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resolution that HD TV programs are
broadcast in. “720” refers to the display
resolution, in terms of the number of
horizontal lines onscreen. “p” stands
for progressive scan, or the sequential
appearance of the lines in each frame. HD
720p gives video quality that is superior
to that found in typical mobile phones
and digital cameras.
How do I play my videos on TV?
To play back on TV, please use an HDMI •
connector (mini HDMI to standard
HDMI) if your TV accepts HDMI input, or
use the video-out cable provided.
Why is there no lens cover?
The camcorder comes without a lens •
cover, keeping it simple to use and
fuss-free. It is made of robust material
that doesn’t scratch under normal
usage. A travel pouch and a lens cloth
are provided, allowing you to keep the
camcorder clean.
What format does the camcorder record in?
The camcorder uses the same video •
format as Blu-ray players and discs –
H.264. This highly sophisticated format
delivers superb HD picture quality.
What does pre-record mean that is in the
setting?
The pre-record button is designed to •
let you never miss a moment. When
you enable the pre-record function, the
camcorder will record video 3 seconds
before you have pressed the record
button. So when you play-back the
recorded film, you will automatically
see the first 3 seconds before you have
pressed the record button. This can
be useful when filming unexpected
moments. The pre-record function will
not drain battery life, it will operate as
normal.
Tips on video making
You can easily look back on fun moments •
and relive them with the camcorder. To
camcorder again, and set-up will start
again.
Why does the camcorder sometimes not
record the right color?
To record both indoors and outdoors, •
and not having to change any settings,
the camcorder has an automatic white-
balance correction. This enables you
to record both indoors and outdoors
where the amount of light in the
environment changes. If you move fast
from outdoors to indoors, the camcorder
might need some time to correct that,
and in extreme cases the colors might
seem a bit unnatural. However, after
a few seconds this will be corrected
automatically by the camcorder.
How do I connect it to a Windows PC/laptop?
Connect the camcorder to your PC/ •
laptop via USB. The USB pop-out
connector is strong enough to support
the camcorder when it is plugged into
the PC’s USB port. For easy sharing and
editing, install the software program
(Media Impression HD) that comes with
the camcorder.
How do I connect it to a Mac?
The camcorder works with the Mac via •
USB. The USB pop-out connector is
strong enough to support the camcorder
when it is plugged into the USB port.
The camcorder works great with the
iMovie software, which is part of the
iLife package that comes with your Mac.
To transfer videos using iMovie, simply
connect the camcorder to your Mac via
USB, launch iMovie and start importing
by clicking the camcorder icon. Select
‘Use original quality’ to ensure the best
quality, and to maintain file sizes at an
optimum.
What is HD?
HD stands for High Definition. The •
camcorder captures videos in high
definition (720p), which is also the
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