Connecting to a TV
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI
You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver
• Check if there is an HDMI input jack on your TV.
•Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you attach it to a TV.
•Select “HDMI TV Out”. ¬page 69
Using a mini HDMI cable
HDTV
Camcorder
Signal flow
Mini HDMI Cable
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1Turn on the camcorder.
•If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may fail to recognise the connected TV.
2Connect the camcorder to the TV with a Mini HDMI cable.
3Set the TV’s input or source selector to the HDMI input you’ve attached the camcorder to.
•Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the TV’s input or source.
4Select the playback mode on your camcorder, and then start to play back videos or photos. ¬pages 42~46
Understanding the HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data.
What is Anynet+ function?
The Anynet+ function lets you control all devices that support the Anynet + function with the same remote. You can use the Anynet
+function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+ supported TV. For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TV’s user manual.
• This camcorder is provided with the “TV Connect Guide” menu function. If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and don’t have your user’s manual, you can use the “TV Connect Guide” menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorder’s screen. ¬page 71
•You can use only a C to A type Mini HDMI cable with this camcorder.
•The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only.
•If an Anynet+ supported TV is connected to the camcorder by an HDMI cable,
turning on the camcorder may turn the TV’s power on. (an Anynet+ function) If you don’t want this to occur, set “Anynet+
•Use only HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder. If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are not version 1.3, the screen display may not work.