Preparing to Connect an External Monitor/Recorder
You can display the shooting/playback image on an external monitor. You can also connect an external recorder and record the output signal from the unit.
To display the shooting/playback image on an external monitor, select the output signal of the unit and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
You can display the same information that is visible on the LCD monitor/viewfinder, such as status information and menus, on an external monitor. Set [Info. Disp.] to [On] on the [Monitoring] status screen or set [Monitoring] – [Output Display] to [On] in the full menu according to the connector type to connect to the monitor.
Note
- Observe the following when connecting an external monitor or recording device to the unit. Failing to do so may cause large currents to flow in the internal circuitry of the unit which may damage electronic components.
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About DC cables
Use DC cables with a low GND line impedance for connecting an external monitor and recording devices.
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Checking for potential difference
Before use, make sure that there is no potential difference between all connected devices and the unit.
(1) Disconnect all connected devices, such as an external monitor and recording devices, from the unit.
Check that the 75 Ω coaxial cable, HDMI and other cables are not connected.
(2) Connect the DC cables of all connected devices and the unit, and then turn on the power of each connected device and the unit.
(3) Use a tester or other device to confirm that there is no potential difference between the unit and each connected device.
If there is a potential difference, it is possible that the impedance of the GND line of one of the DC cables is high. Replace such cables with cables having a low GND line impedance, as required, to eliminate any potential difference.
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Connection and power-on sequence
Connect each cable and turn on the power in the following order.
(1) Turn off the power of the unit, external monitor, recording devices, and all other devices.
(2) Connect the DC cables of all devices.
(3) Connect the 75 Ω coaxial cable, HDMI and other cables.
(4) Turn on the power of all connected devices and then the unit.
For details, contact a Sony service representative.