High-Definition Devices - Nikon D3100 Reference Manual

A
Third-Party A/V Cables
When using a third-party A/V cable to
connect the camera to a television, use a
cable about 1 m (3 ft.) long with two RCA jacks
and attach the larger of the supplied ferrite
cores (the core for A/V cables) to the A/V cable
as shown. Make a loop in the cable 10 cm
(3.9 in.) from the end that connects to the
camera (q) and attach the ferrite core (w).

High-Definition Devices

The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable
(available separately from third-party suppliers).
1
Turn the camera off.
Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
2
Connect the HDMI cable as shown.
Connect to high-definition device
(choose cable with connector for
HDMI device)
3
Tune the device to the HDMI channel.
4
Turn the camera on and press the K button.
During playback, images will be displayed on the high-definition television or
monitor screen; the camera monitor will remain off.
D
Close the Connector Cover
Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the
connectors can interfere with data transfer.
q
10 cm/3.9 in. or less
w
Connect to
camera
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Q