does anybody know if I need an hdmi cord in order for this camera to show in HD on my HDTV? The picture doesn't look very clear currently.
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Yes, you do. This is the type of cable you need: BlueRigger High Speed Mini HDMI to HDMI cable with Ethernet (6 Feet)Note that - unlike the HC-V2xx and up models - this camcorder won't output 1080p from its mini-HDMI port, but it will still output 1080i and 480p like the others do.
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Mine did not come with an HDMI cable. In the box was a special cable that plugs into the camera and provides the standard red, white & yellow plugs so that you can plug it into pretty much any TV or video recorder (tape or DVD). I have never used that. In my opinion it is kind of silly to sell an HD camera and then provide an SD video adapter. By the way if you need an HDMI cable, buy the AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI cable. I have 4 of these and they are really good and a great price. Please note: the HDMI port on the camera is a mini-HDMI, so you need an adapter to make a regular HDMI cable fit. I used the Cable Matters mini-HDMI (male) to HDMI (female) adapter. Works great. Hope this helps. Mine did not come with an HDMI cable. In the box was a special cable that plugs into the camera and provides the standard red, white & yellow plugs so that you can plug it into pretty much any TV or video recorder (tape or DVD). I have never used that. In my opinion it is kind of silly to sell an HD camera and then provide an SD video adapter. By the way if you need an HDMI cable, buy the AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI cable. I have 4 of these and they are really good and a great price. Please note: the HDMI port on the camera is a mini-HDMI, so you need an adapter to make a regular HDMI... » Read More Mine did not come with an HDMI cable. In the box was a special cable that plugs into the camera and provides the standard red, white & yellow plugs so that you can plug it into pretty much any TV or video recorder (tape or DVD). I have never used that. In my opinion it is kind of silly to sell an HD camera and then provide an SD video adapter. By the way if you need an HDMI cable, buy the AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI cable. I have 4 of these and they are really good and a great price. Please note: the HDMI port on the camera is a mini-HDMI, so you need an adapter to make a regular HDMI cable fit. I used the Cable Matters mini-HDMI (male) to HDMI (female) adapter. Works great. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Mine did not come with an HDMI cable. In the box was a special cable that plugs into the camera and provides the standard red, white & yellow plugs so that you can plug it into pretty much any TV or video recorder (tape or DVD). I have never used that. In my opinion it is kind of silly to sell an HD camera and then provide an SD video adapter. By the way if you need an HDMI cable, buy the AmazonBasics High Speed HDMI cable. I have 4 of these and they are really good and a great price. Please note: the HDMI port on the camera is a mini-HDMI, so you need an adapter to make a regular HDMI cable fit. I used the Cable Matters mini-HDMI (male) to HDMI (female) adapter. Works great. Hope this helps.
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So I have run into this before but I am not an expert. Some monitors will only accept 1080P or 720P. My source was 420P something like that so one of the monitors called it out of range. I was using a image one surgical camera that only had SDI output that once converted was 420 or 480P output and that didn't work with one of my Monitors. The TV monitor probably accepts a larger range of HDMI input. Scott
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No, it does not have an HDMI in. I bought it thinking it did, but I ended up having to use a DVI cable with it in order to get the HD quality picture.
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i just got theis camera and teh av cord it coms with doesn't fit into the av slot on the camera. what's with that???? anyone else have this problem? can't download pics to my computer!!!!!!
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Do you have the software CD that came with camera? When you plug cord into computer, is camera on and does computer recognize the camera? Maybe need to DL new drivers or reinstall drivers for the camera.
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Hey eyeball, I need the same thing basically. My Question is this: I would like to use this camera as an HD feed for a monitor. Can I leave it in record mode (without recording) and get a feed without it shutting off? Did it end up working okay for you??? If not what did you get?
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Mine came with a mini HDMI to HDMI cable, I plug straight into my TV. Also came with a car charger. Seems to turn on the camera like a dash cam, but the screen stayed on all the time. Not sure what you'll get, but those 2 items should be included.
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Can you record while the hdmi cable or componet cable is hooked up and see what the view finder is seeing on the TV. I have a Kodak zi8 that has hdmi out to tv but when plugged in has only playback mode. Does this camera allow you to use an external TV as your monitor?
914885
We have Roku on ours and we have an HD cable hooked up from Roku to tv and we have the source on HDMI1. Sorry, other than that, I can't help you.
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Your problem may be caused by using component cables and not HDMI cables. You do not have to use $150 HDMI cables but use shielded cables. I got mine on eBay for $9 ea for ten foot cables. The picture is flawless.
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I think the issue is on your DVR, not the cable. If you are seeing the video it's not the camera or the DVR. You may need to enable the channels to record. I'm pretty sure every time I added a camera in had to tell the DVR to start recording the new channel.
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Wish I could be of help, but no luck here. Since HDMI has been available, I've made several attempts to multi-task with this technology, unsuccessfully. If I remember correctly, one of the reasons for the initial development was to put in place safeguards on content to prevent "pirating" hi-def, with the pressures of the movie studios and replaced component connections. Wish mine were a little heavier, then it'd make a good paper weight. But being no expert, it might seem that for less that 5 bucks, you might have better luck.
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Hi!How do you have your cam connected?..as in are you doing it through hdmi, component etc?
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I just connected the mini hdmi to the camcorder and the other end of hdmi to the TV or your computer for editing. If you need the composite, go to this link it might be of some help? Http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-Do-I-Connect-My-Camcorder-to-My-TV-and-Share-Videos-/10000000177628260/g.html. My Canon was as good as new and 3 times less than the G10. Just does not have great resolution like the G10. Good Luck my friend
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I used a DisplayPort to a DVI-D cord. Unfortunately, the HDMI only works out, not in. However, the screen resolution is still nice and sharp.
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Thank you so much! That was it. This is the first time I've use an hdmi cable, and I just can't believe the difference in the picture quality. Thank you again!
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I bought the same unit.........and confused what cable to get. I am hooking this up to a Sony Bravia HDTV 720P .......I want the capability to record in HD, and not sure what HDMI cable to get with all the price differences.......DId anyone tell you which one to get?