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that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. The created Blu-ray Disc can be played
back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0.
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Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-
definition image quality movies
You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD-
compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.).
A. How to create using a computer
With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD
discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.
Your computer must be able to create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs).
When you create a DVD disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a
USB cable. The necessary software is automatically added to your computer. (An internet
connection is needed.)
For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help guide for
PlayMemories Home.
B. How to create using a device other than a computer
You can also create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using a Blu-ray recorder, etc.
For details, refer to the device's operating instructions.
Note
When creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home from
movies recorded in the XAVC S or MP4 movie formats, the image quality is converted to
1920×1080 (60i/50i) and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality.
To record movies with the original image quality, copy movies to a computer or an
external medium.
When creating AVCHD recording discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded
in the AVCHD movie format with [ Record Setting] set to [60p 28M(PS) ]/[50p
28M(PS) ], [60i 24M(FX) ]/[50i 24M(FX) ] or [24p 24M(FX) ]/[25p
24M(FX) ], the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs with
the original image quality. Converting the image quality takes time. To record movies with
the original image quality, use a Blu-ray Disc.
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