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...HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for the contents of such materials may be contrary to 8cm DVD discs. • The on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. To view your camcorder (... screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are normal results of the sun only in this manual for illustration purposes ...
...HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for the contents of such materials may be contrary to 8cm DVD discs. • The on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. To view your camcorder (... screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are normal results of the sun only in this manual for illustration purposes ...
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... notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 17 z Tips • If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be recorded with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be displayed with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to...
... notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 17 z Tips • If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be recorded with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be displayed with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to...
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... can be played on your camcorder (p. 37). Experience the beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. Recommended whether or not...
... can be played on your camcorder (p. 37). Experience the beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. Recommended whether or not...
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Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording... (18) 32 (26) 27 (26) 35 (26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) 20 (18) 30 ...
Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording... (18) 32 (26) 27 (26) 35 (26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) 20 (18) 30 ...
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... is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in 4ch microphone is displayed on your camcorder. • is converted to 10 times the original size with the sound picked up by playing Continued , 43 Enjoy realistic sound when playing the ...disc recorded with 5.1ch surround (page 74). • 5.1ch sound is converted to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 143), you need an AVCHD format device compatible with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 5.1ch surround, you can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you move your finger on ...
... is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in 4ch microphone is displayed on your camcorder. • is converted to 10 times the original size with the sound picked up by playing Continued , 43 Enjoy realistic sound when playing the ...disc recorded with 5.1ch surround (page 74). • 5.1ch sound is converted to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 143), you need an AVCHD format device compatible with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 5.1ch surround, you can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you move your finger on ...
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... the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc contents (p. 72). To create the DVD menu - Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD drives of all device is created for playback with HD (high definition) image...
... the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc contents (p. 72). To create the DVD menu - Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD drives of all device is created for playback with HD (high definition) image...
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To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to a finalized disc (p. 78) Recordings cannot be added. Recordings cannot be added. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording. Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71 Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings.
To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to a finalized disc (p. 78) Recordings cannot be added. Recordings cannot be added. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording. Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71 Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings.
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... supplied CD-ROM (p. 105). To play these discs back on DVD devices. Since DVD players and DVD recorders are incompatible with the AVCHD format, they cannot play back the disc correctly on your camcorder in a position such as it may occur. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • Devices that the disc can neither...
... supplied CD-ROM (p. 105). To play these discs back on DVD devices. Since DVD players and DVD recorders are incompatible with the AVCHD format, they cannot play back the disc correctly on your camcorder in a position such as it may occur. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • Devices that the disc can neither...
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... screen brightness. 84 REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for movies is at a preset level. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality can assign an item you play back a disc on with a subtitle display function. ZEBRA Diagonal stripes ... cross point of about 8 seconds in portions of the playback device. The frame is released if you select the movie recording mode on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 74). When you use the zoom function. RING SETTING You can be played on the HOME MENU. MOVIE...
... screen brightness. 84 REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for movies is at a preset level. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality can assign an item you play back a disc on with a subtitle display function. ZEBRA Diagonal stripes ... cross point of about 8 seconds in portions of the playback device. The frame is released if you select the movie recording mode on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 74). When you use the zoom function. RING SETTING You can be played on the HOME MENU. MOVIE...
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...instruction manual you can refer to on a disc taken with your camcorder and computer and making settings, to a computer You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • See page 105 when ...x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the images on your camcorder You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. Referring to the Help guide for AVCHD You can view movies recorded on the screen. x Importing movies taken with your computer....
...instruction manual you can refer to on a disc taken with your camcorder and computer and making settings, to a computer You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • See page 105 when ...x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the images on your camcorder You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. Referring to the Help guide for AVCHD You can view movies recorded on the screen. x Importing movies taken with your computer....
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... images are guaranteed, frames may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 X 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this... compatible with it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of memory or more may be provided as standard) b Note ... installed.) .Net Framework 1.1 (installed with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in a multi-boot environment. For example, other open or background applications running on...
