Glossary (continued)

xProtection

The setting for preventing you from deleting image data.

xRecording mode

By setting the recording mode before recording, you can select the image quality. There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP (standard play) and LP (long play). The higher the recording quality, the shorter the recording time.

xThumbnail

Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time. The VISUAL INDEX screen uses a thumbnail display system.

xUSB 2.0

USB 2.0 is a standard for connecting with various devices. When your computer is compatible with USB 2.0, you can transfer data in high-speed between computers.

xVBR

VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording format for automatically controlling the bit rate (the volume of recording data in a given time segment) according to the scene being recorded. For fast-moving video, a lot of disc space is used to produce a clear image so the recording time is short.

xVISUAL INDEX

This function displays imagesof movies and still images you have recorded so that you can select those scenes you want to play back.

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