FujiFilm FinePix30i manual Audio Recording, Recording format Wave P.109 PCM recording format

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AUDIO/MOVIE MODE eMOVIE

AUDIO/MOVIE MODE 7AUDIO RECORDING

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During shooting, “hREC” appears on the LCD monitor with a counter showing the remaining time displayed in the top-right corner.

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If you press the shutter button during shooting, shooting ends and the movie is stored on the SmartMedia.

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1Set the Mode switch to “r”.

2The lens cover is closed when you switch the camera on.

7Audio Recording

This mode allows you to record approximately 4 hours of sound at a time (using a MG-128SW).

Recording format: WAVE (P.109) PCM recording format

! Take care not to block the microphone (P.8) with your fingers, etc.

Available recording time using batteries

(using the batteries provided when fully charged)

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The available audio recording time is shown in the top-right corner of the LCD monitor, while the elapsed 3 recording time and the “£” message are shown in the center of the LCD monitor.

! To switch the LCD monitor off, press the “DISP” button before you begin audio recording.

Standard audio recording times for SmartMedia

SmartMedia capacity

Available recording time

MG-4S (4MB)

Approx.

8 min.

MG-8S (8MB)

Approx.

16 min.

MG-16S/SW (16MB)

Approx.

33 min.

MG-32S/SW (32MB)

Approx.

67 min.

MG-64S/SW (64MB)

Approx. 135 min.

! Once the remaining time runs out, movie recording automatically stops and the movie is stored on the

50SmartMedia.

! The time required to record a 20 second movie (roughly 3 MB) is approximately 3 seconds.

! If you end shooting immediately after you start shooting, only 3 seconds of movie is shot.

LCD monitor on

Approx. 80 min.

LCD monitor off

Approx. 240 min.

To record sound for long periods, you should use the AC Power Adapter AC-3V.

MG-128SW (128MB)

Approx. 272 min.

These audio recording times are for newly formatted SmartMedia.

The maximum length of the audio recording may be shorter than

4 hours depending on the available space on the SmartMedia.

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Contents Music Remote Controller Settings PC Connection Getting Ready Basic PhotographyFor customers in the U.S.A For customers in CanadaContents Accessories Preface Camera Features and AccessoriesCamera Features Power switch NomenclatureExample of LCD Monitor Text Display Still image NomenclatureSelecting the Language Attaching the Shoulder Strap Example of LCD Monitor Text Display PlaybackCharge lamp Charging and Loading the BatteriesBatteries that Can Be Charged Compatible batteries Loading the BatteriesLoading the SmartMedia SmartMediasold separatelyRemoving the SmartMedia Switching on and OFFAuto Power Off function Images to a PCDo This Blank Lit redSetting the Date and Time Always use a Fujifilm AC Power Adapter AC-3V P.91 Using the Optional AC Power AdapterAC power adapter optional Photography Still Image ModeLCD monitor Beep Viewfinder lamp displayColor Status Meaning ViewFinderScene Still Image Mode Framing Guideline FunctionNumber of Available Shots Number of available shots appears on LCD monitorDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalent Still Image Mode iMACRO CLOSE-UP PhotographyZoom bar appears on the LCD monitor Zoom barImages That Can be Viewed on the FinePix30i Zoom scales81600 ⋅ 1200 pixels Max ⋅ 91280Normal playback Press d or c to display the image to be erased Photography mode specificationsMode switch Photography mode Accessible menu settings Factory Shared menuSettings icons AutoYForced Flash Auto Auto Flash ModeRed-Eye Reduction Photography Menu yFLASHUSuppressed Flash Slow Synchro Photography MENUoSELF-TIMER PhotographyThis mode can be selected in the 1 still image mode Photography Menu yFLASHPhotography MENUoSELF-TIMER Photography Available time using the batteryHTo finish HRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording formatAudio file size Approx KB For a 30-second voice caption Press the Back buttonPhotography Menu aEV Exposure Compensation Guide to using + positive compensationGuide to using negative compensation Photography Menu sWHITE Balance Selecting the Light SourceSmartMedia standard shooting time AUDIO/MOVIE Mode eMOVIEMovie HDigital zoom focal distance 35 mm camera equivalentRecording format Wave P.109 PCM recording format Available recording time using batteriesAudio Recording Standard audio recording times for SmartMediaElapsed time Playback mode menuRemaining time Compatible movie files Playing Back MoviesPlaying back movies DescriptionCompatible voice caption files Playing Back Voice CaptionsPlaying back voice captions Control DescriptionPlaying Back Audio Recordings 1Set the Mode switch to 2Use d or c to select a voice fileAvailable playback time using batteries Playing back audio recordingsPlayback Menu gERASING Single ALL FRAMES/FORMATTING Erase only the selected file1Press a or b to select Music Playback Menu gERASING MusicErase just the selected music track Before you specify the Dpof settings Playback Menu fDPOF SET Frame Remote controller Selecting Music ModeSchematic diagram To listen to musicExplanation Using MusicPlaying Back Music Remote controller Explanation Mode playback mode button Bass buttonText display Clip Hold switch Mode display Bass display Hold cPlay back the last frame Play back the next frame Playback Using the Remote ControllerZooms out digitally Zooms in digitally Releases the shutter Playing Back Audio files Audio Recording Using the Remote ControllerRecording Audio files Quality compression ratio DjSETTING the File Size and Quality Compression RatioList of settings PhotographySET-UP SET-UP LCD Monitor BRIGHTNESS/VOLUMEUsing SET-UP SET-UP menu optionsPC-CAM camera Mode SET-UP Power SaveDSC Mass storage device Mode USB socket DC in 3Vsocket Connecting AT DSC ModeCamera Operation PC Operation Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Connecting AT PC-CAMERA ModeCamera Operation Windows XPMacintosh Windows 98 or 98 SEWindows Me/2000 Professional/XP Accessories Guide System Expansion OptionsDM-R1 Image Memory Card Reader Accessories GuideSM-R2 Image Memory Card Reader Disposing of Batteries Ni-MH batteriesSmartMedia with IDs Storing DataSpecifications Explanation Remedy 101Explanation Remedy LCD Monitor 100103 TroubleshootingProblem RemedySpecifications Troubleshooting107 Specifications106 Explanation of Terms 109About the Icons Safety Notes111 113 Safety Notes112 Do not use the audio or music functions while movingEC Declaration of Conformity 114Printed on recycled paper

FinePix30i specifications

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