What mode does it record video in? I want something that can burn right to a DVD after uploading it. Also does it work with Windows 7 64 bit?
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There are 4 modes in Recording. Highest quality (FX), High quality (FH), Standard quality (HQ) and Long time (LP). When in Highest Quality (FX), Still images can not be recorded in this mode. I got for Christmas 2013, I have used in Standard Mode (HQ), works fine for now. I have a Mac Computer, I know I can use the Iphoto Program (not used yet), Not sure about Windows. I read it is compatible with Window 7. The enclosed booklet said you can download "Play Memories Home" from WWW.sony.net/pm. With this program, You should be able to burn to a DVD. Telephone to Sony is 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Hope this helps.. There are 4 modes in Recording. Highest quality (FX), High quality (FH), Standard quality (HQ) and Long time (LP). When in Highest Quality (FX), Still images can not be recorded in this mode. I got for Christmas 2013, I have used in Standard Mode (HQ), works fine for now. I have a Mac Computer, I know I can use the Iphoto Program (not used yet), Not sure about Windows. I read it is compatible with Window 7. The enclosed booklet said you can download "Play Memories Home" from WWW.sony.net/pm. With this program, You should be able to burn to a DVD. Telephone to Sony is... » Read More There are 4 modes in Recording. Highest quality (FX), High quality (FH), Standard quality (HQ) and Long time (LP). When in Highest Quality (FX), Still images can not be recorded in this mode. I got for Christmas 2013, I have used in Standard Mode (HQ), works fine for now. I have a Mac Computer, I know I can use the Iphoto Program (not used yet), Not sure about Windows. I read it is compatible with Window 7. The enclosed booklet said you can download "Play Memories Home" from WWW.sony.net/pm. With this program, You should be able to burn to a DVD. Telephone to Sony is 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Hope this helps.. « Show Less
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There are 4 modes in Recording. Highest quality (FX), High quality (FH), Standard quality (HQ) and Long time (LP). When in Highest Quality (FX), Still images can not be recorded in this mode. I got for Christmas 2013, I have used in Standard Mode (HQ), works fine for now. I have a Mac Computer, I know I can use the Iphoto Program (not used yet), Not sure about Windows. I read it is compatible with Window 7. The enclosed booklet said you can download "Play Memories Home" from WWW.sony.net/pm. With this program, You should be able to burn to a DVD. Telephone to Sony is 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Hope this helps..
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I used it on Windows 7 Home Premium, and also on Windows 7 Professional and it worked flawlessly. I played a dv tape and recorded the avi file straight to the computer.
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This camcorder does not have an SD mode. It has a picture size of 1920x1080/60i and can record at 17, 13, 9 or 5 Mbps. It does not have an in camera converter to SD but the manual says if you have the camcorder connected to your computer while using the software to convert to SD the conversion will go much faster. I don't know if this is true or not because I've never connected my camcorder to my computer. I just put the flashcard in my computer's flashcard reader. I've had no problems at all editing ADCHD with my Dell Vostro 430 w/XP and record all my videos at 17Mbps. I edit the AVCHD clips and create videos in both HD and SD and burn them to DVDs. The software does allow you to edit the converted SD video but the way I do it is put all the clips together the way I want them and create a "master" AVCHD. I then create a HD DVD from the master AVCHD and then I create a SD DVD from a converted version of the master AVCHD. Hope this helps!
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I have used it on Windows 8 on my PC and it works great. I use a DVD/VHS machine and been converting my VHS stuff to DVD. The only thing that gave me any trouble was a 2 hour movie. I need to re-try that, but anything up to an hour has worked fine.
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It'll capture video for you and burn to DVD or just drop it to a file for you. If you want to do anything special with the DVD or record to BluRay you'll need different software.
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I have no problems playing the video on Windows 7. The included viewer software is ok, but it's not great. I downloaded a free viewer called Registrator (http://www.registratorviewer.com/download_en.html) that is 1000 times better. It allows you to view the GPS track on a map beside the video along with G-sensor data etc. I highly recommend it. The cam does have a very small amount of internal storage, but not very much (I don't remember the amount). It's not enough to record more than a few minutes of video probably. You'll need a SD card for any decent recording times. I've been using mine for about 7 months now and I love it.
