Many modern recording devices come with multiple input/output connectors, including audio/video, HDMI, and USB.
We detail how to connect your devices using all three methods below.
The cable used in the steps below is a common style with consumer-based one-chip camcorders.
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One end has a yellowRCAcomposite video connector and red and white stereo audio connectors.
The other end has a 1/8-inch jack, similar to a headphone jack.
On higher-end prosumer/professional three-chip camcorders, the cable is likely to feature a yellow-red-white connection on the camera.
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Another alternative is to use the red-white stereo cables andS-Videoconnection.
Newer models come with the yellow-red-white connectors on the side or in the back.
Attach the A/V cable to the TV.
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Doing this first helps ensure you have enough cable length to reach your camcorder.
Insert the cable into the color-matching slots on the TV labeledVideo InandAudio In.
Attach the A/V cable to the camcorder.
Set the camcorder to Playback Mode.
In older camcorder models this is called VCR Mode.
Turn on your television set and go for the appropriate video input.
If you’re using an A/V cable, you likely need to use the AUX input.
Begin playing the media on your camcorder.
HDMI provides superior quality over A/V, so you should use it if possible.
Here’s how to do it.
Connect your HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the camcorder.
Connect the other end of the cable to an available HDMI input jack on your TV.
Turn on the TV, if you haven’t already, and set the camcorder to Playback Mode.
Change the input on your TV to whichever HDMI port you’re using.
Here’s how:
Connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder.
Turn on your TV or computer.
Put the camcorder into Playback Mode.
If you’re connecting to a computer, you should see a pop-up window with a list of options.
