Loading A Memory CardPicture Quality/Image Size Setting

The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder.

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2 Press the Monitor Open button i and open the LCD monitor, then open the card cover (MEMORY CARD) Q.

3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first.

•Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

4 To close the card cover Q, push it until you hear a click.

To Unload A Memory Card:

In step 3 push the memory card, which then comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and close the card cover Q.

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The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection.

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 to “DSC”, then set the Power Switch u to “” while pressing down the Lock Button y located on the switch. The POWER/ CHARGE lamp t lights and the camcorder turns on.

2 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select

“ (DSC)” and press it.

4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select “QUALITY” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the desired mode and press it.

5 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select

“IMAGE SIZE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select the desired mode and press it.

6 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select

“ RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

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Label

Clipped edge

Memory card

NOTES:

●Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “”

or MultiMediaCards marked “”.

●Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card , consult its manufacturer or dealer.

●Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card.  pg. 22.

ATTENTION

Do not insert/remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.

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Display

 

 

DSC

 

 

 

QUAL I TY

 

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F I NE

I MAGE S I ZE

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1024X768

REC SELECT –

 

 

 

RETURN

NOTE:

In the 1024 x 768 mode, images are shot in 720 x 480 pixels and they are converted and stored in the 1024 x 768 file size.

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