•Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected TV.

•You can play back discs recorded in HD quality not only on HDTVs but also on standard TVs. When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the STV-100 Stereo Video Cable, the video output will be converted to standard definition automatically, without having to change the [COMP.OUT] setting.

•If you connect to a TV using the HDMI connection –connection type 2 – or the component video connection – connection type 1 – you can enjoy the full resolution of high-definition TV.

Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. Video output will be in standard definition, regardless of the quality of the original scenes.

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Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using connection type 3 , as shown in the previous section Connection

Diagrams ( 93).

About the HDMI terminal

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection –connection type 2 – is a convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality.

-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.

-The HDMI connection will recognize automatically the highest resolution supported by the connected HDTV, and output the optimal video signal to ensure the best viewing experience. You can confirm the current specification of the video output by

checking the [HDMI STATUS] menu option ( 54).

-Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.

-Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content protection configured so as not to allow the playback of personal content (video recorded for personal uses). If you cannot play back the video recorded with this camcorder on your HDTV using the HDMI connection, try connecting the camcorder using the component video connection –connection type 1 – instead.

-There will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal or the COMPONENT OUT terminal while the camcorder is connected to an external device using an HDMI cable. In such case, only audio will be output from the AV OUT terminal.

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