Canon VIXIZ HFM30 Instruction Manual

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External Connections ! 121External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to anexternal device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Terminals on the Camcorder* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle markson the cable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal.1COMPONENT OUT Terminal*Access: Open the rear terminal cover.The component video terminal is for video only.When you use connection # do not forget theaudio connections using the AV OUT/*terminal.2USB TerminalAccess: Open the side terminal cover.3HDMI OUT Terminal*Access: Open the side terminal cover.The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-qualitydigital connection that combines audio andvideo in a single convenient cable.4AV OUT/* TerminalAccess: Open the LCD panel.Sound from the built-in speaker will be mutedwhile the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable isconnected to the camcorder. Adjust the volumeon the connected TV.!"#$122 ! External ConnectionsConnection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminalson the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) anexample of terminals on a connected device.Connection " HDMIType: Digital Quality: High definition Output onlyConnect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.HTC-100 HDMI Cable(optional)(HDMI mini connector) (standard HDMIconnector)About the HDMI TM connectionThe HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection (") is aconvenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both videoand audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equippedwith an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback atthe highest quality.- The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do notconnect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as thismay damage the camcorder.- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection ", therewill be no video output from other terminals.- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting thecamcorder to DVI monitors.- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content maynot be possible using connection ". Try one of the other connections.!"#$External Connections ! 123Connection # Component VideoType: Analog Quality: High Definition Output onlyConnect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change thefollowing settings on the camcorder:- ! ( [AV/Headphones] to [) AV]Connection $ Composite VideoType: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output onlyConnect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the followingsettings on the camcorder:- ' ( [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannotautomatically detect and change the aspect ratio- ! ( [AV/headphones] to [) AV]WhiteCTC-100/S Component Cable(supplied)STV-250N Stereo Video Cable(supplied)RedGreenBlueRedRedWhiteYellowSTV-250N Stereo Video Cable(supplied)!"#$124 ! External ConnectionsNOTES• To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files from thecomputer to the camcorder, power the camcorder using the compactpower adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the sup-plied USB cable.Playback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with familyand friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition con-nections will ensure the best playback quality.1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.Refer to Connection Diagrams (" 122) and select the mostappropriate connection for your TV.3 Turn on the connected TV.On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which youconnected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of theconnected TV.4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode.Play back the movies or photos.Connection % USBType: Digital data connectionConnect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner tocreate DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.USB Cable(supplied)Operating modes:!"#$