Sony PJ390E, PJ230E, PJ380E, PJ320E manual About the Avchd format, What is the Avchd format?

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Operation Search

 

 

 

 

About the AVCHD format

Before use

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting started

 

What is the AVCHD format?

 

 

Recording

 

The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD)

 

 

Playback

 

signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted

 

to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.

 

 

 

Playing images on a TV

 

The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the

 

 

conventional image compressing format.

Saving images with an external

 

As the AVCHD format uses a compression coding technology, the picture may be disturbed in

device

 

 

scenes where picture, field angles or brightness, etc. change drastically, but this is not a malfunction.

 

 

Customizing your camcorder

 

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Troubleshooting

 

 

Maintenance and precautions

 

 

Contents list

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Operation Search Operation SearchBefore use How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators About language settingChecking the supplied items Charging the battery packTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting startedUseful functions for recording images RecordingRecording Playback Playing images on a TV supporting Bravia Sync Playing images on a TVPlaying images on a high definition TV Playing images on a non-high-definition TVCreating a disc with a recorder Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSaving images with an external device Saving images on an external media deviceCamera/Mic Using menu itemsShooting Mode Customizing your camcorderEdit/Copy SetupPlayback Function Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators TroubleshootingIf you have problems TroubleshootingMaintenance and precautions Contents list Highlight playback Using the built-in projectorPlayback PlaybackCustomizing your camcorder My Button Grid Line Display Setting Troubleshooting Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search by operation Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Saving battery powerUsing the built-in projector Capturing photos during movie recordingSelecting a topic to display How to use this User GuideReturning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Marks and notations used in this User Guide Printing out aBack to top Differences in functions Recording media SignalModel Information To confirm the model name of your camcorderSelecting Opening PowerDifferences in zoom magnification Differences in supplied itemsParts and controls Page Page Tripod receptacle Grip belt Built-in USB Cable Memory card access lampMemory card slot Batt battery release lever To fasten the grip beltIndicator Meaning Screen indicatorsSlideshow Set About language setting Selecting items on the LCD screen Supplied items Back to top Search To use your camcorder continuously for a long time To remove the battery packBattery pack AC Adaptor Charging timeCopyright 2013 Sony Corporation Battery pack Built-in USB Cable* when using your computer Charging the battery pack using your computerTo remove the battery pack To change the language setting Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeTo adjust the angle of the LCD screen To turn off the powerSelecting a recording medium Models with internal memory Default recording medium Alternative recording mediumTypes of memory card you can use with your camcorder Inserting a memory cardTo eject the memory card To display items on the LCD screen Recording moviesScreen indicators Back to top Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Capture Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto To record subjects other than people Tracking focus Models with touch panel Models with multi-selector Playing movies and photos from the Event View screenScreen display on the Event View screen To play back images with other devices Dividing a movie On recording date and time of captured photos Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Back to top Changing the settings for Highlight Playback To play back a saved scenario To play back a Highlight Movie Using the built-in projector Models with a projector Related topics On an Hdmi cable Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation On an Hdmi cable Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TVConnecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Ratio according to the connected TV 169/43 Jack Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Using Bravia Sync Software for Mac Playing images on a computerWhat you can do with PlayMemories Home software Windows Display Checking the computer systemOS*1 Hard diskInstalling the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer To create a Blu-ray disc Devices on which the created disc can be played backBlu-ray discs DVD disc with high definition image quality HDStarting the PlayMemories Home software Music Transfer for models with a USB input function Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorderMain software Handycam User Guide To delete images in the external media device Adaptor Handycam User Guide Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Handycam User Guide Select Select a category Select your desired menu item Setting up menu itemsTo find a menu item quickly When you cannot select a menu item Movie Photo Indoor White BalanceAuto OutdoorBack to top Search CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Spot Meter Flexible spot meter HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380Spot Focus HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390EExposure On focal distance information To adjust the focusFocus 101 Off Low LuxScene Selection Snow*2 Beach*2Black Fader FaderWhite Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro Standard SteadyShot movieActive SteadyShot photo HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380EPJ390E PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E 320 Digital ZoomPJ390E 350 Auto Back Light Adult Priority Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child PriorityAlways On Smile ShutterDual Capture 114 Slight Smile Smile SensitivityBig Smile Normal SmileFace Detection Back to top Blt-in Zoom Mic PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Auto Wind NR HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390ECX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E Wind Noise Reduct. HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280Low Micref Level Microphone reference levelNormal My Button Grid Line Display Setting Models with the PAL color system REC ModeOn image quality Models with the Ntsc color systemTypes of media devices on which the images can be saved Types of media Recording mode60p*/50p Frame Rate60i*/50i STD Quality HD/MP4/STD SettingHD Quality MP4Wide Wide ModeColor Image Size Event View Related topics Highlight MovieScenario All In Event DeleteTo delete a part of a movie Multiple Images135 Set All In Event ProtectTo remove the protection of an event 137 Copy Selecting Setup Media Settings Repair Img. DB F Direct Copy CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Media Select HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380Media Info Format 144 Repair Img. DB F Series ResetFile Number Camera Data Data CodeDate/Time 148 Volume Download Music HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380 PJ220/ PJ230/ PJ380Empty Music HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380 169 TV TypeHdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Ctrl for Hdmi Control for HdmiUSB Connect Mass Storage USB Connect SettingSingle USB LUN SettingMulti Beep Bright LCD BrightnessPower On By LCD HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E Language Setting 162 Battery Info Max Power SaveInitialize Demo Mode Date & Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Daylight Savings / Summer TimeDestination Area SettingHome If you have problems Overall operations 171 Battery pack is quickly discharged Batteries/power sourcesPower abruptly turns off 173 Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear LCD screenMenu items are grayed out Buttons do not appear on the LCD screenData file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Operations using the memory card cannot be performedMemory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deletedImaging field looks different RecordingPressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images Photos cannot be recordedHorizontal stripes appear on the images Auto focus does not functionSteadyShot does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly178 Playback 180 Movie cannot be divided Before useEditing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit Image appears distorted on the 43 TV Playback on the TVNeither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Images are not copied correctly Before useCopying/Connecting to other devicesCamcorder is not recognized by the computer Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home cannot be installed PlayMemories Home does not work correctlyCor E Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningSelf-diagnosis display Fast flashing Recording movies Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again Data errorCannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Recovering dataCannot recover data Reinsert the memory cardData protected Unable to access external mediaOthers Maximum number of images already selectedAbout the Avchd format What is the Avchd format?About the Memory Stick media About the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor On image data compatibilitySame as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life LCD Panel On use and careOn recording On use and care About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displaysOn handling the LCD screen When not using your camcorder for a long timeAbout care and storage of the lens LCD screenCarl Zeiss lens Models with Carl Zeiss lens On moisture condensation How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryWith internal memory Charging time Recording time Playing time Recording timePlaying time HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E Battery packHDR-PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Battery pack MP4 in h hour and min minute Recording time Expected recording time of moviesRecording mode Recording time 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GBMemory card High definition image quality HDBit-rate and recording pixels Recording pixels Expected number of recordable photosCX230/ CX230E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E Zoom magnificationTo magnify images further Extended Zoom HDR-CX220/ CX220E Using your camcorder abroad HongKong/Singapore/Beijing On trademarks Video
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