JVC JY-HM90 Operating and maintenance manual

Basic User Guide
HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
JY-HM90 D
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 28 to ensure safe
use of this product.
B5A-0176-00
* This illustration shows the JY-HM90 with an optional microphone.
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For detailed operating instructions, refer to the “Detailed User Guide” in
the CD-ROM. (p. 4)
[Note] The MOV format video recording can be used with firmware version
2.00 or later. (For details on checking the version, please refer to the
“Detailed User Guide”.)

Safety Precautions
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
CAUTIONS:
•
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter with other
devices.
•
NOTES:
•The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
•The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
•The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
•If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming
from this unit or AC Adapter, shut it down and
unplug it immediately. Continue using the unit or
AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to
fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer.
Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.
•To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
•When you are not using the AC adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
•In certain areas, use the conversion plug
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
WARNING:
The battery pack, this unit with battery installed,
and the remote control with battery installed
should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock
or damage to the
unit, first firmly insert
the small end of the
power cord into the
AC Adapter until it is
no longer wobbly, and
then plug the larger
end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
•Remove the mains plug immediately if this unit
functions abnormally.
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded
data to a disc or other recording media for storage
once every 3 months.
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Remember that this unit is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Trademarks
• AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD and the AVCHD
Progressive/AVCHD logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• x.v.Colour™ is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and
HDMI logo are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the
United States and/or other
countries.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• SDXC and SDHC logos are trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC.
• Windows®is either registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
•
Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
•
Marks such as ™ and ® have been omitted in this
manual.
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as
lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry.
There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to this unit and to the user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD monitor
and/or the viewfinder can result in dropping the
unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to this unit
and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended,
as tripping on the cables will cause the unit to fall,
resulting in damage.
If this symbol is shown, it is only valid
in the European Union.
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent
Portfolio License for the personal use of a
consumer or other uses in which it does not receive
remuneration to
(i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
standard (“AVC Video”) and/or
(ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a
consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or
was obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall
be implied for any other use. Additional information
may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ................................. 2
Verifying the Accessories ....................... 5
Names of Parts and Functions ............... 6
Names of Buttons and Functions on the
LCD Monitor ........................................... 8
Using the Icon Buttons/Thumbnails ...... 10
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack ................... 11
Grip Belt Adjustment ............................ 12
Inserting an SD Card ............................ 13
Clock Setting ........................................ 16
Recording
Video Recording .................................. 17
Still Image Recording ........................... 19
Playback
Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit .. 20
Playing Back on TV .............................. 22
Copying
Copying to Computer ........................... 23
Other Problems
Changing Menu Settings ...................... 25
Troubleshooting ................................... 26
Cautions ............................................... 28
Recordable Time/Number of Images ... 30
Specifications ....................................... 31
.Viewing the Detailed User Guide
AInsert the supplied CD-ROM into your PC.
BClick “Run INSTALL.EXE” in the auto play dialog box.
CClick “Continue” on the user account control screen.
0“Software Setup” appears after a while.
0If it doesn’t appear, open CD-ROM in “Computer” (or “My Computer”), then double-click
“install.exe”.
DClick “Detailed User Guide”.
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0The language selection screen is displayed.
EClick the desired language.
0Detailed User Guide in PDF file is opened.
Memo
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher or Adobe Reader is required to view the
PDF file.
http://www.adobe.com/
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Verifying the Accessories
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AC Adapter
UIA324-1220
Power Cord Battery Pack
BN-VF823
AV Cable
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
CD-ROM Basic User Guide
(this manual)
(x1)
0SD cards are sold separately. For details on the types of cards that can be used on this
unit, refer to p. 14.
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Names of Parts and Functions
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* Microphone is optional.
