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... a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Therefore, you save all your image data periodically, after recording. Devices which was developed jointly by Carl... and offers a quality typical of light from being lost, save your recorded images on other devices • Your camcorder is recommended that you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on a disc such as DVD-R using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p....
... a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Therefore, you save all your image data periodically, after recording. Devices which was developed jointly by Carl... and offers a quality typical of light from being lost, save your recorded images on other devices • Your camcorder is recommended that you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on a disc such as DVD-R using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p....
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... Guide] (p. 38) displayed on the screen on a high definition TV (p. 39) You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high definition) movies. Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 14). • On the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can use with AVCHD format "1920...(standard definition) image quality (p. 57). • "AVCHD 1080i format" is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. x Recording with HD (high definition) image quality • Your camcorder is [HD SP] which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images. x Using ...
... Guide] (p. 38) displayed on the screen on a high definition TV (p. 39) You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high definition) movies. Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 14). • On the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" you can use with AVCHD format "1920...(standard definition) image quality (p. 57). • "AVCHD 1080i format" is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. x Recording with HD (high definition) image quality • Your camcorder is [HD SP] which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images. x Using ...
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...use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 system software. • You may not be able to other devices (p. 52) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on a disc. For details, see page 52. Refer to a computer, or save images on the ...FORMAT], p. 58) 9 Delete image data that have been saved elsewhere, you can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to "PMB Guide." If you cannot record new images. Enjoying Your Camcorder B Play back the images from the Memory Stick slot of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." B ...
...use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 system software. • You may not be able to other devices (p. 52) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on a disc. For details, see page 52. Refer to a computer, or save images on the ...FORMAT], p. 58) 9 Delete image data that have been saved elsewhere, you can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to "PMB Guide." If you cannot record new images. Enjoying Your Camcorder B Play back the images from the Memory Stick slot of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." B ...
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... (10) 30 (20) 65 (45) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play ) 35 (25) 80 (50) 160 (105) 8GB 115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215) 16GB 230 (205) 340 (205) 655 (435) • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time...can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format. ** Movies are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 10 Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically ...
... (10) 30 (20) 65 (45) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play ) 35 (25) 80 (50) 160 (105) 8GB 115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215) 16GB 230 (205) 340 (205) 655 (435) • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time...can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format. ** Movies are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 10 Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically ...
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...Battery Info) After opening the LCD panel, press POWER to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is connected to turn off your camcorder, and turn off and zooming. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you ...(Unit: min.) Charging time Recording time*1*2 Continuous recording time Typical recording time*3 Playback time*2 HD SD 135 100 120 50 60 135 145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is displayed. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for up to 20 seconds by...
...Battery Info) After opening the LCD panel, press POWER to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is connected to turn off your camcorder, and turn off and zooming. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you ...(Unit: min.) Charging time Recording time*1*2 Continuous recording time Typical recording time*3 Playback time*2 HD SD 135 100 120 50 60 135 145 *1 [REC MODE]: SP *2 When the LCD backlight is displayed. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for up to 20 seconds by...
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The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) B. Appears with the image on each of the... 1 :Goes to the Film Roll Index screen. 2 :Goes to display the thumbnails). z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 65). Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Open the LCD panel...to turn on the LCD screen (It may take some time to the Face Index screen. 3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* 4 :Displays still images. * appears when you close the LCD panel during recording, the...
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) B. Appears with the image on each of the... 1 :Goes to the Film Roll Index screen. 2 :Goes to display the thumbnails). z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 65). Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Open the LCD panel...to turn on the LCD screen (It may take some time to the Face Index screen. 3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* 4 :Displays still images. * appears when you close the LCD panel during recording, the...
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... automatically. • If you can use in the index. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, see page 2. • You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching...) A t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 58). • Movies are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality in the default setting (p. 57). • For the recordable time and the...playing back ([Face Index], p. 34). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can record still images during movie recording, flashes and the detected...
... automatically. • If you can use in the index. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, see page 2. • You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching...) A t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 58). • Movies are recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality in the default setting (p. 57). • For the recordable time and the...playing back ([Face Index], p. 34). • You can capture still images from recorded movies (HDR-TG1E) (p. 47). • You can record still images during movie recording, flashes and the detected...
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... range of movies with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically output in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a faster ... power zoom lever may also be recorded with the power zoom lever. If you connect your finger on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. • When ...
... range of movies with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically output in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a faster ... power zoom lever may also be recorded with the power zoom lever. If you connect your finger on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. • When ...
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...Connect the white and red plugs to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback t (p. 39) t (p. 40) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB... (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (p. 70) • If you connect only component...
...Connect the white and red plugs to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback t (p. 39) t (p. 40) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB... (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (p. 70) • If you connect only component...
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... image quality on a 4:3 TV that is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality are output on 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an HDMI cable with...; Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. • When the connected device is not compatible with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition) and...
