Down-converting movies for video-sharing Web sites
25-Feb-2014
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Solution
In order to share your AVCHD movies on YouTube and Facebook, you need to convert them. This conversion can be completed in the camcorder itself or on a computer using the supplied software Video Browser.
This section explains the details on how to convert uploaded video to standard-definition(MPEG2 format).
IMPORTANT
- Only AVCHD movies can be converted into standard definition (MPEG2) SD movies.
- The screens and settings that appear may differ depending on the model you are using.
1. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2. Make sure there is a memory card in the memory card slot with sufficient available space.
3. Open the [AVCHD Movies] index screen.
- Check that you have selected the
(built-in memory) tab. - To convert all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until the desired date appears in the title bar.
4. Touch [Edit].
5. Touch 
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7. Select one of the options for converting multiple scenes.
| Date | Converting scenes recorded on a specific date |
| Select | Converting selected scenes |
| All Scenes | Converting all the scenes |
8. Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert.
A checkmark will appear on the scenes you touch. The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the [ 
] icon.
] icon.After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].
NOTE
- If a copyright notice appears, read it carefully and touch [OK] if you agree.
9. Review the conversion settings and touch [Next].
Required memory capacity to convert to standard definition
Recording time
Number of scenes after conversionNOTE
Before touching [Next], you can touch [ 
] to change the conversion settings as described below.
] to change the conversion settings as described below.- To select the bit rate
Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the converted scenes, while a lower bit rate will result in smaller file sizes and faster uploads.
Touch [ ] -> [Bit Rate (Quality)] to select either [3 Mbps] or [9 Mbps].
] -> [Bit Rate (Quality)] to select either [3 Mbps] or [9 Mbps].- To automatically divide scenes
If you are converting a long scene, you can have the camcorder divide it into 10-minute SD movies to make uploading easier.
Touch [ ] -> [Auto Divide] to select [On].
] -> [Auto Divide] to select [On].10. Touch [ 
] to convert the scenes.
] to convert the scenes.
NOTE
- Adding decorations
Touch [ 
]. For details on how to use the decoration tools, see Related information.
]. For details on how to use the decoration tools, see Related information.- Adjusting the [Music Balance] or [Speaker Volume]
Touch [ 
], and touch the left/right marks in the adjustment bar, or drag your finger left/right on the bar to make adjustments.
], and touch the left/right marks in the adjustment bar, or drag your finger left/right on the bar to make adjustments.Touch [ 
] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.NOTE
- The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total playback time of the converted scenes. In most cases this is still faster than converting the scenes in the computer so we recommend you convert scenes in the camcorder.
- Movies cannot be converted if the file numbering is at maximum.
- You can check and play back the converted SD movies from the [SD Movies] index screen on the memory card.
NOTE
When converting scenes from a story
- All the scenes are merged into one converted SD movie.
- If the converted SD movie is too large, it will be split into smaller 10-minute long movies when [Auto Divide] is set to [On].
- The maximum total playback time of the scenes to be converted is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
1. Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.
2. Select story.
2-1. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.
2-2. Touch [Story Details].
2-3. Touch [Select by Rating].
2-4. Desired rating marker corresponding to the rating of the scenes to copy, and then touch [ 
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3. Touch [Edit Story] > [Convert HD -> SD () ].
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4. Review the conversion settings and touch [Next].
Proceed to Step 8 for "Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the [AVCHD Movies] Index Screen".