LEICA V-Lux 5 Digital Camera - Manual (Page 240)

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Connecting with other devices
Viewing on a TV screen
HDTV Link (HDMI)
What is HDTV Link (HDMI)?
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HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV compatible
devices via HDMI micro cables for easy operation with the HDTV remote control.
(Some operations are not available.)
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HDTV Link (HDMI) is an exclusive function added to the industry-standard HDMI
control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Operation is
not guaranteed when connecting to other HDMI CEC-compatible devices. Refer to
your product’s instructions to verify compatibility with HDTV Link (HDMI).
Preparation
Set [HDTV Link] to [ON] (→210 ).
1 Connect the camera to an HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible TV with an HDMI micro
cable (→ 238)
2 Turn on the camera and press the [ ] (Playback) button
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV
Turning the camera OFF
•The camera can be turned off at the same time as the TV using the remote control.
Automatic input select
•When the camera and TV are connected by HDMI micro cable, the camera is
turned ON, and the camera’s [ ] (Playback) button is pressed, the television input
automatically switches to the camera’s screen. The television can also be switched on
via the camera from Standby Mode (if “Power on link” on the TV is set to “on”, provided,
it has this function).
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Operations via the camera buttons will be limited.
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To play back the audio of the video in a slide show, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show setting
screen to [AUTO] or [Audio].
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Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D - Type A plug, up to 2 m (7′) long)
Compatible HDMI micro cables are available from specialist photo dealers. Make absolutely sure
to use only cables compatible with this camera.
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If HDTV Link (HDMI) does not function correctly (→ 262)