About Handling Of Your Camcorder - Sony Handycam HDR-GW66E Operating Manual

Notes
The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and
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the image processing system of Sony's BIONZ
allows still image resolution equivalent to the
sizes described.
On bit-rate and recording pixels
The bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each
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recording mode for movies (movie + audio,
etc.)
High definition image quality (HD):
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PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920  1,080 pixels/16:9
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920  1,080 pixels/16:9
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920  1,080
pixels/16:9
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440  1,080
pixels/16:9
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440  1,080
pixels/16:9
MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280  720
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pixels, 16:9
Standard definition image quality (STD):
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HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720  480
pixels/16:9, 4:3 (HDR-GW66V/GWP88/
GWP88V)/ Approx. 9 Mbps (average)
720  576 pixels/16:9, 4:3 (HDR-GW66E/
GW66VE/GWP88E/GWP88VE)
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
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Photo recording mode, Dual capture:
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6,016  3,384 dots/16:9
4,512  3,384 dots/4:3
4,224  2,376 dots/16:9
2,592  1,944 dots/4:3
1,920  1,080 dots/16:9
640  480 dots/4:3
iSweep Panorama:
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4,912  1,080 dots/[Standard], horizontal
3,424  1,920 dots/[Standard], vertical
7,152  1,080 dots/[Wide], horizontal
4,912  1,920 dots/[Wide], vertical
Capturing a photo from a movie:
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1,920  1,080 dots/16:9
640  360 dots/16:9
640  480 dots/4:3
About handling of
your camcorder
On use and care
Do not hold the camcorder by the following
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parts.
LCD Screen Battery/memory
card/jack cover
Stand
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
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your camcorder to malfunction. Take images
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as
at dusk.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local
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regulations.
Do not use or store the camcorder and
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accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
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vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
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camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio.
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Noise may occur.
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