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Sony Handycam AVCHD - User Manual

Sony Handycam AVCHD
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Summary

AVCHD Format Introduction

AVCHD Format Benefits

Full HD 1080 Picture Quality

Explains the 1440x1080 pixel resolution and its detail compared to SD.

Dolby Digital Surround Sound Compatibility

Describes compatibility with 5.1 channel surround sound for home theater systems.

Instant Access and Non-Linear Recording

Highlights thumbnail access and non-linear recording for quick scene selection.

Efficient MPEG-4 AVC; H.264 Compression

Details the compression efficiency and its benefits for picture quality and recording time.

Playback on Compatible Devices

Covers playback compatibility on next-gen consoles and Blu-ray players.

PC Friendly Features

Discusses easy backup, editing, and transfer via PC using USB or DVD.

AVCHD Format Specifications

Advancements in Video Compression

DV and Intra-Frame Compression

Explains intra-frame compression used in DV formats for data reduction.

MPEG-2 and Inter-Frame Compression

Describes MPEG-2's inter-frame compression for further bitrate reduction.

MPEG-4 AVC; H.264: The Next Generation

Introduces H.264 as the next-gen standard, improving on MPEG-2.

Playing Back AVCHD Recordings

Connection to HDTVs

Explains connecting to HDTVs via HDMI or component video for HD playback.

Connection to SDTVs

Details connecting to SDTVs using composite video for standard definition playback.

Playback on Consoles and Blu-ray Players

Discusses playback on compatible Blu-ray players and PS3 consoles.

Editing and Data Transfer via PC

Covers connecting to a PC via USB or DVD for data transfer and editing.

AVCHD Format and Sonys HD Ecosystem

AVCHD Questions and Answers

Summary

AVCHD Format Introduction

AVCHD Format Benefits

Full HD 1080 Picture Quality

Explains the 1440x1080 pixel resolution and its detail compared to SD.

Dolby Digital Surround Sound Compatibility

Describes compatibility with 5.1 channel surround sound for home theater systems.

Instant Access and Non-Linear Recording

Highlights thumbnail access and non-linear recording for quick scene selection.

Efficient MPEG-4 AVC; H.264 Compression

Details the compression efficiency and its benefits for picture quality and recording time.

Playback on Compatible Devices

Covers playback compatibility on next-gen consoles and Blu-ray players.

PC Friendly Features

Discusses easy backup, editing, and transfer via PC using USB or DVD.

AVCHD Format Specifications

Advancements in Video Compression

DV and Intra-Frame Compression

Explains intra-frame compression used in DV formats for data reduction.

MPEG-2 and Inter-Frame Compression

Describes MPEG-2's inter-frame compression for further bitrate reduction.

MPEG-4 AVC; H.264: The Next Generation

Introduces H.264 as the next-gen standard, improving on MPEG-2.

Playing Back AVCHD Recordings

Connection to HDTVs

Explains connecting to HDTVs via HDMI or component video for HD playback.

Connection to SDTVs

Details connecting to SDTVs using composite video for standard definition playback.

Playback on Consoles and Blu-ray Players

Discusses playback on compatible Blu-ray players and PS3 consoles.

Editing and Data Transfer via PC

Covers connecting to a PC via USB or DVD for data transfer and editing.

AVCHD Format and Sonys HD Ecosystem

AVCHD Questions and Answers

Sony Handycam AVCHD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Video FormatAVCHD
Media TypeFlash memory
Image StabilizationOptical SteadyShot
Screen Size2.7" LCD
Recording MediaMemory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video Resolution1920 x 1080

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