Operating Guide
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...; AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio...
...; AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio...
Operating Guide
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... [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 42). The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Change the screen language before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder. The camcorder may not be able to another device with High Profile Devices which are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. The camcorder may not be saved or recorded. Images cannot be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to record or play movies and photos. Do not use Using the camcorder...
... [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 42). The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Change the screen language before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder. The camcorder may not be able to another device with High Profile Devices which are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. The camcorder may not be saved or recorded. Images cannot be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to record or play movies and photos. Do not use Using the camcorder...
Operating Guide
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... Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27 Selecting...
... Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27 Selecting...
Operating Guide
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... faster is sufficient for the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or...
... faster is sufficient for the following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or...
Operating Guide
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... to avoid deleting movies. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD......... ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. Connects the internal hard disk via USB. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. DIVIDE Divides movies. MOVIE DUB DUB/ DUB p. 44 PHOTO COPY COPY by select p. 44 COPY by date Adds movies recorded on a same day at one time in a playlist. MOVE/ MOVE Changes the order of movies. USB CONNECT USB CONNECT........... USB CONNECT.......... List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE p. 17 PHOTO p. 19 SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving...
... to avoid deleting movies. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD......... ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL Erases all movies from a playlist. Connects the internal hard disk via USB. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. DIVIDE Divides movies. MOVIE DUB DUB/ DUB p. 44 PHOTO COPY COPY by select p. 44 COPY by date Adds movies recorded on a same day at one time in a playlist. MOVE/ MOVE Changes the order of movies. USB CONNECT USB CONNECT........... USB CONNECT.......... List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE p. 17 PHOTO p. 19 SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving...
Operating Guide
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... Guide" (p. 33) on the symptoms of your camcorder to investigate the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Press MODE to turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). Connect the plug of data stored on the internal memory in the proper order. We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for any loss of internal memory data...
... Guide" (p. 33) on the symptoms of your camcorder to investigate the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Press MODE to turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). Connect the plug of data stored on the internal memory in the proper order. We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for any loss of internal memory data...
Operating Guide
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...: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: 8 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of pixels: 211 200 (960 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating...
...: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: 8 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of pixels: 211 200 (960 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating...
Operating Guide
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... the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE], and the type of "Memory Stick" media. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to change without notice. Manufactured under which you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions...
... the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE], and the type of "Memory Stick" media. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to change without notice. Manufactured under which you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the conditions...
Operating Guide
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Menus 45 Movies 17, 21 O One Touch Disc Burn 31 Operation beeps 15 Operation flow 10 OPTION MENU 45, 50 P Parts and controls 60 Photos 19, 22 Playback 21 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 26, 27, 33 PMB Guide 33 R Recording 17 Recording and playback time....57 Recording media 43 RESET 60 S Screen indicators 59 Self-diagnosis display 53 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 27 Specifications 56 Supplied items 7 T Troubleshooting...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Menus 45 Movies 17, 21 O One Touch Disc Burn 31 Operation beeps 15 Operation flow 10 OPTION MENU 45, 50 P Parts and controls 60 Photos 19, 22 Playback 21 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 26, 27, 33 PMB Guide 33 R Recording 17 Recording and playback time....57 Recording media 43 RESET 60 S Screen indicators 59 Self-diagnosis display 53 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 27 Specifications 56 Supplied items 7 T Troubleshooting...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 32 Recording in mirror mode 33 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 33 Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off 34 Playback on the camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls...
... Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 32 Recording in mirror mode 33 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 33 Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off 34 Playback on the camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls...
Handycam® Handbook
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... GUIDEFRAME CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER** VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 65 p. 65 p. 66 p. 66 p. 67 p. 67 p. 67 p. 68 p. 68 p. 68 p. 69 p. 70 p. 70 p. 70 p. 71 p. 71 p. 71 p. 72 p. 73 p. 74 p. 74 p. 26, 36 p. 76 p. 76 p. 76 p. 77 p. 78 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL...
... GUIDEFRAME CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER** VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 65 p. 65 p. 66 p. 66 p. 67 p. 67 p. 67 p. 68 p. 68 p. 68 p. 69 p. 70 p. 70 p. 70 p. 71 p. 71 p. 71 p. 72 p. 73 p. 74 p. 74 p. 26, 36 p. 76 p. 76 p. 76 p. 77 p. 78 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL...
Handycam® Handbook
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... a DVD-R using a computer. If you can save the image data on your camcorder if necessary (p. 20). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be saved or recorded. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. The number value indicates the amount of light from the media completely. About changing the language setting The on the recording media. To view your camcorder may erase its contents without any problems...
