Operating in Conjunction with TV via Hdmi

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Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI

Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows linked operations with the TV to be performed.

0HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables.

Memo :

0Not all HDMI-control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The HDMI control function of this unit will not work when connected to these devices.

0This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices.

0Depending on the specifications of each HDMI-CEC-enabled device, some functions may not work with this unit. (For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.)

0Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices. In these cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.

“HDMI CONTROL” (A p. 101)

Preparations

0Connect an HDMI cable between this unit and the TV. “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 54)

0Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to “ON”. (For details, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.)

0Turn on this unit and set “HDMI CONTROL” to “ON”.

“HDMI CONTROL” (A p. 101)

Operation Method 1

1Turn on this unit.

2Select the playback mode.

3Connect the HDMI cable.

0 TV turns on automatically and switches to HDMI input mode when this unit is turned on.

Operation Method 2

1Turn off the TV.

0 This unit turns off automatically.

Memo :

0Depending on the TV connected, the display language of this unit will automatically switch to the language that is selected for the TV when this unit is turned on.

(This is applicable only if this unit supports the language selected for the TV.) To use this unit with a language that differs from the display language of the TV, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.

0The display language of the TV will not switch automatically, even if the display language of this unit is changed.

0These functions may not work correctly when devices such as amplifier and selector are connected. Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.

0If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off and on this unit again.

Caution :

0Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again.

Connecting via the Component Connector

You can connect this unit to the component connector of a TV to play back videos in analog high-definition quality.

0Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. 1 Connect to a TV.

0Turn off the camcorder by pressing the Mbutton for about 2 seconds. 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

3Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this unit via the connected connector.

4Play back a file.

“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 50) “Playing Back Still Images” (A p. 52)

Memo :

0Even if “DISPLAY ON TV” in the common menu is set to “ON” during video playback, buttons (icons) and date/time will not be displayed on the connected TV. In addition, buttons (icons) and date/time displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit will not disappear even after 3 seconds.

“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 99)

0When playing back in HD quality, set “COMPONENT OUTPUT” in the common menu to “1080i”.

0The video is output in standard quality if the setting remains at “480i”. “COMPONENT OUTPUT” (A p. 100)

0Formanufacturer.questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's