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...lamp (p. 44) are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to the camcorder. Playing back recorded images on the country/region. About language setting The on a ... not be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to record or play back images recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for high definition...
...lamp (p. 44) are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to the camcorder. Playing back recorded images on the country/region. About language setting The on a ... not be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to record or play back images recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in color) that you repeat recording/deleting images for high definition...
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... movies and photos that you have saved on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and ... movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You can create a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded...
... movies and photos that you have saved on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and ... movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You can create a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded...
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...15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27... drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
...15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27... drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
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... 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording...43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions...
... 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording...43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions...
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). POWER button US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). POWER button US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder.
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...on the LCD screen (p. 59). To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items...the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust...
...on the LCD screen (p. 59). To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items...the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) appears during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to adjust...
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... You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll ... face scenes (Face Index) To the list of recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab ...
... You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll ... face scenes (Face Index) To the list of recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab ...
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...) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connecting a ...). Make the required output settings on your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ ...
...) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connecting a ...). Make the required output settings on your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ ...
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... [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Please refer to the appropriate mode when... displaying photos. **Setup of your Photo TV HD- By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using ...
... [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Please refer to the appropriate mode when... displaying photos. **Setup of your Photo TV HD- By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using ...
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... for the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. US 26 It is necessary to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This .../AVCHD format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may ...
... for the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. US 26 It is necessary to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This .../AVCHD format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may ...
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... for "PMB" must be installed (p. 35). Saving movies and photos with one touch (One Touch HD Disc Burn) (p. 31) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Characteristics of each type of disc Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to ... quality (SD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your disc player. Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a...
... for "PMB" must be installed (p. 35). Saving movies and photos with one touch (One Touch HD Disc Burn) (p. 31) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Characteristics of each type of disc Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to ... quality (SD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your disc player. Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a...
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...Blu-ray disc is not available with One Touch Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 32), and then create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc (p. 36). Install "PMB"... beforehand (p. 27), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of discs you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with One...
...Blu-ray disc is not available with One Touch Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 32), and then create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc (p. 36). Install "PMB"... beforehand (p. 27), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the AC Adaptor supplied for the type of discs you perform One Touch Disc Burn. Saving movies and photos with One...
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... Back-up] [Change]. On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to your camcorder . On the screen displayed, you can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from your computer to your computer. Changing the destination drive or folder for this operation (p. 14). 1... Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder that movies are being analyzed may take a long...
... Back-up] [Change]. On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to your camcorder . On the screen displayed, you can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from your computer to your computer. Changing the destination drive or folder for this operation (p. 14). 1... Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder that movies are being analyzed may take a long...
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... smoothly depending on the computer environment. Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3. To start "Player for ...; You can play back high definition image quality (HD) discs using "Player for AVCHD]. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [...
... smoothly depending on the computer environment. Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3. To start "Player for ...; You can play back high definition image quality (HD) discs using "Player for AVCHD]. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [...
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... the disc. Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to the internet when you install [BD Add-on the installation screen of "Creating a high definition image quality...installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on Software]. Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in step 4 of "PMB," and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to a computer (p. 32).
... the disc. Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to the internet when you install [BD Add-on the installation screen of "Creating a high definition image quality...installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on Software]. Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in step 4 of "PMB," and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to a computer (p. 32).
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... DVD players You can create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc by converting high definition image quality (HD) movies to standard definition image quality (SD) movies. US 36 Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] ...
... DVD players You can create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc by converting high definition image quality (HD) movies to standard definition image quality (SD) movies. US 36 Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] ...
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Player AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a method and disc type Creating a high definition image quality HD (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) (p. 39) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your disc player. Prepare a DVD disc ... that can play DVDs, etc.) Creating a standard definition image SD quality (SD) disc with a disc recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) (p. 40) Always maintain your camcorder are described here.
Player AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) Choosing a method and disc type Creating a high definition image quality HD (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) (p. 39) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your disc player. Prepare a DVD disc ... that can play DVDs, etc.) Creating a standard definition image SD quality (SD) disc with a disc recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) (p. 40) Always maintain your camcorder are described here.
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...Duo" media on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder to be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. US 39... the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). 1 Turn on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect...
...Duo" media on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder to be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. US 39... the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). 1 Turn on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect...
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...; A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with the devices to be connected. Connect the device in...sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. Select the recording media that contains movies...
...; A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with the devices to be connected. Connect the device in...sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. Select the recording media that contains movies...
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... LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. US ** The focal length figures are actual figures 56 from wide angle ...58323; 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 ...
... LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. US ** The focal length figures are actual figures 56 from wide angle ...58323; 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 ...