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... recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access...High Profile Devices which are lit or flashing. Notes on other devices The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in very loud areas. Therefore, you cannot play movies and photos. ...
... recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access...High Profile Devices which are lit or flashing. Notes on other devices The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in very loud areas. Therefore, you cannot play movies and photos. ...
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... and photos that you have saved on the internal memory. You can create 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 the characteristics of each type of...
... and photos that you have saved on the internal memory. You can create 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 the characteristics of each type of...
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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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Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on 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 the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). POWER button US 17
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... mode. Press PHOTO lightly to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo ...is displayed. US 20 The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You ...
... mode. Press PHOTO lightly to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo ...is displayed. US 20 The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You ...
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... 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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen... photos appears with , you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Playback Playback on the...
... 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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen... photos appears with , you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Playback Playback on the...
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...to [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of [TV CONNECT Guide]. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 ... TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is used . Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed ...
...to [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of [TV CONNECT Guide]. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 ... TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is used . Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed ...
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...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 your Photo TV HD- US 25 Playback To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME)... [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.
...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 your Photo TV HD- US 25 Playback To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME)... [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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...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. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1...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. Saving ...
...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. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1...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. Saving ...
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...media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) 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...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. HD High definition image quality (HD) movie can play DVDs, etc.) ...
...media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) 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...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. HD High definition image quality (HD) movie can play DVDs, etc.) ...
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... (p. 14). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on a disc with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image...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 cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are ...
... (p. 14). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on a disc with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image...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 cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are ...
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... that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from your computer to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen. 3 On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back... (supplied). Movies and photos are imported to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to your computer. Changing the destination drive or folder for details (p. 33). In the meantime, you can operate "...
... that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from your computer to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen. 3 On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back... (supplied). Movies and photos are imported to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to your computer. Changing the destination drive or folder for details (p. 33). In the meantime, you can operate "...
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... AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for recording a high definition image quality (HD) movie on a DVD disc (p. 29) is explained. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a disc. To select plural movies, hold... 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 ...
... AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for recording a high definition image quality (HD) movie on a DVD disc (p. 29) is explained. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a disc. To select plural movies, hold... 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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... discs. 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]. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of Blu-ray...," and install this plug-in step 4 of disc after creating the disc. You cannot add contents to either type of "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on -screen instructions. Connect your computer to a computer (p. 32). US 35...
... discs. 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]. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of Blu-ray...," and install this plug-in step 4 of disc after creating the disc. You cannot add contents to either type of "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on -screen instructions. Connect your computer to a computer (p. 32). US 35...
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...played on ordinary DVD players You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to a Blu-ray disc. It will take a long time to create a disc. The window used to select...down . 2 Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen to start the software. However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to actually record the movies. 1 Turn on the operation. You cannot copy to start "PMB." You may take a longer ...
...played on ordinary DVD players You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to a Blu-ray disc. It will take a long time to create a disc. The window used to select...down . 2 Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen to start the software. However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to actually record the movies. 1 Turn on the operation. You cannot copy to start "PMB." You may take a longer ...
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... 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 disc player. 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...
... 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 disc player. 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...
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... to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices 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 should not be used in some... DVD players/recorders. 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 disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. The method used ...
... to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices 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 should not be used in some... DVD players/recorders. 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 disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. The method used ...
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...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. Select the recording media that contains movies ...before starting the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to another device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can be dubbed with the devices to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in the recording device. ...
...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. Select the recording media that contains movies ...before starting the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to another device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can be dubbed with the devices to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in the recording device. ...
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... 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. Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5...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 ...
... 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. Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5...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 ...
