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Changing the Menu Settings

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52 EN Changing the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customize your camera. ● Some menus can be used for both operation modes (recording/playback) and file types (video/still image). Other menus can be used depending on the selected file type and operation mode. ● To see all the menus, scroll the screen. Preparation: ● Select (recording) or (playback) using the power switch. ● Select (video) or (still image) using the MODE switch. 1 DATE/DISPLAY CHANGE EVENT REG. PLAYLIST WIPE/FADER EFFECT PROTECT DELETE 2 Select the desired menu. Select Set WIPE:DOOR WIPE:SCROLL WIPE:SHUTTER OFF OFF FADER:WHITE FADER:BLACK FADER:B.W For details on each menu, see pages 53 to 57. 3 Select the desired menu setting. Select Set Controls in this section Power Switch MODE Switch To return to the previous screen Press . To return to the normal screen Press MENU. To display the operation guide Press INFO when the menu screen is displayed. (The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu.) To remove the operation guide, press INFO again. NOTE: Even if the menu item is displayed, some items cannot be set depending on the selected mode (video/still image, recording/playback). In this case, sub menus cannot be accessed and settings cannot be changed. / / / / LIGHT/INFO 49 MENU

Section	Page
Major Features	2
SD Memory Card	2
DVD Creation Function	2
Video Event Registration	2
Editing Files on Your PC	2
Direct Printing	2
Read This First! - How to Handle the Hard Disk Camera	3
Safety Precautions	5
2. Keep these instructions.	5
3. Heed all warnings.	5
4. Follow all instructions.	5
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.	5
6. Clean only with dry cloth.	5
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.	5
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.	5
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.	5
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.	5
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.	5
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, su...	5
Contents	6
GETTING STARTED	6
RECORDING	6
PLAYBACK	6
EDITING/PRINTING	6
DUBBING	7
MENU SETTINGS	7
FURTHER INFORMATION	7
Regarding This Manual	7
Accessories	8
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	9
Attaching the Lens Cap	9
Attaching the Core Filter	9
Index	10
Controls	11
a Power Switch [OFF, , ] (Z pg. 12)	11
b Lock Button (Z pg. 12)	11
c Zoom Lever [W /T ] (Z pg. 18)	11
d Light Button [LIGHT] (Z pg. 18)/Information Button [INFO] (Z pg. 37)	11
e Mode Switch [MODE] (Z pg. 16, 20, 26, 30)	11
f Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] (Z pg. 22)	11
g Menu Button [MENU] (Z pg. 52)	11
h Delete Button [] (Z pg. 19)	11
i Recording Start/Stop Button [REC/SNAP] (Z pg. 16, 20)	11
j Control Lever	11
k Index Button [INDEX] (Z pg. 28)/Remaining Space Button [] (Z pg. 19)/Data Battery Button [] (Z pg. 14)	11
l Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 12)	11
Connectors	11
M S-Video Output Connector [S] (Z pg. 32)	11
N Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]	11
O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (Z SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE)	11
P DC Input Connector [DC] (Z pg. 12)	11
Indicators	11
Q Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE] (Z pg. 12)	11
R Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Lights up or blinks when you access files. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing files.)	11
S Auto Lamp [AUTO] (Lights up in Auto recording mode. Also lights up when connecting to a DVD burner [sold separately].) (Z pg. 47)	11
Other Parts	11
T Reset Button [RESET] (Z pg. 58)	11
U Speaker (Z pg. 26)	11
V Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 12)	11
W Camera Sensor Remote Sensor (Z pg. 33)	11
X Lens	11
Y Stereo Microphone	11
a LED Light (Z pg. 18, 21)	11
b Grip Strap (Z pg. 14)	11
c SD Card Cover [OPEN] (Z pg. 15)	11
d Stud Hole (Z pg. 14)	11
e Tripod Mounting Socket (Z pg. 14)	11
Necessary Settings before Use	12
Power Related Preparations (Using the Battery Pack)	12
1	12
2	12
3	12
Language Setting	13
1	13
2	13
3	13
4	13
5	13
6	13
7	13
Date/Time Setting	13
5	13
6	13
7	13
Other Settings	14
Grip Adjustment	14
Tripod Mounting	14
Data Battery System	14
1	14
2	14
When Using an SD Card	15
Insert an SD card	15
1	15
2	15
3	15
Change the recording medium	15
1	15
2	15
3	15
4	15
5	15
Format an SD card when using it for the first time	15
Video Recording	16
