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...recorded with the AVCHD format. About language setting The on your camcorder to record or play discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) with DVD players/recorders as at the sun. You cannot play back on Blu-ray discs (p. 61, 64). To save images on external... media periodically. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in each local language are not compatible with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. ...
...recorded with the AVCHD format. About language setting The on your camcorder to record or play discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) with DVD players/recorders as at the sun. You cannot play back on Blu-ray discs (p. 61, 64). To save images on external... media periodically. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in each local language are not compatible with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices. ...
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...and the hard disk (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." In this series are captured using a computer. Confirm the model name on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not operate ... be available in the correct way. Recording media Capacity of this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder may not be saved or recorded. If you repeat...
...and the hard disk (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." In this series are captured using a computer. Confirm the model name on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not operate ... be available in the correct way. Recording media Capacity of this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder may not be saved or recorded. If you repeat...
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... 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 (STD 37 Selecting the recording mode 37 Using the Tracking focus function 38 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 39 Recording sound... with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 40 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 40 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 41 US 11 Index
... 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 (STD 37 Selecting the recording mode 37 Using the Tracking focus function 38 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 39 Recording sound... with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 40 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 40 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 41 US 11 Index
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... Save 44 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 44 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V 45 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by..., DVDirect 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, etc 71...
... Save 44 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 44 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V 45 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by..., DVDirect 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, etc 71...
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US 24 Index 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). Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. Table of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on the following media.
US 24 Index 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). Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. Table of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on the following media.
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... go back to the Event View screen / : Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button scrolls the index screen.) Change to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is set to the movie/photo recording mode Event title Switch...
... go back to the Event View screen / : Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button scrolls the index screen.) Change to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is set to the movie/photo recording mode Event title Switch...
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Enjoy Useful Functions * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played...
Enjoy Useful Functions * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played...
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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 output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are using. Index US 34 Touch (MENU) .... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are not output. When movies are recoded with the A/V connecting cable.
... 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 output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are using. Index US 34 Touch (MENU) .... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are not output. When movies are recoded with the A/V connecting cable.
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...Touch [ HD Quality] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD Quality] to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ...Mode]. Touch the desired recording mode. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can record, play , or edit ... the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard ...(STD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is the default setting). The recording time of Contents...
...Touch [ HD Quality] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD Quality] to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ...Mode]. Touch the desired recording mode. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can record, play , or edit ... the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard ...(STD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is the default setting). The recording time of Contents...
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... If you touch the subject you want to track on the recording mode selected. When the HQ or LP mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be saved on a save operation using the external devices, see page 62. ...is limited to [60p]. Tips 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 selected. Table of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP On this camcorder Internal recording...
... If you touch the subject you want to track on the recording mode selected. When the HQ or LP mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be saved on a save operation using the external devices, see page 62. ...is limited to [60p]. Tips 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 selected. Table of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP On this camcorder Internal recording...
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...on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." Realistic sound can enjoy realistic sound. However, when the frame rate is set to [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V), you may appear when the capacity of photos becomes [3.0M] (16:9) or [2.2M] (4:3). If you play back 5.1ch sound on your...; When you can be able to (Movie), the size of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is not enough or when you record photos continuously. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V: When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie), the size of the recording media is...
...on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." Realistic sound can enjoy realistic sound. However, when the frame rate is set to [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V), you may appear when the capacity of photos becomes [3.0M] (16:9) or [2.2M] (4:3). If you play back 5.1ch sound on your...; When you can be able to (Movie), the size of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is not enough or when you record photos continuously. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V: When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie), the size of the recording media is...
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The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in the center of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. To watch a Highlight Playback again Touch [Replay] on the playback screen displays functions you can save it ...
The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in the center of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. To watch a Highlight Playback again Touch [Replay] on the playback screen displays functions you can save it ...
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... 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 recorded the movies or photos. Change to the movie/photo recording mode Notes You cannot edit (delete...
... 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 recorded the movies or photos. Change to the movie/photo recording mode Notes You cannot edit (delete...
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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 standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The recording medium...
... 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 standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The recording medium...
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..., 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 copy images on your disc...
..., 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 copy images on your disc...
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... (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can be saved on the computer when you perform Disc Burn. Enjoy Useful Functions...]. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 59), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 37). Install "PMB" beforehand, however,...
... (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can be saved on the computer when you perform Disc Burn. Enjoy Useful Functions...]. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 59), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 37). Install "PMB" beforehand, however,...
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... to a computer. 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 "PMB Help" for details.
... to a computer. 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 "PMB Help" for details.
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... can use. If any other software than the actual length of the movies, because the image quality must be converted from high definition (HD) to standard definition (STD) when saving the movie on the disc. To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies ..., and select the movie you want to create a disc. Index US 60 See the "Player for AVCHD]. You can select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Saving images on a disc You can select movies that is installed together with "PMB." However,...
... can use. If any other software than the actual length of the movies, because the image quality must be converted from high definition (HD) to standard definition (STD) when saving the movie on the disc. To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies ..., and select the movie you want to create a disc. Index US 60 See the "Player for AVCHD]. You can select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Saving images on a disc You can select movies that is installed together with "PMB." However,...
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...creating an AVCHD disc. Your computer must be installed. Copying a disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Table of Contents Creating a Blu-ray disc You can copy a recorded disc to a ...computer (p. 59). Enjoy Useful Functions Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software for creating Blu-...
...creating an AVCHD disc. Your computer must be installed. Copying a disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Table of Contents Creating a Blu-ray disc You can copy a recorded disc to a ...computer (p. 59). Enjoy Useful Functions Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software for creating Blu-...
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... recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are saved. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image Built-in... USB Cable 70 quality (HD) or with standard definition image A/V connecting cable (supplied) 71 quality (STD). If it . However, you cannot recover the demonstration ...
... recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are saved. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image Built-in... USB Cable 70 quality (HD) or with standard definition image A/V connecting cable (supplied) 71 quality (STD). If it . However, you cannot recover the demonstration ...