Sony DSLR-A700 Manual

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• Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is 

connected to a TV. However, when connected to a TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) and using an 
AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), the power save feature does not function.

Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video 
equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to 
view images on a TV screen, check page 90 for the TV color system of the country or region 
where the camera is used.

When you connect the camera with an HDTV using an HDMI terminal (page 90), the output 
signal from this camera is determined automatically. When displaying images recorded with a 
camera, other signals may make the image clearer, depending on the subject. You can make 
the following changes.

• The above settings do not apply if the TV does not support the selected signal, in which case the camera 

outputs the signal supported by the TV.

Select the language to be used to display the menu items, warning, and messages.

1

Select [

 Language], then press the center of the multi-selector.

2

Select the desired language with v/V on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-
selector.

NTSC

Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, 
Japan).

PAL

Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

HD(1080i)prior.

Prioritizes HD (1080i) signal output.

HD(720p)prior.

Prioritizes HD (720p) signal output.

SD priority

Prioritizes SD (standard) signal output