XF300, XF305 Instruction Manual

External Connections
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Connecting to an External Monitor
NOTES
• We recommend that you power the camcorder from a power outlet
using the AC adapter.
• When playing back clips recorded with [Hlt.Pri.] (Highlight Priority)
gamma on an external monitor, increasing the screen's brightness is
recommended.
b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal
The digital signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal includes the video
signal, audio signal and time code signal. If necessary, perform the
following procedure to change the output to HD or SD. Turning the output
off will conserve the camcorder’s power.
1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu.
[N Video Setup] [SDI Output]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• If you selected [HD], no more settings need to be made. If you
selected [SD], you can select the SD output method (0 152).
NOTES
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video
displayed on the external monitor (0 155).
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
The HDMI
TM
OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs
both a video and audio signal. The output signal will automatically switch
to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor.
NOTES
• Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the
camcorder to DVI monitors.
• Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor. In such
case, use another terminal.
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video
displayed on the external monitor (0 155).
• You can select the SD output method (0 152).
Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal
The HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal outputs an analog HD or SD
video signal. If necessary, perform the following procedure to change the
output to HD or SD.
1 Open the [Component Output] submenu.
[N Video Setup] [Component Output]
[N Video Setup]
[SDI Output]
[Off]
[N Video Setup]
[Component Output]
[HD]