VIDEO REC FORMAT
Select the recording format from “AVCHD”, or “iFrame” which is suitable for importing to “iMovie”.
Setting
Details
AVCHD
Records in AVCHD format.
iFrame
Record in iFrame format, which is suitable for importing to iMovie.
Memo :
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iFrame is a recording format to be handled by the Mac computer. Operation on the Windows PC is not guaranteed.
VIDEO QUALITY
Sets the video quality.
Setting
Details
(if the video recording format is AVCHD)
UXP
Enables recording in the best picture quality.
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Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs.
XP
Enables recording in high picture quality.
SP
Enables recording in standard quality.
EP
Enables long recordings.
(if the video recording format is iFrame)
iFrame(1280x720)
Records videos that are suitable for editing in 1280x720 resolution.
iFrame(960x540)
Records videos that are suitable for editing in 960x540 resolution.
Memo :
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Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise.
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Use an BD writer (external Blu-ray drive) to save videos recorded in “UXP” mode.
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You can change to the desired “VIDEO QUALITY” by tapping on it from the remaining recording time display.
ZOOM
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.
Setting
Details
10x OPTICAL
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom. Set this when digital zoom is not desired.
21x DYNAMIC
18x DYNAMIC
17x DYNAMIC
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom and 11 - 21x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is set to
off.
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom and 11 - 18x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is in
normal mode.
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom and 11 - 17x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is in
active mode, or when the camera is set to the iFrame mode.
Dynamic zoom is not available in the enhanced AIS mode.
84x DIGITAL
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom and 11 - 84x digital zoom.
200x DIGITAL
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom and 11 - 200x digital zoom.
Memo :
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When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged.
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The angle of view changes when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
x.v.Color
Captures the true colors.
(Use an x.v.Color compatible TV for playback.)
Setting
Details
OFF
Captures colors with the same standard as TV broadcasting.
ON
Captures the true colors. (for TVs that supports x.v.Color)
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