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... used with communication cables, be provided, even if recording or playback is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you can save all your image data using extremely high-precision technology... with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). To view your computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. On recording Before starting to record, test...
... used with communication cables, be provided, even if recording or playback is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you can save all your image data using extremely high-precision technology... with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). To view your computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. On recording Before starting to record, test...
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See page 29 on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Creating a disc 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... change the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media. US 10 Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with...
See page 29 on other media, from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. Creating a disc 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... change the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media. US 10 Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with...
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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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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. 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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Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. 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 set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is displayed. US 20 Move it fully. Power zoom lever Wide...
Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. 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 set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is displayed. US 20 Move it fully. Power zoom lever Wide...
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...was most recently played or recorded. To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a ...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 your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback Playback on the...
...was most recently played or recorded. To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a ...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 your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback Playback on the...
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... 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 the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS... TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] ...
... 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 the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS... TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] ...
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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 necessary. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your...; [TV TYPE] [4:3 To activate "BRAVIA" Sync: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV...
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 necessary. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your...; [TV TYPE] [4:3 To activate "BRAVIA" Sync: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV...
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...Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to eject the media and may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is based ... 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 ...
...Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to eject the media and may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is based ... 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 ...
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...58262; Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 35) Creating a disc 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. Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-...ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, ...
...58262; Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 35) Creating a disc 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. Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-...ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, ...
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... when you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with their recorded ...image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can...
... when you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, and connect it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with their recorded ...image quality. High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can...
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...to analyze movies. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on importing selected movies and photos (p. 33). You can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. US 32 You can be saved. See "PMB Guide" for this operation (p. 14). 1...Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for details (p. 33). The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen. 3 On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back-...
...to analyze movies. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on importing selected movies and photos (p. 33). You can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. US 32 You can be saved. See "PMB Guide" for this operation (p. 14). 1...Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for details (p. 33). The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen. 3 On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back-...
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...then select the high definition image quality (HD) movies. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with "PMB." 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...to your computer, and place an empty disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on the DVD drive. See page 30 for the type of the ...
...then select the high definition image quality (HD) movies. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with "PMB." 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...to your computer, and place an empty disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on the DVD drive. See page 30 for the type of the ...
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Other procedures are the same as that for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. ...Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to either type of "Creating a ...high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software]. Saving movies and photos...
Other procedures are the same as that for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. ...Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to either type of "Creating a ...high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. 34). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software]. Saving movies and photos...
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... [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the window, and select the folder or date, then select the movies and photos. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select ...short-cut icon on the computer screen to start "PMB." You may start the software. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." It will take a long time to create a disc. You can...
... [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the window, and select the folder or date, then select the movies and photos. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select ...short-cut icon on the computer screen to start "PMB." You may start the software. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." It will take a long time to create a disc. You can...
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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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...connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the devices to be connected. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. ...The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the AVCHD format,...
...connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the devices to be connected. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. ...The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the AVCHD format,...
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...the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Select the recording media that contains movies you will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). ...VIDEO (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. Connect the white and red plug (left/...
...the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Select the recording media that contains movies you will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). ...VIDEO (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. Connect the white and red plug (left/...
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...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 ... 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 ...