High-definition image quality (HD)
A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs.

High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc)
High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created.

• You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.

Standard definition image quality (STD)
Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created.

Hint

You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with “PlayMemories Home.” For Blu-ray discs, see “Creating Blu-ray Discs.”

DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL: Non-rewritable

DVD-RW/DVD+RW: Rewritable

• Always maintain your “PlayStation 3” to use the latest version of the “PlayStation 3” system software.
• “PlayStation 3” may not be available in some countries/regions.