Panasonic VQT4H13 Recording motion picture, Start recording by pressing the motion picture button

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Basic

Recording motion picture

1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

A Elapsed recording time

B Available recording time

• Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is	A		C
possible.
• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording
		3s
motion pictures.

•If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being

performed, part of the display will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.

• When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other objects.

•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

•For the motion picture menu settings such as [Rec Mode], [Rec Quality], [Wind Cut] and [Mic Level Adj.], refer to P159 to 162.

2 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

∫About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

AVCHD Progressive:

The [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded at 1920k1080/ 60p, the highest quality¢ that complies with the AVCHD standard.

Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.

¢This means the highest quality for this unit.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the internet.

∫About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.

•For details on AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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