Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies
You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD-compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.).
A. How to create using a computer
With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.
Your computer must be able to create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs).
When you create a DVD disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable. The necessary software is automatically added to your computer. (An Internet connection is needed.)
For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help guide for PlayMemories Home.
B. How to create using a device other than a computer
You can also create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using a Blu-ray recorder, etc.
For details, refer to the device's operating instructions.
Note
- When creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the XAVC S or MP4 movie formats, the image quality is converted to 1920×1080 (60i/50i) and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality.
To record movies with the original image quality, copy movies to a computer or an external medium. -
When creating AVCHD recording discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the AVCHD movie format with [
Record Setting] set to [60p 28M(PS) 
]/[50p 28M(PS) ], [60i 24M(FX) ]/[50i 24M(FX) ] or [24p 24M(FX) ]/[25p 24M(FX) ], the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality.
This conversion can take a long time. To record movies with the original image quality, use a Blu-ray Disc.
