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.../ recorder may fail to make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. See "Precautions" (p. 54). Do not do not affect...High Profile Devices which 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. Playing back recorded images on the recording media. It is recommended that appear...
.../ recorder may fail to make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. See "Precautions" (p. 54). Do not do not affect...High Profile Devices which 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. Playing back recorded images on the recording media. It is recommended that appear...
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Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the 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 a computer (p. 26) ... on the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality...
Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the 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 a computer (p. 26) ... on the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality...
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...the date and time 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 ... 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...
...the date and time 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 ... 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 ... 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 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts...
...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 ... 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 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts...
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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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...settings automatically. (Some menu items retain 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 recorded. ...as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Recording and...
...settings automatically. (Some menu items retain 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 recorded. ...as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom. Recording and...
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...The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the 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 photos appears with , you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was ...
...The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the 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 photos appears with , you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was ...
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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 the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. ... via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to...
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 the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. ... via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to...
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Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. Playback To connect a non-high-definition ... [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your Photo TV HD- By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new ...
Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. Playback To connect a non-high-definition ... [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your Photo TV HD- By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new ...
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...Blu-ray 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 standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to... 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. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be copied onto DVD media.
...Blu-ray 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 standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to... 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. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be copied onto DVD media.
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...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 record high definition image quality (HD) movies of disc Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to a ...as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. 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. Characteristics of each type of a longer ...
...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 record high definition image quality (HD) movies of disc Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to a ...as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. 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. Characteristics of each type of a longer ...
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...pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Creating a disc with...disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 32), and then create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc (p. 36). Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 27), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB...
...pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Creating a disc with...disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 32), and then create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc (p. 36). Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 27), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB...
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...the operation is completed, a screen to indicate that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can be saved. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a .../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 your camcorder that movies are imported to your computer. It may appear. On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to...
...the operation is completed, a screen to indicate that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can be saved. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a .../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 your camcorder that movies are imported to your computer. It may appear. On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to...
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...that is explained. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3. Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer You can play the disc on ordinary DVD players...not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment. 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...
...that is explained. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3. Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer You can play the disc on ordinary DVD players...not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment. 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...
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...Software]. US 35 You cannot add contents to a computer (p. 32). Other procedures are the same as that for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are available...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 "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). Click [BD Add-on Software] on Software for creating Blu-ray discs. To create ...
...Software]. US 35 You cannot add contents to a computer (p. 32). Other procedures are the same as that for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are available...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 "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). Click [BD Add-on Software] on Software for creating Blu-ray discs. To create ...
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...Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources. US 36 Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by converting high definition image quality... (HD) movies to standard definition image quality (SD) movies. It will take a long time to create a disc....
...Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources. US 36 Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by converting high definition image quality... (HD) movies to standard definition image quality (SD) movies. It will take a long time to create a disc....
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...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, recorder Selecting the method ... 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.
...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, recorder Selecting the method ... 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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..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Creating a 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...some countries/regions. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be connected. 4 After the operation...
..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Creating a 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...some countries/regions. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be connected. 4 After the operation...
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...) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting 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. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with... of another device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. US 40 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow 1...
...) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting 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. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with... of another device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. US 40 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow 1...
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...; 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 ... Internal memory: 8 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...
...; 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 ... Internal memory: 8 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...