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connection
Connecting to a normal (standard definition) TV (16:9/4:3)
• This connection is used when downconverting recorded HD-quality images to SD-quality images for playback.
• When playing back HD-quality (1920x1080 or 1280x720) movie images on a SDTV, the images are
downconverted to 720x576 standard definition images.
• If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the white plug (audio L) on the audio cable.
• When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one cable, the output signal is followed in the order of
When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one cable, the output signal is followed in the order of
priority: HDMI output
Component output
Video output
• Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.
• When connecting the Component/AV, make sure to match the colour of the cable plugs to the TV jacks. The exception
When connecting the Component/AV, make sure to match the colour of the cable plugs to the TV jacks. The exception
to this is when following Method 2 above, the Blue plug may not match the Video input on your TV (usually Yellow).
• It is recommended to use the AC power adaptor as the power source.
• When the HD camcorder is connected to a TV, you cannot control the volume of the TV from the camcorder.
Normal TV
HD camcorder
Signal flow
Component/AV cable
Method 1
1.
Connect your HD camcorder to a TV with the
ect your HD camcorder to a TV with the
Component/AV (
nt/AV (
Y/P
B
/P
R
, Audio L/R
) cable.
2.
Set the camcorder’s output signal to the TV using
the
“Analogue TV Out”
function.
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1.
Connect your HD camcorder to a TV with the
Component/AV (
Video, Audio L/R
) cable.
Use the Blue plug with the yellow label to connect
to the Video input on your TV.
2.
Set the camcorder’s output signal to the TV using
the
“Analogue TV Out”
function.
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Normal TV
HD camcorder
Signal flow
Component/AV cable
Method 2
