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Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) on a non-high-definition TV. When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
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Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.
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Connect your camcorder and the TV using an AV Cable (
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sold separately).
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Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder.
Notes
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Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.
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You cannot use the supplied AC adaptor as the power source when the camcorder is connected to a TV using an AV cable. Charge the battery pack before connecting. [Details]
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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.
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If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI input takes priority on the TV.
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