Connecting to an External Monitor to Playback Movies (VIXIA HF G21 / LEGRIA HF G26)

Article ID: ART169134 | Date published: 12/06/2017 | Date last updated: 12/07/2017
 

Description

Connecting to an External Monitor to Playback Movies (VIXIA HF G21 / LEGRIA HF G26)

Solution

 

When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for playback, use the terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output configuration. The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT terminals based on the external connection.

 

Connection Diagram

 

: HDMI OUT terminal
: HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable (optional)
: HDMI IN
: VIDEO IN / AUDIO IN
: STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (optional)
: AV OUT terminal
NOTE
We recommend that you power the camcorder from a power outlet using the compact power adapter.

 

Using the HDMI OUT Terminal

The HDMI OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal.
If you select [ : Automatic ], the output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor. In mode, the audio output signal will be 2-channel linear PCM audio (16-bit, 48 kHz sampling).

 

 

1. Touch [ ].

 

 

2. Touch [ ].

 

 

3. Drag your finger up and down bring [HDMI Output] () into the orange selection bar, and touch the button ().

 

 

4. Touch the desired option.

 

 

5. Touch [ ].
NOTE
  • In mode, you can use the [FUNC.] -> [MENU] -> -> [HDMI Time Code] setting to include the time code in the signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal.
  • The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.
  • There will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal.
  • 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 you selected an option other than [ : Automatic ] and the connected monitor is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI output will stop.
  • You can use the [FUNC.] -> [MENU] -> -> [Output Onscreen Displays] setting to select whether onscreen displays are embedded in the output video signal.

 

Using the AV OUT Terminal

The AV OUT terminal outputs a down-converted analog video signal and audio signal for connection to monitors with a composite audio/video input.

 

Audio Output

The camcorder can output audio from the HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or (headphone) terminal.

 

 

  • Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored
When audio is output from the AV OUT terminal or (headphone) terminal, you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or have the camcorder output the audio in real time. When the audio is output in real time, there will be a slight delay. Regardless of the setting, however, the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized.

 

 

1. Set the power switch to [CAMERA].

 

 

2. Touch [ ].

 

 

3. Touch [ ].

 

 

4. Touch [ ].

 

 

5. Drag your finger up and down () bring [Monitor Delay] into the orange selection bar, and touch the button ().

 

 

6. Touch the desired option
[ : Line Out ]
  • Synchronizes the audio and video signals.
 
[ : Normal ] ( Default value)
  • Allows you to monitor the audio in real time.

 

 

7. Touch [ ].

 

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