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... device with the AVCHD format. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be sure to save your camcorder and its screen indication are not compatible with communication cables, be available in the correct way... The type of the camcorder being lost, save images on your camcorder may be able to format the memory card of the camcorder. If you insert a disc recorded with other devices with your camcorder with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will ...
... device with the AVCHD format. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be sure to save your camcorder and its screen indication are not compatible with communication cables, be available in the correct way... The type of the camcorder being lost, save images on your camcorder may be able to format the memory card of the camcorder. If you insert a disc recorded with other devices with your camcorder with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into the terminal will ...
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...occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 28) is called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of Contents Search image In this ...manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31) or the access lamp (p....
...occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 28) is called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of Contents Search image In this ...manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31) or the access lamp (p....
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...MANUAL dial 46 Adjusting the IRIS 46 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 47 Adjusting Exposure 47 Advanced manual operation 48 Making good use of your camcorder 50 Deleting movies and photos 50 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing a photo from a movie 52... media device 61 Saving desired movies and photos 62 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 63 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with such as a Sony DVD writer, etc...64 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 65 ...
...MANUAL dial 46 Adjusting the IRIS 46 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 47 Adjusting Exposure 47 Advanced manual operation 48 Making good use of your camcorder 50 Deleting movies and photos 50 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing a photo from a movie 52... media device 61 Saving desired movies and photos 62 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 63 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with such as a Sony DVD writer, etc...64 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 65 ...
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Table of Contents Search image Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 To remove the lens cap, push the sliders on . US 30 Index Your camcorder is turned on both sides of the cap. 3 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.
Table of Contents Search image Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 To remove the lens cap, push the sliders on . US 30 Index Your camcorder is turned on both sides of the cap. 3 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.
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...TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recording quality is connected, and the connectors used. Index US 38 Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote Connector List of TV is...sold separately) 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in ...
...TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recording quality is connected, and the connectors used. Index US 38 Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote Connector List of TV is...sold separately) 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in ...
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... When connecting to your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with standard...to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder. Some TVs may result. When the connected device is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio....
... When connecting to your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with standard...to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder. Some TVs may result. When the connected device is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio....
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Table of Contents to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image sensor is the part of the camcorder that acts as the film. If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance** of the screen. Using the expanded focus ... between expanded and normal display. Tips You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with NEX-VG20H is not expanded. You cannot zoom in another image quality, change this setting. Make sure you to record standard definition image...
Table of Contents to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image sensor is the part of the camcorder that acts as the film. If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance** of the screen. Using the expanded focus ... between expanded and normal display. Tips You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with NEX-VG20H is not expanded. You cannot zoom in another image quality, change this setting. Make sure you to record standard definition image...
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... The recording mode of the standard image quality (STD) is limited to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Standard ] is the default setting). The recording modes available will depend on the recording mode selected. Recording modes and the media... Types of media that medium. Touch . Index US 43 Types of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP On this camcorder Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs -- * [PS] can switch the recording mode...
... The recording mode of the standard image quality (STD) is limited to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Standard ] is the default setting). The recording modes available will depend on the recording mode selected. Recording modes and the media... Types of media that medium. Touch . Index US 43 Types of media Recording mode PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP On this camcorder Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs -- * [PS] can switch the recording mode...
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... When [ Frame Rate] is automatically output in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that appears on the right of the LCD screen. Notes The subject you touched may not be enjoyed...in microphone Search image Index The double-lined frame is displayed. Realistic sound can record clear, low-noise sound with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound. US 44 To stop tracking, touch / that has a four-capsule structure, and can be detected, depending on the...
... When [ Frame Rate] is automatically output in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) The camcorder adopts an array microphone system that appears on the right of the LCD screen. Notes The subject you touched may not be enjoyed...in microphone Search image Index The double-lined frame is displayed. Realistic sound can record clear, low-noise sound with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound. US 44 To stop tracking, touch / that has a four-capsule structure, and can be detected, depending on the...
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... point with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be the date and time you captured from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Only simple editing is fixed based on the...and time of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of captured photos...
... point with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be the date and time you captured from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Only simple editing is fixed based on the...and time of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of captured photos...
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... Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Search image Index US... 53 Disc type Choosing a method To save images on a Blu-ray disc with high definition image quality (HD)...
... Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Search image Index US... 53 Disc type Choosing a method To save images on a Blu-ray disc with high definition image quality (HD)...
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... have not yet been saved with Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 56), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 42). Install "PMB..." beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive...
... have not yet been saved with Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 56), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 42). Install "PMB..." beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive...
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...to click [Export] click [OK] on the export complete screen. Movies and photos are imported to your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied), select the destination device for import appears on the computer screen. Index US 56 ... to a computer. Table of Contents Search image Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. When the operation is completed, the "PMB" screen appears.
...to click [Export] click [OK] on the export complete screen. Movies and photos are imported to your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied), select the destination device for import appears on the computer screen. Index US 56 ... to a computer. Table of Contents Search image Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. When the operation is completed, the "PMB" screen appears.
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...to be used in which images are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to eject the disc. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device Saving images on an external media device with the AVCHD ...separately) 61 DVD writer (Except DVDirect Express) Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image USB cable (supplied) 64 quality (HD) or with standard definition image A/V connecting cable (supplied) 65 quality (STD). Search image Index US 59 The types of Contents Saving images...
...to be used in which images are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to eject the disc. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device Saving images on an external media device with the AVCHD ...separately) 61 DVD writer (Except DVDirect Express) Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image USB cable (supplied) 64 quality (HD) or with standard definition image A/V connecting cable (supplied) 65 quality (STD). Search image Index US 59 The types of Contents Saving images...
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.... To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the memory card and that appear on the camcorder screen. Index US 62 You can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 ...
.... To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the memory card and that appear on the camcorder screen. Index US 62 You can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 ...
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... external media device is displayed. Select the image you want to view and play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media device is connected to an external...[Play without copying.]. Search image Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder screen. You cannot select multiple events. Touch on the camcorder Connect the camcorder to be saved. Event View of Contents When you select [All In Event...
... external media device is displayed. Select the image you want to view and play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media device is connected to an external...[Play without copying.]. Search image Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder screen. You cannot select multiple events. Touch on the camcorder Connect the camcorder to be saved. Event View of Contents When you select [All In Event...
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... some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of Contents Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with the USB cable (supplied). to your camcorder to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder with such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to the wall outlet...
... some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of Contents Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with the USB cable (supplied). to your camcorder to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder with such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to the wall outlet...
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You can be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be copied with an A/ V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and...the A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. 1 Insert the recording media in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. Index US 65 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow ...
You can be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be copied with an A/ V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and...the A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. 1 Insert the recording media in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. Index US 65 A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow ...
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...focus/color/exposure automatically for camera shake. SteadyShot You can compensate for the face of children priority. Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects. Furthermore, you press PHOTO ...57814; On The SteadyShot function is used. Active ( ) Provides a more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Adult Priority ( ) Gives faces of face parts more powerful...
...focus/color/exposure automatically for camera shake. SteadyShot You can compensate for the face of children priority. Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects. Furthermore, you press PHOTO ...57814; On The SteadyShot function is used. Active ( ) Provides a more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Adult Priority ( ) Gives faces of face parts more powerful...
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... photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with a 480p signal. 480p Outputs the 480p signal. 480i Outputs the 480i signal. Notes When [ Frame...
... photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with a 480p signal. 480p Outputs the 480p signal. 480i Outputs the 480i signal. Notes When [ Frame...