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... are recorded without warning. 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. Change the screen language before using your image data from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to a...device with communication cables, be able to insert the connector plug in any way. The camcorder may not be sure to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or ...
... are recorded without warning. 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. Change the screen language before using your image data from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to a...device with communication cables, be able to insert the connector plug in any way. The camcorder may not be sure to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or ...
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...See page 29 on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. 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) ...
...See page 29 on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. 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) ...
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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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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). 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.
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...the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. 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...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...
...the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. 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...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...
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... index screen of face 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). Your... camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of photos appears with , you ...
... index screen of face 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). Your... camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of photos appears with , you ...
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...settings on your camcorder. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 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 CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of...
...settings on your camcorder. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 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 CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of...
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... will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- "Photo TV HD" allows for details. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will be necessary. Playback To connect ...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 subtle textures and colors....
... will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- "Photo TV HD" allows for details. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will be necessary. Playback To connect ...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 subtle textures and colors....
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... disc/AVCHD 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 websites To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal... memory of your camcorder from a computer. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However,...
... disc/AVCHD 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 websites To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal... memory of your camcorder from a computer. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However,...
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...(p. 35). Saving movies and photos 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. HD High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on Software for creating a high definition ...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 PC Back-up ) (p. 32) HD Creating a AVCHD format disc with high...
...(p. 35). Saving movies and photos 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. HD High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on Software for creating a high definition ...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 PC Back-up ) (p. 32) HD Creating a AVCHD format disc with high...
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...; With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you can be saved on a disc automatically. Saving movies and photos with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will ...29 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the ...
...; With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you can be saved on a disc automatically. Saving movies and photos with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will ...29 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the ...
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...up can create either high definition image quality (HD) discs (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 the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to... import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to your camcorder that movies are imported to import images from your computer to your...
...up can create either high definition image quality (HD) discs (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 the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to... import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to your camcorder that movies are imported to import images from your computer to your...
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...select the high definition image quality (HD) movies. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with "PMB." 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... may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for the type of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation]. US 34 4 At the top of discs you can play a high definition image...
...select the high definition image quality (HD) movies. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with "PMB." 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... may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for the type of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation]. US 34 4 At the top of discs you can play a high definition image...
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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 either type of disc after creating the disc. To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software]. Click [BD...same as that for "PMB" must support the creation of "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). 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 the internet ...
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 either type of disc after creating the disc. To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software]. Click [BD...same as that for "PMB" must support the creation of "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). 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 the internet ...
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...movies and photos in the window, and select the folder or date, then select the movies and photos. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select plural movies and photos, hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails. 4 At the top...[Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by converting high definition image quality (HD) movies to start "PMB." You may start the software. US 36 However, image quality is converted...
...movies and photos in the window, and select the folder or date, then select the movies and photos. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select plural movies and photos, hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails. 4 At the top...[Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by converting high definition image quality (HD) movies to start "PMB." You may start the software. US 36 However, image quality is converted...
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US 38 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) (p. 39) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that... 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 camcorder are described here. Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) Creating ...
US 38 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) (p. 39) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that... 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 camcorder are described here. Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) Creating ...
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... high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the ...USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created ...
... high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the ...USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created ...
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... a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. with an A/V connecting cable. Select the recording... media that contains movies you will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc...
... a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. with an A/V connecting cable. Select the recording... media that contains movies you will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc...
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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. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i ...; 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. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i ...; 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 ...