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About the HDMI terminal
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection –connection type
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 mini 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 (
- 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
instead.
- There will be no video output from the AV OUT/
terminal while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the optional
HTC-100 HDMI Cable. In such case, only audio will be output from the AV OUT/
terminal.
Playback
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Turn on the camcorder and the
connected TV or VCR.
On a TV: Select as the video input
the same terminal to which you
connected the camcorder.
On a VCR: Set the input selector to
the external video input (usually
labeled LINE IN).
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Start the playback of the movies
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NOTES
• Sound from the built-in speaker will be
muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable is connected to the camcorder.
• We recommend powering the
camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
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terminal or the COMPONENT OUT
• Refer also to the instruction manual of
the connected TV.
• You can play back your recordings not
only on HDTVs but also on standard
TVs. When you connect the camcorder
to a TV using the STV-250N 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
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component video connection
–connection type
full resolution of high-definition TV.
• TV sets compatible with the WSS
system will automatically switch to wide
(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the
aspect ratio of the TV manually.
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