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Contents

 

GETTING STARTED

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Provided Accessories

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Index

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Power

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Operation Mode

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Language Setting

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Date/Time Settings

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Brightness Adjustment of the Display

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Grip Adjustment

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Tripod Mounting

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Inserting/Removing an SD Card

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Formatting a Recording Medium

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Selecting a Recording Medium

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Remaining Space on the Recording Media ...

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Drop Detection

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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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Video Recording

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Zooming

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Video Playback

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How to Use the Scroll Bar

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Date Index Screen

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Various Playback Operations

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Playback Zoom

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Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR

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Playback on a TV

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Dubbing to a VCR (or DVD Recorder)

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Playback Using the Remote Control

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STILL IMAGE RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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Still Image Recording

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Zooming

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Continuous Shooting

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Still Image Playback

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Slide Show

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Index Screen of Still Image Files

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How to Use the Scroll Bar

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Date Index Screen

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Image Rotation

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Playback Zoom

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

 

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RECORDING FEATURES

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Backlight Compensation

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Spot Exposure Control

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LED Light

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Manual Settings in MSET Menu

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How to Select a Menu Item

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Manual Exposure

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Manual Focus

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White Balance

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Shutter Speed

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Program AE

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Effect

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PLAYBACK FEATURES

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Wipe or Fader Effects

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Playback Effects

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MANAGING FILES

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Viewing File Information

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Protecting Files

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Deleting Files

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Cleaning Up a Recording Medium

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Copying/Moving Still Image Files

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Resetting the File Number

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Creating Play List

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Playing Back Play List

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DPOF Print Setting

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Direct Printing with a PictBridge Printer

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MENU SETTINGS

 

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Changing the Menu Settings

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Common Menus for All Modes

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Video Recording Menus

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Video Playback Menus

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Still Image Recording Menus

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Still Image Playback Menus

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REFERENCES

 

