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...than 50% charged. The charging time will decrease. We recommend that powers this battery. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time.... 120 min. 115 min. 110 min. 150 min. 140 min. 135 min. 240 min. 230 min. 220 min. 40 min. 35 min. 35 min. 85 min. 75 min. 70 min. 65 min. 145 min. 85 min. 80 min.... 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min...
...than 50% charged. The charging time will decrease. We recommend that powers this battery. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time.... 120 min. 115 min. 110 min. 150 min. 140 min. 135 min. 240 min. 230 min. 220 min. 40 min. 35 min. 35 min. 85 min. 75 min. 70 min. 65 min. 145 min. 85 min. 80 min.... 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min...
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... of a recording made in [ HDV(PF30)] or [ HDV(PF24)], will appear on the screen...HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV...(PF30)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings, for recording with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the recording and in dark places using a tripod. SELF TIMER ( 60) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV...(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL...
... of a recording made in [ HDV(PF30)] or [ HDV(PF24)], will appear on the screen...HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV...(PF30)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings, for recording with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the recording and in dark places using a tripod. SELF TIMER ( 60) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV...(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL...
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...that of television to 998. [ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to be used when you insert a new memory card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will be used for playback. [ ...correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to 100 images. Images are divided into two menus, [ PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 65) [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to be assigned a number one ...
...that of television to 998. [ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to be used when you insert a new memory card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will be used for playback. [ ...correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to 100 images. Images are divided into two menus, [ PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 65) [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to be assigned a number one ...
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...settings as shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 67). External Connections Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition Standard Definition Standard of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams...External Digital Device* [PLAYBACK STD] Setting HDV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ DV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ AUTO] or [ DV [ DV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV/DV] DV LOCKED] HDV/DV] or DV LOCKED] * To output video in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the...
...settings as shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 67). External Connections Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition Standard Definition Standard of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams...External Digital Device* [PLAYBACK STD] Setting HDV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ DV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ AUTO] or [ DV [ DV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV/DV] DV LOCKED] HDV/DV] or DV LOCKED] * To output video in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the...
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.... 7 Press to pause the recording. In record pause mode and while recording you wish to [ OFF] ( 39) . • When the connection is recognized " HDV/DV" will be displayed. Digital Video Dubbing You can check the picture on the video input signal. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK... STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input video from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed...
.... 7 Press to pause the recording. In record pause mode and while recording you wish to [ OFF] ( 39) . • When the connection is recognized " HDV/DV" will be displayed. Digital Video Dubbing You can check the picture on the video input signal. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK... STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input video from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed...
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...on the tape cannot be transferred to the computer using the software included with the supplied CD-ROM can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal. ( 10) Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with a USB cable, and that the camcorder and computer are not ...powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the instruction manual of each setting in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 76)- Connecting to a Computer 77 ...
...on the tape cannot be transferred to the computer using the software included with the supplied CD-ROM can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal. ( 10) Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with a USB cable, and that the camcorder and computer are not ...powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the instruction manual of each setting in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 76)- Connecting to a Computer 77 ...
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... manual of - external video device the connected device. off the camcorder. Cannot record on again, set the and printer are correctly camcorder to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and... Solution A rattling can move when the camcorder is protected. Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to free some space or 65 card. Turn off . Erase still images to [RESET] and insert a new memory card....
... manual of - external video device the connected device. off the camcorder. Cannot record on again, set the and printer are correctly camcorder to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and... Solution A rattling can move when the camcorder is protected. Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to free some space or 65 card. Turn off . Erase still images to [RESET] and insert a new memory card....
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... tape recorded in the camcorder. 20 NO IMAGES No images are dirty. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of 40 PLAYBACK IS the recording you turn the camcorder off . (Appears only if a DV cable is connected) The video input signal... to free some space or 65 replace the memory card. the camcorder. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of the protect switch. Remove the 95 BEEN DETECTED cassette. INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the...
... tape recorded in the camcorder. 20 NO IMAGES No images are dirty. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of 40 PLAYBACK IS the recording you turn the camcorder off . (Appears only if a DV cable is connected) The video input signal... to free some space or 65 replace the memory card. the camcorder. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of the protect switch. Remove the 95 BEEN DETECTED cassette. INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the...
