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... to REC [ ] button [ ] button ON/OFF button Monitor 362 00:05:08 F1.8 1/14 v English h A still image is captured. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on. For how to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to set the date and time, see... page 43. 3 Record. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC. 2 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to begin recording a video...
... to REC [ ] button [ ] button ON/OFF button Monitor 362 00:05:08 F1.8 1/14 v English h A still image is captured. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on. For how to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to set the date and time, see... page 43. 3 Record. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC. 2 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to begin recording a video...
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h Set the REC/PLAY switch to turn the camera off. English vi h Video clips are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to REC. h Press the SET button start video clip playback. h The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was just captured is shown. 2 ...Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen. Playback 1 Set the REC/PLAY switch to see. REC/PLAY switch Set to PLAY...
h Set the REC/PLAY switch to turn the camera off. English vi h Video clips are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to REC. h Press the SET button start video clip playback. h The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was just captured is shown. 2 ...Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen. Playback 1 Set the REC/PLAY switch to see. REC/PLAY switch Set to PLAY...
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... on the individual files while holding down the [Shift] key and click on it. h Specify the folder that contains the files (My Pictures\Adobe\Digital Camera Data\Date folder). 6 Specify the video clip file you select one file, hold down the [Ctrl] key.
... on the individual files while holding down the [Shift] key and click on it. h Specify the folder that contains the files (My Pictures\Adobe\Digital Camera Data\Date folder). 6 Specify the video clip file you select one file, hold down the [Ctrl] key.
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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CONTENTS FLASH OPERATION 104 SELF-TIMER 105 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 107 Compensate for camera shake when recording movies 107 Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images ........ 108 FOCUS RANGE 109 How to use the manual focus 110 FOCUS ...131 REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE 132 EXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIP 133 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 134 Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip 134 Procedure to join video clips 135 Video clip cutting (extracting 136 Joining video clips 139 DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ........ 142 ...
CONTENTS FLASH OPERATION 104 SELF-TIMER 105 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 107 Compensate for camera shake when recording movies 107 Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images ........ 108 FOCUS RANGE 109 How to use the manual focus 110 FOCUS ...131 REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE 132 EXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIP 133 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 134 Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip 134 Procedure to join video clips 135 Video clip cutting (extracting 136 Joining video clips 139 DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) ........ 142 ...
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... THE CAMERA SETTINGS 169 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 170 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 170 For audio recordings 170 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 172 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT ...TERMINAL ..........174 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 175 Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal 175 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminal 176 Connecting to the HDMI terminal 177 PLAYING...
... THE CAMERA SETTINGS 169 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 170 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 170 For audio recordings 170 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 172 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT ...TERMINAL ..........174 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 175 Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal 175 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminal 176 Connecting to the HDMI terminal 177 PLAYING...
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... photo quality • "Select the recording size" on page 71 • "RECORDING SIZE" on page 94 Reduce video clip flicker • "FLICKER-REDUCTION" on page 154 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 153 Capture fast-moving subjects • "SCENE... SELECT" (sports mode) on page 101 Suppress camera shake effect • "Compensate for camera shake when recording movies" on page 107 • "Compensate for your photos • "DATE AND TIME SETTING" on page ...
... photo quality • "Select the recording size" on page 71 • "RECORDING SIZE" on page 94 Reduce video clip flicker • "FLICKER-REDUCTION" on page 154 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 153 Capture fast-moving subjects • "SCENE... SELECT" (sports mode) on page 101 Suppress camera shake effect • "Compensate for camera shake when recording movies" on page 107 • "Compensate for your photos • "DATE AND TIME SETTING" on page ...
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... a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • "Connect your camera to a computer" on page viii Using with Windows Vista • "CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE" on page 14 in the Xacti Software DVD ...Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • "Burn your recorded files to a DVD" on page vii Edit video clips • "ABOUT Premiere Elements" on page 22 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam • "Using as a PC...
... a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • "Connect your camera to a computer" on page viii Using with Windows Vista • "CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE" on page 14 in the Xacti Software DVD ...Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • "Burn your recorded files to a DVD" on page vii Edit video clips • "ABOUT Premiere Elements" on page 22 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam • "Using as a PC...
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your digital movie camera can record video clips in one high-performance camera. 17 English High-quality images with the "Xacti Library" feature for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in full high vision. It includes an operation mode that lets even... managing files without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel, 60 fields/s video clips. In addition, it comes with "full high definition" (pages 71 and 94) Your...
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your digital movie camera can record video clips in one high-performance camera. 17 English High-quality images with the "Xacti Library" feature for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in full high vision. It includes an operation mode that lets even... managing files without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel, 60 fields/s video clips. In addition, it comes with "full high definition" (pages 71 and 94) Your...
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... use of all the camera's many features and functions. Example: Select movie and photo size OK 1 RECORDING MENU 1 2 3 MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (page 107) Your camera can compensate for both video clip recording and still ...image shots are on a subject. Image stabilizer functions for the camera shake that results in on board.
... use of all the camera's many features and functions. Example: Select movie and photo size OK 1 RECORDING MENU 1 2 3 MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (page 107) Your camera can compensate for both video clip recording and still ...image shots are on a subject. Image stabilizer functions for the camera shake that results in on board.
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... button to the right 0 Works the same as toggling SET button down A ON/OFF button h Works only when the camera is set in the docking station. 1 Saves displays such as magnified view or video clip pause screen 2 (inoperative) 3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side 4 Works the same as...
... button to the right 0 Works the same as toggling SET button down A ON/OFF button h Works only when the camera is set in the docking station. 1 Saves displays such as magnified view or video clip pause screen 2 (inoperative) 3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side 4 Works the same as...
