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Viewing photographs on tv, Standard definition devices – Nikon D3100 User Manual

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Viewing Photographs on TV

An EG-D2 audio video (A/V) cable (available separately) can be used to connect the
camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-
party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.

Standard Definition Devices

Before connecting the camera to a standard television, confirm that the camera
video standard (

0 139) matches that used in the TV.

1

Turn the camera off.

Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.

2

Connect the A/V cable as shown.

3

Tune the television to the video channel.

4

Turn the camera on and press the

K button.

During playback, images will be displayed both in the camera monitor and on
the television screen. Note that the edges of images may not be displayed.

A

Video Mode

If no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option
selected for Video mode (

0 139) matches the video standard used in the TV.

A

Television Playback

Use of an EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector (available separately) is
recommended for extended playback.

Connect to

video device

Connect to

camera

Audio (white)

Video (yellow)