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Viewing images on a standard TV (using a Stereo AV Cable)Viewing images on an HD (High-Definition) TV (using an HDMI Cable)
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV.
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
Caution
Caution
The supplied interface cable and the AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable (sold separately) and HTC-100 HDMI Cable (sold separately) cannot be plugged into the camera at the same time. Doing so could cause the camera to malfunction.
Viewing images on a standard TV (using a Stereo AV Cable)
Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
(sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera.
1. Make sure the camera and TV are off.
2. Connect the Stereo AV Cable (sold separately) to the TV’s video-in terminal and audio-in terminal.
Insert the yellow plug into the yellow VIDEO IN terminal on the TV.
Insert the white plug into the Left (white) AUDIO IN terminal on the TV.
Insert the red plug into the Right (red) AUDIO IN terminal on the TV.
3. Connect the Stereo AV Cable (sold separately) to the camera’s [A/V OUT / DIGITAL] terminal.
*The example procedure is shown on the PowerShot S120. The position and shape of the operation buttons may differ according to the model you use.
4. Turn the TV on and switch to video input.
5. Press the ⋖Playback⋗ () button to turn the camera on.
Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.)
When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the Stereo AV Cable (sold separately).
Caution
When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when using the camera screen. However, AF-Point Zoom and MF-Point Zoom are not available.
Viewing images on an HD (High-Definition) TV (using an HDMI Cable)
Connecting the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. Movies shot at a resolution of [ ], [ ], or [ ] can be viewed in high definition.
When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV, you can use the TV's remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
Caution
Caution
Using the HDMI CEC function
1. Press the ⋖⋗ button to display the window below.
2. Choose the [Settings] tab () and set [Ctrl via HDMI] to [Enable].
3. Press the ⋖⋗ button.
1. Turn off the camera and the TV.
2. On the TV, insert the cable plug fully into the HDMI input as shown.
3. On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal.
*The example procedure is shown on the PowerShot S120. The position and shape of the operation buttons may differ according to the model you use.
4. Turn on the TV and switch it to HDMI mode.
5. Press the ⋖Playback⋗ () button to turn on the camera.
Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.)
Caution
While the HDMI CEC function is in use, operate the camera with the TV's remote control.
⋖Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV⋗
[Return]: Closes the menu.
[Group Playback]: Displays sets of images, either from continuous shooting, [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] mode, or individual still images saved as source data in [ ] mode. (Only displayed when a movie is selected.)
[Play Movie]: Starts movie playback. (Only displayed when a movie is selected.)
[Slideshow]: Starts slideshow playback. To switch images during playback, press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons on the remote control.
[Index Playback]: Displays multiple images in an index.
[Change Display]: Switches display modes