Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI

Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC- enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions.

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

NOTE

• Not all HDMI-control devices comply with

the HDMI-CEC standard. The HDMI control

function of the camcorder will not work when

connected to these devices.

• The camcorder is not guaranteed to operate

with all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices.

• Depending on the specifi cations of each

HDMI-CEC-enabled device, some functions

may not work with the camcorder. (For

details, refer to the instruction manual of your

TV.)

• Unintended operations may occur with some

￿Operation method 1

!Turn on the camcorder.

# Select the playback mode.

$ Connect the HDMI cable.

￿Operation method 2

Turn off the TV.

￿Operation method 3

TV turns on automatically and switches to HDMI input mode when the camcorder is turned on.

The camcorder turns off automatically.

connected devices. In these cases, set

[HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF].

Preparation:

•Connect an HDMI cable between the camcorder and the TV. (￿ p. 31)

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

•Turn on the camcorder and set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON]. (￿ p. 63)

•Depending on the TV connected, the display language of the camcorder will automatically switch to the language that is used for the TV when the camcorder is turned on.

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

NOTE

•The display language of the TV will not switch automatically, even if the display language of the camcorder is changed.

•These functions may not work correctly when devices such as amplifi er and selector are connected. Set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF].

•If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off and on the camcorder again.

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