Registering Files to Events	17
1	17
2	17
3	17
4	17
Video Recording (Continued)	18
Zooming	18
Changing the Screen Size	18
LED Light	18
Deleting a File	19
1	19
2	19
Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media	19
Still Image Recording	20
Zooming	21
Continuous Shooting	21
LED Light	21
Deleting a File	21
1	21
2	21
Manual Recording	22
Manual Setting in MSET Menu	22
1	22
2	22
3	22
4	22
5	22
MSET Menu	23
1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust the zoom, or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.	23
2) Press and hold 49 until the indicator starts blinking then stops blinking.	23
Manual Recording (Continued)	24
MSET Menu (Continued)	24
Nightalive	25
Backlight Compensation	25
Spot Exposure Control	25
1	25
2	25
Video Playback	26
Various Operations during Playback	27
Still playback (Pause)	27
Search playback	27
Locating the start point of the file or skipping the file	27
Frame-by-frame playback	27
Slow motion playback	27
Playback zoom	27
Video Playback (Continued)	28
File Search Function	28
Date Index Screen	28
1	28
2	28
3	28
Event Screen	29
1	29
2	29
3	29
4	29
To Play Back Files in the [EXTMOV] Folder	29
1 Press the REC/SNAP button while the index screen is displayed.	29
2 After [MPG] is displayed, press // / to select the file you want to play, then press 49.	29
Deleting a Video File	29
1	29
2	29
Still Image Playback	30
File Search Function	30
Slide Show	31
Image Rotation	31
Playback Zoom	31
Deleting a Still Image File	31
1	31
2	31
Watching Images on TV/Remote Control	32
Connecting to a TV, VCR or DVD Recorder	32
Playback on TV	32
1	32
2	32
3	32
4	32
Playback Using the Remote Control	33
Beam Effective Area	33
To Reinsert the Battery	33
Buttons and Functions	33
A Infrared Beam Transmitting Window	33
B ZOOM (T/W) Buttons	33
C Up Button	33
D Skip Backward Button	33
E Left Button	33
F Back Button	33
G PLAYLIST Button (Z pg. 42)	33
H START/STOP Button	33
I SNAPSHOT Button (Z pg. 20)	33
J INFO Button (Z pg. 37)	33
K Skip Forward Button	33
L PLAY/PAUSE Button	33
M Right Button	33
N Next Button	33
O Down Button	33
P INDEX Button	33
Q DATE Button	33
Playback with Special Effects	34
1	34
2	34
3	34
4	34
[WIPE/FADER]	35
[EFFECT]	35
Managing Files	36
Deleting Files	36
Deleting with the Button	36
1	36
2	36
3	36
Deleting on Menu Screen	37
1	37
2	37
3	37
1) Press /// to select the file you want to delete, then press 49.	37
2) Press MENU.	37
4	37
Viewing File Information	37
Video Files	37
Still Image Files	37
Managing Files (Continued)	38
Protecting Files from Accidental Erasure	38
1	38
2	38
3	38
1) Press /// to select the file you want to protect, then press 49.	38
2) Press MENU.	38
4	38
1) In step 3, select [CANCEL ALL], then press 49.	38
2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then press 49.	38
Formatting a Recording Medium	39
1	39
2	39
3	39
4	39
5	39
Managing Files (Continued)	40
Cleaning Up a Recording Medium	40
1	40
2	40
3	40
4	40
Resetting the File Number	40
1	40
2	40
3	40
4	40
Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording	41
1	41
2	41
3	41
4	41
5	41
6	41
Playlists	42
1	42
2	42
Creating Playlists	42
3	42
4	42
5	42
6	43
7	43
8	43
1) Press after step 6 to move to the registered file column shown on the right.	43
2) Use / to select a file and press 49.	43
3) Press INDEX to return to the previous screen.	43
1) Press after step 6 to move to the registered file column shown on the right.	43
2) Use / to select a file and press .	43
Displaying Files	43
When selecting [IMPORT FROM EVENT] or [IMPORT FROM DATE]	43
When selecting [ALL SCENES]	43
Playlists (Continued)	44
Playing Back Playlists	44
3	44
4	44
Other Operations of Playlists	44
Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist	44
3 Press / to select [EDIT], then press 49.	44
4 Press / to select the playlist you want to edit, then press 49.	44
Changing Playlist Names	44
3 Press / to select [RENAME], then press 49.	44
4 Press / to select the desired playlist, then press 49.	44
5 Press /// to select the desired letter, then press 49.	44
6 Press /// to select [], then press 49.	44
Deleting Playlist	44
3 Press / to select [DELETE], then press 49.	44
4 Press / to select a playlist you want to delete.	44
5 Press 49.	44
6 Press / to select [EXECUTE], then press 49.	44
Print Setting	45
DPOF Print Setting	45
1	45
2	45
3	45
4	45
5	45
6	45
1) In step 3, press / to select [ALL1], then press 49.	45
2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then press 49.	45
1) In step 3, press / to select [RESET], then press 49.	45
2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then press 49.	45
