Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Connections, Connecting to aTelevision or VCR

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Connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the television or VCR.

Tune the television to the video channel.

Connections

This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).

Connecting to aTelevision or VCR

Using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera, you can connect your camera to a television or VCR to view photos on a TV screen. Follow these steps:

1 Connect the cable to the camera by inserting the black plug into the video jack as shown at right.

Tips

Connect the camera to the AC adapter (available separately) when you want the television to continue to display images even after the camera has entered “sleep” mode.

Depending on the country of purchase, your camera will be compatible with either NTSC or PAL video standards. Use a television that complies with the same video standards as your camera.

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4 Turn the mode dial to A-REC, M-REC, or PLAY. The television monitor will mirror the image displayed in the camera’s LCD monitor.

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Contents Coolpix VGA ContentsOverview Putting Batteries inYour Camera First StepsChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and DateClock battery First Steps Taking Your First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECTakingYour First Photograph Check the number of exposures remainingCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsTake a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonCheck the results Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECFlash Settings Setting How it works When to use itTips Autofocus settings Focus SettingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Pressing the button Manual focusFocus Distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerQuality 8MB Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image QualityImage Quality Approx. NoUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality Using the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time Button once for a magnification If desired, you can zoom in on the currentPhoto by pressing Button. Center portion of the image will be enA-REC Menu Camera MenusCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Right Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder Press the shutter-release button to disRenaming existing folders To rename an existing folder Folder Options MenuCreating new folders To create a new folderTo delete an existing folder LCD brightness can be adjusted from the setup menu for eachLCD Brightness Deleting foldersFormatting Memory Cards Auto OffCamera Menus The M-REC Menu M-REC MenuAllows you to choose between single-shot and three multi Scribed in First Steps Setting the Time and Date, above M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsLens Lens Converter Pixels Below194 640 ⋅Right, then press the shutter-release but Lens Converter Settings LensOption How it works Desired option from the menu shown atBlack-and-White Photography Second Turn the mode dial to M-RECChoose YES black-and-white mode or No color mode from the B&W menuMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockButton Second User SettingsFolder Restoring Default SettingsSensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection Off Lens converter Normal no adjustmentLCD On/Off Setting How it worksSave Focus Mode Save As above, but the camera Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onControls Menu Card Prepares photographs for printing Playback setup menu providesPlayback Menu Protects selected photographs from deletionAges marked with a icon. Highlight no Deleting Multiple PhotographsButton Deleting All Photographs in MemoryDeleting Folders To delete a folderTo select a folder for playback Using Folders PlaybackBy default, each photograph will be dis SlideshowProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackCamera Menus The Playback Menu Connections Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Reading Memory Cards Using a CF Card ReaderUsing a Pcmcia Card Slot Viewing Photos on a ComputerCaring for Your Camera CleaningCaring forYour Camera StorageOptional Accessories AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box General Problems TroubleshootingImages are over- or underexposed See Error Messages, below, for more informationExposure count shows zero Monitor shows the message, no Card PresentIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 700? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorTroubleshooting Error Messages Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsDimensions Ing can be presetSelf-timer Ports DC, video, serial Power source