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Recording/Playback
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition)
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back
with SD (standard definition) image quality.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 76).
b Notes
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE
SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68).
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (see the cover).
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the
images.
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
• Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with
the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting
HDMI cable (optional)
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
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