Does the HDMI provide live video out? For example, if I connect the HDMI cable from the camera to an HDTV, can I see the live video from the camera?
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Yes , this Sony Camcorder do support live feed whenever you connected an HDMI cable directly on a HDTV. -Ely
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Depending on your camera. Yes. With an hdmi output from your camera to the monitor or you should be able to see what you're recording as you're recording it.
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Yes it will allow playback of your footage and yes, the camera you're using will need to send the hdmi video signal during playback. Most all cameras do.
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I'm looking at buying the camera, I'm curious about this too. Hopefully someone will get back to you, this HDMI port is a major selling point for me on this camera.
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Yes, any video (or DSLR) camera that outputs HDMI while operating works but, the LiveShell is only SD Video quality encoding. You need to go with the LiveShell Pro or Livu product from Teradek to take advantage of the HD out of the camera.
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PamRosa, We haven't tested that, so it's difficult to give a definitive answer. You can try by using an RCA cable to your receiver from the "audio out" port while it's connected. If not, however, we can't offer support on how to make that happen. HDMI usually carries both the audio and video through the same cable, and the design may not offer an option. --Mr. S
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No there isn't an hdmi input. I use an optical cable and it works great with that.
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No you will need a HDMI cable to complete the connection. It is not supplied...
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Double check that you plugged the HDMI cable into a output port. It has in and out HDMI. (4 in and 1 out) Page 23 of the manual. "Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output. The composite video and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are."
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Hi Victor,Live view and playback works when Sony Camera is connected via HDMI. -Vincent
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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?
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hello,Im sorry I've been meaning to contact you with this matter. I'm sorry it does not work It needed to have the hdmi hook up for it to show picture. i dont know what can be done now since its been a few months since bought it but it did not work. Let me know.Thanks Geri.
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Hi Victor, Yes I am able to connect, view live and record videos from this camera on my computer but you will need a separate video adapter/cable and install software onto your PC. The camera doesn't come with those. If you buy the camera straight out, it comes with video cables that can be connected to a television or a computer with a video card that allows AV input. If you want specifics or technical details, you have to do some research.
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Yes! At first I checked in the Manual. After I connect my DVR to the TV, result: nothing on the screen:-( even playback mode. Ok I checked the cable. It was loose. Prepare yourself to adjust the two little bump on the HDMI cable camera side, those should lift up a little bit in order to get solid contact. After everything was seen on BOTH screen (DVR and TV). Good luck!
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It's basically a High Definition cable. It's called "HDMI" because it's a mini version. This way it can connect your camera to any "HD" monitor, tv, or any device that has a standard "HD" female connector on it. It's so you can view your pictures and videos.
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On mine, I have the output from the HDR connected to an AV input on my TV. I am able to record on the HDR while the HDR is on the channel to be recorded. But, I change the mode on my TV to TV as apposed to PC or AV and watch any channel I want to.
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only if the HD TV has a composite input and you don't mind that the output is low resolution compared to your HD TV which means it will only fill a small part of the screen unless you zoom the image. I would look for a camera that has 720p or better resolution with HDMI output, you will usually get better performance if you pay a little more this is especially true if you want low light visibility.