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Lucas Vetekesky · March 9th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Hi,

Does anyone know if it is possible to attach a Portable DVD player to the EX1 and use as a monitor on the set? (I am not worried about resolution, just as playback for the director)

And if yes, which cable should I buy to connect them?

Thanks a lot!

Lucas

John Peterson · March 9th, 2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucas Vetekesky

Hi,

Does anyone know if it is possible to attach a Portable DVD player to the EX1 and use as a monitor on the set? (I am not worried about resolution, just as playback for the director)

And if yes, which cable should I buy to connect them?

Thanks a lot!

Lucas

Do you mean to the tripod?

John

Daniel Alexander · March 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Yes you can, you just need to make sure your portable DVD player has a 'video in' socket and that should allow you to plug your composite cable that came with your camera directly into the player (most players today will have a video in). If you don't have the original lead it's a common and cheap sony av cable that you should be able to pick up locally for under 10 £/$

One thing to think about also, is buying an av extender (i got mine from a dollar store while in new york) and its just a little gizmo that allows you to extend your lead to give you some good distance from the camera. You shouldn't have any problem finding them, they re very common.

John Peterson · March 9th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Peterson

Do you mean to the tripod?

John

Sorry - misunderstood. Thought you meant physical attachment to a tripod or camera. Above answer is correct. Composite using the special cable that came with the camera and the proper setting in the menu.

John

March 9th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#1
Lucas Vetekesky Tourist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US Posts: 1	Monitor Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible to attach a Portable DVD player to the EX1 and use as a monitor on the set? (I am not worried about resolution, just as playback for the director) And if yes, which cable should I buy to connect them? Thanks a lot! Lucas

March 9th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#3
Daniel Alexander Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 320	Yes you can, you just need to make sure your portable DVD player has a 'video in' socket and that should allow you to plug your composite cable that came with your camera directly into the player (most players today will have a video in). If you don't have the original lead it's a common and cheap sony av cable that you should be able to pick up locally for under 10 £/$ One thing to think about also, is buying an av extender (i got mine from a dollar store while in new york) and its just a little gizmo that allows you to extend your lead to give you some good distance from the camera. You shouldn't have any problem finding them, they re very common.