... image quality on a 4:3 TV that is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality are output on 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an HDMI cable with...; Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. • When the connected device is not compatible with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition) and...
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... refer to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HDcompatible TV for details. 42 1 Connect your camcorder and a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the mark printed on your camcorder. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V ...play back the desired movies or still images This adaptor is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality. On "PhotoTV HD" Your camcorder is designed for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV. The TV input is switched automatically, and the image of your...
... refer to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HDcompatible TV for details. 42 1 Connect your camcorder and a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the mark printed on your camcorder. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V ...play back the desired movies or still images This adaptor is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality. On "PhotoTV HD" Your camcorder is designed for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV. The TV input is switched automatically, and the image of your...
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...to the supplied "Operating Guide." Saving images by connecting your camcorder, if necessary. You can dub movies with selected images You can save images copied to your computer on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. For HDR-TG1E You can save the images recorded on a disc. Creating a... disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your camcorder to other devices Connecting...
...to the supplied "Operating Guide." Saving images by connecting your camcorder, if necessary. You can dub movies with selected images You can save images copied to your computer on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. For HDR-TG1E You can save the images recorded on a disc. Creating a... disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your camcorder to other devices Connecting...
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It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist. The original movies are added to an individual Playlist. 1 ...YES] t . 49 Press and hold the movie on about half-second increments. b Notes • Images with . The Playlist is marked with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to confirm ... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder while dividing the movie.
It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the LCD screen to the Playlist. The original movies are added to an individual Playlist. 1 ...YES] t . 49 Press and hold the movie on about half-second increments. b Notes • Images with . The Playlist is marked with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to confirm ... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder while dividing the movie.
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...to the Playlist. 2 Touch the movie you want to a disc as it is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. The recording dates of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . 50 Touch the image on the same day at ... the supplied software. • You can copy the Playlist to playback. Touch to return to a Playlist. • You cannot create a Playlist which contains both HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT...
...to the Playlist. 2 Touch the movie you want to a disc as it is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. The recording dates of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . 50 Touch the image on the same day at ... the supplied software. • You can copy the Playlist to playback. Touch to return to a Playlist. • You cannot create a Playlist which contains both HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT...
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... Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 52 Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the... • To copy a movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder to other devices Connecting with an A/V connecting...
... Video/Signal flow VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 52 Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the... • To copy a movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder to other devices Connecting with an A/V connecting...
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... the selected image quality. Utilizing Media 57 MEDIA INFO You can repair the management information on your camcorder. You can display the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" information such as the recordable time, etc. (p. 58). indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 Touch [YES] t . Setting the image...). REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEDIA FORMAT You can select the image quality for recording/playback/editing on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 59). When you to HD (high definition).
... the selected image quality. Utilizing Media 57 MEDIA INFO You can repair the management information on your camcorder. You can display the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" information such as the recordable time, etc. (p. 58). indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 Touch [YES] t . Setting the image...). REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEDIA FORMAT You can select the image quality for recording/playback/editing on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 59). When you to HD (high definition).
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... DATE (Subtitle date) When you set this function when you record still images with HD (high definition) image quality can display the recording date and time while playing back the images recorded on your camcorder recognizes the remaining "Memory Stick PRO Duo" capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up...manual of images brightness amplitude. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. 64 When your camcorder, on the screen. FLASH MODE You can set to [ON] (the default setting), you press DISP/BATT INFO to on the HOME MENU. ON (...
... DATE (Subtitle date) When you set this function when you record still images with HD (high definition) image quality can display the recording date and time while playing back the images recorded on your camcorder recognizes the remaining "Memory Stick PRO Duo" capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up...manual of images brightness amplitude. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. 64 When your camcorder, on the screen. FLASH MODE You can set to [ON] (the default setting), you press DISP/BATT INFO to on the HOME MENU. ON (...
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...you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to vertical ratio of the image recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is not on the TV connected when playing back the image. z Tips • This adjustment does not ...affect the recorded images in any way. If the item is 16:9. 69 B 16:9 Select this to view your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for when connecting other devices) Touch 1, then 2. The recorded images are marked with B. BRIGHT Brightens ...
...you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to vertical ratio of the image recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is not on the TV connected when playing back the image. z Tips • This adjustment does not ...affect the recorded images in any way. If the item is 16:9. 69 B 16:9 Select this to view your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for when connecting other devices) Touch 1, then 2. The recorded images are marked with B. BRIGHT Brightens ...
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... The menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all settings, including the clock setting, are fixed as follows. - [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]...8226; Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 15). Connect it after the power is set to shoot after about 1 minute. The camcorder does not operate even...- If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen ...
... The menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all settings, including the clock setting, are fixed as follows. - [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]...8226; Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 15). Connect it after the power is set to shoot after about 1 minute. The camcorder does not operate even...- If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen ...
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The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 74). • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. .... There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63). • [...
The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 74). • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. .... There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63). • [...