Sony HDR-XR160 Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) - microphone
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone Notes If you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. The sound of standard definition image quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch. Tips You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch Surround] ( ) or [2ch Stereo] ( ) ([Audio Mode], p. 85). You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Notes You cannot use the flash while the camcorder is set to movie recording mode (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). may appear when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you record photos continuously. You cannot record photos while is displayed. Depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected, appears on the LCD screen and you may not be able to use the Dual Rec function. Tips HDR-PJ10/XR160: When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie), the size of photos becomes [3.0M] (16:9) or [2.2M] (4:3). HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V: When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie), the size of photos becomes [5.3M] (16:9) or [4.0M] (4:3). You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is turned on. However, when the frame rate is set to [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V), you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode. Index US 40