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...high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Doing so might cause your recordings on a TV, you record them on -screen displays in this manual for effective use. Take images of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Use a DVD-RW/DVD...illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 24). Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD...need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be provided, even if recording or ...
...high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Doing so might cause your recordings on a TV, you record them on -screen displays in this manual for effective use. Take images of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Use a DVD-RW/DVD...illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 24). Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD...need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be provided, even if recording or ...
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.... a - ( ) indicates the reference page. *1 There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD-RW. *2 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to use it a a a - - A DVD+RW that is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a side of a disc - - - Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) image quality What you can do on your...
.... a - ( ) indicates the reference page. *1 There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD-RW. *2 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to use it a a a - - A DVD+RW that is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a side of a disc - - - Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) image quality What you can do on your...
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... recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may take care not to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is right for details on HD (high definition)/ SD (standard definition) image quality. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be damaged. The disc will be formatted with SD (standard...
... recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may take care not to malfunction. • Do not touch the disc with your camcorder is right for details on HD (high definition)/ SD (standard definition) image quality. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be damaged. The disc will be formatted with SD (standard...
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..., 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 menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder is set to create a disc...
..., 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 menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder is set to create a disc...
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... the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. 76 4 Press (HOME). 5 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. b Notes • You cannot change the recording format of a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), the disc is right for you on a finalized disc. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be different if the disc was formatted with SD (standard definition) image quality...
... the disc (Formatting) Formatting the disc 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. 76 4 Press (HOME). 5 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. b Notes • You cannot change the recording format of a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), the disc is right for you on a finalized disc. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be different if the disc was formatted with SD (standard definition) image quality...
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... that has been protected on other devices. Format the disc again to be formatted into your camcorder. 3 Press (HOME). 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel the protection with SD (standard definition) image quality • Select the recording format, VIDEO mode or VR mode, for DVD-RW (p. 21). • Select the aspect...
... that has been protected on other devices. Format the disc again to be formatted into your camcorder. 3 Press (HOME). 4 Touch (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Cancel the protection with SD (standard definition) image quality • Select the recording format, VIDEO mode or VR mode, for DVD-RW (p. 21). • Select the aspect...
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...in AVCHD format using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is not assured if the above OS x Importing movies taken with your camcorder You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition)...you can do with your camcorder. z Tips • See page 105 when you use a Macintosh computer. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 ...
...in AVCHD format using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is not assured if the above OS x Importing movies taken with your camcorder You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition)...you can do with your camcorder. z Tips • See page 105 when you use a Macintosh computer. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 ...
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... 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 must be affected. Using a Computer 101 CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or faster (Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only...
... 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 must be affected. Using a Computer 101 CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or faster (Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster is recommended.) For processing SD (standard definition) image quality content only...
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...• Finalize the disc (p. 70). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be displayed correctly. - DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. is pressed, playback may... menu by your camcorder when . Troubleshooting (Continued) Playing back a disc on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • To play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 74). ...
...• Finalize the disc (p. 70). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be displayed correctly. - DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. is pressed, playback may... menu by your camcorder when . Troubleshooting (Continued) Playing back a disc on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • To play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 74). ...
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...open. Use a new disc. Records movies in the different format code from your camcorder (DVDRW/DVD+RW only) (p.76). Unsupported format. • The disc recorded in 16:9. Format to set . (p. 76) Records movies in the case of SD (standard definition) image quality), unfinalize it (p. 78). Data error. ... on disc disabled. Z Disc error. Cannot activate function. Z Recording on the finalized DVD+RW/ DVD-RW (VIDEO mode in 4:3. Format to use the disc on this disc. Remove disc. • Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc, because the disc is incompatible, has scratches, or is full....
...open. Use a new disc. Records movies in the different format code from your camcorder (DVDRW/DVD+RW only) (p.76). Unsupported format. • The disc recorded in 16:9. Format to set . (p. 76) Records movies in the case of SD (standard definition) image quality), unfinalize it (p. 78). Data error. ... on disc disabled. Z Disc error. Cannot activate function. Z Recording on the finalized DVD+RW/ DVD-RW (VIDEO mode in 4:3. Format to use the disc on this disc. Remove disc. • Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc, because the disc is incompatible, has scratches, or is full....
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... format enables a high definition (HD) video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded or played on your camcorder Based on 8 cm DVD discs. Recording and playback on your camcorder. Additional Information 131 The AVCHD format is the AVCHD format? In addition to compress audio data. What is a high definition digital video camera format used to HD (high definition) image quality, your camcorder records with the HD (high definition...
... format enables a high definition (HD) video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded or played on your camcorder Based on 8 cm DVD discs. Recording and playback on your camcorder. Additional Information 131 The AVCHD format is the AVCHD format? In addition to compress audio data. What is a high definition digital video camera format used to HD (high definition) image quality, your camcorder records with the HD (high definition...
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... inset your camcorder to a wall... case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Maintenance and precautions (Continued)...Video compression format AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable discs 8 cm DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080/60i SD: DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD...
... inset your camcorder to a wall... case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Maintenance and precautions (Continued)...Video compression format AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable discs 8 cm DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW/ DVD+RW Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080/60i SD: DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD...
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...Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony...in.) (4:3) For still images: 40.4 ~ 404 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) COMPONENT OUT jack Y: 1 Vp-p, 75...
...Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony...in.) (4:3) For still images: 40.4 ~ 404 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) COMPONENT OUT jack Y: 1 Vp-p, 75...
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Viewing movies Viewing still images A Recording format (HD/SD) (18) and recording mode (HQ+/HQ/SP/LP) (82) B Return button C Remaining battery (approx.) (31) D Playback mode E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (20) G Previous/Next button (49) H OPTION button (23) I Video operation buttons (49) J Scene number K Image size (85) L Current still image number /Total number of recorded still images M Slide show button (51) N Previous/Next button (50) O Data file name P VISUAL INDEX button (48) Q Playback folder 148
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Viewing movies Viewing still images A Recording format (HD/SD) (18) and recording mode (HQ+/HQ/SP/LP) (82) B Return button C Remaining battery (approx.) (31) D Playback mode E Counter (hour/minute/second) F Disc type (20) G Previous/Next button (49) H OPTION button (23) I Video operation buttons (49) J Scene number K Image size (85) L Current still image number /Total number of recorded still images M Slide show button (51) N Previous/Next button (50) O Data file name P VISUAL INDEX button (48) Q Playback folder 148
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... your camcorder. Quick Reference Glossary x 12cm disc A disc with a diameter of 5.1ch surround sound while using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. x Disc title The title (name) given to record an HD (high definition) signal using disc space more efficiently. It enables recording of 12cm. x DVD+R DL A disc that does not enable re-recording. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format...
... your camcorder. Quick Reference Glossary x 12cm disc A disc with a diameter of 5.1ch surround sound while using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. x Disc title The title (name) given to record an HD (high definition) signal using disc space more efficiently. It enables recording of 12cm. x DVD+R DL A disc that does not enable re-recording. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format...
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... a DVD-RW with your camcorder Finalizing the disc lets you to view many images at that optically reads signals from a recorded disc. x Playlist A list of a disc shortens. x Recording image quality The image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), is used to produce a clear image, so the recording time of your camcorder. For fast-moving video...
... a DVD-RW with your camcorder Finalizing the disc lets you to view many images at that optically reads signals from a recorded disc. x Playlist A list of a disc shortens. x Recording image quality The image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), is used to produce a clear image, so the recording time of your camcorder. For fast-moving video...
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...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,... SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter 96, 117 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...
...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,... SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter 96, 117 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...
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...Power cord 30 POWER switch 33 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 137 Preparation Camcorder 29 Computer 100 Print 67 PROGRAM AE............95, 116 Protect 126 Q QUALITY 87 R REC LAMP (Recording lamp 91 Recording format 18 Recording image quality ......18 Recording time 31 REDEYE REDUC 87 ...REMAINING 84 Remaining battery ......147, 148 Remote Commander...114, 146 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control 92 RESET 144 RING SETTING 84 154 S S VIDEO cable 56 S VIDEO jack 66 SD REC MODE 82 SD (standard definition...
...Power cord 30 POWER switch 33 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 137 Preparation Camcorder 29 Computer 100 Print 67 PROGRAM AE............95, 116 Protect 126 Q QUALITY 87 R REC LAMP (Recording lamp 91 Recording format 18 Recording image quality ......18 Recording time 31 REDEYE REDUC 87 ...REMAINING 84 Remaining battery ......147, 148 Remote Commander...114, 146 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control 92 RESET 144 RING SETTING 84 154 S S VIDEO cable 56 S VIDEO jack 66 SD REC MODE 82 SD (standard definition...