On Camera LCD monitor connection?

[jgaertner]

Hello, I am trying to figure out how to connect a 7″ LCD on camera monitor to my Sony DCR-TRV17 camera. There are a couple LCD monitors available on EBay (one source0 but they are not too clear on the hook up mechanism. Most seem to have the standard RCA cables out. I do not have a RCA connection on my camera, only the i.LINk and small, single mail plug Audio/Video plug connection. I can see in my camera manual you can get an adapter for RCA to this small video connector. But the manual only says to use that for dubbing a tap to a VCR?

Any ideas, helpful suggestions?

[jgaertner]

OK, Thanks for the reply. I will either try and find that cable if I received it when I bought the camera, or try and buy one, new. What LCD monitor did you purchase, if you do mind me asking? And are you happy with it?

[XTR-91]

The quality in clarity from an LCD screen normally goes on par with the resolution. Generally speaking, that’s all that defines the physical clarity. If it’s a seven inch monitor, then a 720×480 resolution will be good.

I don’t have a second LCD monitor, as I think they’re too big and clunky to carry around with my generality – run n’gun

[jgaertner]

Is there any chance you have a part number for that RCA to AV cable? It is shown in my manual but no indication as to whether it is an accessory? I bought my camera on EBay, so I am not sure whether I recieve everything that came with the camera new?

John

[D0n]

did my reply get censored?

I thought I posted an answer…

[EarlC]

You did, Don. Please accept my apology. There were two identical threads posted by John and in my attempt to transfer the answers for one to the other here, I inadvertently performed a radical human error. I am sorry, and had no intention of eliminating or censoring you or XTR’s other responses. I promise to never do that again, well to try to never do it again anyway. Earl

[D0n]

Earl, apology accepted. Even though it wasn’t really needed. Little error, no big deal. I was confused is all.

Thought maybe I’m losing my memory there! lol!

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