The video signal output from the HD/SD SDI, HDMI OUT and SYNC OUT terminals depends on the clip’s video configuration, the capability of the external monitor (for video output from the HDMI OUT terminal) and on various menu settings.
Connecting to an External Monitor
When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback, use the terminal on camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output configuration. The camcorder can output video from all of the video output terminals simultaneously.
Connection Diagram
When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor using the SYNC OUT terminal, use headphones to monitor the sound. We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter.
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.
* Not available for 24.00P recordings.
1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu.
[Video Setup] > [SDI Output]2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
NOTESUsing the HDMI OUT Terminal
The HDMI
TM OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs a video and audio signal. The output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD* depending on the capability of the external monitor.* Not available for 24.00P recordings.
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
You can select the SD output method
Using the SYNC OUT Terminal
In addition to its function as a synchronization signal output terminal, you can use the SYNC OUT terminal also as a terminal for analog video signal output. You can output an HD component video luminance signal or a down-converted SD composite video signal*.
* Not available for 24.00P recordings.
1 Open the [SYNC Output] submenu.
[
Video Setup] > [SYNC Output]2 Select [HD-Y] or [Composite] and then press SET.
If you selected [HD-Y] (HD component video, luminance signal), no more settings are necessary. If you selected [Composite] (SD analog composite signal), you can select the SD output method with the following procedure.
NOTES
When you play back a clip on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the monitor will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 or WSS system.
If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor
SD Output
When HD video (16:9 aspect ratio) is converted and output as SD video (4:3 aspect ratio), you can choose how it appears on the external monitor.
1 Open the [SD Output] submenu.
[
] > [SD Output]2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
Options
[Squeeze]: The image is squeezed from the left and right so that the entire image fits within the screen. The image will appear normal if the external monitor also has a 16:9 aspect ratio.
[Letterbox]: The 16:9 aspect ratio is maintained but black letterbox bars are added to the top and bottom of the image.
[Side Crop]: The left and right sides of the image are cropped so that the central part of the image fits within the screen.
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor
You can choose to superimpose onscreen displays on the video output from the HD/SD SDI terminal, HDMI OUT terminal or SYNC OUT terminal. Doing so will display the onscreen displays on an external monitor. You must set this function separately for HD and SD output. This setting will not affect your recordings.
1 Open the [HD Onscreen Disp.] or [SD Onscreen Disp.] submenu.
[
] > [HD Onscreen Disp.] or [SD Onscreen Disp.]2 Select [On] and then press SET.
DISP> appears on the upper right of the screen (when [
] > [Custom Display 2] > [Output Display] is set to [On]).
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Onscreen displays will not appear on an external monitor for SD output if [¢Video Setup] > [SD Output] is set to [Side Crop].
If you set an assignable button to [Onscreen Display] (A99), you can press the button to turns on and off the superimposing of onscreen displays on video output from the camcorder’s terminals (simultaneously for HD and SD video).
