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.... If this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of recording / playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc...
.... If this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of recording / playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc...
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...and the viewfinder used for illustrating the operating procedures. These points are recorded without notice. • Disc in this before using your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen and... video tapes, and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Read this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The on-screen displays in each local language are operational for effective use.
...and the viewfinder used for illustrating the operating procedures. These points are recorded without notice. • Disc in this before using your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen and... video tapes, and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Read this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The on-screen displays in each local language are operational for effective use.
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...58 Dividing the image 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category 65 Dubbing a disc 65 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 66 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 67 Utilizing recording media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category 69 Making the disc compatible... with playback on other devices 74 Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Deleting all scenes on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 70 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 76 Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize 78 Checking the disc information ...
...58 Dividing the image 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category 65 Dubbing a disc 65 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 66 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 67 Utilizing recording media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category 69 Making the disc compatible... with playback on other devices 74 Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Deleting all scenes on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 70 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 76 Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize 78 Checking the disc information ...
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... (p. 74). Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 17 Note that the dubbed images will be recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. • You can dub images recorded with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and...
... (p. 74). Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 17 Note that the dubbed images will be recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. • You can dub images recorded with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and...
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... (p. 74). Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. "AVCHD 1080i format" is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. Recommended whether or not you use a new disc on...
... (p. 74). Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. "AVCHD 1080i format" is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. Recommended whether or not you use a new disc on...
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... disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC...26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M... overall recording time. 19 Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate)...
... disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC...26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M... overall recording time. 19 Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate)...
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... can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc Disc type (Disc symbols) Deleting images on your camcorder (60) a a - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in the supplied "Read This First." • [DISC SELECT...
... can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc Disc type (Disc symbols) Deleting images on your camcorder (60) a a - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in the supplied "Read This First." • [DISC SELECT...
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... symbols) Recording movies at an aspect ratio a a - Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) image quality What you can do on your camcorder - a a of 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 on a disc (38) Deleting images on your camcorder using this type of a disc - - - finalized disc (78) Creating DVD menus during finalizing (70) a - A DVD+RW that is required to use it a a a - -
... symbols) Recording movies at an aspect ratio a a - Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) image quality What you can do on your camcorder - a a of 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 on a disc (38) Deleting images on your camcorder using this type of a disc - - - finalized disc (78) Creating DVD menus during finalizing (70) a - A DVD+RW that is required to use it a a a - -
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...3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.130). Continued , 37 ACCESS lamp (Disc) 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. It may take some time for recording (p. 20). Step... 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it further. Set the disc with the recording...
...3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.130). Continued , 37 ACCESS lamp (Disc) 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. It may take some time for recording (p. 20). Step... 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD+R DL is on. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it further. Set the disc with the recording...
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... displayed vary depending on HD (high definition)/ SD (standard definition) image quality. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with fingerprints, etc. When using a double-sided disc, take up to 10 minutes to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - When the formatting is... a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. b Notes • Be careful not to record with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder, or the type of the camcorder, then...
... displayed vary depending on HD (high definition)/ SD (standard definition) image quality. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with fingerprints, etc. When using a double-sided disc, take up to 10 minutes to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - When the formatting is... a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. b Notes • Be careful not to record with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder, or the type of the camcorder, then...
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To adjust the sound volume Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with SD (standard definition) image quality). • There is i on the movie you have stopped. If you touch the movie, you can play back movies slowly Touch / during ... or Pause as you touch Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward (OPTION) To play it approximately 10 times faster (Approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW with /. Playback Playing movies On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the played back. Continued , 49 z Tips • A touch of the scene/previous scene...
To adjust the sound volume Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with SD (standard definition) image quality). • There is i on the movie you have stopped. If you touch the movie, you can play back movies slowly Touch / during ... or Pause as you touch Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward (OPTION) To play it approximately 10 times faster (Approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW with /. Playback Playing movies On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the played back. Continued , 49 z Tips • A touch of the scene/previous scene...
