Glossary, Index

Glossary

xExtension

The last three letters of a file name after “.”. The extension of a movie file recorded on the camcorder is “.MPG,” while that of a still image is “.JPG”. If you cannot see an extension on your file name, see page 108.

xFormatting

The process of deleting all recorded image data from the hard disk of the camcorder and restoring its original storage capacity. You can initialize the hard disk of the camcorder using [HDD FORMAT] (p.55).

xFragmentation

The condition of a hard disk in which files are divided into pieces scattered around the hard disk. You may not save your images correct. You can solve the condition by performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.55).

xJPEG

JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, a still image data compression (data capacity reduction) standard. Hard Disk Drive Handycam records still images in JPEG format.

xMPEG2

MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the group of standards for the coding (image compression) of video (movie) and audio. There are MPEG1 (standard definition) and MPEG2 (high definition) formats. Hard Disk Drive Handycam records movies in MPEG2 format.

xPhotomovie

A series of still images (JPEG format) recorded with a camcorder is convered and resaved as a movie (MPEG format) to be played back on another DVD device or computer. Create a Photomovie to view still images on a DVD device that does not support JPEG playback. Still images converted to a Photomovie are played back continuously like a slide show. Resolution is slightly reduced.

xPictBridge

PictBridge is a standard created for direct printing from digital cameras to printers. By connectingaPictBridge-compatibleprinter, you can print out still images without using

a computer (p.71). x Playlist

A list of your favorite selected original movies.

It enables simple editing of original recorded data such as changing playback order.

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.

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