Run a monitor of my HV40

[CliveJ]

Run a computer monitor off my HV40?I'm wondering if I can run a computer VGA type monitor off my camcorder or will I have to buy a wide screen 19" or so HDTV. Thing is I have a couple of extra 19" ViewSonic computer monitors but, they only have the VGA type input jacks. Is there an adapter jack or just no can do? I just want to be able to see what my camcorder is framing before I start shooting. It is a indoor fixed set. I don't need an expensive 7" on the camcorder type monitor for moving around a lot. The camcorder is fixed position for talking head shots.

[aedipuss]

the hv40 has multiple output possibilities.
1x HDMI A (Full Size)
1x FireWire
1x USB 2.0
1x Component Video (out)
1x Composite Video (out)
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini

the hv30 came with composite and component cables iirc. don't know what the hv40 includes.

[CliveJ]

Guess I worded my question wrong. HV40 has a lot of output options. That's great. I have computer VGA type monitors that I would like to output to (from the HV40). Can I or do I have to buy a new HDTV monitor?

[aedipuss]

if they have composite (yellow/red/white) or component y cb cr (green/blue/red) input. i can't look at the back of your monitors. otherwise hdmi is needed.

[CliveJ]

My monitors have a VGA type input only.

[julitomg]

I would see three options:
- Free or cheapest...place a computer CPU (or laptop) with firewire input near your camera setup (since you say it´s indoors and somewhat fixed), conect yor cam and VGA monitor to it and check your video input from the capture program of your choice.
- Not that inexpensive...Buy a scan converter like these:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3685565&CatId=28
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1208335&CatId=1430
or search for an HDMI to VGA adapter (I couldn´t find any but didn´t look too hard)
- Most expensive...As suggested by you, get a new HDTV monitor/TV with the most inputs possible.