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Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
On an HDMI cable

When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in high definition image quality (HD) on a high definition TV. Use the HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a TV which has an HDMI input jack.
If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable (sold separately). [Details]
: Supplied

  1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

  1. Connect the HDMI cable () to the HDMI OUT jack () on the camcorder and to the HDMI IN jack () on the TV.

  1. Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder.

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 a device that support 5.1ch surround sound input.
A: Built-in microphone
Notes

  • If you playback 5.1ch sound with the speakers on your camcorder, 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.

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.

Notes

  • Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.

  • Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. [Details]

  • The 3D movies may seem to be shaking from side to side when played in 2D on a TV. You can prevent the shaking by setting [3D Depth Adjustment] to [Manual] before recording. [Details]

  • When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV.

  • If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority.

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