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...436 mm Movies (4:3): 53.0-530 mm Still images (LW): 43.6-436 mm Still images (L, M, S): 40.0-400 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 43 mm AF system Autofocus (TTL + ... AF]), manual focus available Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 (including 24F or 30F mode). Memory Card Recording ... Tape Speed HDV 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips) DV SP: 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips); 102 General Information Specifications VIXIA HV30 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV HDV 1080i1 DV...
...436 mm Movies (4:3): 53.0-530 mm Still images (LW): 43.6-436 mm Still images (L, M, S): 40.0-400 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 43 mm AF system Autofocus (TTL + ... AF]), manual focus available Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 (including 24F or 30F mode). Memory Card Recording ... Tape Speed HDV 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips) DV SP: 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips); 102 General Information Specifications VIXIA HV30 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV HDV 1080i1 DV...
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... x 1.1 in.) 135 g (4.8 oz.) BP-2L13 Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 1,200 mAh 33.3 x 25.8 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 1.0 x 1.8 in.) 60 g (2.1 oz.) Weight and dimensions... are approximate. Input/Output Terminals AV/ Terminal USB Terminal HDV/DV Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal HDMI Terminal MIC Terminal 3.5 mm minijack (dual purpose terminal also for all miniSD cards. 3 This camcorder ...
... x 1.1 in.) 135 g (4.8 oz.) BP-2L13 Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 1,200 mAh 33.3 x 25.8 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 1.0 x 1.8 in.) 60 g (2.1 oz.) Weight and dimensions... are approximate. Input/Output Terminals AV/ Terminal USB Terminal HDV/DV Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal HDMI Terminal MIC Terminal 3.5 mm minijack (dual purpose terminal also for all miniSD cards. 3 This camcorder ...
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...78 Drive mode 56 DV audio mode 39 DV recording mode 39 E End Search 32 Erasing still images 65 Error messages 89 F File numbers 40 Fireworks (recording program 45 Flash 59 Focus priority 38 FUNC. 104 General Information Index 16:9 aspect ratio 38 24p Cinema Mode (24 fps ...auto date 43 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 55 A Abroad, using the camcorder 96 AEB - menu 23, 35 G Grip belt 21 H HDMI OUT terminal 67, 70 HDV/DV terminal 67, 76 Headphones 30 High-speed continuous shooting . . . . . .56 I Image effects 52 Image jump 33 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen 34 Initialization -...
...78 Drive mode 56 DV audio mode 39 DV recording mode 39 E End Search 32 Erasing still images 65 Error messages 89 F File numbers 40 Fireworks (recording program 45 Flash 59 Focus priority 38 FUNC. 104 General Information Index 16:9 aspect ratio 38 24p Cinema Mode (24 fps ...auto date 43 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 55 A Abroad, using the camcorder 96 AEB - menu 23, 35 G Grip belt 21 H HDMI OUT terminal 67, 70 HDV/DV terminal 67, 76 Headphones 30 High-speed continuous shooting . . . . . .56 I Image effects 52 Image jump 33 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen 34 Initialization -...
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... AE frame 55 Spotlight (recording program 45 Still image quality 53 Still image size 53 Sunset (recording program 45 T Tape recording standards - HDV/DV . . 38 Telephoto 28 Time zone 24 Transfer order 79 Transferring still images 78 Tripod 27 Troubleshooting 85 Tv (recording program 46 U...light 60 miniSD card 20 Mix balance 41 Mode switch 45 N Night (recording program 45 Normal TV (4:3 40 P P (recording program 46 Playback - Still images 33 Playback standard 40 Portrait (recording program 45 Power save 44 Print order 83 Print/share button 78, 81 Printing still images...
... AE frame 55 Spotlight (recording program 45 Still image quality 53 Still image size 53 Sunset (recording program 45 T Tape recording standards - HDV/DV . . 38 Telephoto 28 Time zone 24 Transfer order 79 Transferring still images 78 Tripod 27 Troubleshooting 85 Tv (recording program 46 U...light 60 miniSD card 20 Mix balance 41 Mode switch 45 N Night (recording program 45 Normal TV (4:3 40 P P (recording program 46 Playback - Still images 33 Playback standard 40 Portrait (recording program 45 Power save 44 Print order 83 Print/share button 78, 81 Printing still images...
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...vary depending on : Battery fully charged. We recommend that powers this battery. Continuously on the actual charging, recording or playback conditions. U.S.A. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD ... 75 min. 140 min. 135 min. 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min. 160 min. 155 min. 150 min...
...vary depending on : Battery fully charged. We recommend that powers this battery. Continuously on the actual charging, recording or playback conditions. U.S.A. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD ... 75 min. 140 min. 135 min. 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min. 160 min. 155 min. 150 min...
