Movie
- Q2
- If I want to play back a movie on a computer, what type of computer do I need?
- A2
- Compared with snapshot files, the movie files (MOV format, H.264/AVC standard) of this camera are very large. The following computer system environment is recommended in order to provide the high processing speed that is required for proper movie playback.
Recommended Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
<Windows>
File Size (Pixels) CPU OS Required software Full HD 1920X1080 Core2 Duo 3.0GHz or higher Windows
8.1/8/7/VistaQuickTime 7 or higher HD 1280X720 HS240 512X384 Pentium 4 3.2GHz or higher
<Macintosh>File Size (Pixels) OS Required software Full HD 1920X1080 Mac OSX 10.5 or higher QuickTime 7.7 or higher HD 1280X720 HS240 512X384
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies.
Movie Playback Precautions• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc.
• Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following.
- Upgrade to the latest version of Quick Time.
- Shut down other applications that are running.
Even if proper playback is not possible on your computer, you can use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or computer and play back movies that way.
Use an HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the camera's HDMI micro connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TV's HDMI connector on the other end.