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When you play back standard definition image
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [
Wide
Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect
ratio (p. 57).
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
HDMI output takes priority.
The camcorder does not support the S-Video
output.
Enjoying 5.1ch surround
sound
You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch
surround sound with the built-in
microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed
when playing a movie on devices that
support 5.1ch surround sound input.
Notes
If you try to play back 5.1ch sound with the
speakers on your camcorder, the 5.1ch sound is
automatically converted and output in 2ch.
To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the
movies recorded with high definition image
quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device
compatible with 5.1ch surround.
When you connect your camcorder with
the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of high
definition image quality (HD) movies recorded
in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch
sound. The sound of standard definition image
quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch.
[Audio Mode] (p. 57)
On an HDMI cable
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end
(for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for
connecting your TV on the other end.
Copyright-protected images are not output
from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no
sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT
jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as
malfunction may result.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
When your TV is monaural (When
your TV has only one audio input
jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable (sold separately) to the
video input jack and connect the white (left
channel) or red (right channel) plug to the
audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
When connecting to your TV via a
VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE
IN input on the VCR using the A/V
connecting cable (sold separately). Set the
input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO
1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV:
[TV Type] (p. 58)
Built-in microphone
