29SQT1040When recording to the SD card with this unit, set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)].When recording with an external device connected via the HDMI OUT/SDI OUT terminal, you canchange the picture quality of images output to the device by changing the [OUTPUT BITS] setting.Select the menu. (l 41)≥ When [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected, and are displayed on the screen.≥ The setting method of the picture quality of the image changes depending on the [OUTPUT BITS] setting.j When [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected, change the [OUTPUT FORMAT] setting.j When [4:2:2(8bit)] is selected, change the [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT] setting.≥ Please refer to “Operating Instructions Vol.2” (PDF file) for more information about [OUTPUTFORMAT] and [REC FORMAT].≥ This function is not available in the following cases:j During Freeze Framej In Variable Frame Rate Mode≥ The following menu items are not available when [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected:j [VFR MODE]j [REC MODE]j [REC FORMAT]j [SUB REC BUTTON]j [2 SLOTS FUNC.]j [DUAL CODEC REC]j [INTERVAL REC]j [PRE-REC]j [TIME STAMP]j [DOWN CONV.]j [VIDEO OUT OSD]j [MEDIA SELECT]j [MEDIA STATUS]≥ The following functions are not available when [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected:j [DIGITAL ZOOM]j [REC CHECK]j [LAST SCN DEL]Formatting mediaIf you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards.Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will beerased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC etc.≥ When using two SD cards, format both SD cards.RecordingSelecting the Recording Method: [SYSTEM MODE] # [OUTPUT BITS] # desired setting[4:2:2(10bit)]: Allows you to output high quality images using an HDMI/SDI connection.This setting is suitable for recording with an external device that supportsHDMI/SDI output. You cannot record these images with this unit.[4:2:2(8bit)]: Allows you to output the image being recorded with this unit.MENU4:2:2 10bit REC