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... video with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition video with 4:3 aspect ratio. SELF TIMER ( 60) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL)] Selects the video standard of the recording and in dark places using a tripod. When combined with the [...)] or [ HDV(PF24)], will automatically switch to [ OFF] when using the [ NIGHT] recording program. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 40). 38 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 59) Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc...
... video with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition video with 4:3 aspect ratio. SELF TIMER ( 60) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL)] Selects the video standard of the recording and in dark places using a tripod. When combined with the [...)] or [ HDV(PF24)], will automatically switch to [ OFF] when using the [ NIGHT] recording program. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 40). 38 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 59) Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc...
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... number, a new image will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the camcorder. 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. If the memory card you insert already contains an image with the respective menu icon. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS...] Select the video standard to be used when you will be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES] TV TYPE TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE [NO], [YES] ( 80) [...
... number, a new image will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the camcorder. 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. If the memory card you insert already contains an image with the respective menu icon. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS...] Select the video standard to be used when you will be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES] TV TYPE TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE [NO], [YES] ( 80) [...
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... of the [OUTPUT CH] setting. Note that it is a video input connection to select the standard of the Recording on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to output video in standard definition, verify that the video standard of the recorded copy depends also ...on a bilingual recording), regardless of each setting in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video standard. - [DV OUTPUT] to the HDV/DV terminal or the AV/ terminal. - There will be no generation loss in video and sound quality. ...
... of the [OUTPUT CH] setting. Note that it is a video input connection to select the standard of the Recording on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to output video in standard definition, verify that the video standard of the recorded copy depends also ...on a bilingual recording), regardless of each setting in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video standard. - [DV OUTPUT] to the HDV/DV terminal or the AV/ terminal. - There will be no generation loss in video and sound quality. ...
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... PAUSE] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). 5 Connected device: Start the playback. In record pause, press / again to resume recording. 7 Press to " HDV-IN" or " DV-IN" depending on the video input signal. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 67)- When the... stop recording. 8 Connected device: Stop the playback. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input video from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not ...
... PAUSE] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). 5 Connected device: Start the playback. In record pause, press / again to resume recording. 7 Press to " HDV-IN" or " DV-IN" depending on the video input signal. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 67)- When the... stop recording. 8 Connected device: Stop the playback. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input video from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not ...
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...computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. When transferring a video originally recorded in HDV standard, if the editing software supports high-definition video, video output will be transferred to the computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorder ... it, disconnect the DV cable and turn them on again, set to [ ON]). shown in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to the instruction manual of the transferred video depends also on the tape cannot be displayed. 4...
...computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. When transferring a video originally recorded in HDV standard, if the editing software supports high-definition video, video output will be transferred to the computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorder ... it, disconnect the DV cable and turn them on again, set to [ ON]). shown in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to the instruction manual of the transferred video depends also on the tape cannot be displayed. 4...
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... direction. Image is not a malfunction. Remove and 66 reinsert the memory card. After a short while, turn off . connected to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. external video device the connected device. terminal using the AV/ terminal. Editing Problem Solution Cannot ...AV DV] to mode and restore the connection. Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to . 33 back. connected. off the camcorder and the - Memory card was not initialized. Cannot record on again...
... direction. Image is not a malfunction. Remove and 66 reinsert the memory card. After a short while, turn off . connected to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. external video device the connected device. terminal using the AV/ terminal. Editing Problem Solution Cannot ...AV DV] to mode and restore the connection. Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to . 33 back. connected. off the camcorder and the - Memory card was not initialized. Cannot record on again...
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...the power on the memory card. - Change the [PLAYBACK STD] RESTRICTED to the HDV/DV terminal, or 67 INPUT the connected digital device is not correctly connected to match the recording standard of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO the video input signal. Message Explanation/Solution SET THE TIME ZONE, You...INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to free some images to play back. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of 40 PLAYBACK IS the recording you tried to green or yellow, you set the time zone, date and time. If the message ...
...the power on the memory card. - Change the [PLAYBACK STD] RESTRICTED to the HDV/DV terminal, or 67 INPUT the connected digital device is not correctly connected to match the recording standard of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO the video input signal. Message Explanation/Solution SET THE TIME ZONE, You...INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to free some images to play back. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of 40 PLAYBACK IS the recording you tried to green or yellow, you set the time zone, date and time. If the message ...