Direct Video

Direct Video allows the camera to record movies to a video or DVD deck. The only limit to recording time is the capacity of the tape or disk. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards (p. 106). The video-output setting can be checked and set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 98). When Direct Video is active, no data is recorded to the camera’s memory card. Auto power save (p. 16) is disabled.

Active the Direct Video function on the movie menu; a message will appear.

Attach AV cable.

Direct Video can be canceled by pressing the central button of the con-

:cancel

troller.

 

Insert the small plug of the AV cable into the camera’s AV-out terminal (1). Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio input terminals on the television or video or DVD deck (2). The yellow plug is for the video output. The white plug is for the monaural audio output.

 

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If recording PAL video, the monitor will turn off when the cable is

attached to the camera. Use the television monitor or the camera’s

viewfinder to frame the subject.

To start, pause, or stop recording, use the video or DVD deck’s controls. Refer to the unit’s instruction manual.

The zoom lever controls the optical and digital zoom. The camera’s viewfinder will not show the effect of the digital zoom. The television or monitor should be used.

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