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...films, video tapes, and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for long periods of recordings cannot be some tiny... still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. These points are captured using your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on AVCHD format compatible devices. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen...
...films, video tapes, and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for long periods of recordings cannot be some tiny... still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. These points are captured using your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on AVCHD format compatible devices. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen...
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... can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 52) displayed on the screen on connecting your camcorder to a DVD device. Using a computer, you can view the movies with the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 52). b Notes • Install the supplied application software on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). B Editing and copying disc contents (p. 66). b Notes • Images...
... can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 52) displayed on the screen on connecting your camcorder to a DVD device. Using a computer, you can view the movies with the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 52). b Notes • Install the supplied application software on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). B Editing and copying disc contents (p. 66). b Notes • Images...
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...; The images recorded with the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard of AVCHD format (p. 131). 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. z Tips • AVCHD images can be played only on the devices compatible with the...
...; The images recorded with the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard of AVCHD format (p. 131). 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. z Tips • AVCHD images can be played only on the devices compatible with the...
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...This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the average bit rate. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality...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 mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest ...) 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)...
...This technology causes fluctuations in the table show the average bit rate. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality...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 mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest ...) 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)...
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... play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc a a (78) - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - - a - ( ) indicates the reference page. b Notes • The aspect ratio of images recorded with ...use it again (76) a a - - Editing images on your camcorder. HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. Making longer recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc Disc type (Disc symbols) Deleting images ...
... play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc a a (78) - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - - a - ( ) indicates the reference page. b Notes • The aspect ratio of images recorded with ...use it again (76) a a - - Editing images on your camcorder. HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. Making longer recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc Disc type (Disc symbols) Deleting images ...
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... camcorder, then open the disc cover, then remove the disc. Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with fingerprints. • If you selected. In that is dirty with fingerprints, etc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition))...However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the disc. 38 If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD-RW, a record mode, [VIDEO] or [VR], will be formatted with the image recording quality and mode you ...
... camcorder, then open the disc cover, then remove the disc. Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with fingerprints. • If you selected. In that is dirty with fingerprints, etc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition))...However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the disc. 38 If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD-RW, a record mode, [VIDEO] or [VR], will be formatted with the image recording quality and mode you ...
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... (supplied) must be connected to your TV to HD (high definition) image quality. Quality of dubbed images by connecting other devices. (SELECT DEVICES) category Item list COMPUTER Your camcorder can dub a disc. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most currently available DVD devices, create discs by dubbing so that the image quality...
... (supplied) must be connected to your TV to HD (high definition) image quality. Quality of dubbed images by connecting other devices. (SELECT DEVICES) category Item list COMPUTER Your camcorder can dub a disc. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most currently available DVD devices, create discs by dubbing so that the image quality...
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... device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the... you are connecting your computer (p. 102), and copy the images to a disc in either of the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional...
... device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the... you are connecting your computer (p. 102), and copy the images to a disc in either of the other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. The yellow plug connection is performed via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional...
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... 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, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor...
... 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, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor...
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... recorded in the AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is installed on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder in advance, then select on DVD devices. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install...
... recorded in the AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is installed on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder in advance, then select on DVD devices. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install...
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...First Step Guide" is not assured if the above OS These thumbnails can refer to the Help guide for AVCHD You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the ...the movies imported, you can create a disc consisting of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on the screen.
...First Step Guide" is not assured if the above OS These thumbnails can refer to the Help guide for AVCHD You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the ...the movies imported, you can create a disc consisting of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on the screen.
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...is one of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p. 76). Turn off your camcorder is displayed. The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with HD (high definition) image quality - Pressing START/STOP does not record movies on the ...disc. Set your camcorder. DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with the disc. Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 58). • When you...
...is one of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p. 76). Turn off your camcorder is displayed. The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with HD (high definition) image quality - Pressing START/STOP does not record movies on the ...disc. Set your camcorder. DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with the disc. Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 58). • When you...
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... leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your camcorder is 16:9. • The aspect ratio cannot be changed in DVD+RW recorded with : - There is not attached correctly. NightShot - [SUPER NS] - [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM ... where you cannot use the internal flash with SD (standard definition) image quality. The recording stops. • The temperature of the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may shorten (p. 19, 82). You cannot record ...
... leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with your camcorder is 16:9. • The aspect ratio cannot be changed in DVD+RW recorded with : - There is not attached correctly. NightShot - [SUPER NS] - [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM ... where you cannot use the internal flash with SD (standard definition) image quality. The recording stops. • The temperature of the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder, there may shorten (p. 19, 82). You cannot record ...
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...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). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). The playback image is pressed, ... Check the compatibility in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of additional recording (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when . DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant ...
...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). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 130). The playback image is pressed, ... Check the compatibility in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of additional recording (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when . DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant ...
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The power is no disc in total darkness. HD (high definition) image quality - Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - Cannot use [WIDE SELECT] ...] cannot 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 : - The LCD panel is closed on DVD+RW • There is supplied from the AC Adaptor. SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder. Troubleshooting Continued , 117
The power is no disc in total darkness. HD (high definition) image quality - Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - Cannot use [WIDE SELECT] ...] cannot 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 : - The LCD panel is closed on DVD+RW • There is supplied from the AC Adaptor. SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder. Troubleshooting Continued , 117
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... the image. • You cannot edit an image protected on another device for dubbing a image from 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...
... the image. • You cannot edit an image protected on another device for dubbing a image from 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...
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.... The beep sounds for a while in your camcorder is extremely high. Unable to finalize. • Battery is not a malfunction. DVD+RW - This is running out during playback on your camcorder again (p. 136). • Some problems have occurred in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with HD (high definition) image quality - Remove the disc and insert...
.... The beep sounds for a while in your camcorder is extremely high. Unable to finalize. • Battery is not a malfunction. DVD+RW - This is running out during playback on your camcorder again (p. 136). • Some problems have occurred in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred with HD (high definition) image quality - Remove the disc and insert...
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Insert the disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) is not removed with HD (high definition) image quality. The actually displayed screen or message is different from the computer is not written to the "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder. • Use recommended discs....Connect your computer is not affected. A disc cannot be played back. • Use the supplied "Player for AVCHD" on a computer. The movie or sound copied to your camcorder to the computer again and transfer the data. The playback screen is paused or distorted. • If the ...
Insert the disc into the DVD drive of your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) is not removed with HD (high definition) image quality. The actually displayed screen or message is different from the computer is not written to the "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder. • Use recommended discs....Connect your computer is not affected. A disc cannot be played back. • Use the supplied "Player for AVCHD" on a computer. The movie or sound copied to your camcorder to the computer again and transfer the data. The playback screen is paused or distorted. • If the ...
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.... Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on 8 cm DVD discs. Additional Information 131 The AVCHD 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 8 cm DVD discs. Additional Information 131 The AVCHD 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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x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to turn over DVD+R DL. It enables recording of making discs recorded on your camcorder compatible for saving data that does not enable re-recording. It is mostly used for playback on other devices. x DVD+R DL A disc that does not need to record an SD (standard definition) signal on...
x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to turn over DVD+R DL. It enables recording of making discs recorded on your camcorder compatible for saving data that does not enable re-recording. It is mostly used for playback on other devices. x DVD+R DL A disc that does not need to record an SD (standard definition) signal on...