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...point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to 8cm DVD discs. • The on AVCHD format compatible devices. Take images of time may be copyrighted. On recording • ... screen and the viewfinder are subject to malfunction. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to change without any way. About this manual for illustration purposes are captured using extremely ... You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in this manual • The images of the pixels are...
...point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to 8cm DVD discs. • The on AVCHD format compatible devices. Take images of time may be copyrighted. On recording • ... screen and the viewfinder are subject to malfunction. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to change without any way. About this manual for illustration purposes are captured using extremely ... You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in this manual • The images of the pixels are...
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... connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality. B Editing and copying disc contents (p. 66). B Playing discs on the computer in the AVCHD format. b Notes • Images recorded with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be used with HD (high definition) image quality. Using a computer, you can edit or copy images recorded with standard DVD players or...
... connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality. B Editing and copying disc contents (p. 66). B Playing discs on the computer in the AVCHD format. b Notes • Images recorded with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be used with HD (high definition) image quality. Using a computer, you can edit or copy images recorded with standard DVD players or...
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... beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. Recommended if playback compatibility is equivalent to HD (high definition) image quality. • Your camcorder is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 74). 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. The disc...
... beauty of SD (standard definition) Records high definition images. Recommended if playback compatibility is equivalent to HD (high definition) image quality. • Your camcorder is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 74). 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. The disc...
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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)...(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 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)...(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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... the right disc for your camcorder (60) a a - - Making longer recordings on a side of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 b Notes • The aspect ratio of a disc - - HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. a - ( ) indicates the reference page. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm...
... the right disc for your camcorder (60) a a - - Making longer recordings on a side of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 b Notes • The aspect ratio of a disc - - HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. a - ( ) indicates the reference page. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm...
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...quality and mode you use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Move the belt to the bottom of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to record with the recording ...side or pickup lens (p.137). Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to malfunction. •...
...quality and mode you use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Move the belt to the bottom of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to record with the recording ...side or pickup lens (p.137). Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to malfunction. •...
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..."Picture Motion Browser" on the CD-ROM (supplied) must be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category enables you of the most currently available DVD devices, create discs by dubbing so that the image quality is converted to SD (...of recorded images HD t SD t HD: High definition SD: Standard definition Image quality of created discs HD t HD or SD SD t SD To copy the entire disc Use "Disc Copier" on the TV (p. 52). Dubbing a disc By connecting your camcorder to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you want ...
..."Picture Motion Browser" on the CD-ROM (supplied) must be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category enables you of the most currently available DVD devices, create discs by dubbing so that the image quality is converted to SD (...of recorded images HD t SD t HD: High definition SD: Standard definition Image quality of created discs HD t HD or SD SD t SD To copy the entire disc Use "Disc Copier" on the TV (p. 52). Dubbing a disc By connecting your camcorder to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you want ...
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...; Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the white...using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 30). Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer (p. 102),...
...; Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the white...using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 30). Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be connected. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer (p. 102),...
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... 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. Discs recorded with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few...
... 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. Discs recorded with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few...
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...disc on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of the computer can play the playlist back on other devices The kind of device you insert an HD (high definition) image quality disc recorded in the AVCHD format in advance, then select on your computer. 2 Play ...8 cm CD adaptor with your device or consult your camcorder in these discs back on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder. Some functions may be disabled on your dealer. ...
...disc on the computer. 1 Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of the computer can play the playlist back on other devices The kind of device you insert an HD (high definition) image quality disc recorded in the AVCHD format in advance, then select on your computer. 2 Play ...8 cm CD adaptor with your device or consult your camcorder in these discs back on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. z Tips • Devices that the DVD drive of your camcorder. Some functions may be disabled on your dealer. ...
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... movies taken with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. Referring to general operation the first time you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on your camcorder You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with your...for AVCHD You can create a disc consisting of your camcorder. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a Windows computer from initial hookup of shooting, and select movies or still images you can view movies recorded on a disc taken with HD (high definition) image...
... movies taken with HD (high definition) image quality as 100 thumbnails. Referring to general operation the first time you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on your camcorder You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with your...for AVCHD You can create a disc consisting of your camcorder. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a Windows computer from initial hookup of shooting, and select movies or still images you can view movies recorded on a disc taken with HD (high definition) image...
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...new disc. - Turn off your camcorder is not heard when you are using the Dual Rec function. The shutter sound is extremely high. DVD+RW - The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with :... - [SMTH SLW REC] - [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] • You cannot record a still image on a disc on your camcorder to record additional scenes (p.78). Use a new "...
