High-definition image quality (HD) (Blu-ray Disc)
High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on a Blu-ray Disc, creating a
high-definition image quality (HD) disc. A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record longer-duration
high-definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs.
Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC)
Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.)
High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc)
High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R
discs, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc.
Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC)
Players: AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.)
You cannot play these kinds of discs on ordinary DVD players.
Standard definition image quality (STD)
Standard definition image quality (STD) movies converted from high-definition image quality
(HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a standard
image quality (STD) disc.
Writable movie format: AVCHD
Players: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can play back DVD
discs, etc.)
Hint
You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home.
BD-R*/ DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL: Non-rewritable
BD-RE*/DVD-RW/DVD+RW: Rewritable
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Additional recording is not possible.
Always maintain your “PlayStation 3” to use the latest version of the “PlayStation 3”
system software.
[255] How to Use
Using a computer Creating a movie disc
Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality