BenQ G1 User Manual

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When recording with 1280x720p@60fps (1/2X, 8Mbps), the display aspect 
ratio is automatically set to 16:9.
7. Press   again to stop the recording.
Recording fast-motion videos
When the video size is set to 1920x1080p@15fps (2X, 18Mbps), the video is 
recorded at normal speed (up to 25 minutes). However, the playback is two 
times faster than the normal playback.
1. Press  >  > 
Movie Mode.
2. Press   or   to enter the submenu.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or...

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Using the Movie Menu
Press   to access Movie menu options. Set the necessary settings before 
you start recording the video clip. 
1. Press  > .
2. Press   or   to enter the Movie menu.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to 
select a menu item.
4. Press   or   to enter the submenu.
5. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to 
select the settings.
6. Press   >   to save the setting and 
exit the menu mode.
Movie options
To select a movie size:
1. Press   >   >...

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Autofocus Mode
Use this feature to control the auto focus method in recording videos.
To set the AF mode:
1. Press  >  > Autofocus Mode.
2. Press   or   to enter the submenu.
3. Use the wheel dial or press   or   to select 
Single AF or Full-time AF.
4. Press   to confirm setting.
Playing back video clips
View recorded video clips in the playback mode.
To view a video clip:
1. Press   to switch to Playback mode.
2. Press   or   to select the video clip you 
want...

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Playing back slow-motion video clips
The recorded slow-motion videos (see Recording slow-motion videos on page 
70) can be played back in slow motion at a speed of two/four times (1/2x or 1/
4x) slower than normal speed.
Playing back fast-motion video clips
The recorded fast-motion videos (see Recording fast-motion videos on page 
71) can be played back in fast motion at two times (2x) faster than normal 
playback speed.
The normal playback speed at 1x.
640 X...

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Setup menu
Press   to access Setup menu options. Set the necessary settings before 
you start taking the picture or recording the video clip. 
1. Press  > .
2. Press   or   to enter the Setup menu.
3. Press   or   to select a menu item.
4. Press   or   to enter the submenu.
5. Press   or   to select the settings.
6. Press   >   to save the setting and 
exit the menu mode.
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Menu item Description
(Submenu or available option)
Sounds StartupSets the startup sound on...

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Create 
FolderDefaultUses the default folder setting.
MonthlyAutomatically creates a new folder on a 
monthly basis.
DailyAutomatically creates a new folder on a 
daily basis.
File No. 
ResetYe sCreates a new folder. The captured 
images are recorded to newly created 
folder from number 0001.
CancelContinues the file numbering from the 
last recorded image file number.
LCD 
BrightnessAutoAutomatically sets the brightness level 
based on the surrounding...

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TV setting TV FormatSwitches the video output according to 
different regional standards. Available 
settings: 
•
NTSC: for America, Japan, Taiwan, and 
others.
•
PA L: for China, Europe, Oceania, and 
others.
HDMISets an image resolution for HDMI 
output. The available settings vary 
depending on the 
TV Format setting.
•If the 
TV Format is set to NTSC, the 
available HDMI settings: 
Auto / 480p / 
720p / 1080i / 1080p.
•If the 
TV Format is set to PA L, the...

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Working with computer and AV system
Bundled software
The camera offers the following programs on a CD.
To install these programs, see the information supplied with the CD.
Connecting the camera to a computer
You can connect the camera to a PC or notebook to transfer, view, print, or edit 
files as well as charge the camera.
To connect the camera to a computer:
1. Open the USB/HDMI port cover.
2. Connect the smaller plug end of the USB cable to 
the camera....

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Connecting the camera to an AV system
You can play files in your camera on a TV using an HDMI cable.
To connect the camera to a TV using HDMI cable:
1. Open the USB/HDMI port cover.
2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the camera.
3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to 
an HDMI TV.
4. Turn on the TV, and then switch the input 
source of the TV to “HDMI”.
5. Turn on the camera, and operate the media 
playback using the camera control buttons.
To...

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Printing images
In addition to printing images by connecting the camera to a printer via a 
computer or bringing the memory card (if available) to a photo-processing 
center, you can choose to print using PictBridge.
Printing with PictBridge
You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridge-
compatible printer without using a computer.
To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer:
1. Open the USB/AV port cover.
2. Connect the...