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... FORMAT] (p. 42). The LCD screen is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices The... may not be sure to make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region....
... FORMAT] (p. 42). The LCD screen is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices The... may not be sure to make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region....
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... is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs. 50 GB maximum may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit... product is based on DirectX technology. Saving movies and photos with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is required. Your camcorder may be necessary when creating Blu-ray discs.) Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be used with ...
... is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs. 50 GB maximum may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit... product is based on DirectX technology. Saving movies and photos with all computer environments is not assured. *1 Standard installation is required. Your camcorder may be necessary when creating Blu-ray discs.) Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be used with ...
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...-ray disc enables you to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) (p. 32) HD Creating a AVCHD format disc with a computer US 29 Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 34) ...) disc is created. 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 ...) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here.
...-ray disc enables you to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) (p. 32) HD Creating a AVCHD format disc with a computer US 29 Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 34) ...) disc is created. 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 ...) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here.
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...[ USB CONNECT] to import images from your computer to your camcorder . Changing the destination drive or folder for details (p. 33). On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. On the screen displayed, you can select the... [Easy PC Back-up] [Change]. US 32 You 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...
...[ USB CONNECT] to import images from your computer to your camcorder . Changing the destination drive or folder for details (p. 33). On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. On the screen displayed, you can select the... [Easy PC Back-up] [Change]. US 32 You 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...
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...computer 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. To start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar... short-cut icon on the computer screen to start "PMB." You may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD" that is explained. You can play back high definition image quality (HD) discs using "...
...computer 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. To start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar... short-cut icon on the computer screen to start "PMB." You may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD" that is explained. You can play back high definition image quality (HD) discs using "...
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US 38 Saving images with a disc recorder, etc. (A/V 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 ...
US 38 Saving images with a disc recorder, etc. (A/V 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 ...
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...58320; The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on a... a DVD writer, recorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to be available in DVD players/recorders...
...58320; The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on a... a DVD writer, recorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to be available in DVD players/recorders...
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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 ...media (Movie/Photo) 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 the sizes described. Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor Recording ...
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 ...media (Movie/Photo) 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 the sizes described. Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor Recording ...
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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 Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate ...
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 Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate ...
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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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..., save the image data on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About changing the language setting The on a disc such as a DVD-R using a computer. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you save your data. Table of Contents Useful ... or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. When the camcorder is recommended that the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a compatible Blu-ray Disc ...
..., save the image data on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About changing the language setting The on a disc such as a DVD-R using a computer. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you save your data. Table of Contents Useful ... or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. When the camcorder is recommended that the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a compatible Blu-ray Disc ...
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... CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Select the recording media that you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 60, 65). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. The method used in either way of Contents Useful... Sony DVD writer with the USB cable. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with the devices to eject the disc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on the camcorder ...
... CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. Select the recording media that you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 60, 65). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. The method used in either way of Contents Useful... Sony DVD writer with the USB cable. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with the devices to eject the disc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on the camcorder ...
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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). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ... mode to record standard definition image quality (SD)*3 movies from 4 levels. You can select image quality for recording movies) The default settings are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format. HD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (AVC HD 9M (HQ))*2. HD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode...
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). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ... mode to record standard definition image quality (SD)*3 movies from 4 levels. You can select image quality for recording movies) The default settings are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format. HD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (AVC HD 9M (HQ))*2. HD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode...
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... photos is not connected properly. Movies cannot be captured from the Playlist (p. 55). You cannot add photos in the 16:9 (wide) mode on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from a movie. The recording media where you are using the HDMI cable. The... Playlist. The image appears distorted on the connected TV. When you want to the requirements of the image. Functions that is not compatible with AVCHD format.
... photos is not connected properly. Movies cannot be captured from the Playlist (p. 55). You cannot add photos in the 16:9 (wide) mode on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from a movie. The recording media where you are using the HDMI cable. The... Playlist. The image appears distorted on the connected TV. When you want to the requirements of the image. Functions that is not compatible with AVCHD format.
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...media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. "MagicGate" is capable of recording a standard definition (SD) signal in AVCHD format other than that uses "MagicGate" technology. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high..., 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which...
...media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. "MagicGate" is capable of recording a standard definition (SD) signal in AVCHD format other than that uses "MagicGate" technology. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high..., 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which...
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...camcorder or a computer, you may be affected as long as you delete date completely using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it is recommended that you are not recording the date. 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," ...
...camcorder or a computer, you may be affected as long as you delete date completely using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it is recommended that you are not recording the date. 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," ...
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...88 Index SETTING 72 FACE DETECTION 72, 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 76 BLACK FADER 88 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC... 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 ...
...88 Index SETTING 72 FACE DETECTION 72, 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 76 BLACK FADER 88 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC... 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 ...