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HDR-CX100 Serial No. ACSerial No. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire ...) instructions in the space provided below. This symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
HDR-CX100 Serial No. ACSerial No. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire ...) instructions in the space provided below. This symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... even chemical burns. Even if your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location...
... even chemical burns. Even if your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location...
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... of FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are designed to Part 15 of ... 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") ... comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US If you have any interference received,...
... of FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are designed to Part 15 of ... 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") ... comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US If you have any interference received,...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost or other compatible device. The camcorder may be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to a malfunction of data occurs on the recording media...NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with ...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost or other compatible device. The camcorder may be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to a malfunction of data occurs on the recording media...NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with ...
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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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... Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug...Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding 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...
... Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug...Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding 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...
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... connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using...
... connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using...
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...], [SMILE PRIORITY] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 22 US 48 CONVERSION LENS....... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Adjusts the exposure for recording, playback, or editing movies. SETTING....... DATA ...quality, such as free space. REC MODE Sets the mode to be displayed. 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 recording ...
...], [SMILE PRIORITY] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME p. 22 US 48 CONVERSION LENS....... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Adjusts the exposure for recording, playback, or editing movies. SETTING....... DATA ...quality, such as free space. REC MODE Sets the mode to be displayed. 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 recording ...
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...AC Adaptor to a computer. This is turned on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). Connect the plug of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 33) on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). Be sure to shoot after .... "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 60) using your Sony dealer. The power does not turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is set to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is recording the image you have just...
...AC Adaptor to a computer. This is turned on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). Connect the plug of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 33) on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). Be sure to shoot after .... "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 60) using your Sony dealer. The power does not turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is set to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is recording the image you have just...
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...media with both hands. C:04: The battery pack is full. E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94: Your camcorder needs to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on...while, then record. Wait for recording images. If the problem persists even after US 53 Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 When the indicator flashes ...
...media with both hands. C:04: The battery pack is full. E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94: Your camcorder needs to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on...while, then record. Wait for recording images. If the problem persists even after US 53 Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 When the indicator flashes ...
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... heavy on it. Do 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 use the accessories recommended in your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen. Operate your...
... heavy on it. Do 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 use the accessories recommended in your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen. Operate your...
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... clean with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Procedures Connect your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is exposed to salty air such as you destroy the actual body of the... camcorder. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is turned off. Also, when...
... clean with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Procedures Connect your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is exposed to salty air such as you destroy the actual body of the... camcorder. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is turned off. Also, when...
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... LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. US ** The focal length figures are actual figures 56 from wide angle pixel...The unique pixel array 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 temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 ...
... LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. US ** The focal length figures are actual figures 56 from wide angle pixel...The unique pixel array 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 temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 ...
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...running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is approximate time available using the camcorder at 25 C (77... Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is [HD SP] (p. 48). In the default...
...running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is approximate time available using the camcorder at 25 C (77... Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is [HD SP] (p. 48). In the default...
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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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... 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 the camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls...
... 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 the camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls...
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...Playlist 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...(SD) disc 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 for ...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 ...
...Playlist 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...(SD) disc 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 for ...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 ...
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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 ...