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...affect the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly ...8226; TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Read this before using your camcorder to malfunction. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for long periods of time may... devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
...affect the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly ...8226; TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Read this before using your camcorder to malfunction. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for long periods of time may... devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
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The following marks are used to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for a particular ... • The operations available depend on the disc used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About the marks used . About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of disc you can use for ...
The following marks are used to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for a particular ... • The operations available depend on the disc used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About the marks used . About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of disc you can use for ...
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...high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before using it. Table of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder... 37 Shooting Recording the images 40 Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects...
...high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before using it. Table of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder... 37 Shooting Recording the images 40 Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects...
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... can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Read the supplied "Read This First" before you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 75) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." 16 B Prepare the right disc (p. 20). B Shoot using your camcorder. Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories.
... can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Read the supplied "Read This First" before you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 75) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." 16 B Prepare the right disc (p. 20). B Shoot using your camcorder. Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories.
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... compatible devices (p. 74). B Editing and copying disc contents (p. 66). Enjoying your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Using a computer, you can view the movies with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may not be...
... compatible devices (p. 74). B Editing and copying disc contents (p. 66). Enjoying your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Using a computer, you can view the movies with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may not be...
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Experience the beauty of SD (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. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be played on DVD devices. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality of a disc midway...
Experience the beauty of SD (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. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be played on DVD devices. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality of a disc midway...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. a - ( ) indicates the reference page. What you can do on your camcorder using this page. 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 GUIDE] (p. 75). • Disc characteristics explained on this type of disc Disc...
HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. a - ( ) indicates the reference page. What you can do on your camcorder using this page. 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 GUIDE] (p. 75). • Disc characteristics explained on this type of disc Disc...
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... sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 33) is displayed. To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D Continuous recording time 90 95 95 225 235 235 Typical recording time* 50 50 50 120... battery pack. z Tips • If you attach the battery pack or connect the AC Adaptor when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off . Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack.
... sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 33) is displayed. To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D Continuous recording time 90 95 95 225 235 235 Typical recording time* 50 50 50 120... battery pack. z Tips • If you attach the battery pack or connect the AC Adaptor when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off . Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack.
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... on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: - HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 120 290 300 445 455...opened* 135 LCD panel closed . The battery pack is on /off and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Battery pack NP-QM91D Continuous recording time 345 360 360 Typical...
... on the conditions under which only allows short recording and playback times, with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: - HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 120 290 300 445 455...opened* 135 LCD panel closed . The battery pack is on /off and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is damaged. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Battery pack NP-QM91D Continuous recording time 345 360 360 Typical...
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... case, the disc might be formatted with the image recording quality and mode you use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. b Notes • Be careful not to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup...
... case, the disc might be formatted with the image recording quality and mode you use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. b Notes • Be careful not to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup...
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...1ch sound is converted to a level greater than 10 ×. You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 5.1ch surround, you want to zoom to 2ch when played back on the screen during 5.... 1.1 to 10 times the original size with a wireless microphone By attaching the wireless microphone (optional*) to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a slower zoom. To record with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. ...
...1ch sound is converted to a level greater than 10 ×. You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 5.1ch surround, you want to zoom to 2ch when played back on the screen during 5.... 1.1 to 10 times the original size with a wireless microphone By attaching the wireless microphone (optional*) to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a slower zoom. To record with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. ...
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Input jacks on the TV Playback t (p. 53) t (p. 54) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/... jack of your TV. Continued , 53 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V ...
Input jacks on the TV Playback t (p. 53) t (p. 54) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/... jack of your TV. Continued , 53 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V ...
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... on your TV (p. 90). Playback Continued , 55 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. Input jacks on a 4:3 TV that is converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. b Notes • When you play back a movie... recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on the TV t (p. 56) t (p. 56) t (p. 56) To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your camcorder...
... on your TV (p. 90). Playback Continued , 55 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. Input jacks on a 4:3 TV that is converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. b Notes • When you play back a movie... recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on the TV t (p. 56) t (p. 56) t (p. 56) To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your camcorder...
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... on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. 57 When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of... input jack of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose. When...
... on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. 57 When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of... input jack of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose. When...
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... You can dub a disc. Dubbing a disc By connecting your camcorder to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you of the most currently available DVD devices, create discs by copying in a computer "Picture Motion Browser" on the CD-ROM (supplied) must be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. b Notes • If you want to play...
... You can dub a disc. Dubbing a disc By connecting your camcorder to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you of the most currently available DVD devices, create discs by copying in a computer "Picture Motion Browser" on the CD-ROM (supplied) must be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. b Notes • If you want to play...
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... manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or...supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 30). Connect the device in the computer. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. • To hide the screen...
... manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or...supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 30). Connect the device in the computer. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. • To hide the screen...
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... using the following discs, Z flashes after finalizing is completed on your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ 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...
... using the following discs, Z flashes after finalizing is completed on your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ 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...
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...Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality You can neither record nor play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that you have inserted a disc recorded in the AVCHD format in advance, then ...DVD drive of your camcorder in a DVD device, there is installed on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of the computer can play back these discs only on devices compatible with the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices if the discs were recorded with HD (high definition...
...Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality You can neither record nor play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as that you have inserted a disc recorded in the AVCHD format in advance, then ...DVD drive of your camcorder in a DVD device, there is installed on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of the computer can play back these discs only on devices compatible with the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices if the discs were recorded with HD (high definition...
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.... 84 REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 74). When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality can be played on the screen. The zebra pattern is not recorded. GUIDEFRAME You can assign...
.... 84 REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 74). When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality can be played on the screen. The zebra pattern is not recorded. GUIDEFRAME You can assign...