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...before the first use (p. 90). DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be irrecoverable. Index US Save your important data on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on ...On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it and the data will erase all your camcorder with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you insert a disc recorded with other manufacturers. Movies recorded with [60p Quality...
...before the first use (p. 90). DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be irrecoverable. Index US Save your important data on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on ...On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it and the data will erase all your camcorder with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you insert a disc recorded with other manufacturers. Movies recorded with [60p Quality...
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... DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are provided. Confirm the model name of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. If you cannot ...HDR-PJ50/ Internal HDR-PJ50V* hard disk 220 GB + memory HDR-XR160 card 160 GB - And, the illustrations of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual when there is shown in this series are subject to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony...
... DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are provided. Confirm the model name of your camcorder and accessories are as follows. If you cannot ...HDR-PJ50/ Internal HDR-PJ50V* hard disk 220 GB + memory HDR-XR160 card 160 GB - And, the illustrations of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual when there is shown in this series are subject to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony...
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... Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 31 Viewing photos 32 Playing images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 36 Zooming 36 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 36 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality...
... Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 31 Viewing photos 32 Playing images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 36 Zooming 36 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 36 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality...
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...HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map View 49 Obtaining a map of the current location 50 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 50 Making good use of your camcorder... Express 67 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 68 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 69 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 70 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, ...
...HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map View 49 Obtaining a map of the current location 50 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 50 Making good use of your camcorder... Express 67 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 68 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 69 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 70 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, ...
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HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). US 24 Index Your camcorder is opened. Table of your camcorder. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). US 24 Index Your camcorder is opened. Table of your camcorder. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
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... is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recoding quality is connected, and the connectors used. Enjoy Useful Functions * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 1 Switch the input on the... viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 16). 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 29). Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR...
... is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recoding quality is connected, and the connectors used. Enjoy Useful Functions * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 1 Switch the input on the... viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 16). 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 29). Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR...
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...; If you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are using. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Connection)] [Component] a desired setting to output audio signals. ...HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI ...
...; If you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are using. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Connection)] [Component] a desired setting to output audio signals. ...HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI ...
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...You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is changed depending on the scenes detected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). The recording time of Contents Enjoy ...Useful Functions Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most ...
...You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is changed depending on the scenes detected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). The recording time of Contents Enjoy ...Useful Functions Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most ...
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...as in "24M," means "Mbps." When the HQ or LP mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i or 1920 1080/24p format (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) when the FX or FH mode is limited to track on... depend on the recording mode selected. Types of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, and with the 1920 1080/60p format when the PS mode of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP On this camcorder Internal recording media Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices...
...as in "24M," means "Mbps." When the HQ or LP mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i or 1920 1080/24p format (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) when the FX or FH mode is limited to track on... depend on the recording mode selected. Types of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, and with the 1920 1080/60p format when the PS mode of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP On this camcorder Internal recording media Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices...
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...) You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is not enough or when you record photos continuously. You cannot record photos while is displayed. ...XR160: When the MODE lamp is in 5.1ch sound. Index US 40 However, when the frame rate is set to [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V), you play the disc on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." Built-in microphone Notes If you cannot record photos while the camcorder...
...) You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is not enough or when you record photos continuously. You cannot record photos while is displayed. ...XR160: When the MODE lamp is in 5.1ch sound. Index US 40 However, when the frame rate is set to [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V), you play the disc on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." Built-in microphone Notes If you cannot record photos while the camcorder...
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... save it as a digest of the Event View. To stop a Highlight Playback To pause, touch . The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in the center of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to use those functions easily. 1 Open the LCD ...screen of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. If you like ...
... save it as a digest of the Event View. To stop a Highlight Playback To pause, touch . The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in the center of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to use those functions easily. 1 Open the LCD ...screen of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. If you like ...
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... following cases: When the GPS Assist Data are not updated for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are displayed. If you recorded the movies or photos. The Event View screen appears. Touch [Map View]. Searching for a long distance ... View button To the MENU screen Change View button To the movie recording display Highlight* * Appears only for images recorded with high definition image quality (HD). The map moves if you touch an area where no thumbnails are not correctly set When the...
... following cases: When the GPS Assist Data are not updated for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are displayed. If you recorded the movies or photos. The Event View screen appears. Touch [Map View]. Searching for a long distance ... View button To the MENU screen Change View button To the movie recording display Highlight* * Appears only for images recorded with high definition image quality (HD). The map moves if you touch an area where no thumbnails are not correctly set When the...
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... movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with more advanced editing.... Table of Contents A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo...
... movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with more advanced editing.... Table of Contents A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo...
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... Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Table of Contents... Enjoy Useful Functions Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 60) To...
... Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Table of Contents... Enjoy Useful Functions Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 60) To...
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... You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, you perform Disc Burn. Table of Contents Creating a disc with ... the computer when you can save movies and photos recorded on recording medium selected with Disc Burn function can be saved on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). With Disc Burn function...
... You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, you perform Disc Burn. Table of Contents Creating a disc with ... the computer when you can save movies and photos recorded on recording medium selected with Disc Burn function can be saved on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). With Disc Burn function...
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...on the computer screen. Movies and photos are imported to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, your camcorder) on the computer screen, select the movie to be exported (in USB Cable. 3 Click [Import]. Refer to "PMB Help...)] [USB Connect]. US 59 Index Table of Contents Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your...
...on the computer screen. Movies and photos are imported to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, your camcorder) on the computer screen, select the movie to be exported (in USB Cable. 3 Click [Import]. Refer to "PMB Help...)] [USB Connect]. US 59 Index Table of Contents Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your...
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... high definition image Built-in which images are saved. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Because DVD players/recorders are recorded with standard definition image A/V connecting cable (supplied) 71 quality (STD)....DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to eject the disc. Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. Movies that are not compatible with high definition...
... high definition image Built-in which images are saved. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Because DVD players/recorders are recorded with standard definition image A/V connecting cable (supplied) 71 quality (STD)....DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to eject the disc. Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. Movies that are not compatible with high definition...
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... LCD screen. However, even if the external media device has free space, you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes ...may be saved on the connected media device at this type of connection. 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on external media device can make menu settings of the external ...
... LCD screen. However, even if the external media device has free space, you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes ...may be saved on the connected media device at this type of connection. 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on external media device can make menu settings of the external ...
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... play back the image (p. 29). You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 33). You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media device is ...connected with / . You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder screen. Connect the camcorder to the external...
... play back the image (p. 29). You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 33). You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media device is ...connected with / . You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder screen. Connect the camcorder to the external...
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...Select], and that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. 6 Touch , then disconnect the USB cable. Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they... copy do not fit onto one disc, replace the disc in the DVD writer with an unused one of the same disc Connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and touch [DISC BURN OPTION]. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save and touch [Next...
...Select], and that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. 6 Touch , then disconnect the USB cable. Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they... copy do not fit onto one disc, replace the disc in the DVD writer with an unused one of the same disc Connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and touch [DISC BURN OPTION]. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save and touch [Next...