Connecting to a TV

CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI

You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer.

•Check if there is an HDMI input jack on your TV.

•Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you attach it to a TV.

•Select “HDMI TV Out.” page 84

Camcorder

HDTV

Signal flow

Mini HDMI Cable

Using a mini HDMI cable

1.Turn on the camcorder.

•If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may fail to recognise the connected TV.

2.Connect the camcorder to the TV with a Mini HDMI cable.

3.Set the TV’s input or source selector to the HDMI input you’ve attached the camcorder to.

•Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the TV’s input or source.

4. Select the playback mode on your camcorder, and then start to play back videos or photos. pages 46,48

Understanding the HDMI cable

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data.

What is Anynet+ function?

The Anynet+ function lets you control all devices that support the Anynet + function with the same remote. You can use the Anynet + function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected by an HDMI cable to a TV that supports Anynet+. For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TV’s user manual.

• When “HDMI TV Out” is set to “Auto,” you can play an SD video fi le in HD format.

•This camcorder comes with the “TV Connect Guide” menu function. If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and don’t have your user’s manual, you can use the “TV Connect Guide” menu function to view connection instructions on the camcorder’s screen.

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•You can use only a C to A type Mini HDMI cable with this camcorder.

•The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only.

•If you connect an Anynet+ supported TV to the camcorder with an HDMI cable, turning on the camcorder may turn the TV’s power on. (an Anynet+ function) If you don’t want this to occur, set “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” to “Off.” page 87

•Use only HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder. If you use another type of HDMI cable, the screen display may not work.