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Troubleshooting

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Warning Indications

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Cleaning the Camera

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Cautions

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Specifications

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TERMS

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Contents Instructions Editing Files on your PC Enjoying Various Playback FeaturesBuilt-in Hard Disk Various Recording ModesContents Safety Precautions Page Important notes for destroying and disposing of camera Before Using this CameraUSB connection guide Provided AccessoriesPower Cord AP-V14E only Battery Pack BN-VF707U Audio/Video CableAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapClose the core filter until it clicks shut Attaching the Core FilterVideo/Audio/Video/USB cable DC cordIndex Other Parts IndicatorsConnectors ControlsDuring Still Image Recording only  pg Shooting Icon  pg Self-Timer Recording Indicator  pgIndications on LCD Monitor During Video Recording onlyDuring Still Image Playback During Video PlaybackPower Charging the Battery PackRequired charging time Using the Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging the Battery PackMaximum continuous recording time About Batteries Data Battery SystemPower-Linked Operation Operation ModeRecording/Playback Mode Power Switch PositionRepeat to input Month, year, hour Language Setting Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Day, then pressGrip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment of the DisplayTripod Mounting To protect valuable files Inserting/Removing an SD Card Formatting a Recording MediumDrop Detection Remaining Space on the Recording MediaSelecting a Recording Medium Video Recording Press the recording start/stop button to start recordingTo stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again To zoom out ZoomingDeleting Files To zoomVideo Playback Various Playback Operations How to Use the Scroll BarDate Index Screen Deleting Video FilesTo choose whether or not the following Connecting to a TV, VCR or VDR Playback on a TVIf using a VCR or VDR , go to step Dubbing to a VCR or DVD RecorderPlayback Using the Remote Control Buttons and Functions Installing the BatteryBeam Effective Area Continuous Shooting Still Image RecordingStill Image Playback Slide ShowIndex Screen of Still Image Files Press to rotate 90 clockwise Image RotationDeleting Still Image Files Press / / / to move to the magnifiedLED Light Spot Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation Manual Exposure Menu Manual Settings in MsetSelect Auto in step When a dark object is barely visible in the displayManual Focus To return to automatic focusPress To close the Mset menu Cloud When shooting outdoors on aHalogen When a video light or similar Type of lighting is usedShutter Speed To change the shutter speedTo return to automatic shutter speed Select OFF in step Program AETo turn off the program AE function To turn off the effectWipe or Fader Effects Playback EffectsConsecutive snapshots Information on Still Image Files Viewing File InformationInformation on Video Files Protecting FilesDeleting Files ButtonDeleting on the Menu Screen To delete all files Cleaning Up a RecordingMedium To delete by selecting multiple filesBefore proceeding to following steps FilesCopying/Moving Still Image To copy or move by selecting filesCreating Play List Resetting the File NumberTo check only the scene transition Playing Back Play ListTo check the play list by playing back VideoAdd/Delete Files in Play List Changing Play List Name Deleting Play List Dubbing Using Play List To print all still images One print for each Dpof Print SettingTo confirm the Dpof setting To reset the Dpof settingDirect Printing with a PictBridge To cancel print settingTo print using the Dpof setting PrinterFor Recording Menus Changing the Menu SettingsSelect the operation mode Common Menus for All ModesHDD / SD Video Recording Menus Video Playback MenusStill Image Playback Menus Still Image Recording MenusOFF / 2SEC / 10SEC Troubleshooting PowerRecording Playback Advanced featuresOther problems Attempt still image playback Battery indicatorAppears when no SD card is inserted in the SD slot.  pg Lock position.  pgMemory Card Cannot be Played Back Correctly Battery Packs Cleaning the CameraLCD Monitor Recording MediumMain Unit How to Handle a CD-ROM Camera SpecificationsRecording mode audio Format Power requirementRecording mode video Battery lifeSD card Compatible recording mediaApproximate number of storable images for still image 42 45 TermsSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide Contents Restriction on the Program Victor Company of Japan, Limited Export ControlHow to handle a CD-ROM Zealand CyberLinkLocation AixTeMaPixela Windows Digital Photo Navigator System RequirementsSupported media CyberLink DVD SolutionMacintosh Capty Mpeg Edit EX Select the desired language and click OK Software Installation WindowsPowerDVD 5 NE Load the provided CD-ROM into the PCConfirm your information and click Next Select the programs you want to install, then click NextClick Next Click YesClick Processes tab Select msmsgs.exe Click End process Connecting the USB cableConnections Windows To close Windows MessengerViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Windows Recording medium Dcim Contains folders with still images Jpeg extension .jpgVideo files Playing Back Files on the PC WindowsCopying Files to the PC Windows Still imagesCopying Edited Files back to Camera Windows Disconnecting the USB cable WindowsClick OK User’s Guide/Help/Readme WindowsCreate a new folder with a selected name on the desktop Backing Up Video files WindowsCopy the entire Sdvideo folder Creating play lists using multiple files and viewing videoClick File Mode Viewing the video for a single fileSelect Produce a Disc, and then click Next How To Create DVDs simply WindowsSelect DVD Format and click Next Creating a DVD with Titles Windows Page Click Start 12Insert a check mark for Include MenuDVD video Viewing Edited Video with a Camera Windows Software Installation MacintoshRead the Important Information carefully and click Continue Select the desitination volume and click ContinueFinish Up screen appears Connections MacintoshViewing the Contents of a Recording Medium Macintosh Copying Files to the PC Macintosh ReadMe Disconnecting the USB cable MacintoshHelp/Readme Macintosh HelpStart Capty Mpeg Edit EX Double click the Macintosh HD icon File Combination MacintoshSelect the file format After editing is completed, click Create File Trimming MacintoshSkip to if you do not edit video files Select File screen appearsCreate individual ranges SavingDelete trimming range Combine range and createSoftware Installation and USB Connection Guide Read this first