Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Viewing Pictures on TV, Choosing a Video Mode

Viewing Pictures on TV

The EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).

Choosing a Video Mode

The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL ( 141). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used by the video device.

1 Turn the camera off

Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.

2 Connect the A/V cable

Insert the black plug into the camera’s A/V-out con- nector. Insert the yellow plug into the video-in jack on the television or VCR. Connect the white plug to the audio-in jack.

Connecting the A/V Cable

The camera A/V-out connector is on a slight angle.

Match this angle when connecting the A/V cable.

3 Tune the television to the video channel

If in doubt, consult the documentation for your television or VCR.

4 Rotate the mode dial to

5 Turn the camera on

The camera monitor will remain off and the television will show the image normally shown in the monitor.

PAL

If PAL is selected for Video mode while the camera is connected to a video device, video output will be suspended and the camera monitor or electronic viewfinder will turn on while movies are being recorded or while pictures are being taken with Con- tinuous set to Ultra HS.

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