NS-DV720PBL2 720p HD Digital Camcorder

Setting the video format

 

• SD Std.—(Only accessible when Simple Mode

 

To set the video format:

 

is off) SD Std. mode resolution is 640 x 480p,

 

 

4:3 format. SD Standard resolution requires

1

Press

to enter Record mode. The

less memory than HD resolution and is a good

 

 

record/power indicator on the back of your

choice if you will only be watching your videos

 

 

camcorder lights blue.

 

on an SD, 4:3 television. Note: SD Std. mode is

2

Press SET. The Menu opens.

 

called SD when Simple Mode is on.

 

• QVGA—(Only accessible when Simple Mode

3

Press

or

to highlight the

(movie) tab,

is off) The resolution is 320 x 240, 30 fps,

 

 

then press

to highlight Video Format.

4:3 format. This mode is ideal you want to

4

Press SET or

. The Video Format screen opens.

e-mail your videos or upload them to a video

 

 

Simple Mode Off

 

sharing service such as YouTube™. This mode

 

 

 

requires the least amount of memory, but also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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produces the lowest quality videos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to close the menu.

5Press or to highlight a resolution, then press SET. You can select:

•SD—(Simple Mode only) SD mode resolution is 640 x 480p, 30 fps, 4:3 format. SD resolution requires less memory than HD resolution and is a good choice if you will only be watching your videos on an SD, 4:3 television. Note: SD mode is called SD Std. when Simple Mode is off.

•HD—(Simple Mode only) HD mode resolution is 1280 x 720p, 30 FPS, 16:9 format. This mode requires the most memory, but also produces the highest quality video images your camcorder can offer. This resolution is ideal if you will be watching your movies on an HDTV. Note: HD mode is called HD 720p when Simple Mode is off.

•HD 720p—(Only accessible when Simple Mode is off) HD 720p mode resolution is

1280 x 720p, 30 fps, 16:9 format. This mode requires the most memory, but also produces the highest quality video images your camcorder can offer. This resolution is ideal if you will be watching your movies on an HDTV. Note: HD 720p mode is called HD when Simple Mode is on.

•SD Wide—(Only accessible when Simple Mode is off) SD Wide capture resolution is

848 x 480, 60 fps, 16:9 format. This mode is ideal if you want wide-format video, but want to use less memory space than would be used in the camcorder's HD (720p) mode. The higher frame rate offered by SD Wide mode is also excellent for filming action movies, such as sporting events. SD Wide movies will be upconverted to 720p if played back when your camcorder is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable (not included).

Turning stabilization on or off

The Stabilization feature increases stability and helps avoid blurry movies in low-light conditions or when your hands are not steady.

To turn stabilization on or off:

1Press to enter Record mode. The record/power indicator on the back of your camcorder lights blue.

2Press SET. The Menu opens.

3Press or to highlight the (movie) tab, press to highlight Stabilization, then press SET or . The Stabilization screen opens.

4Press or to highlight On or Off, then press SET.

5Press to close the menu.

Note

The Stabilization feature is only supported in SD (Simple Mode), SD Std. (Simple Mode off), or QVCA (Simple Mode off) resolution modes or for still images.

The Stabilization feature should be turned off if you are using a tripod.

Turning motion detection on or off

Your camcorder has a motion detection feature. If this feature is turned on, your camcorder starts recording when it detects movement. Press to stop recording.

To turn motion detection on or off:

1Press to enter Record mode. The record/power indicator on the back of your camcorder lights blue.

2Press SET. The menu opens.

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