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... for effective use. These points are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in any of the camcorder. If you can save the image data on a disc such as the ... from being lost or other devices The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for...
... for effective use. These points are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in any of the camcorder. If you can save the image data on a disc such as the ... from being lost or other devices The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for...
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... the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with either... high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. See page 29 on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a ...
... the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with either... high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. See page 29 on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a ...
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...15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27... drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
...15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27... drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
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... 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording...43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions...
... 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording...43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions...
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POWER button US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
POWER button US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
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The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower ... recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 59). To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically...
The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower ... recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 59). To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically...
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.... ( appears on the photo recorded on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of photos appears with ... scenes (Face Index) To the list of recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). If...
.... ( appears on the photo recorded on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of photos appears with ... scenes (Face Index) To the list of recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). If...
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...connectors used to the TV easily following the instructions of [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT ...Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on the screen, touch ...
...connectors used to the TV easily following the instructions of [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT ...Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on the screen, touch ...
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...57732; [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed ...in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the ...
...57732; [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed ...in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the ...
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... format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more...Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to eject the media and may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is sufficient...
... format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more...Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to eject the media and may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is sufficient...
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Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a method and disc type Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy ... Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 35) Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch HD Disc Burn) (p. 31) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) Importing...
Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a method and disc type Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy ... Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 35) Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch HD Disc Burn) (p. 31) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) Importing...
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...socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 14). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you perform One Touch Disc Burn. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with One Touch Disc .... Movies and photos are saved on your camcorder. Movies and photos recorded on a disc with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Saving movies and photos with One Touch Disc...
...socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 14). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you perform One Touch Disc Burn. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with One Touch Disc .... Movies and photos are saved on your camcorder. Movies and photos recorded on a disc with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Saving movies and photos with One Touch Disc...
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... (Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc) (p. 34) or standard definition image quality (SD) discs (p. 36) from imported high definition image quality (HD) movies. See "PMB Guide" on importing selected movies and photos (p. 33). You can be saved. Changing the destination drive or ...[Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where the images are imported to your camcorder to a computer automatically. Movies and photos are to be imported to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details (p. 33)....
... (Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc) (p. 34) or standard definition image quality (SD) discs (p. 36) from imported high definition image quality (HD) movies. See "PMB Guide" on importing selected movies and photos (p. 33). You can be saved. Changing the destination drive or ...[Easy PC Back-up ] [Import]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where the images are imported to your camcorder to a computer automatically. Movies and photos are to be imported to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for details (p. 33)....
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... may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. To start "PMB" also by putting together high definition image quality (HD) movies previously imported to your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. ...; You may take a long time to create a disc. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side ...
... may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. To start "PMB" also by putting together high definition image quality (HD) movies previously imported to your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. ...; You may take a long time to create a disc. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side ...
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...step 4 of disc after creating the disc. US 35 Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to a computer (p. 32). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add...on Software]. Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software for "PMB" must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. ...
...step 4 of disc after creating the disc. US 35 Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to a computer (p. 32). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add...on Software]. Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software for "PMB" must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. ...
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... [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may select high definition image quality (HD) movies...disc. You can copy a recorded disc to start "PMB." You may start the software. However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to a Blu-ray disc. It will take a longer time for converting the image quality of the movies than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down...
... [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may select high definition image quality (HD) movies...disc. You can copy a recorded disc to start "PMB." You may start the software. However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to a Blu-ray disc. It will take a longer time for converting the image quality of the movies than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down...
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...connecting cable connection) (p. 40) Always maintain your camcorder are described here. Player AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a method and disc type Creating a high definition image quality HD (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection...Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your PLAYSTATION3 to create a Blu-ray disc. ...
...connecting cable connection) (p. 40) Always maintain your camcorder are described here. Player AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a method and disc type Creating a high definition image quality HD (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection...Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your PLAYSTATION3 to create a Blu-ray disc. ...
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...connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed,... touch [END] [YES] on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with...
...connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed,... touch [END] [YES] on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with...
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... A/V connecting cable with the devices to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC Adaptor for... this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. with an S VIDEO cable. Connect the white ...
... A/V connecting cable with the devices to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC Adaptor for... this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. with an S VIDEO cable. Connect the white ...
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... LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. US ** The focal length figures are actual figures 56 from wide angle ...58323; 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 ...
... LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. US ** The focal length figures are actual figures 56 from wide angle ...58323; 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 ...