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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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... image quality, however, is important. 18 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. high definition TVs. Experience the beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. Select a recording format before you have...
... image quality, however, is important. 18 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. high definition TVs. Experience the beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. Select a recording format before you have...
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...hard disk. For the "Memory Stick Duo," see page 74. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 19 This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the average bit rate. Enjoying your camcorder Recording time 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 ...
...hard disk. For the "Memory Stick Duo," see page 74. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 19 This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the average bit rate. Enjoying your camcorder Recording time 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 ...
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... • is approximately 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 5/8 to the instruction manual of 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) repeatedly to...your wireless microphone. * Optional wireless microphone is not available in 4ch microphone, and recorded. Using the flash Flash Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Active Interface Shoe Built-in flash is displayed on ...
... • is approximately 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 5/8 to the instruction manual of 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) repeatedly to...your wireless microphone. * Optional wireless microphone is not available in 4ch microphone, and recorded. Using the flash Flash Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Active Interface Shoe Built-in flash is displayed on ...
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... can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of images with HD (high definition) image quality t Player for AVCHD You can view movies with your camcorder to a computer You can easily import the images recorded on your camcorder to a disc with the same image quality, automatically. x Playing a disc consisting of...
... can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of images with HD (high definition) image quality t Player for AVCHD You can view movies with your camcorder to a computer You can easily import the images recorded on your camcorder to a disc with the same image quality, automatically. x Playing a disc consisting of...
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...processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB 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 Color (16 bit...the CD-ROM (supplied). The sound is necessary for installation) b Notes • Even in a multi-boot environment. Hard disk: Disc volume required for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. Refer to "Installing the "...USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is reproduced in uneven playback.
...processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only, 256 MB 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 Color (16 bit...the CD-ROM (supplied). The sound is necessary for installation) b Notes • Even in a multi-boot environment. Hard disk: Disc volume required for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. Refer to "Installing the "...USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is reproduced in uneven playback.
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.... 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...
.... 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...
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...hard disk of your camcorder to the computer. The disc you created cannot be used. The playback screen is not written to the "Memory Stick Duo" in the window folder t [Folder option...] t [View] tab. 2Remove the check mark from your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) was not removed with HD (high definition...) image quality transferred from the [Hide file extensions for AVCHD" on the supplied CD- A standard disc player cannot be ...
...hard disk of your camcorder to the computer. The disc you created cannot be used. The playback screen is not written to the "Memory Stick Duo" in the window folder t [Folder option...] t [View] tab. 2Remove the check mark from your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) was not removed with HD (high definition...) image quality transferred from the [Hide file extensions for AVCHD" on the supplied CD- A standard disc player cannot be ...
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... 720p specification*2 on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, etc. In addition to record an HD (high definition) signal of the conventional image compressing format. What is a high definition digital video camera format used to be played on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. Additional Information 115 About the AVCHD format Your digital video camera recorder incorporates both...
... 720p specification*2 on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, etc. In addition to record an HD (high definition) signal of the conventional image compressing format. What is a high definition digital video camera format used to be played on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. Additional Information 115 About the AVCHD format Your digital video camera recorder incorporates both...
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...Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 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 still image... 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 ...
...Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 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 still image... 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 ...
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... are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 124 All other specifications. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. • "... and specifications are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium ...
... are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 124 All other specifications. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. • "... and specifications are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium ...
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... 5.1ch surround sound. x Playlist A list of 120 Hz or lower. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to the functions of your file name, see an extension on the camcorder is ".MPG," while that of a still image is pressed, and works as ... a file name after ".". There are divided into pieces scattered around the hard disk. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to record an HD (high definition) signal using hard disk space more realistic sound by your camcorder onto the hard disk is pressed, and allows quick access to the functions available for your...
... 5.1ch surround sound. x Playlist A list of 120 Hz or lower. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to the functions of your file name, see an extension on the camcorder is ".MPG," while that of a still image is pressed, and works as ... a file name after ".". There are divided into pieces scattered around the hard disk. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to record an HD (high definition) signal using hard disk space more realistic sound by your camcorder onto the hard disk is pressed, and allows quick access to the functions available for your...
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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, ...