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That camera only has composite video output. The only way to save it to your computer is to buy a video capture device:Diamond VC500 USB 2.0 One Touch VHS to DVD Video Capture Device For Win7, Win8 and Win10
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I just read that the .MOD extension of the JVC can be changed to .MPG for recognition by Windows Media Player and should work with other software since it is a standard format. (You can do this by copying the file onto your PC, right clicking and renaming. With this extension you should be able to burn to a DVD. I am interested in purchasing this camcorder but will NOT do so if I have to purchase extra software. If someone tries this, please let me know if you are successful. JVC appears to receive much better reviews than Sony other than the burning issues. The article I read can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2006-12-06-camcorder-hard-drives_x.htm.
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yes, you can record to a DVD with either the set time program feature or by just clicking 'record'. There are two buttons, one for HDD which records to an internal hard disk and one for DVD which records to a DVD disk. You can also dub a show you recorded in the HDD mode on to a DVD. It's a pretty cool set up and I like it better than my cable company's DVR box because it will record something like 100+ hours on the HDD mode so you are not having to always delete a show for space. You need to set up the DVD function to finalize the show you recorded so it can be played on any DVD player. I set mine up to do this automatically which is very simple. The instruction book is easy to understand. Don't forget to take the plastic protective skin off of the remote, it isn't very apparent and it is hard to read the writing on it if you don't remove it.
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ok, question that will reveal how little i know about this. you mentioned recording to DVD. Can a DVD recorder record over the air broadcasts? can you set it to record at certain times, the way you would a VCR? And can you re-record over the dvds or do you have to keep buying them? (the advantage of vhs.)thanks!
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My Roxio version is easy VHS TO DVD 3PLUS, I have Windows 64, this program is very erratic, now it works next there's no video feed, just a green screen, duration time is unreliable, as I program a set time, it will tape a few minutes or an hour then stops. These are the problems that I have, I do not know about using Captue from Sound card.
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I have not been able to view any a AVCHD formatted videos. I have read this is for burning directly to DVD but I have not used this feature. The MP4 works fine for me so that's what I use.
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Yes, way too long for DVD-burning! I was surprised they only included the ultilities & driver DVD and we had to burn the rest. I'd have preferred a straight-forward Win 7 64-bit Premium DVD over creating 4 restore DVD's I'll never use (and if I did, it wipes the partition and sets it up to factory settings.)
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OK, please forgive this question as I'm new to digital recording; I just got this product and the instruction booklet does not talk about installing drivers for my machine which is Windows 7. Are the drivers on the included disk compatible with Windows 7? Or should I track down a Windows 7 only driver. If so, where can I find one I can safely (without risk of malware/virus) download one. Thanks
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I just read that the .MOD extension of the JVC can be changed to .MPG for recognition by Windows Media Player and should work with other software since it is a standard format. (You can do this by copying the file onto your PC, right clicking and renaming. With this extension you should be able to burn to a DVD. I am interested in purchasing this camcorder but will NOT do so if I have to purchase extra software. If someone tries this, please let me know if you are successful. JVC appears to receive much better reviews than Sony other than the burning issues. The article I read can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2006-12-06-camcorder-hard-drives_x.htm. I just read that the .MOD extension of the JVC can be changed to .MPG for recognition by Windows Media Player and should work with other software since it is a standard format. (You can do this by copying the file onto your PC, right clicking and renaming. With this extension you should be able to burn to a DVD. I am interested in purchasing this camcorder but will NOT do so if I have to purchase extra software. If someone tries this, please let me know if you are successful. JVC appears to receive much better reviews than Sony other than the burning issues. The article I read can be found... » Read More I just read that the .MOD extension of the JVC can be changed to .MPG for recognition by Windows Media Player and should work with other software since it is a standard format. (You can do this by copying the file onto your PC, right clicking and renaming. With this extension you should be able to burn to a DVD. I am interested in purchasing this camcorder but will NOT do so if I have to purchase extra software. If someone tries this, please let me know if you are successful. JVC appears to receive much better reviews than Sony other than the burning issues. The article I read can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2006-12-06-camcorder-hard-drives_x.htm. « Show Less
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How do I even get the video onto a dvd? When I play it in Quicktime, it plays sound but no movie. When I use Windows Media Player, I get video but no sound. What am I doing wrong?
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I don't think it can record. There is no red "Rec" button. As far as I know, it can play any DVD. It is almost fool proof, and will play nicely against a living room wall or screen. I am very happy with it. The replacement bulb is costly, but mine has lasted 2 years.