Connecting to an External Monitor
Connecting to an External Monitor
When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback, use the terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output
118configuration (A117).
Operating modes: 
Connection Diagram
We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter.
AV OUT | HDMI OUT |
terminal | terminal |
HDMI cable | |
Stereo Video | (commercially |
Cable (optional) | available) |
HDMI IN
VIDEO IN/
AUDIO IN
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
The HDMITM OUT terminal offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal. The output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor. Audio will be output as a 2ch linear PCM (16 bits, 48 kHz) signal.
NOTES
•If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor (A120).
•You can select the SD output method (A119).
•The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.
•There will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal.
•Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.
•Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor. In such case, use the AV OUT terminal.