Using The Hdmi Out Terminal; Using The Av Out Terminal - Canon XF205 Instruction Manual

Connecting to an External Monitor

Using the HDMI OUT Terminal

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The HDMI OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal (2 channels
only).
The output of the HDMI OUT terminal depends on the [¢ Video Setup] > [3G/HD-SDI], [MON.] and
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[HDMI] settings. When [¢ Video Setup] > [MON.] is set to [Off], the output signal will switch automatically
depending on the capability of the external monitor.
The output of the HDMI OUT terminal depends on the [¢ Video Setup] > [HDMI] setting and the
capability of the external monitor.
1 If necessary, check the settings for the 3G/HD-SDI
terminal (A 163) and MON. terminal (A 163), as they can affect
the output from the HDMI OUT terminal as well.
• To use the 1080/59.94P video output, set [¢ Video Setup] > [3G/
HD-SDI] to [Direct] or [Off].
• For details, refer the video output configuration tables (A 159).
2 Open the [HDMI] submenu.
[¢ Video Setup] > [HDMI]
3 Select [Normal] (no 1080/59.94P output) or [+1920x1080/59.94P] and then press SET.
NOTES
• The HDMI OUT terminal is for output only. Do not connect the camcorder to another device's output terminal
using the HDMI OUT terminal as this will cause a malfunction.
• Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.
• Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor. In such case, use another terminal.
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor
(A 165).
• However, when [HDMI] is set to [+1920x1080/59.94P], onscreen displays will not be superimposed during the
output of 1080/59.94P video. In
image will be displayed on the external monitor; while the [MP4] or [Photos] index screen appears on the
camcorder's screen, only the thumbnails of the clips or photos will be displayed on the external monitor.
• You can select the SD output method (A 165).

Using the AV OUT Terminal

When you output video from the AV OUT terminal, the video signal is converted to an analog SD composite
video signal. In addition, the AV OUT terminal also outputs audio. You can select the SD output method
(A 165).
NOTES
• When you play back a clip on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the monitor will switch automatically to
widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1system.
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor
(A 165).
mode and in mode during playback, only the live/playback
[¢ Video Setup]
[HDMI]
[Normal]