89External ConnectionsThis chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder toan external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a TV or VCRCOMPONENT OUT TerminalThe component video terminal is for video only. Whenyou use connection type do not forget the audioconnections using the AV OUT terminal.HDMI OUT TerminalThe HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digitalconnection that combines audio and video in a singleconvenient cable.Use only HDMI cables marked with thelogo.AV OUT TerminalSound from the built-in speaker will be muted whilethe STV-100 Stereo Video Cable is connected to thecamcorder.When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on thecable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal ( or ).Open the terminal cover toaccess the HDMI OUT andAV OUT terminals and/orthe LCD panel to access theCOMPONENT OUTterminal.1