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... to another device with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do any way. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used for a long time, fragmentation of the pixels are... to insert the connector plug in the AVCHD format. These points are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct ...
... to another device with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do any way. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used for a long time, fragmentation of the pixels are... to insert the connector plug in the AVCHD format. These points are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct ...
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... the movies with standard definition image quality (SD). Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Your camcorder may erase its contents without warning. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately... 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. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (...
... the movies with standard definition image quality (SD). Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Your camcorder may erase its contents without warning. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately... 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. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (...
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...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. Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 34) Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy ... disc with a computer US 29 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 record...
...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. Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 34) Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy ... disc with a computer US 29 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 record...
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... definition image quality (HD) discs (Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc) (p. 34) or standard definition image quality (SD) discs (p. 36) from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. Changing the destination drive or folder for... details (p. 33). On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to import images from your computer to your camcorder . On the screen displayed, you can ...
... definition image quality (HD) discs (Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc) (p. 34) or standard definition image quality (SD) discs (p. 36) from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. Changing the destination drive or folder for... details (p. 33). On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to import images from your computer to your camcorder . On the screen displayed, you can ...
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... down . 2 Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen to start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. The window used to select movies appears. To add movies to the previously selected ones, select ... an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 30 for the type of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation]. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3.
... down . 2 Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen to start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. The window used to select movies appears. To add movies to the previously selected ones, select ... an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 30 for the type of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation]. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3.
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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 suits your camcorder are described here. US 38 Saving images with a disc...
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 suits your camcorder are described here. US 38 Saving images with a disc...
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..., etc. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may not be available in DVD players...
..., etc. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may not be available in DVD players...
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... HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-B 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 ... data management. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification Movie recording format: Video: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21...
... HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-B 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 ... data management. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification Movie recording format: Video: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21...
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... and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory...
... and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory...
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Index A AVCHD 29, 38 A/V connecting cable 40 B Battery 13 Blu-ray disc 35 C Capturing photos from a movie 37 Charging the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack............. 42 Destination drive or folder........32 Disc recorder 40 DST SET 15 Dubbing 44 DVD writer 38, 39 E Easy Handycam operation.........20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 37 F Format 42 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 47 I Image quality 43 US 62 Install 27 L Language 16 M Macintosh...
Index A AVCHD 29, 38 A/V connecting cable 40 B Battery 13 Blu-ray disc 35 C Capturing photos from a movie 37 Charging the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack............. 42 Destination drive or folder........32 Disc recorder 40 DST SET 15 Dubbing 44 DVD writer 38, 39 E Easy Handycam operation.........20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 37 F Format 42 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 47 I Image quality 43 US 62 Install 27 L Language 16 M Macintosh...
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... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the...
... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the...
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... a quality typical of the camcorder using a computer. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Notes on other compatible device. When the camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images... Be sure to prevent the recovery of data occurs on your camcorder may be played on external media periodically. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be saved or recorded. When you transfer the camcorder, it is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) on...
... a quality typical of the camcorder using a computer. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Notes on other compatible device. When the camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images... Be sure to prevent the recovery of data occurs on your camcorder may be played on external media periodically. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be saved or recorded. When you transfer the camcorder, it is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) on...
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...in DVD players/recorders. The method used in some countries/regions. Turn on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the device to be available in either way of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Creating a high definition...; After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in some 56 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc....
...in DVD players/recorders. The method used in some countries/regions. Turn on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the device to be available in either way of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Creating a high definition...; After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in some 56 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc....
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...REC MODE] a desired setting You can select image quality for recording movies) The default settings are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format. HD FH ( ) Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)). To record, play , or edit movies in... QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) images. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD).
...REC MODE] a desired setting You can select image quality for recording movies) The default settings are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format. HD FH ( ) Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)). To record, play , or edit movies in... QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) images. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD).
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... appear at the top and bottom of the screen of another device (p. 56). Functions that cannot be divided. A movie that is not compatible with AVCHD format. A movie cannot be used simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Index Neither image nor sound is... be added in the Playlist. There is not a malfunction. The image appears distorted on a 4:3 TV. Movies cannot be divided. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to a Playlist.
... appear at the top and bottom of the screen of another device (p. 56). Functions that cannot be divided. A movie that is not compatible with AVCHD format. A movie cannot be used simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Index Neither image nor sound is... be added in the Playlist. There is not a malfunction. The image appears distorted on a 4:3 TV. Movies cannot be divided. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to a Playlist.
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... mentioned below. "MagicGate" is a high definition digital video camera format used to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder. The AVCHD format is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in the conventional MPEG2 format. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 ...HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with your camcorder is used to be played on your camcorder. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264...
... mentioned below. "MagicGate" is a high definition digital video camera format used to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder. The AVCHD format is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in the conventional MPEG2 format. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 ...HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with your camcorder is used to be played on your camcorder. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264...
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... a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on your camcorder to somebody, it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...
... a wall outlet (wall socket) using data deletion software on your camcorder to somebody, it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...
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... 95 FACE FUNC. Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Symbols 1080i/480i 79 16:9 78 4:3 78 480i 79 A A.SHUT OFF 81 A/V connecting cable 57 Abroad 100 AREA SET 80 AUTO BACK LIGHT...........69, 71 AUTO SLW SHUTTR..........67, 70 AVCHD format 104 B BATTERY INFO 59 Battery pack 17 BEACH 86 BEEP...73, 95 DIGITAL ZOOM 66 Disc recorder 56 DISP OUTPUT 78 DIVIDE 53 DST SET 80 Dual Rec 32 Dubbing 50 DVD writer 56 E Easy Handycam Operation........22 EDIT 47 Empty 64 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 EXPOSURE 85 F FACE DET. SET 72 Face ...
... 95 FACE FUNC. Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Symbols 1080i/480i 79 16:9 78 4:3 78 480i 79 A A.SHUT OFF 81 A/V connecting cable 57 Abroad 100 AREA SET 80 AUTO BACK LIGHT...........69, 71 AUTO SLW SHUTTR..........67, 70 AVCHD format 104 B BATTERY INFO 59 Battery pack 17 BEACH 86 BEEP...73, 95 DIGITAL ZOOM 66 Disc recorder 56 DISP OUTPUT 78 DIVIDE 53 DST SET 80 Dual Rec 32 Dubbing 50 DVD writer 56 E Easy Handycam Operation........22 EDIT 47 Empty 64 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 EXPOSURE 85 F FACE DET. SET 72 Face ...