Sony DCR-SR40 - Manual (Page 124)

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x Extension
The last three letters of a file name after “.”.
The extension of a movie file recorded on
the camcorder is “.MPG,” while that of a
still image is “.JPG”. If you cannot see an
extension on your file name, see page 111.
x Formatting
The process of deleting all recorded image
data from the hard disk of the camcorder and
restoring its original storage capacity. You
can initialize the hard disk of the camcorder
using [HDD FORMAT] (p.58).
x Fragmentation
The condition of a hard disk in which files
are divided into pieces scattered around the
hard disk. You may not save your images
correct. You can solve the condition by
performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.58).
x JPEG
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts
Group, a still image data compression (data
capacity reduction) standard. Hard Disk
Drive Handycam records still images in
JPEG format.
x MPEG2
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts
Group, the group of standards for the coding
(image compression) of video (movie) and
audio. There are MPEG1 (standard
definition) and MPEG2 (high definition)
formats. Hard Disk Drive Handycam
records movies in MPEG2 format.
x Photomovie
A series of still images (JPEG format)
recorded with a camcorder is convered and
resaved as a movie (MPEG format) to be
played back on another DVD device or
computer. Create a Photomovie to view still
images on a DVD device that does not
support JPEG playback. Still images
converted to a Photomovie are played back
continuously like a slide show. Resolution
is slightly reduced.
x PictBridge
PictBridge is a standard created for direct
printing from digital cameras to printers. By
connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer,
you can print out still images without using
a computer (p.74).
x Playlist
A list of your favorite selected original
movies.
It enables simple editing of original
recorded data such as changing playback
order.
x Protection
The setting for preventing you from deleting
image data.
x Recording mode
By setting the recording mode before
recording, you can select the image quality.
There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP
(standard play) and LP (long play). The
higher the recording quality, the shorter the
recording time.
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to
view many images at the same time. The
VISUAL INDEX screen uses a thumbnail
display system.
x USB 2.0
USB 2.0 is a standard for connecting with
various devices. When your computer is
compatible with USB 2.0, you can transfer
data in high-speed between computers.
x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the
recording format for automatically
controlling the bit rate (the volume of
recording data in a given time segment)
according to the scene being recorded. For
fast-moving video, a lot of disc space is used
to produce a clear image so the recording
time is short.
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