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HDR-CX100 Serial No. Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within ...the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space ...
HDR-CX100 Serial No. Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within ...the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space ...
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...purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near water. Clean only with the apparatus. DANGER - The wide blade or the third... radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing to avoid injury from the apparatus. Only use...
...purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near water. Clean only with the apparatus. DANGER - The wide blade or the third... radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing to avoid injury from the apparatus. Only use...
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... outlet (wall socket) when using your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. This product has received UL Listing. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is ...This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if...the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. ...
... outlet (wall socket) when using your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. This product has received UL Listing. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is ...This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if...the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. ...
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... must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in a particular installation. The supplied interface cable must be determined by turning the ...SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a residential installation. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions...
... must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in a particular installation. The supplied interface cable must be determined by turning the ...SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a residential installation. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions...
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step...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... photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step...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... photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition...
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...setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Some settings... may be required on your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on a TV to the instruction manuals of the screen becomes ...
...setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Some settings... may be required on your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on a TV to the instruction manuals of the screen becomes ...
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...LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on your camcorder. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is ...] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used .
...LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on your camcorder. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is ...] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used .
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By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be necessary. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Please refer to the instruction manual of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The...; [TV TYPE] [4:3 To activate "BRAVIA" Sync: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV...
By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be necessary. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Please refer to the instruction manual of the TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The...; [TV TYPE] [4:3 To activate "BRAVIA" Sync: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV...
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...agreement carefully. Install the BD Add-on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu-ray disc burner. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. ... is completed, following icons will appear. US 28 To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may...
...agreement carefully. Install the BD Add-on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu-ray disc burner. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. ... is completed, following icons will appear. US 28 To disconnect your camcorder from your computer. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may...
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...." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players...
...." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players...
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... You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies. 5 Follow the instructions on a computer You can play back high...
... You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies. 5 Follow the instructions on a computer You can play back high...
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Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in step 4 of "PMB," and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. You cannot add contents to...-ray discs. Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to either type of disc after creating the disc. US 35 To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on the installation...
Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in step 4 of "PMB," and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. You cannot add contents to...-ray discs. Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to either type of disc after creating the disc. US 35 To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on the installation...
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... on the DVD drive. See page 30 for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may start the software. The window used... the folder or date, then select the movies and photos. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select plural movies and photos, hold the Ctrl key... long time to standard definition image quality (SD) movies. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to standard definition (SD). US 36 You can use. ...
... on the DVD drive. See page 30 for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may start the software. The window used... the folder or date, then select the movies and photos. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select plural movies and photos, hold the Ctrl key... long time to standard definition image quality (SD) movies. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to standard definition (SD). US 36 You can use. ...
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...device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may fail to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. US 39...high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the camcorder screen. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ...
...device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may fail to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. US 39...high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the camcorder screen. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ...
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... can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. Connect...and the image quality before starting the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in the recording device. If your... of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jacks of the A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable.
... can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. Connect...and the image quality before starting the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in the recording device. If your... of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jacks of the A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable.
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...on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. ...) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may not be available in..., etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with a DVD writer...
...on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. ...) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may not be available in..., etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with a DVD writer...
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... items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51). Customizing your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Making good use of your...US 45 Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you can change the settings of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen, touch another tab...
... items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51). Customizing your camcorder with menus Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the context appear. (OPTION) Making good use of your...US 45 Menu item Tab After completing the setting, touch . When the item you can change the settings of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen, touch another tab...
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... or mechanical vibration. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any liquid that you use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use a... contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use or store the camcorder and accessories in optimum state for a long time, turn it on the product. Be particularly careful ...
... or mechanical vibration. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any liquid that you use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use a... contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use or store the camcorder and accessories in optimum state for a long time, turn it on the product. Be particularly careful ...
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... the item to change the settings of Contents " HOME" and " OPTION" - Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you want to know about. The... menu items you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Table of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use the...
... the item to change the settings of Contents " HOME" and " OPTION" - Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you want to know about. The... menu items you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Table of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use the...
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...(HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is used . Refer to the instruction manuals...; Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 18). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the connected jack. Useful Recording Techniques Index Connectors on your...
...(HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is used . Refer to the instruction manuals...; Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 18). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the connected jack. Useful Recording Techniques Index Connectors on your...