ATally lamp
BBuilt-in microphone
CMicrophone holder
DShoe
ESub “REC” (Record) button
FSub zoom lever
GViewfinder
HEyepiece
IEyepiece focus lever
JBuilt-in speaker
KLens/Lens cover
L“DOOR LOCK” lever
MSD card slot A, B
NLCD monitor
OTripod mounting holes
P“FOCUS/ZOOM” Ring operation switch
Qi.AUTO (Intelligent Auto) button
R“AF/MF” Focus button
S“MODE” (video/still image)/“C.C.” (clip
close) button
TLens cover switch
UFocus/Zoom ring
V“ADJ.” dial
W“SET” Button
X“WHT BAL” White balance selection
button
Y“SHUTTER” Shutter speed button
Z“IRIS” Iris button
a“AE±” Exposure button
b“BATT. 1” charge indicating lamp
c“BATT. 2” charge indicating lamp
d“REC” (Record) button
e“STANDBY/ON OFF”/“CAM/MEDIA”
Power/Operation mode selection switch
f“SNAPSHOT” (Still image recording)
button
gMain zoom lever
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h“BATT. 1” lock release button
i“BATT. 2” lock release button
jHeadphone jack
k“REMOTE” Remote terminal
l“AV” connector
m“DC” connector
n“MIC” jack
oUSB connector
pHDMI connector
q“MEDIA” Media mode indicating lamp
r“CAM” Camera mode indicating lamp
s“ACCESS” Access indicating lamp
tSlot A status indicating lamp
uSlot B status indicating lamp
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Names of Buttons and Functions on the
LCD Monitor
The following screens are displayed during
the video and still image modes, and
operate as the touch screens.
Recording Screen (Video/Still Image)
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MENU
≪MEDIA REC
1
2
6
5
4
3
AA/B (Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode
Button
BMedia Mode Button
Switches to the media (playback) mode.
CRecording Start/Stop Button
6
: Video Recording Start Button
7
: Video Recording Stop Button
Q: Still Image Recording Button
DMenu Button
EDisplay Button
Simple display: Some displays
disappear after approximately 3
seconds.
Full display: Displays everything.
Switches the display between full and
simple with every tap of the button.
FC/H (Intelligent Auto/Manual) Button
Playback Screen (Video)
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MENU
≪CAM
6
2 3 4 5
1
AA/B (Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode
Button
BCamera Mode Button
Switches the camera (recording) mode.
CIndex Screen (Thumbnail Display)
Button
DDelete Button
EMenu Button
FOperation Buttons
Playback Screen (Still Image)
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B
≪CAM MENU
3 4 56
1
2
AA/B (Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode
Button
BOperation Buttons
CCamera Mode Button
Switches the camera (recording) mode.
DIndex Screen (Thumbnail Display)
Button
EDelete Button
FMenu Button
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Index Screen (Thumbnail Display)
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≪CAM
2
3 4 5 6 7
1
8
AA/B (Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode
Button
BDate Button
CCamera Mode Button
Switches the camera (recording) mode.
DStill Image Mode Button (Still image
only)
EDelete Button
FPlayback Media Button
Switches between the SD card slots.
GMenu Button
HPage Forward/Back Button
Menu screen (recording mode)
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OFF
3
1
2
5
4
6
7
8
9
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ARECORD SETTING Menu
BShortcut Menu
CCONNECTION SETTINGS Menu
DHelp Button
ESILENT Button
FINFO. Button
GClose Button
HMEDIA SETTINGS Menu
ISETUP Menu
JSPECIAL RECORDING Menu
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Using the Icon Buttons/Thumbnails
There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following
are some examples.
A
Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make selection.
B Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.
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≪CAM
0:01:23 0:12:34
Recording Screen Playback Screen Index Screen
MENU
≪MEDIA REC
0:01:23 0:12:34
MENU
≪CAM
Memo
0The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen does
not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip.
0Do not press or rub with excessive force.
0Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp tip.
0Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction.
0Tap the buttons (icons) on the touch screen accurately. The buttons may not
respond if they are not tapped on the right area.
0Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” if the reactive area of the screen is
misaligned with the touched area.
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Charging the Battery Pack
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TT.1 BATT.2
REMOTE
AV
DC
Charging finished:
Goes out
Set the “STANDBY/ON
OFF” switch to “OFF”.
Attach the battery pack.
Align the terminal of the
battery pack with this unit.
Either BATT.1 or BATT.2 can be charged.
If two battery packs are attached, BATT.1 is charged first. After the charging of
BATT.1 is completed, BATT.2 is charged. However, if BATT.1 is attached while
BATT.2 is being charged, BATT.1 will be charged after the charging of BATT.2 is
completed. Both battery packs cannot be charged at the same time.
Connect the DC connector and
plug in the power.
Charging Lamp1, 2
Charging in progress:
Blinks
0The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.
0To detach the battery pack, press the battery lock release button, and slide the battery
pack out of this unit.
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Caution
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
0If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and
performance cannot be guaranteed.
0If malfunctions (overcurrent, overvoltage, transmission error, etc) occur, or if any
battery manufactured other than JVC is attempted for battery charge, charging
stops. In these cases, the CHARGE lamp blinks quickly for notification.
0You can record or play back videos while the AC adapter is connected. (Battery
charging cannot be performed during recording or playback.)
Remove the battery when the unit is to be used for a long time. Performance of the
battery may drop if it is left attached to the unit.
0Charging time: Approx. 3 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack)
0
The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is charged
outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging may take a longer time
or it may not start. CHARGE lamp blinks 2 times in a slow cycle for notification if the
battery charge does not start. Also, please note that the recordable and playable time
may be shortened under some usage conditions, such as at low temperature.
0You can use this unit even if only one battery pack is attached.
Grip Belt Adjustment
.
Pull back the Pad Adjust the length of the belt Attach the Pad
Pad
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Inserting an SD Card
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.
This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted and “SEAMLESS
RECORDING” in the “RECORD SETTING” menu is set to “ON”, recordings can be
continued on the other card even if one card is full or error occurs on one card.
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※
Set the “STANDBY/ON
OFF” switch to “OFF”.
Open the door.
Slide the “DOOR LOCK” lever to
the left, and pull the door
towards you.
Insert an SD card into slot A.
Label
Close the door.
After closing the door, slide the
“DOOR LOCK” lever to the right
to lock the door.
Turn off the power of this unit before
inserting or removing a SD card.
oSlot status indicating lamp
Indicates each status of slot A and slot B.
Lamp Slot status
Blinks Accessing the SD card that was inserted. (Data writing/reading in progress)
Do not turn off this unit or remove the SD card.
Lights up Standby condition. You can perform recording or playback using the SD card
that was inserted.
Goes off SD card not inserted.
Unusable SD card is inserted.
oTo remove the card
Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.
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Memo
Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk
Video AClass 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB)/
Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)/
Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (48 GB to 128 GB)
0When recording with video quality “UXP”, Class 6 or higher
is recommended.
0When recording in progressive format (50p), Class 6 or
higher is required.
0When recording with the video recording format set to
“MOV”, Class 6 or higher is required.
Still Image BSD card (256 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) /
SDXC card (48 GB to 128 GB)
0Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above
may result in recording failure or data loss.
0
This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards may not work due
to specification changes, etc.
0Do not use a miniSD card or microSD card (even if the card is inserted in an
adapter). It may cause malfunction.
0To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
0When using an SDXC card, check its compatibility with the OS of your computer
by referring to the Detailed User Guide.
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oTo use an SD card in SLOT B
Recording can be performed on a card
when “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS” or “REC
STILLS TO SLOTS” of “MEDIA
SETTINGS” menu is set to “SLOT B”.
AOpen the LCD monitor.
BTap “MENU”.
CTap “MEDIA SETTINGS”.
DTap “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS” or
“REC STILLS TO SLOTS”.
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REC STILLS TO SLOTS
REC VIDEO TO SLOTS
MEDIA SETTINGS
ETap “SLOT B”.
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SLOT B
REC VIDEO TO SLOTS
oTo use SD cards that have been
used on other devices
Format (initialize) the card using
“FORMAT SD CARD” from “MEDIA
SETTINGS”.
All data on the card will be deleted
when it is formatted. Copy all files on
the card to a PC before formatting.
APerform steps A - C from “To use
an SD card in SLOT B”.
BTap “FORMAT SD CARD”.
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MEDIA SETTINGS
FORMAT SD CARD
CTap the slot with the card to format.
DTap “FILE”.
.
FILE
FORMATTING SLOT A
ETap “YES”.
FAfter formatting, tap “OK”.
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Clock Setting
1Set the “STANDBY/ON OFF”
switch to “ON”.
2Open the LCD monitor.
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3Tap “YES” when “SET DATE/
TIME!” is displayed.
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NO
YES
SET DATE/TIME!
4Set the date and time.
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CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
SET
0When the year, month, day, hour, or
minute item is tapped, “∧” and “∨” will
be displayed.
Tap “∧” or “∨” to adjust the value.
0Repeat this step to input the year,
month, day, hour, and minute.
5After setting the date and time, tap
“SET”.
6Select the region where you live
and tap “SAVE”.
0Time difference between the selected
city and the GMT (Greenwich Mean
Time) is displayed.
0Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.
To change the display language
The language on the display can be
changed.
AOpen the LCD monitor.
BTap “MENU”.
CTap “SETUP”.
DTap “LANGUAGE”.
.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
ETap the desired language.
Memo
0If “SET DATE/TIME!” appears after
the clock has been set, the internal
clock battery is drained. For details
on replacing the battery, contact your
nearest JVC dealer or JVC service
center.
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Video Recording
You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto
mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the
shooting conditions.
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
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A
C
A
321Open the
lens cover.
Check if the
recording mode is
Avideo.
If the mode is Bstill
image, tap Bon the
touch screen, then tap
Ato switch.
Check if the recording
mode is CIntelligent
Auto.
If the mode is HManual,
tap Hon the touch
screen, then tap Pto
switch.
Start
recording.
Press again
to stop.
Zooming
(Wide angle) (Telephoto)
50p (progressive) mode
50i (interlace) mode
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0The mode can also be switched between video and still image by pressing the “MODE”
button on this unit.
0The mode can also be switched between Intelligent Auto and Manual by pressing the
“i.AUTO” button on this unit.
0You can also tap 6 on the touch screen to record. To stop recording, tap 7.
0The “REC” button and zoom lever on the handle can also be used.
0To use the viewfinder during recording, close the LCD monitor.
0To view images on the viewfinder, adjust the focus by turning the eyepiece focus lever
at the bottom of the viewfinder.
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oIndications during video recording
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MENU
≪MEDIA
0:00:00 [0:54]
REC
Image Stabilizer
Video Quality
Recording-Standby
Recording in Progress
Seamless recording *1 /
Auto recovery recording *2
Battery 2 Indicator
Battery 1 Indicator
Recording Media
Remaining Recording Time
Scene Counter
For detailed operating instructions, refer to the “Detailed User Guide” in the CD-ROM.
(p. 4)
*1 Seamless recording:
Automatically switches to a different media and continues recording when two SD
cards are inserted to this unit and the remaining space on the current recording media
runs out.
*2 Auto recovery recording:
Automatically switches to a different media and continues recording when two SD
cards are inserted to this unit and there is an error in the recording media.
Memo
0After using, slide the lens cover switch to close the lens cover.
0The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 1 hour
40 minutes. (p. 30)
0When recording is in progress with one battery attached, another battery can be
attached without stopping recording.
0When 2 batteries are attached, removing one battery won’t cause the power to be
turned off if there is remaining battery power on either one or both.
0Do not remove the AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp is lighted. The
recorded data may become unreadable.
0Do not turn off the camera when the access lamp is lighted. The recorded data may
become unreadable.
0The angle of view may change when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
0Videos recorded in 50p mode (select “50p” in “SYSTEM SELECT”) can be played
back only by the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices.
0While this unit may be used with the LCD monitor reversed and closed, the
temperature rises more easily. Leave the LCD monitor open when using this unit.
0The power may turn off to protect the circuit if the temperature of this unit rises too
much.
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Still Image Recording
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Check if the
recording mode is
Bstill image.
If the mode is A
video, tap Aon the
touch screen, then
tap Bto switch.
Set the focus on the subject.
Press halfway
Lights up in green
when focused
Take a still image.
Press fully
Lights up during still
image recording
0Image stabilization only starts when the button is pressed halfway.
0You can also tap Q on the touch screen to record. However, focus cannot be set by
pressing halfway.
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Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail
display).
.
≪CAM
QUIT
SET
REL ALL
SEL ALL
DELETE
50p (progressive) mode
50i (interlace) mode
Ta p Aor Bto select the video
or still image mode.
Tap “<<MEDIA” on the touch
screen to select the playback
mode.
Tap “<<CAM” to return to the
recording mode.
Tap on the file to play back.
Ta p uto return to the index
screen.
Ta p eto pause playback.
Ta p s/ tat the bottom to
select the media for playback.
Volume adjustment during
playback
+ side: Turn up
the volume
- side: turn
down the
volume
To delete unwanted files
Ta p A.
Tap on the files to delete.
A delete mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the delete mark, tap again.
Tap “SET”.
Tap “EXECUTE” when the confirmation
message appears.
Tap “OK”.
:
( :
)
0The W button on the index screen is only displayed during still image playback. Still
images that are recorded continuously within 2 seconds or with the continuous shooting
mode will be grouped together and displayed with a green frame on a separate index
screen.
The index screen changes between the normal index screen and group index screen
with every tap of the W button.
0A file list of the respective formats is displayed depending on the setting of “VIDEO REC
FORMAT” (AVCHD/MOV).
oTo capture a still image during playback
Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.
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