Print Setting (Continued)	46
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer	46
To Print by Selecting a Still Image	46
1	46
2	46
3	46
4	46
5	46
6	46
7	46
1) Press 49.	46
2) Press / to select [EXECUTE], then press 49.	46
To Print Using the DPOF Settings	46
4	46
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs	47
Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Creation Function)	47
1	47
2	47
3	47
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs (Continued)	48
Using a DVD Burner for Dubbing (DVD Creation Function) (Continued)	48
4	48
1) Press / to select the desired list, then press 49. To select other lists, repeat this process.	48
2) Press .	48
5	48
6	48
7	48
8	48
DVD Creation List	49
Menu for Disc Playback	49
Dubbing Video Files to DVD Discs (Continued)	50
Using a VCR/DVD Recorder for Dubbing	50
1	50
2	50
3	50
Copying/Moving Still Image Files	51
1	51
2	51
3	51
4	51
5	51
6	51
1) Press /// to select the desired file, then press 49.	51
2) Press MENU.	51
7	51
Changing the Menu Settings	52
1	52
2	52
3	52
Common Menus for All Modes	53
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)	54
Common Menus for All Modes (Continued)	54
Video Recording Menus	55
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)	56
Video Playback Menus	56
Still Image Recording Menus	57
Still Image Playback Menus	57
Troubleshooting	58
1) Press RESET using a piece of wire or other pointed instrument. The power is turned off once and turned on again automatically.	58
2) If nothing happens, set the power switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.	58
3) Execute [PRESET] from the menu. The camera returns to its factory-preset. (Z pg. 53)	58
Troubleshooting (Continued)	60
Warning Indications	62
Warning Indications (Continued)	64
Cleaning the Camera	64
Cautions	65
AC Adapter	65
Battery Packs	65
Recording Medium	65
Cautions (Continued)	66
Recording Medium (Continued)	66
LCD Monitor	66
Main Unit	66
How to Handle a CD-ROM	67
Specifications	68
Camera	68
For general	68
For video/audio	68
For still image	68
For connectors	68
AC Adapter	68
Remote Control	68
Recording Time and Number of Images	69
Indications on LCD Monitor	70
During both Video and Still Image Recording	70
a Selected Operation Mode Indicator (Z pg. 22)	70
b Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z pg. 55, 57)	70
c Approximate Zoom Ratio (Z pg. 18, 21)	70
d Zoom Indicator (Z pg. 18, 21)	70
e Iris Lock Indicator (Z pg. 23)	70
f White Balance Indicator (Z pg. 23)	70
g Brightness Control Indicator (Z pg. 54)	70
h Battery Indicator (Z pg. 62)	70
i Date/Time (Z pg. 54)	70
j Selected Medium Indicator (Z pg. 15, 54)	70
k Drop Detection Indicator (Z pg. 53)	70
l Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (Z pg. 23)	70
m Effect Mode Indicator (Z pg. 24)	70
n Program AE Mode Indicator (Z pg. 24)	70
o Shutter Speed (Z pg. 24)	70
p LED Light Indicator (Z pg. 18, 21)	70
q ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (Z pg. 23)	70
During Video Recording Only	70
a Mode Indicator (Z pg. 16)	70
b Screen Size Indicator (Z pg. 18)	70
c Wind Cut Indicator (Z pg. 55)	70
d Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) (Z pg. 55)	70
e Remaining Time (Z pg. 16, 69)	70
f Counter (Z pg. 54)	70
g 7REC: (Appears during recording.) (Z pg. 16)	70
h Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Z pg. 55)	70
During Still Image Recording Only	70
a Mode Indicator (Z pg. 20)	70
b Focus Indicator (Z pg. 20)	70
c Image Size: 640 (640 x 480)	70
d Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z pg. 57)	70
e Remaining Number of Shots (Z pg. 69)	70
f : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator (Z pg. 21)	70
g Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 20)	70
h Self-Timer Recording Indicator (Z pg. 57)	70
During Video Playback	71
a Mode Indicator (Z pg. 26)	71
b : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist. Z pg. 44)	71
c Picture Quality: [U] (ultra fine), [F] (fine), [N] (normal), [E] (economy) (Z pg. 55)	71
d Playback Mode (Z pg. 27)	71
e Counter (Z pg. 54)	71
f Volume Level Indicator	71
g Battery Indicator (Z pg. 62)	71
h Date/Time (Z pg. 54)	71
i Selected Medium Indicator (Z pg. 15, 54)	71
j Effect Mode Indicator (Z pg. 34)	71
k Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (Z pg. 34)	71
During Still Image Playback	71
a Mode Indicator (Z pg. 30)	71
b Folder/File Number	71
c Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 31)	71
d Battery Indicator (Z pg. 62)	71
e Date (Z pg. 54)	71
f Selected Medium Indicator (Z pg. 15, 54)	71
g Effect Mode Indicator (Z pg. 34)	71