... a DVD-R using a computer. If you can save the image data on your camcorder if necessary (p. 20). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be saved or recorded. If you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. The number value indicates the amount of light from the media completely. About changing the language setting The on the recording media. To view your camcorder may erase its contents without any problems...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder, use the following menu items return to be used simultaneously p. 94 Notes before sending your Sony dealer will not compensate you close the LCD screen. 90 Index p. 94 Editing movies/photos on your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 90 Batteries/power sources p. 91 LCD screen p. 91 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 91 Recording p. 92 Playback p. 93 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices...
... camcorder, use the following menu items return to be used simultaneously p. 94 Notes before sending your Sony dealer will not compensate you close the LCD screen. 90 Index p. 94 Editing movies/photos on your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 90 Batteries/power sources p. 91 LCD screen p. 91 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 91 Recording p. 92 Playback p. 93 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camera-shake easily occurs. Index 96 If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Do you cannot record movies or photos. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) may enable you touch [YES], a new image management file is full. Photos cannot be played back (Image files are inserted (p. 60). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was...
... camera-shake easily occurs. Index 96 If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Do you cannot record movies or photos. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) may enable you touch [YES], a new image management file is full. Photos cannot be played back (Image files are inserted (p. 60). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was...
Handycam® Handbook
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..., the USA, Venezuela, etc. You need an NTSC-systembased TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback image on a TV, it must be connected. An A/V connecting cable must be an NTSCsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC Used in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China...
..., the USA, Venezuela, etc. You need an NTSC-systembased TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback image on a TV, it must be connected. An A/V connecting cable must be an NTSCsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC Used in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China...
Handycam® Handbook
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... video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is a high definition digital video camera format used to be played on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, etc. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to compress audio data. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" media on your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the AVCHD format, your camcorder...
... video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is a high definition digital video camera format used to be played on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, etc. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to compress audio data. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of "Memory Stick Duo" media on your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the AVCHD format, your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 79 HD movie management information folder 102 HELP function 10 HOME MENU 10, 12 HQ 65 I Image management files..........102 Image quality 65 IMAGE SIZE 70 INDOOR 87 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 Internal memory 102 J JPEG 102 L LANDSCAPE 86 LANGUAGE SET 20, 80 LCD BL LEVEL 76 LCD BRIGHT 76 LCD COLOR 77 LP 65 M Maintenance 104 MANAGE MEDIA 60 MEDIA FORMAT 63, 64 MEDIA INFO 62 "Memory Stick" media...... 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... 79 HD movie management information folder 102 HELP function 10 HOME MENU 10, 12 HQ 65 I Image management files..........102 Image quality 65 IMAGE SIZE 70 INDOOR 87 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 Internal memory 102 J JPEG 102 L LANDSCAPE 86 LANGUAGE SET 20, 80 LCD BL LEVEL 76 LCD BRIGHT 76 LCD COLOR 77 LP 65 M Maintenance 104 MANAGE MEDIA 60 MEDIA FORMAT 63, 64 MEDIA INFO 62 "Memory Stick" media...... 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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... 87 OUTPUT SETTINGS 78 P PAL 100 PB zoom 40 PHOTO CAPTURE 49 PHOTO COPY 51 PHOTO MEDIA SET 60 Photos 24, 27, 30, 36 PHOTO SETTINGS 70 Playing 25, 35 Playlist 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators...
... 87 OUTPUT SETTINGS 78 P PAL 100 PB zoom 40 PHOTO CAPTURE 49 PHOTO COPY 51 PHOTO MEDIA SET 60 Photos 24, 27, 30, 36 PHOTO SETTINGS 70 Playing 25, 35 Playlist 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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... for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos: Made possible by the BIONZ™ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your choice of digital zoom. Available in silver, black, or red: The HDR-CX100 is as pure as possible. Smile Shutter™ technology for superior color: HDMI™ connection output: USB 2.0 interface: Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: In still picture mode, Face...
... for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos: Made possible by the BIONZ™ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your choice of digital zoom. Available in silver, black, or red: The HDR-CX100 is as pure as possible. Smile Shutter™ technology for superior color: HDMI™ connection output: USB 2.0 interface: Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: In still picture mode, Face...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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...) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote Display LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels) Hardware Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual S/S & Zoom button on a compatible Blu-ray Disc device, PC with supplied software...
...) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) S-Video Output(s): Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack) HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote Display LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels) Hardware Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual S/S & Zoom button on a compatible Blu-ray Disc device, PC with supplied software...