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To display recorded/playback pictures on an
external monitor, select the camcorder output
signal and use an appropriate cable for the
monitor to be connected.
You can also connect recording devices, such as a
VTR, and record the output signal from the
camcorder.
You can display the same information that is
visible in the viewfinder, such as status
information and menus, on an external monitor.
Set Output Display
in the Video menu
to On for the corresponding type of signal to
output to the monitor.
SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output
format in the Video menu
.
Use a commercially available 75
Ω
coaxial cable
for connection.
Note
• Check that the connection between the camcorder and
the external device is grounded before turning the
devices on.
(It is recommended that the camcorder and external
device be turned on after connecting the 75
Ω
coaxial
cable.)
If the external device must be connected to the
camcorder while the camcorder is on, connect the 75
Ω
coaxial cable to the external device first and then
connect it to the camcorder.
To start recording on the camcorder and external
device simultaneously
With SDI signal output enabled, set SDI/HDMI
Rec Control
>Setting in the Video
menu to On to enable output of a REC trigger
signal to the external device connected to the SDI
OUT connector. This will synchronize recording
on the external device with the camcorder.
Note
• If a connected external device does not support a REC
trigger signal, the device cannot be operated.
HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)
Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output
format in the Video menu
Use a commercially available high-speed HDMI
cable for connection.
To start recording on the camcorder and external
device simultaneously
With HDMI signal output enabled, set HDMI TC
Out
>Setting in the Video menu to On to enable
output of a REC trigger signal to the external
device connected to the HDMI OUT connector.
This will synchronize recording on the external
device with the camcorder.
Multi/Micro USB connector
2-channel audio signals can be output using the
VMC-15MR2 AV cable (sold separately).
External Device Connection
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices