You can output the live image appearing through the lens and the audio obtained from the microphone to an HDMI-supported device.

Use to record images from the camera with a commercially available external recorder.

  1. Turn off the camera.

  2. Turn on the airplane mode switch on the camera.

  3. Connect the camera to an HDMI-supported device.

    • Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the HDMI-supported device's HDMI input jack.
    • Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.

    HDMI micro connector
    (Type D)

    To HDMI jack

  4. Set the HDMI-supported device's input to external input.

    • See the documentation provided with your HDMI-supported device for details.
  5. Press and hold down the movie button and photo button at the same time (about 3 seconds).

    • The camera turns on and the live image is displayed.
    • The status lamps light green at the same time while the live image is output.
  6. To stop output, press and hold down the movie button (about 3 seconds) to turn off the camera.

    • Return the airplane mode switch to OFF.

Notes About Connecting Cables to the Camera

  • Make sure that the camera battery is sufficiently charged. If the EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
  • For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the HDMI-supported device in addition to this document.

Notes About Outputting Live Images

  • Note the following while outputting live images:

    • Waterproof and dustproof performance is lost because the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is open.
    • Buttons can be operated only to turn off the camera.
    • The camera cannot be connected to a smart device or remote control.
    • Camera settings M Shooting options M Movies M Movie mode is fixed to Standard movie.
    • If the inside of the camera becomes hot, output stops automatically and the status lamps quickly flash red at the same time. When the camera has cooled, output resumes automatically.
  • The single image that was processed in the camera is displayed. You cannot move the point of view.
  • The following settings are applied to the output image:

    • Camera settings M Shooting options M Movies M NTSC/PAL
    • Camera settings M Shooting options M Shooting options
  • The image size of the output image is fixed to 1920×1080 pixels regardless of the Movie options setting.
  • The frame rate of the output image varies depending on the NTSC/PAL setting.

    • For NTSC: 29.97 fps
    • For PAL: 25 fps