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... another device with communication cables, be sure to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are recorded without any way. It ...definition footage in each local language are operational for effective use. Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do any of recordings ...
... another device with communication cables, be sure to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are recorded without any way. It ...definition footage in each local language are operational for effective use. Notes on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do any of recordings ...
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...photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving...type of movies (p. 43, 48). See page 29 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's media. Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 38) Deleting movies and photos ...
...photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving...type of movies (p. 43, 48). See page 29 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's media. Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 38) Deleting movies and photos ...
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...the date and time 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 ... 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...
...the date and time 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 ... 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 ... 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 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts...
...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 ... 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 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts...
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Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. POWER button US 17 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).
Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. POWER button US 17 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).
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... Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is displayed. US 20 The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You... as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before...
... Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is displayed. US 20 The image file size is 2.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. You cannot record photos while is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You... as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before...
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... index screen of 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 scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears... the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48).
... index screen of 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 scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears... the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48).
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...jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of [TV... CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of TV ...
...jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of [TV... CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of TV ...
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...ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of your Photo TV HD- "Photo TV HD" allows for details. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or ...the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch...
...ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of your Photo TV HD- "Photo TV HD" allows for details. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or ...the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch...
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...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 standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is required. It is necessary ...To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (...
...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 standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is required. It is necessary ...To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (...
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...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 method and disc type Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy... devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 34) Importing movies and photos to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. Characteristics...
...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 method and disc type Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy... devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 34) Importing movies and photos to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. Characteristics...
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... automatically. Movies and photos are not saved on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Saving movies and photos with one touch (One...page 29 for this operation (p. 14). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can be saved on your camcorder. Creating a disc with a computer US 31 You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with...
... automatically. Movies and photos are not saved on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with their recorded image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Saving movies and photos with one touch (One...page 29 for this operation (p. 14). With (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, you can be saved on your camcorder. Creating a disc with a computer US 31 You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with...
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...selected movies and photos (p. 33). You can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder to analyze movies. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where ...Export to your computer. It may appear. Turn on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from your computer to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on ...
...selected movies and photos (p. 33). You can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder to analyze movies. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where ...Export to your computer. It may appear. Turn on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from your computer to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on ...
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You cannot 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 "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the ...cut icon on the computer screen to start "PMB." You may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. See the "Player for AVCHD" help on the operation. Movies may take a long time to create ...
You cannot 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 "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the ...cut icon on the computer screen to start "PMB." You may start "Player for AVCHD" Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. See the "Player for AVCHD" help on the operation. Movies may take a long time to create ...
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... type of disc after creating the disc. Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on Software]. To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on the installation screen of "PMB," and install ...(unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are the same as that for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Your computer must support the creation of "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). Click [BD Add-on Software] on Software for creating Blu-ray discs. Other procedures ...
... type of disc after creating the disc. Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on Software]. To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on the installation screen of "PMB," and install ...(unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are the same as that for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Your computer must support the creation of "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). Click [BD Add-on Software] on Software for creating Blu-ray discs. Other procedures ...
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...movies. US 36 You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to a Blu-ray disc. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players You can create ... icon on the screen to create a disc. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the...
...movies. US 36 You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to a Blu-ray disc. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players You can create ... icon on the screen to create a disc. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the...
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... quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or... photos recorded on your disc player. Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a disc. See page 35 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION3 system software. The PLAYSTATION3 may not be available in some countries/regions. 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...
... quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or... photos recorded on your disc player. Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a disc. See page 35 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION3 system software. The PLAYSTATION3 may not be available in some countries/regions. 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...
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... to be connected. US 39 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable. The method used in some countries.../regions. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. to the (...
... to be connected. US 39 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable. The method used in some countries.../regions. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. to the (...
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... recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) You 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. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you ...want to dub and the image quality before starting the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device ...
... recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) You 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. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you ...want to dub and the image quality before starting the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device ...
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... OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-B 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 +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 ...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 ...
... OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-B 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 +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 ...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 ...