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Editing Press and hold the still image on your camcorder while editing images. To delete all movies on the LCD screen to be restored once...the disc, the remaining disc capacity may damage the disc. • You can do this operation only with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 61), the movie is ...still image. It may not increase as much as you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder, then press (HOME). 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch [ DELETE]. 5 Touch the still image to confirm the image.
Editing Press and hold the still image on your camcorder while editing images. To delete all movies on the LCD screen to be restored once...the disc, the remaining disc capacity may damage the disc. • You can do this operation only with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 61), the movie is ...still image. It may not increase as much as you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder, then press (HOME). 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch [ DELETE]. 5 Touch the still image to confirm the image.
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It may occur from your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to the previous screen. Continued , 61 A Playlist is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even if the divided movie is included...AC Adaptor from the point where you have selected. b Notes • You can do this operation only with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. Touch to return to confirm the image. ...
It may occur from your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to the previous screen. Continued , 61 A Playlist is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even if the divided movie is included...AC Adaptor from the point where you have selected. b Notes • You can do this operation only with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. Touch to return to confirm the image. ...
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... (supplied) must be installed on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 67). Dubbing a disc By connecting your camcorder to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you can be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. Image quality of recorded images Image quality of dubbed images by dubbing so that the image... to your computer (p. 100). Image quality of recorded images HD t SD t HD: High definition SD: Standard definition Image quality of connecting your TV to view images on the disc to another VCR or DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). b Notes • If you want to play back discs on...
... (supplied) must be installed on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 67). Dubbing a disc By connecting your camcorder to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you can be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. Image quality of recorded images Image quality of dubbed images by dubbing so that the image... to your computer (p. 100). Image quality of recorded images HD t SD t HD: High definition SD: Standard definition Image quality of connecting your TV to view images on the disc to another VCR or DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). b Notes • If you want to play back discs on...
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...images can dub images played back on your camcorder to other device. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied... (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an HDMI cable. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in the computer. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC...
...images can dub images played back on your camcorder to other device. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied... (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an HDMI cable. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in the computer. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC...
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...images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compatible. Refer to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When ... [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 30). Connect your camcorder to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the display device (p. 90). 3 Insert the recording media ...
...images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compatible. Refer to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When ... [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 30). Connect your camcorder to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the display device (p. 90). 3 Insert the recording media ...
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...b Notes • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc ...high definition) image quality Discs of computers - To create the DVD menu - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD drives of all device is created for playback with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). Currently available DVD...
...b Notes • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc ...high definition) image quality Discs of computers - To create the DVD menu - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD drives of all device is created for playback with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). Currently available DVD...
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... the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder. 2 Turn on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. The shorter the amount of several hours to finalize the disc using [STYLE1] (default ...finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p.72) Finalize Playback on the power by sliding the ...
... the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder. 2 Turn on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. The shorter the amount of several hours to finalize the disc using [STYLE1] (default ...finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to finalize a disc. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p.72) Finalize Playback on the power by sliding the ...
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.../ recording format indicator changes as shown below: DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-RW (HD (high definition) image quality) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VR mode) To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder, and do this operation with [T]/[t]. 7 When...
.../ recording format indicator changes as shown below: DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-RW (HD (high definition) image quality) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VR mode) To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder, and do this operation with [T]/[t]. 7 When...
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...high definition) image quality disc recorded in the AVCHD format in these devices, you can play back these discs back on DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee playback on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 105). Some functions may occur. Playing a disc on a computer b Notes • Make sure that the DVD drive of your camcorder.... z Tips • Devices that you may freeze for an instant between scenes. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality You can neither record nor play back the disc...
...high definition) image quality disc recorded in the AVCHD format in these devices, you can play back these discs back on DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee playback on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 105). Some functions may occur. Playing a disc on a computer b Notes • Make sure that the DVD drive of your camcorder.... z Tips • Devices that you may freeze for an instant between scenes. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality You can neither record nor play back the disc...