Connecting the camera to a TV (PowerShot SX270 HS / PowerShot SX280 HS)

Article ID: ART139987 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

Connecting the camera to a TV (PowerShot SX270 HS / PowerShot SX280 HS)

Solution

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.
IMPORTANT
  • Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the video output format, press the <
    > button and choose [Video System] on the (
    ) tab.
  • Some information may not be displayed on the TV.
CAUTION
  • SX280 HS
It is not possible to connect the included interface cable or an optional stereo AV cable at the same time as an HDMI Cable HTC-100. Forcing the cables into the camera at the same time may damage the camera or cables.
  • SX270 HS
It is not possible to connect the USB cable or an optional stereo AV cable at the same time as an HDMI Cable HTC-100. Forcing the cables into the camera at the same time may damage the camera or cables.

Viewing images on a standard TV (using a Stereo AV Cable)

By using the Stereo AV Cable [AVC-DC400ST] (sold separately), you can connect the camera to a TV to view the captured images.

1. Turn off the camera and the TV.

2. Connect the optional Stereo AV Cable to the cameras [A/V OUT / DIGITAL] terminal.

3. Connect the optional Stereo AV Cable to the TVs video-in terminal and audio-in terminal.



Plug the yellow terminal into the VIDEO IN jack (Yellow) on the TV.

Plug the white terminal into the AUDIO IN jack (Left) (White) on the TV.

Plug the red terminal into the AUDIO IN jack (Right) (Red) on the TV.

4. Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode.

5. Press the <Playback> (
) button to turn on the camera.

The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera).
When you want to stop playing back images, turn off the camera and the TV first before removing the optional Stereo AV Cable.
NOTE
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. 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.
Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback using the TV remote control.
IMPORTANT
  • Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to an HDTV.
  • The camera may not always respond correctly even if the remote is for an HDMI CEC-compatible TV.
  • When the camera is connected to a TV with the HDMI cable, it is not possible shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV.
NOTE
Using the HDMI CEC function
  • You will need to adjust some of the TV's settings. For details, refer to the TV manual.
  • When using the HDMI CEC function, follow the steps below to make settings before connecting the camera to a TV.
1. Press the <
> button to display the window below.

2. Press the <
><
><
><
> buttons to choose the
[Set up] (
) tab, and then set
[Ctrl via HDMI] to [Enable].
3. Press the <
> button.

1. Turn off the camera and the TV

2. Connect the optional HDMI Cable to the camera's [HDMI Terminal].

3. Connect the optional HDMI Cable to the high-definition TV's [HDMI Terminal].


4. Turn on the TV and switch it to HDMI mode.

5. Press the <Playback> (
) button to turn on the camera.
The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera).
NOTE
While the HDMI CEC function is in use, operate the camera with the TVs remote control.
  • Press the remote control's <
    ><
    > buttons to choose an image.
  • Press the OK/Select button to display the camera control panel. Choose the desired function, and then press the OK/Select button again.
<Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV>

[Return] : Closes the menu.

[Group playback] : Displays sets of images shot in [
]or
[ ] mode. (Only displayed when a grouped image 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
  • Pressing the <
    > button on the camera will switch control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until you return to single-image display.
  • Moving the zoom lever on the camera will switch control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until you return to single-image display.


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