Sony HDR-CX12 - Manual (Page 7)


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On playing back recorded images on other
devices
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Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-
4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high
definition) image quality recording. Therefore,
you cannot play back images recorded with
HD (high definition) image quality on your
camcorder with the following devices:
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Other AVCHD format compatible devices
which are not compatible with High Profile
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Devices which are not compatible with the
AVCHD format
Save all your recorded image data
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To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recommended that you save
the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using
your computer. Also, you can save your image
data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder
(p. 25).
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It is recommended that you save your image
data periodically, after recording.
When the camcorder is connected to a
computer
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Do not try to format the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” in the camcorder using a computer. If
you do so, your camcorder may not operate
correctly.
Notes on inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station
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The camcorder must be fully inserted to ensure
good contact.
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Connect cables to the connectors of the
Handycam Station when using your camcorder
attached to the Handycam Station. Do not
connect the cables to both the Handycam
Station and your camcorder.
About language setting
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The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12).
About this manual
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The images of the LCD screen used in this
manual for illustration purposes are captured
using a digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different from the actual images of the
LCD screen.
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The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The
scenes may vary depending on the operating
system of the computer.
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For more detailed information about using the
camcorder and the supplied software, refer also
to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and “PMB
Guide”.