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... for effective use. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for ... to malfunction. On playing the disc on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Read this before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational ...
... for effective use. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for ... to malfunction. On playing the disc on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Read this before using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational ...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Warning indicators and messages 122 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 127 About the Disc 129 About the AVCHD format 131 About the "Memory Stick 132 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 134 Maintenance and precautions 135 Specifications 138 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 142 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 147 Glossary 150 Index ...152 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Warning indicators and messages 122 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 127 About the Disc 129 About the AVCHD format 131 About the "Memory Stick 132 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 134 Maintenance and precautions 135 Specifications 138 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 142 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 147 Glossary 150 Index ...152 13
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... images will be used with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be displayed 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 HD (high definition) image quality. Using a computer, you can...
... images will be used with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be displayed 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 HD (high definition) image quality. Using a computer, you can...
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... (standard definition) Records high definition images. 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. z Tips • AVCHD images can be played on the compatible devices only. Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. high definition TVs. b Notes • DVD-RW...
... (standard definition) Records high definition images. 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. z Tips • AVCHD images can be played on the compatible devices only. Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. high definition TVs. b Notes • DVD-RW...
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... Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format ...14) 25 (18) 32 (26) 27 (26) 35 (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 (LP) (long play) 20 (18) 30 (18) ...
... Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format ...14) 25 (18) 32 (26) 27 (26) 35 (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 (LP) (long play) 20 (18) 30 (18) ...
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...further for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. This distant sound is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 1.1 to 10 times the original size with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in...may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. If you need an AVCHD format device compatible with the sound picked up by playing Continued , 43 Shooting Recording the images Zooming You can enjoy more presence (5.1ch ...
...further for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. This distant sound is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 1.1 to 10 times the original size with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in...may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. If you need an AVCHD format device compatible with the sound picked up by playing Continued , 43 Shooting Recording the images Zooming You can enjoy more presence (5.1ch ...
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During finalizing, you can play these discs. Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes ... with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc contents (p. 72). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices and DVD drives of computers - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW. • Finalize DVD+RW in the...
During finalizing, you can play these discs. Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes ... with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc contents (p. 72). Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices and DVD drives of computers - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW. • Finalize DVD+RW in the...
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Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71 If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to a finalized disc (p. 78) Recordings cannot be added. Recordings cannot be added. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording.
Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71 If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to a finalized disc (p. 78) Recordings cannot be added. Recordings cannot be added. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording.
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... (HOME). 5 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [FINALIZE]. Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. To select a disc menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] ...) 6 Touch [YES] t [YES]. The shorter the amount of material recorded on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p.72)...AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from a minute to a maximum of the disc individually. 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position, and connect the AC...
... (HOME). 5 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [FINALIZE]. Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. To select a disc menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] ...) 6 Touch [YES] t [YES]. The shorter the amount of material recorded on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p.72)...AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from a minute to a maximum of the disc individually. 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position, and connect the AC...
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...high definition) image quality (p. 61). z Tips • Devices that the disc can be placed horizontally. • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your camcorder. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality You can play these discs only on devices compatible with the AVCHD... and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. Create the playlist on your camcorder in a DVD device, there is installed on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your device. • If you can neither record...
...high definition) image quality (p. 61). z Tips • Devices that the disc can be placed horizontally. • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your camcorder. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality You can play these discs only on devices compatible with the AVCHD... and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. Create the playlist on your camcorder in a DVD device, there is installed on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your device. • If you can neither record...
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...the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. 76 4 Press (HOME). 5 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. One of a disc midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 18. 7 Touch the option that is no need to the wall... outlet. 2 Turn on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of the disc ...
...the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. 76 4 Press (HOME). 5 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. One of a disc midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 18. 7 Touch the option that is no need to the wall... outlet. 2 Turn on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of the disc ...
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When you select the movie recording mode on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 74). When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with a subtitle display function. RING SETTING ... it manually using the camera control ring. ZEBRA Diagonal stripes appear in situations such as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality can be played on the HOME MENU. b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for about 100 IRE or...
When you select the movie recording mode on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 74). When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with a subtitle display function. RING SETTING ... it manually using the camera control ring. ZEBRA Diagonal stripes appear in situations such as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality can be played on the HOME MENU. b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for about 100 IRE or...
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... are . About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is not assured if the above OS Main functions x Playing a disc in AVCHD format Selected from the movies imported, you can create a disc consisting of your computer. About the help function of the software The Help guide ...You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. b Notes • Even in a slide show. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can be dropped ...
... are . About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is not assured if the above OS Main functions x Playing a disc in AVCHD format Selected from the movies imported, you can create a disc consisting of your computer. About the help function of the software The Help guide ...You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. b Notes • Even in a slide show. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can be dropped ...
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... necessary. However, imported images and images on your camcorder with the USB cable instead of memory or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 X 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (...it into the Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to have DirectX installed.) .Net Framework 1.1 (installed with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in uneven playback. Using a Computer 101 For example, other open or background applications running on the computer. has ...
... necessary. However, imported images and images on your camcorder with the USB cable instead of memory or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 X 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (...it into the Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to have DirectX installed.) .Net Framework 1.1 (installed with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in uneven playback. Using a Computer 101 For example, other open or background applications running on the computer. has ...
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The computer restarts automatically (Restart). 104 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 o create AVCHD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies. 10Make sure [Yes, I want to install the required software...
The computer restarts automatically (Restart). 104 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 o create AVCHD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies. 10Make sure [Yes, I want to install the required software...
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...freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. Playback does not move to the previous scene. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with AVCHD format (p. 74). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). Refer to ...are some functions you press .. • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc again (p. 72). DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). • Finalize ...of additional recording (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when .
...freeze for an instant when the recording layer changes. Playback does not move to the previous scene. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with AVCHD format (p. 74). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). Refer to ...are some functions you press .. • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc again (p. 72). DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). • Finalize ...of additional recording (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when .
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...computer is not affected. • Movie playback or sound may be played back. • Use the supplied "Player for AVCHD" on your computer correctly. • If your camcorder is not written to the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "First Step Guide." • The screen or message may...disc player software starts up when a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is connected to the DVD drive of your computer is not removed with HD (high definition) image quality. Insert the disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder is inserted in the computer, close that shown in your...
...computer is not affected. • Movie playback or sound may be played back. • Use the supplied "Player for AVCHD" on your computer correctly. • If your camcorder is not written to the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "First Step Guide." • The screen or message may...disc player software starts up when a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is connected to the DVD drive of your computer is not removed with HD (high definition) image quality. Insert the disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder is inserted in the computer, close that shown in your...
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... or played on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM discs cannot be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs. What is the AVCHD format? Video signal: AVCHD format 1440 × 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Recording media: 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL discs • DVDs recorded in the conventional DVD format. *1: 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1080...
... or played on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM discs cannot be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs. What is the AVCHD format? Video signal: AVCHD format 1440 × 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Recording media: 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL discs • DVDs recorded in the conventional DVD format. *1: 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1080...
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...the operating distance of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it clicks. In this...facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. To change the battery of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the...DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080/60i SD: DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD...
...the operating distance of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it clicks. In this...facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. To change the battery of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the...DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080/60i SD: DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD...
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and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are not mentioned in each ...STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,...
and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are not mentioned in each ...STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,...
