Chapter 5: Sharing Images 50 Connecting the Camera to Your Television
Connecting the Camera to Your Television
Note: Your camera comes with a 6 ft. audio/
video cable, which you can use to connect the
camera to a television.
When the camera is connected to a television, the television functions the same as the camera’s
image LCD. You can use your television to view a slideshow, making it easy to share your images
with family and friends.
Selecting the Camera’s Video Output Format
Before you connect the camera to the television, you need to select the camera’s video output
format. The format that you choose (NTSC or PAL) depends on your television’s video input format:
NTSC is the video connection standard used in the United States and Japan.
PAL is the video connection standard used in Europe.
Note: Refer to your television’s or VCR’s
documentation for more information about the
video input format.
To select the video output format for the camera:
1 Set the camera mode dial to Playback mode .
2 Power on the camera if you haven’t already.
3 Press the MENU button on the back of the camera.
4 Press the down arrow on the 4-way controller to scroll to Video.
5 Press the left (Edit) soft key.
6 Press the right or left arrows on the 4-way controller to select NTSC or PAL in the Video
Preferences submenu.
Making the Connection
To connect the camera to the television:
1 Connect the video input end of the audio/video cable into your television:
If you are using an NTSC connection, plug the video input (yellow) end of the audio/video
cable into your television’s video input connector (on most televisions, this is also yellow).
Note: See your television’s documentation for
specific instructions on how to locate the video
input connector, and how to set the video input.
If you are using a PAL connection, plug the video input (yellow) end of the audio video
cable into your television’s video input connector. On older television sets, plug the video
cable into a SCART adapter (purchased separately), then plug the adapter into your
television’s video input connector.