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1080i(1125i)/480i(525i)
These are types of video signals. 1080i is
a High Definition image signal and 480i
is a former image signal which is not
High Definition. Depending on the
equipment, 1080i may be referred to as
1125i, and 480i may be referred to as
525i.
AVCHD
Advanced Video Codec High Definition
is a high-definition recording format that
uses the latest compression scheme
(MPEG-4 AVC/H.264).
Component jacks (Component
video input jacks)
Connect the camcorder to a TV.
You can easily transmit a component
video signal and control signals (aspect
ratio, scan line, etc.) via the supplied
component video cable.
DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system)
A JEITA specification (number
CP-3461) which defines a file format and
file system for digital cameras. You can
use image files on any cameras that
support DCF.
Finalize
The process of enabling you to play back
BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R
recorded on this camcorder using other
BD/DVD recorders/players.
Formatting
The process of preparing a disc for use by
creating an empty file system. This is also
known as initializing a disc.
HDMI output terminal
Connects the camcorder to a TV.
The HDMI output terminal provides
better picture quality on the connected
TV than the component jacks.
HD movie image quality/
HD image quality
Refers to High Definition image quality.
HD is an abbreviation for High
Definition.
NTSC
NTSC is in use in the United States,
Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the
Philippines, Central and South America,
and some other countries.
PAL
PAL is one of the standard color
television systems.
PAL is in use in Europe, China, and some
other countries.
SD memory card
A memory card standard for recording
images. This camcorder allows for
recording still images to SD memory
card.
SDHC memory card
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity,
SD 2.0) is an extension of the SD
standard. It allows higher capacities in
excess of 2 GB (FAT32 file system
format supports partition sizes greater
than 4 GB) and offers better
performance.
SD movie image quality/
SD image quality
Refers to an image quality standard that
is not High Definition. SD is an
abbreviation for Standard Definition.
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