Minolta MN260NV - Using Your Camcorder; Video Recording and Settings

3. Using Your Camcorder
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3. Using the Camcorder
3.1 Video Recording
Power the camcorder on and it will be ready to record clips right away. You may
press the MODE button or press the icon in the top left corner of the touch
screen to switch to another mode. A camcorder icon will appear in the top left
hand corner of the screen when you are in Video mode.
1. Line up your shot by looking at the LCD screen to see what is in view.
2. Hold the camcorder steady and press the RECORD button to begin
recording.
3. When recording begins, a rolling timer will display in red in the top right hand
corner of the screen. This indicates the recorded video time elapsed.
4. While recording, press the PHOTO button to pause the recording, press the
PHOTO button to resume recording.
5. Press the RECORD button to stop recording.
6. The recorded video files will automatically save onto the inserted memory
card.
3.1.1 Movie Size (Resolution)
Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions.
1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Movie Size’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the
RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Movie Size’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the
RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (1080P, 720P,
480P). A higher resolution and faster frames per second rate will produce
a higher quality and larger video file.
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.
3.1.2 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a photograph.
1. In Video Mode, press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Sharpness’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the
RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Sharpness’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the