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## Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately)

Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV that has an HDMI jack using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).

1. Turn off both the camera and the TV.

1. Connect the HDMI connector of the camera (A) and the HDMI jack of the TV (B) using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) (C).

1. Turn on the TV and set the input.

1. Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Touch / on the screen to select the desired image.
“PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD” using an HDMI Cable (sold separately), a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.

- “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.

- When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable, your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies.

- When playing back an AVCHD movie, it is recommended that you set [View Mode] to [AVCHD view].

- For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.

Notes

- Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in the HD format.

- Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using both output terminals. When the camera and TV are connected using output terminals, no video or sound are produced. Such a connection can also cause problems with the camera and/or connected equipment.

- The camera may not work properly with some HD TVs. For example, you may not be able to view a video on your HD TV or hear sound from the HD TV.

- Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo.

- You cannot view images on a TV that does not have an HDMI connector.

- Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time if you are shooting movies when the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately).

- Be sure to open the HDMI connector cover wide enough when connecting an HDMI cable to the camera.

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