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... space provided below. Model No. US HDR-CX100 Serial 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. Refer to rain or moisture. ACSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to the presence of electric shock to...
... space provided below. Model No. US HDR-CX100 Serial 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. Refer to rain or moisture. ACSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to the presence of electric shock to...
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...wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.... customers in the U.S.A. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such ...
...wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.... customers in the U.S.A. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such ...
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...SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Supplied items The numbers in a residential installation. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery... conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. CAUTION You are cautioned that to operate...
...SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Supplied items The numbers in a residential installation. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery... conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. CAUTION You are cautioned that to operate...
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...-ray Disc player/recorder or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost or other compatible device. However, there may result in a malfunction of the following devices; ... or a DVD/HDD recorder. Playing back recorded images on other materials may not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. The camcorder may erase its contents without any way. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make ...
...-ray Disc player/recorder or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost or other compatible device. However, there may result in a malfunction of the following devices; ... or a DVD/HDD recorder. Playing back recorded images on other materials may not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. The camcorder may erase its contents without any way. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make ...
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... 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 ...destination drive or folder for movies and 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 image quality (SD) disc that...
... 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 ...destination drive or folder for movies and 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 image quality (SD) disc that...
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...) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (...) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the ...
...) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (...) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the ...
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... 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. ... abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not...
... 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. ... abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not...
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... SETTING] setting. DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. DISC BURN p. 31 TV CONNECT Guide p. 24 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the ...or vertical position. REMAINING SET........ Optimizes the Steadyshot function and focus according to the attached lens. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. Optimizes the focus according to the attached lens. MEDIA FORMAT p. 42 REPAIR ...
... SETTING] setting. DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. DISC BURN p. 31 TV CONNECT Guide p. 24 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the ...or vertical position. REMAINING SET........ Optimizes the Steadyshot function and focus according to the attached lens. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. Optimizes the focus according to the attached lens. MEDIA FORMAT p. 42 REPAIR ...
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.... However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for details on the symptoms of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 60) using your camcorder again in order ...it after the power is set to turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to a computer. The power abruptly turns off. Use the AC Adaptor (p. 14). Turn on the recording media. The camcorder is full. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your ...
.... However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for details on the symptoms of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 60) using your camcorder again in order ...it after the power is set to turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to a computer. The power abruptly turns off. Use the AC Adaptor (p. 14). Turn on the recording media. The camcorder is full. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your ...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device. The camcorder is unsteady. C:04: The battery pack is not enough free space for a while, then record. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device. The camcorder is unsteady. C:04: The battery pack is not enough free space for a while, then record. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62...
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...(mains lead) US 54 such as it . Doing so might cause heat to build up the battery pack completely before operating it may malfunction. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with the liquid... not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with plenty of water and consult ...
...(mains lead) US 54 such as it . Doing so might cause heat to build up the battery pack completely before operating it may malfunction. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with the liquid... not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with plenty of water and consult ...
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... that you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to salty air such as described above substances on the lens surface In hot or humid locations ... When the lens is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the following instances: When there are not recording the date. Note on disposal/transfer...
... that you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to salty air such as described above substances on the lens surface In hot or humid locations ... When the lens is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. The rechargeable battery will not be fully discharged in the following instances: When there are not recording the date. Note on disposal/transfer...
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... type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ)...battery pack AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 C (-4 °F to the sizes...: 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 ...
... type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ)...battery pack AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 C (-4 °F to the sizes...: 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 ...
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...time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media .../playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is approximate time available using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording...
...time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media .../playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is approximate time available using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording...
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...-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / 0:00:00 [00min] Meaning Recording quality (HD/ SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing...
...-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / 0:00:00 [00min] Meaning Recording quality (HD/ SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing...
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Power zoom lever (18, 20, 23) PHOTO button (20) MODE button (19) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) Battery pack (13) CHG (Charge) lamp (13) Speaker DC IN jack (13) A/V Remote Connector (24, 40) START/STOP button (18) ... (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (14) US 61 Additional information
Power zoom lever (18, 20, 23) PHOTO button (20) MODE button (19) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) Battery pack (13) CHG (Charge) lamp (13) Speaker DC IN jack (13) A/V Remote Connector (24, 40) START/STOP button (18) ... (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (14) US 61 Additional information
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...-ray disc 35 C Capturing photos from a movie 37 Charging the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 26 Computer system 26 Copy 44 Copying a disc 36 Creating a disc 29, 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34, 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc...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...
...-ray disc 35 C Capturing photos from a movie 37 Charging the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 26 Computer system 26 Copy 44 Copying a disc 36 Creating a disc 29, 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34, 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc...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...
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... 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 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " ...10 Menu lists 12 List of the HOME MENU 12 List of the OPTION MENU 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting 20 ...
... 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 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " ...10 Menu lists 12 List of the HOME MENU 12 List of the OPTION MENU 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting 20 ...
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...Using PB zoom with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 56 Checking the battery information 59 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 60 Selecting the recording media ... from a movie 49 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 70 ... 55 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 56 Creating a standard definition image quality...
...Using PB zoom with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 56 Checking the battery information 59 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 60 Selecting the recording media ... from a movie 49 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 70 ... 55 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 56 Creating a standard definition image quality...
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... of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 About x.v.Color 107 ...
... of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 About x.v.Color 107 ...