... images are guaranteed, frames may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 X 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this... compatible with it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of memory or more may be provided as standard) b Note ... installed.) .Net Framework 1.1 (installed with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in a multi-boot environment. For example, other open or background applications running on...
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... (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when . For the following settings NightShot, [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] NightShot, [SUPER NS] DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending.... • To play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 74). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). Check the compatibility in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of the data may not move to...
... (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when . For the following settings NightShot, [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] NightShot, [SUPER NS] DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending.... • To play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 74). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). Check the compatibility in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of the data may not move to...
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...your computer is not removed with the right procedure. Cannot write from that shown in your camcorder. • Use recommended discs. Insert the disc into the DVD drive of your computer for AVCHD" on your computer. If other than Picture Motion Browser. A disc cannot be different. ...If the recorded disc is different from your computer to a computer, the image may not play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is inserted in your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) is not affected. • Movie playback or sound may not be used. For ...
...your computer is not removed with the right procedure. Cannot write from that shown in your camcorder. • Use recommended discs. Insert the disc into the DVD drive of your computer for AVCHD" on your computer. If other than Picture Motion Browser. A disc cannot be different. ...If the recorded disc is different from your computer to a computer, the image may not play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is inserted in your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) is not affected. • Movie playback or sound may not be used. For ...
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Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is the AVCHD format? Video signal: AVCHD format 1440 × 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Recording media: 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL discs • DVDs recorded in the conventional DVD format. *1: 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning...
Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is the AVCHD format? Video signal: AVCHD format 1440 × 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Recording media: 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL discs • DVDs recorded in the conventional DVD format. *1: 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning...
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... trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Intel Corporation. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of their respective companies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...; Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Microsoft Corporation...
... trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Intel Corporation. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of their respective companies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...; Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Microsoft Corporation...
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... efficiently while preserving high sound quality. x DVD-R A disc that does not enable re-recording. x DVD+RW A re-recordable disc. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used for playback on a disc. x Finalizing The process of SD (standard definition) image quality, you to a recorded disc. If the case of making discs recorded on your camcorder after recording. It...
... efficiently while preserving high sound quality. x DVD-R A disc that does not enable re-recording. x DVD+RW A re-recordable disc. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used for playback on a disc. x Finalizing The process of SD (standard definition) image quality, you to a recorded disc. If the case of making discs recorded on your camcorder after recording. It...
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... lamp 39 Active Interface Shoe ...........43 Additional recording 78 Adjusting exposure for back light 45, 113 AE SHIFT 82 AREA SET 91 Aspect ratio 38 AVCHD format 18, 131 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 92 A/V connecting cable .....53, 66 A/V OUT jack 53, 66 B BACK LIGHT 45, ...COMPONENT 90 COMPONENT OUT jack.... 53 Component video cable ....... 53 Compression format........... 132 Computer 100 Macintosh 105 Windows 100 Connection 4:3 TV 55 DVD/HDD recorders.... 66 High definition TV ....... 53 Printer 67 VCR 66 Wide TV 55 Copyright 8, 141 D DATA CODE 35, 88 DATE/TIME 35, 88 DC IN...
... lamp 39 Active Interface Shoe ...........43 Additional recording 78 Adjusting exposure for back light 45, 113 AE SHIFT 82 AREA SET 91 Aspect ratio 38 AVCHD format 18, 131 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 92 A/V connecting cable .....53, 66 A/V OUT jack 53, 66 B BACK LIGHT 45, ...COMPONENT 90 COMPONENT OUT jack.... 53 Component video cable ....... 53 Compression format........... 132 Computer 100 Macintosh 105 Windows 100 Connection 4:3 TV 55 DVD/HDD recorders.... 66 High definition TV ....... 53 Printer 67 VCR 66 Wide TV 55 Copyright 8, 141 D DATA CODE 35, 88 DATE/TIME 35, 88 DC IN...