Sony HDR-CX7 User Manual
Notes on using a computer
Installing the supplied “Picture Motion Browser” software application
The supplied “Picture Motion Browser” software application contains DVD writing
software and the Sonic UDF Reader produced by SONIC SOLUTIONS. If you install
“Picture Motion Browser” on a computer that uses certain writing software, such as
Roxio Easy CD Creator 5, in its environment, the computer’s performance may become
unstable.
Sonic UDF Reader will not be installed on Windows Vista™.
Before installing “Picture Motion Browser,” download and implement the
countermeasure offered at the following URL.
http://www.sonicjapan.co.jp/oem/sony/camera/readme.html
For other information, visit:
http://support.sonic.com/
Select “Drive Letter Access” as the product.
Playing HD (high definition) images recorded in the AVCHD format on a computer
The supplied software application, “Picture Motion Browser,” may not always play HD
(high definition) images recorded in the AVCHD format properly. Even in a computer
environment which satisfies the system requirements, there may be noise on playback
images, frames may be dropped, or sound may be lost intermittently. (Imported images
and images on discs created subsequently will not be affected.)
The latest information on using a computer
You can access information on using a computer with your Handycam on the following
support page.
Please be sure to visit this site before using a computer with your Handycam.
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/Handycam/AVCHD (Asia, Oceania, Africa)
http://service.sony.com.cn/KB/ (China)
http://support.sony-europe.com/DIME/camcorders/AVCHD/ (Europe)
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/news/article140 (North America)
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA (Latin America except Brazil)
http://www.sony-latin.com/suporte (Brazil)
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Types of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder
For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” of 512 MB or larger marked with:
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
Both are called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” here.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” capacity and expected recording time
512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB
8 153565140
Approximate recordable time in minutes with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting).
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of up to 8 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder.
Enjoy HD (high definition) images easily
You can play images with HD (high definition) image quality recorded on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” inserted into the Memory Stick slot of AVCHD-compatible devices, such as a
PLAYSTATION
The PLAYSTATION®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
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“PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All other company names and product names may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
3-219-303-11 (1)
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Always maintain your PLAYSTATION®3 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 system software.
Saving/viewing/sharing images
Refer to the supplied “Operating Guide,” and “Handycam Handbook” and “Picture Motion Browser Guide” on the CD-ROM for details on operations and connections.
Enjoy images recorded with
Install “Picture Motion Browser,” provided on the supplied CD-ROM on a computer.
You cannot convert the quality of images from SD (standard definition) to HD (high definition).
Save
Saving, playing, and editing images on a computer
Some ways of enjoying movies recorded on your camcorder are introduced briefly here.
(high definition)
image quality
One Touch Disc Burn
You can save images on a disc with the
same image quality as that of the original
recording.
If there is no more free space
on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” ...
Easy PC Back-up
You can save images on a computer.
View
Enjoying images with (high definition) image
quality
Playing images from the Memory Stick slot of AVCHD-compatible devices
Connect a computer with the USB cable (supplied).
You can also import images from a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” inserted into the
Memory Stick slot of a computer.
Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, frames may be dropped from movies with HD (high definition) image quality,
resulting in uneven playback. However, imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not be affected.
Editing images
Select the image quality for the disc.
: HD (high definition)
image quality
: SD (standard definition)
image quality
The disc can be played on:
AVCHD-compatible device, Computer
As standard DVD players/recorders are
incompatible with the AVCHD format, do not
insert a disc recorded with HD (high definition)
image quality in them. The DVD player/recorder
may fail to eject the disc and may erase its contents
without warning.
The disc can be played on:
Computer, DVD player
You can play images saved on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” inserted into the Memory Stick slot of AVCHD-compatible
devices, such as a PLAYSTATION
1
The PLAYSTATION®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
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The operation has been confirmed on the VAIO put on the market after January, 2006 that satisfy the recommended
operating requirements of the supplied software (Picture Motion Browser).
Always maintain your PLAYSTATION®3 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 system software.
You may not be able to play images directly from the Memory Stick slot, depending on the AVCHD-compatible device.
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or VAIO
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Playing images by connecting your camcorder to
a high definition TV
If your TV is not a high definition TV, you can view
images with SD (standard definition) image quality.
Share
Dubbing images on a disc
Connect a recorder with the A/V connecting cable
(supplied).
To create a disc that can be played on a DVD device, it
is better to dub on a DVD/HDD recorder. The image is
dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality.
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