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... size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 2288 × 1712 (4:3) pixels. 6: The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size will be 640 × 480 (4:3) pixels. 2 Focus range (page 72) h Select the ... on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 3 Flash (page 78) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does ...
... size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 2288 × 1712 (4:3) pixels. 6: The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size will be 640 × 480 (4:3) pixels. 2 Focus range (page 72) h Select the ... on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 3 Flash (page 78) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does ...
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...Video clip settings (page 94) !: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps. : Portrait mode +: Landscape mode /: Night view portrait mode k: Snow & beach mode +: Fireworks mode Q: Lamp mode 4 Filter (page 103) &: No filter %: Cosmetic filter W: Monochrome filter ,: Sepia filter 5 Flash (page 104) k: The camera...or [ ] button is pressed. l: The flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection ("red-eye") in dark situations. n: The camera will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. y: Shooting begins 2 seconds after the [ ] or [ ] button is off. ": ...
...Video clip settings (page 94) !: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps. : Portrait mode +: Landscape mode /: Night view portrait mode k: Snow & beach mode +: Fireworks mode Q: Lamp mode 4 Filter (page 103) &: No filter %: Cosmetic filter W: Monochrome filter ,: Sepia filter 5 Flash (page 104) k: The camera...or [ ] button is pressed. l: The flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection ("red-eye") in dark situations. n: The camera will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. y: Shooting begins 2 seconds after the [ ] or [ ] button is off. ": ...
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SETUP 1 Movie stabilizer (page 107) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 108) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer on. ]: Shoot without image stabilizer. 3 Focus range (page 109) h Select the focus range that corresponds to...
SETUP 1 Movie stabilizer (page 107) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 108) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer on. ]: Shoot without image stabilizer. 3 Focus range (page 109) h Select the focus range that corresponds to...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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...However, even when the multi-indicator is showing by pressing the SET button once. While the image files are recorded in the camera's internal memory or on the camera's internal memory remaining capacity, in the pause or stop mode), toggle the SET button up to capture another image. i You ... are being written to the memory, during which time it by toggling the SET button to the characteristics of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause are available (page 85). Taking pictures in the camera. i Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down. 73 English
...However, even when the multi-indicator is showing by pressing the SET button once. While the image files are recorded in the camera's internal memory or on the camera's internal memory remaining capacity, in the pause or stop mode), toggle the SET button up to capture another image. i You ... are being written to the memory, during which time it by toggling the SET button to the characteristics of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause are available (page 85). Taking pictures in the camera. i Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down. 73 English
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h It is not necessary to stop recording. [ ] button Recording time TV-SHQ REC 00:00:09 5 Available recording time remaining English 74 SIMPLE/SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the display. 3 End the recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Press the [ ] button again to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to stop recording. [ ] button Recording time TV-SHQ REC 00:00:09 5 Available recording time remaining English 74 SIMPLE/SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the display. 3 End the recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Press the [ ] button again to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h Recording begins.
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press the [ ] button. 4 Press the [ ] button to capture as a still image. SIMPLE/SHOOTING SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46). 2 Press the [ ] button. [ ] button [ ] button 3 When you see a scene you'd like to end the video clip recording. TV-SHQ REC 00:00:09 English 80
press the [ ] button. 4 Press the [ ] button to capture as a still image. SIMPLE/SHOOTING SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46). 2 Press the [ ] button. [ ] button [ ] button 3 When you see a scene you'd like to end the video clip recording. TV-SHQ REC 00:00:09 English 80
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... zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. For video clip recording, see page 75. SIMPLE/SHOOTING MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. Zoom switch 2 Push the zoom switch toward the...
... zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. For video clip recording, see page 75. SIMPLE/SHOOTING MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. Zoom switch 2 Push the zoom switch toward the...
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h Playback begins. English 84 SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 2007.12.24 PLAY Video clip pattern SET button 2007.12.24 3 For a video clip, press the SET button. PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 46). 2 Toggle the SET button to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left or right to display the image you wish to the left and right sides of the screen.
h Playback begins. English 84 SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 2007.12.24 PLAY Video clip pattern SET button 2007.12.24 3 For a video clip, press the SET button. PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 46). 2 Toggle the SET button to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left or right to display the image you wish to the left and right sides of the screen.
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...5× → 10× → 15× Toggle the SET button to the left to the right. When you are finished using the camera... Slow playback During forward After pausing playback, press and hold the playback SET button to resume normal playback speed. Softer:During playback, push the zoom... the SET button down. During reverse After pausing playback, toggle the SET button frame step) playback to turn the camera off. 85 English Do this ... PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES To do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. i Press the ON/OFF button to...
...5× → 10× → 15× Toggle the SET button to the left to the right. When you are finished using the camera... Slow playback During forward After pausing playback, press and hold the playback SET button to resume normal playback speed. Softer:During playback, push the zoom... the SET button down. During reverse After pausing playback, toggle the SET button frame step) playback to turn the camera off. 85 English Do this ... PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES To do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. i Press the ON/OFF button to...
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... while keeping the background night scenery. Q Lamp Photograph in low-light conditions m: Available n: Not available Shooting mode setting Singleshot Sequential shots Video clip m m m m m m m m m m m m m n m m m m m n m m n m 101 English Scene setting Features = Auto The camera makes the optimum settings. SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions...
... while keeping the background night scenery. Q Lamp Photograph in low-light conditions m: Available n: Not available Shooting mode setting Singleshot Sequential shots Video clip m m m m m m m m m m m m m n m m m m m n m m n m 101 English Scene setting Features = Auto The camera makes the optimum settings. SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions...