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General| Filter size | 37 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 200 x |
| Optical zoom | 12 x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Focal length range | 4.8 - 57.6 mm |
| Interchangeable lens | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Total megapixels | 3.31 MP |
| Optical sensor size | 1/3.2 \ |
| Effective megapixels (image) | 2.76 MP |
| Effective megapixels (movie) | 2.07 MP |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 211000 pixels |
| Built-in light | No |
| Audio system | Dolby Digital |
| Camcorder type | Handheld camcorder |
| Minimum illumination | 0.2 lx |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| Camcorder media type | Memory card, HDD |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC |
| Internal storage capacity | 60 GB |
| Product color | Black |
| Battery capacity | - mAh |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Viewfinder type | Not available |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 138 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 80 mm |
| Height | 77 mm |
| Weight | 465 g |
Warnings about fire, electric shock, and recommended accessories.
Safety guidelines for operation, cleaning, and avoiding interference.
Guidelines for power sources, cords, grounding, and lightning protection.
Emphasizes backing up movies and photos to an external device regularly.
Warns against vibrations/impacts that can cause permanent data loss.
Advises turning off the camcorder before removing power sources.
Explains the fundamental steps for taking photos.
Details the process of charging the camcorder's battery pack.
Explains the two main operating modes: EASY and Flexible Recording.
Guides through initial setup steps like date, time, and language.
Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting and removing memory cards.
Explains how to choose recording media and initialize storage.
Covers the fundamental steps for recording video.
How to choose recording modes for different video qualities and times.
Details how to use the zoom lever for wide-angle and telephoto shots.
Instructions on how to delete unwanted video scenes to free up space.
Step-by-step instructions for capturing still photos.
How to choose photo dimensions and compression levels for optimal quality.
Instructions on how to delete unwanted photos.
How to back up recordings to a computer or external device.
How to transfer photos from the camcorder to a computer.
Offers troubleshooting advice for common camcorder issues.
Lists recommended practices and warnings for camcorder usage.
Initial checks to perform before troubleshooting specific problems.
Troubleshooting steps for power, recording, and battery problems.
Troubleshooting steps for playback, focus, and lens issues.
Explanations for various error messages encountered during operation.
Details system specs like recording format, sensor, lens, and resolutions.
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