Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB

You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device.

 

Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 143,

Mass Storage

152). With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an

external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of

 

 

images from the camera to a computer.

PTP

Select this setting when connecting to a printer that supports

(PictBridge)

PictBridge (page 133).

Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out

You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.

NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries

PAL Video system used in Europe and other areas

4:3 Normal TV screen aspect ratio

16:9 Wide screen aspect ratio

Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode.

When the camera is connected to a TV for movie playback, only movie images are displayed on the TV screen. The camera’s monitor screen will show on-screen information only (without any movie image).

Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. Images will not display correctly if you select the wrong aspect ratio.

Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.

Images cannot be displayed correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC or PAL.

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Other Settings (Set Up)