Hitachi DZ-BD10HA instruction manual Glossary, 1080i1125i/480i525i

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Glossary

1080i(1125i)/480i(525i)

These are types of video signals. 1080i is a High Definition image signal and 480i is a former image signal which is not High Definition. Depending on the equipment, 1080i may be referred to as 1125i, and 480i may be referred to as 525i.

AVCHD

Advanced Video Codec High Definition is a high-definition recording format that uses the latest compression scheme (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264).

Component jacks (Component video input jacks)

Connect the camcorder to a TV. You can easily transmit a component video signal and control signals (aspect ratio, scan line, etc.) via the supplied component video cable.

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

A JEITA specification (number CP-3461) which defines a file format and file system for digital cameras. You can use image files on any cameras that support DCF.

Finalize

The process of enabling you to play back BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R recorded on this camcorder using other BD/DVD recorders/players.

Formatting

The process of preparing a disc for use by creating an empty file system. This is also known as initializing a disc.

HDMI output terminal

Connects the camcorder to a TV. The HDMI output terminal provides better picture quality on the connected TV than the component jacks.

HD movie image quality/ HD image quality

Refers to High Definition image quality. HD is an abbreviation for High Definition.

NTSC

NTSC is in use in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines, Central and South America, and some other countries.

PAL

PAL is one of the standard color television systems.

PAL is in use in Europe, China, and some other countries.

SD memory card

A memory card standard for recording images. This camcorder allows for recording still images to SD memory card.

SDHC memory card

SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity, SD 2.0) is an extension of the SD standard. It allows higher capacities in excess of 2 GB (FAT32 file system format supports partition sizes greater than 4 GB) and offers better performance.

SD movie image quality/ SD image quality

Refers to an image quality standard that is not High Definition. SD is an abbreviation for Standard Definition.

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