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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 107 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 112 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure 114 About the AVCHD format 115 About the "Memory Stick 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 118 Maintenance and precautions 119 Specifications 122 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 126 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 131 Glossary 134 Index ...136 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 107 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 112 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure 114 About the AVCHD format 115 About the "Memory Stick 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 118 Maintenance and precautions 119 Specifications 122 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 126 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 131 Glossary 134 Index ...136 13
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... cannot be viewed even on non- Experience the beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. Select a recording format before you have a high definition TV. B HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format B SD (standard definition) image quality MPEG2 format Image resolution: About 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) recording image qualities.
... cannot be viewed even on non- Experience the beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. Select a recording format before you have a high definition TV. B HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format B SD (standard definition) image quality MPEG2 format Image resolution: About 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) recording image qualities.
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...15M and 9M in the recording time of the hard disk. M stands for Mbps. • You can record movies of a maximum of movies HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode AVC HD 15M (XP) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard ...9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) Approximate recordable time (hour minute) 7 h 20 m 10 h 50 m 20 h 50 m* * The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. Enjoying your camcorder Recording time of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality,...
...15M and 9M in the recording time of the hard disk. M stands for Mbps. • You can record movies of a maximum of movies HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode AVC HD 15M (XP) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard ...9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) Approximate recordable time (hour minute) 7 h 20 m 10 h 50 m 20 h 50 m* * The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. Enjoying your camcorder Recording time of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality,...
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...recording 5.1ch surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with a wireless microphone 40 Flash charge lamp Press (flash)...movies recorded on your wireless microphone. * Optional wireless microphone is complete. For details, refer to the front center part of your camcorder, on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound. • is insufficient ambient light. Active Interface Shoe Built-in...
...recording 5.1ch surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with a wireless microphone 40 Flash charge lamp Press (flash)...movies recorded on your wireless microphone. * Optional wireless microphone is complete. For details, refer to the front center part of your camcorder, on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound. • is insufficient ambient light. Active Interface Shoe Built-in...
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...AVCHD footage should not be used with HD (high definition) image quality are copied as they are . x Importing images taken with edited images You can edit images imported to a computer You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of selected images. x Creating a disc with your camcorder... to your computer, and create a disc consisting of a computer. b Notes • This camcorder captures high definition footage in a slide show. 88 x ...
...AVCHD footage should not be used with HD (high definition) image quality are copied as they are . x Importing images taken with edited images You can edit images imported to a computer You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of selected images. x Creating a disc with your camcorder... to your computer, and create a disc consisting of a computer. b Notes • This camcorder captures high definition footage in a slide show. 88 x ...
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...drive is necessary. The sound is based on the scene length. When playing still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on computers fulfilling the above OS has been upgraded or in HD (high definition... multi-boot environment. It is not assured if the above system requirements. Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 800 MB (10 GB or more...definition) image quality content only, 256 MB of all the functions of memory or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High...
...drive is necessary. The sound is based on the scene length. When playing still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on computers fulfilling the above OS has been upgraded or in HD (high definition... multi-boot environment. It is not assured if the above system requirements. Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 800 MB (10 GB or more...definition) image quality content only, 256 MB of all the functions of memory or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High...
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...installation screens appears, depending on the [Ready to install the required software. x Sonic UDF Reader Software required to recognize an AVCHD format disc x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD x Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Software... required to create AVCHD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies 10Make sure [Yes, I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Select your camcorder video system, then click [Next]. 7 Select where to save...
...installation screens appears, depending on the [Ready to install the required software. x Sonic UDF Reader Software required to recognize an AVCHD format disc x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD x Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Software... required to create AVCHD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies 10Make sure [Yes, I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Select your camcorder video system, then click [Next]. 7 Select where to save...
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... the [Hide file extensions for AVCHD" on a computer. If you created on a computer, by recording images with HD (high definition) image quality is different from your camcorder to play movies (p. 89). • Close all application except "Player for known file types] under Advanced Settings. 3Click [OK]. Connect your camcorder to free hard disk space. The disc you...
... the [Hide file extensions for AVCHD" on a computer. If you created on a computer, by recording images with HD (high definition) image quality is different from your camcorder to play movies (p. 89). • Close all application except "Player for known file types] under Advanced Settings. 3Click [OK]. Connect your camcorder to free hard disk space. The disc you...
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.... *3: Data recorded in the conventional MPEG2 format. In addition to HD (high definition) image quality, your camcorder is used to be played on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, etc. About the AVCHD format Your digital video camera recorder incorporates both the AVCHD format and the MPEG2 format for the recording function. The MPEG-4 AVC...
.... *3: Data recorded in the conventional MPEG2 format. In addition to HD (high definition) image quality, your camcorder is used to be played on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, etc. About the AVCHD format Your digital video camera recorder incorporates both the AVCHD format and the MPEG2 format for the recording function. The MPEG-4 AVC...
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... Information Technology Industries Association). Specifications System Video compression format AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Hard disk 30 GB When measuring madia capacity, 1 GB equals... pixel read-out. Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for...
... Information Technology Industries Association). Specifications System Video compression format AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Hard disk 30 GB When measuring madia capacity, 1 GB equals... pixel read-out. Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for...
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...of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks of U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia... on the AC Adaptor for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned in each case in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of...
...of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks of U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia... on the AC Adaptor for other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned in each case in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of...
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...264 format. x Fragmentation The condition of 120 Hz or lower. Your camcorder records still images in 2003. x MPEG2 format A format used to record an HD (high definition) signal using hard disk space more efficiently. x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 The latest image coding format .... There are divided into pieces scattered around the hard disk. x Original A movie recorded by playing the movie on the device that supports 5.1ch surround sound. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to encode high definition movies. x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Sound compression ...
...264 format. x Fragmentation The condition of 120 Hz or lower. Your camcorder records still images in 2003. x MPEG2 format A format used to record an HD (high definition) signal using hard disk space more efficiently. x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 The latest image coding format .... There are divided into pieces scattered around the hard disk. x Original A movie recorded by playing the movie on the device that supports 5.1ch surround sound. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to encode high definition movies. x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Sound compression ...
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... 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1-channel surround sound 40 A AC Adaptor 28 Access lamp Hard disk 36 "Memory Stick Duo" ....36 Active Interface Shoe ...........40 Adjusting exposure for back light 42, 99 AE SHIFT 70 AREA SET 79 AVCHD format ....18, 115, 134 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 80 A/V connecting cable... Computer 88 Connection 4:3 TV 51 DVD/HDD recorders.... 62 High definition TV ....... 49 Printer 63 VCR 62 Wide TV 51 Copyright 8, 124 Counter 131 D DATA CODE 34, 76 DATE/TIME 34, 76 DC IN jack 28 DC plug 28 DELETE Hard disk 55 "Memory Stick Duo" .... 56 DEMO MODE 79, ...
... 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1-channel surround sound 40 A AC Adaptor 28 Access lamp Hard disk 36 "Memory Stick Duo" ....36 Active Interface Shoe ...........40 Adjusting exposure for back light 42, 99 AE SHIFT 70 AREA SET 79 AVCHD format ....18, 115, 134 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 80 A/V connecting cable... Computer 88 Connection 4:3 TV 51 DVD/HDD recorders.... 62 High definition TV ....... 49 Printer 63 VCR 62 Wide TV 51 Copyright 8, 124 Counter 131 D DATA CODE 34, 76 DATE/TIME 34, 76 DC IN jack 28 DC plug 28 DELETE Hard disk 55 "Memory Stick Duo" .... 56 DEMO MODE 79, ...
