component was not meant for a composite input on a TV. If you're using S-video (just in case you have S-video), check the connectors on the cable and the TV to see if one of the pins are bent on the S-video terminal. If you're using composite, the camera might need servicing since the composite output is always color. Also, check the color system your TV and camera are in. If they don't match (Example: PAL on NTSC) you can't use the camera with a NTSC TV.

October 27th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#3
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Also, if using the R/G/B cable (component), if you get two of the wires mixed up, it will be in B&W or some strange color - check those are in the right order... it's REALLY easy to mix them up behind a TV while hanging upside down <wink>!

October 28th, 2007, 09:53 PM	#4
Karl Heiner Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: california Posts: 342	well, here it is. had enough time to try everything out and it works. i worked myself thru the settings, tried a different lcd monitor, and i am getting a color signal. the ch7 has a a/v out and a composite out. i guess my mistake was, the varizoom lcd has a 1/8 a/v in (1/8 plug) in front, but also a bnc (red/ white) in the back. thanks guys for your help..

November 21st, 2007, 11:18 PM	#5
Karl Heiner Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: california Posts: 342	well, here i am again... can't figure it out...help hc7 connected to sony walkman700, getting a color signal. great but i also would like to go from walkman to lcd monitor, but there i get only a b/w signal ? anybody? (happy thanks giving)

November 21st, 2007, 11:39 PM	#6
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	This must be a problem with your monitor. Try it on a TV.