Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select ! (video) mode.

MODE The switch returns to the original position when it is released.

The ! lamp on the camera lights up.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select the recording mode.

SELECT

PLAY/REC

The lens cover opens automatically.

Press the REC button to start recording.

SP [ 4 h 5 9 m ]

REC

Approximate remaining time for recording

8 To stop recording

Press the REC button again.

8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in [QUALITY]. (￿ p. 18)

8 To register a file to an event See page 22.

NOTES

•If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/ mode switch to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

•Video fi les are given the names MOV001.TOD to MOV009.TOD, MOV00A.TOD to MOV00F.TOD, and MOV010.TOD in order of recording.

•A new fi le will be created for every 4 GB or approx. 19 minutes of continuous shooting.

•This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format.

•Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the driving sound (hum) of the hard disk may be recorded.

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