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... to change without any way. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for the contents of recording media and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Doing so might cause your camcorder to the copyright laws. To view...
... to change without any way. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for the contents of recording media and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Doing so might cause your camcorder to the copyright laws. To view...
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... HD (high definition) image quality will be used with SD (standard definition) image quality. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be recorded with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents without warning. B Playing discs on the computer in the AVCHD format. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition...
... HD (high definition) image quality will be used with SD (standard definition) image quality. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be recorded with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents without warning. B Playing discs on the computer in the AVCHD format. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition...
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... this manual, except when it must be played on DVD devices. Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. 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. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be played on most currently available...
... this manual, except when it must be played on DVD devices. Select the image quality when you have a high definition TV. 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. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be played on most currently available...
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Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) 15 (14) 20 (14) 25 (18) 32...
Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) 15 (14) 20 (14) 25 (18) 32...
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... HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Editing images on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use it again (76) a a - - HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. What you can do with the recorded images depends on your camcorder. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD...
... HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Editing images on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use it again (76) a a - - HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. What you can do with the recorded images depends on your camcorder. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD...
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... case, the disc might be formatted with your camcorder: - while the ACCESS lamp is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to remove the disc depending on - b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to your hand or other...
... case, the disc might be formatted with your camcorder: - while the ACCESS lamp is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to remove the disc depending on - b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to your hand or other...
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... so that the image quality is converted to SD (standard definition). • An image recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. Image quality of recorded images Image quality of connecting your camcorder connected to another VCR or DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category...
... so that the image quality is converted to SD (standard definition). • An image recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. Image quality of recorded images Image quality of connecting your camcorder connected to another VCR or DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category...
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...with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub to other device. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder to be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image... white (left /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the screen (p. 88). • When you are connecting your camcorder to recorders connected with an A/V connecting cable.
...with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub to other device. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder to be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image... white (left /right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the screen (p. 88). • When you are connecting your camcorder to recorders connected with an A/V connecting cable.
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... SP mode and 15 minutes or less in the DVD drives of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). To create the DVD menu - Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to...
... SP mode and 15 minutes or less in the DVD drives of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). To create the DVD menu - Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to...
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... sure that the power of pattern with HD (high definition) image quality - Remove the disc from 4 types of your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ recording format indicator changes as shown below: DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-RW (HD (high definition) image quality) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VR mode) To select a disc...
... sure that the power of pattern with HD (high definition) image quality - Remove the disc from 4 types of your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ recording format indicator changes as shown below: DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-RW (HD (high definition) image quality) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VR mode) To select a disc...
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...such as it may not be able to play movies (p. 102). Create the playlist on your camcorder in these devices, you insert an HD (high definition) image quality disc recorded in the AVCHD format in advance, then select on the disc menu. z Tips • For details on ...8226; Devices that you have inserted a disc recorded in the AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is installed on DVD devices. Since DVD players and DVD recorders are incompatible with the AVCHD format, they cannot play discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality You can play back these discs back on the ...
...such as it may not be able to play movies (p. 102). Create the playlist on your camcorder in these devices, you insert an HD (high definition) image quality disc recorded in the AVCHD format in advance, then select on the disc menu. z Tips • For details on ...8226; Devices that you have inserted a disc recorded in the AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is installed on DVD devices. Since DVD players and DVD recorders are incompatible with the AVCHD format, they cannot play discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality You can play back these discs back on the ...
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... 102), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. System requirements When using your camcorder by date and time of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software ...DVD drive of all the images on a disc taken with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. b Notes • Even in a slide show. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on the screen. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your camcorder. x Creating a disc in AVCHD...
... 102), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. System requirements When using your camcorder by date and time of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software ...DVD drive of all the images on a disc taken with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. b Notes • Even in a slide show. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on the screen. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your camcorder. x Creating a disc in AVCHD...
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... recording the scene you are using the Dual Rec function. The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW recorded with : Continued , 111 Turn off your camcorder to [ON] (p. 89). • The shutter does not sound when using one for the movie. Set your...
... recording the scene you are using the Dual Rec function. The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW recorded with : Continued , 111 Turn off your camcorder to [ON] (p. 89). • The shutter does not sound when using one for the movie. Set your...
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...with SD (standard definition) image quality. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] The external flash (optional) does not work. • The power of the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is ...not attached correctly. The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder and leave it for a while in DVD...
...with SD (standard definition) image quality. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] The external flash (optional) does not work. • The power of the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is ...not attached correctly. The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder and leave it for a while in DVD...
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...DVD-RW recorded with SD (standard definition...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). The playback image is not a malfunction. • In case of the data may be played back on the device being used. The disc menu/DVD...recorded in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of a DVD+R DL, the image may...mode cannot be displayed correctly. - DVD+RW - " " is not... information. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image ...
...DVD-RW recorded with SD (standard definition...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). The playback image is not a malfunction. • In case of the data may be played back on the device being used. The disc menu/DVD...recorded in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of a DVD+R DL, the image may...mode cannot be displayed correctly. - DVD+RW - " " is not... information. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image ...
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...disc in total darkness. Troubleshooting Continued , 117 Cannot use [WIDE SELECT] together with the LCD screen facing out. - SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder. The LCD panel is closed on DVD+RW • There is supplied from the AC Adaptor. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT]. • You cannot use [EXPOSURE] ... be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in your camcorder with : - HD (high definition) image quality - Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].
...disc in total darkness. Troubleshooting Continued , 117 Cannot use [WIDE SELECT] together with the LCD screen facing out. - SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder. The LCD panel is closed on DVD+RW • There is supplied from the AC Adaptor. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT]. • You cannot use [EXPOSURE] ... be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in your camcorder with : - HD (high definition) image quality - Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].
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... connected to the input jack of another device cannot be output when you can edit on your camcorder are: • DVD-RW/DVD+RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality • DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Unable to edit. • There are no images recorded on the disc. • Unable to...
... connected to the input jack of another device cannot be output when you can edit on your camcorder are: • DVD-RW/DVD+RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality • DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Unable to edit. • There are no images recorded on the disc. • Unable to...
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... with SD (standard definition) image quality Continued , 119 Troubleshooting DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality - This is extremely high. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD+R DL - Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder and leave it...
... with SD (standard definition) image quality Continued , 119 Troubleshooting DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality - This is extremely high. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already been finalized. DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD+R DL - Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder and leave it...
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... DVD drive of your camcorder is not played on your computer correctly. • If your camcorder is connected to a computer that software. For details, see page 20. • You cannot write to play movies (p. 100). • Close all application except "Player for AVCHD" software to a computer, the image may not play a disc recorded with HD (high definition...
... DVD drive of your camcorder is not played on your computer correctly. • If your camcorder is connected to a computer that software. For details, see page 20. • You cannot write to play movies (p. 100). • Close all application except "Player for AVCHD" software to a computer, the image may not play a disc recorded with HD (high definition...
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... utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. About the AVCHD format Your digital video camera recorder incorporates both the AVCHD format and the DVD format for the recording function. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on your camcorder records with the HD (high definition) image quality mentioned below. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted...
... utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. About the AVCHD format Your digital video camera recorder incorporates both the AVCHD format and the DVD format for the recording function. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on your camcorder records with the HD (high definition) image quality mentioned below. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted...