If you want to connect your camcorder to a television, there are usually a few different ways to do it. Many modern recording devices come with multiple input/output connections, including audio/video, HDMI, and USB. Below, we’ll explain how to connect your devices using all three methods.

If your TV has video and audio inputs, you can use an A/V cable to connect it to your camcorder. The cable used in the steps below is a common style found on consumer-based one-chip camcorders. One end has a yellow RCA composite video connector and red and white stereo audio connectors. The other end has a 1/8-inch jack, similar to a headphone jack.

Here's how to connect your camcorder to your TV using an A/V cable:

Find the A/V inputs on your TV. Newer models have the yellow-red-white connections on the side or back.