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Using with other devices
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.
Using a micro HDMI cable
Camcorder
HDTV
Signal flow
Micro 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.
Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you
attach it to a TV.
2
Select
HDMI TV Out
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3
Connect the camcorder to the TV with a micro HDMI cable.
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4
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.
5
Select the playback mode on your camcorder, and then
start to play back videos or photos.
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Understanding the HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video
interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data.
What is function?
The function lets you control all devices that support the
function with the same remote. You can use the
function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI
cable to an supported TV. For more information, refer to the
supported TV’s user manual.
This camcorder is provided 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 D to A type micro HDMI cable with this camcorder.
The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only.
If an supported TV is connected to the camcorder by an
HDMI cable, turning on the camcorder may turn the TV’s power on.
(an function) If you don’t want this to occur, set
(HDMI-CEC)
to
Off
.
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When the camcorder is connected to a TV with a micro HDMI cable,
the wireless functions do not work. (HMX-QF20 only)
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Connecting to a TV
