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Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
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. [Details]
: Supplied with HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200
1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.
2. Connect the HDMI cable (
) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on the camcorder and to the HDMI IN
jack (
) on the TV.
3. Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder.
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]
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.
The camcorder does not support the S-Video output.
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