CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT

Connecting to a Television

Images being displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, whether for recording or playback can also be displayed on the screen of a connected television.

Accessory video cable

TV

INPUT

L R VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN terminal

VIDEO OUT

terminal

 

1.Connect one end of the video cable to the cam- era and the other end to the television.

2.Set up the television for video input.

•See the documentation that comes with the television for information about how to do this.

3.The connection procedure is the same for both recording and playback.

IMPORTANT!

•A television must have a video input terminal like the one shown in the illustration to connect to this camera.

•Battery capacity (page E-28) and other displays that normally appear on the camera’s monitor screen are also displayed on the television screen.

•The monitor screen goes blank as soon as you con- nect the video cable to the camera.

Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode

You can select either of two common video output modes: NTSC or PAL.

The video system you should use depends on the country where you plan to use the output signal. In the United States or Japan, for example, you should use NTSC, but in Europe you need to use PAL.

Check with your local video or TV retailer if you are unsure about which video mode you should use in your country.

1.Press MENU.

2.Select “Set Up” “Video Out”.

3.Select the video mode you want to use.

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