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Enjoying movies recorded with the HD high definition, image quality - camcorder

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Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B Viewing movies on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44) You can enjoy movies with HD (high definition) image quality, with the same image quality as they were recorded. B Viewing movies on a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they will be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 43) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV and camcorder. B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your device is compatible with AVCHD format, you can play a disc with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality. B Editing the disc on a computer (p. 86) Using a computer, you can edit or copy images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Install the supplied application software on the computer in advance. 14

Section	Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS	3
Read this before operating your camcorder	5
Subject examples and solutions	12
Enjoying Your Camcorder	13
Operation flow	13
Selecting the right disc	15
“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus	17
Getting Started	20
Step 1: Checking supplied items	20
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	21
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time	24
Changing the language setting	25
Step 4: Adjusting your camcorder to suit you	26
Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”	27
Recording/Playback	30
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)	30
Recording the images	33
Zooming	35
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)	35
Using the flash	36
Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)	36
Recording in dark places (NightShot)	37
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects	37
Recording in mirror mode	37
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)	38
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7)	38
Viewing the images	40
Using PB zoom	42
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)	42
Playing the image on a TV	43
Editing	48
(OTHERS) category	48
Deleting images	48
Dividing the image	50
Creating the Playlist	51
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders	53
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	54
Utilizing Recording Media	56
(MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category	56
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)	56
Playing a disc on other devices	60
Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE	61
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)	62
Recording additional scenes after finalizing	64
Customizing Your Camcorder	65
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU	65
Using the HOME MENU	65
List of the (SETTINGS) category items	65
MOVIE SETTINGS	67
(Items for recording movies)	67
PHOTO SETTINGS	70
(Items for recording still images)	70
VIEW IMAGES SET	73
(Items to customize the display)	73
SOUND/DISP SET	75
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)	75
OUTPUT SETTINGS	76
(Items for when connecting other devices)	76
CLOCK/LANG	77
(Items to set clock and language)	77
GENERAL SET	78
(Other setup items)	78
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU	79
Using the OPTION MENU	79
Recording items on the OPTION MENU	80
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU	80
Details on the OPTION MENU items	81
Using a Computer	86
What you can do with Windows computer	86
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software	88
Viewing “First Step Guide”	90
Using a Macintosh computer	90
Troubleshooting	91
Troubleshooting	91
Warning indicators and messages	100
Additional Information	103
Using your camcorder abroad	103
Precautions and maintenance	105
About the Disc	105
About the AVCHD format	106
About the “Memory Stick”	107
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	108
About the x.v.Color	109
Handling your camcorder	109
Specifications	112
Quick Reference	118
Identifying parts and controls	118
Indicators displayed during recording/playback	122
Glossary	125
Index	126
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español	130
Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministrados	130
Paso 2: Carga de la batería	131
Paso 3: Encendido de la videocámara y ajuste de la fecha y hora	134
Cambio del ajuste de idioma	135
Paso 4: Ajuste de la videocámara según sus necesidades	136
Paso 5: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick Duo”	137
Grabación de las imágenes	140