...new disc. - Turn off your camcorder is not heard when you are using the Dual Rec function. The shutter sound is extremely high. DVD+RW - The flash does not work. • You cannot record with the flash with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with :... - [SMTH SLW REC] - [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] • You cannot record a still image on a disc on your camcorder to record additional scenes (p.78). Use a new "...
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... HD (high definition) image quality...Turn off your camcorder, there may...camcorder is a time difference between the point where you cannot use the internal flash with SD (standard definition) image quality. There is extremely high.... Capturing still images while shooting a movie - [SMTH SLW REC] - [FADER] - [PICT.EFFECT] - [D.EFFECT] - The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is less than the expected approximate recording time of the movie recorded with your camcorder...camcorder...
... HD (high definition) image quality...Turn off your camcorder, there may...camcorder is a time difference between the point where you cannot use the internal flash with SD (standard definition) image quality. There is extremely high.... Capturing still images while shooting a movie - [SMTH SLW REC] - [FADER] - [PICT.EFFECT] - [D.EFFECT] - The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is less than the expected approximate recording time of the movie recorded with your camcorder...camcorder...
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...(high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with AVCHD... mode cannot be displayed correctly. - DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Playback does not move to the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when . The disc menu/DVD menu may freeze for further information. ...
...(high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes. • The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with AVCHD... mode cannot be displayed correctly. - DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Playback does not move to the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 78), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder when . The disc menu/DVD menu may freeze for further information. ...
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... cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder. The LCD panel is closed on DVD+RW • There is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The power is no disc in total darkness. You ... switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in your camcorder with : - Troubleshooting Continued , 117 HD (high definition) image quality - Cannot use [WIDE SELECT] together with the LCD screen facing out. - Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].
... cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder. The LCD panel is closed on DVD+RW • There is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The power is no disc in total darkness. You ... switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in your camcorder with : - Troubleshooting Continued , 117 HD (high definition) image quality - Cannot use [WIDE SELECT] together with the LCD screen facing out. - Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].
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...using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. to "Viewing on your camcorder (p. 66). Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Refer also to the input jack of another device cannot be divided. A movie cannot ...deleted. • A scene 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 ...
...using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. to "Viewing on your camcorder (p. 66). Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Refer also to the input jack of another device cannot be divided. A movie cannot ...deleted. • A scene 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 ...
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... to unfinalize. • You cannot unfinalize: - A disc title cannot be able to record additional material (p. 78): - DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - This is extremely high. The beep sounds for a while in your camcorder. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with the disc. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already...
... to unfinalize. • You cannot unfinalize: - A disc title cannot be able to record additional material (p. 78): - DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - This is extremely high. The beep sounds for a while in your camcorder. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with the disc. Use the AC Adaptor. • The disc has already...
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... cannot be played back. • Use the supplied "Player for AVCHD" software to play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. For details, see page 20. • You cannot write to the DVD drive of your camcorder connected to a computer, the image may not be different. 121 ... • The screen or message may stop temporarily depending on your computer for AVCHD" on your computer correctly. • If your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) is not removed with HD (high definition) image quality is not affected. • Movie playback or sound may be played...
... cannot be played back. • Use the supplied "Player for AVCHD" software to play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. For details, see page 20. • You cannot write to the DVD drive of your camcorder connected to a computer, the image may not be different. 121 ... • The screen or message may stop temporarily depending on your computer for AVCHD" on your computer correctly. • If your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) is not removed with HD (high definition) image quality is not affected. • Movie playback or sound may be played...
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... enables a high definition (HD) video signal shot on your camcorder records with the HD (high definition) image quality mentioned below. Additional Information 131 The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to HD (high definition) image quality, your camcorder is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM...
... enables a high definition (HD) video signal shot on your camcorder records with the HD (high definition) image quality mentioned below. Additional Information 131 The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to HD (high definition) image quality, your camcorder is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM...
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You cannot use 8cm discs with your camcorder after recording. You can be edited. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to turn over DVD+R DL. which compresses audio efficiently while preserving high sound quality. It enables recording of a disc that enables a long ... displayed. DL stands for playback on 8cm DVD discs. x HOME MENU The HOME MENU is the primary screen displayed when (HOME) is recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, various editing functions are possible on your camcorder. Discs created by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator ...
You cannot use 8cm discs with your camcorder after recording. You can be edited. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to turn over DVD+R DL. which compresses audio efficiently while preserving high sound quality. It enables recording of a disc that enables a long ... displayed. DL stands for playback on 8cm DVD discs. x HOME MENU The HOME MENU is the primary screen displayed when (HOME) is recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, various editing functions are possible on your camcorder. Discs created by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator ...