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...Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the "Memory Stick" media you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of FCC Rules. The supplied ... may cause undesired operation. The number below is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
...Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the "Memory Stick" media you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of FCC Rules. The supplied ... may cause undesired operation. The number below is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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... screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating...
... screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "...Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating...
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... 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 the...
... 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 the...
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...Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording media 43 To check the recording media settings 43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from... the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts ...
...Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording media 43 To check the recording media settings 43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from... the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts ...
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... displayed. Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. US 20 Move it fully. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again after you can record photos during Easy Handycam operation mode. Press PHOTO lightly to the default...
... displayed. Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Simply press EASY. US 20 Move it fully. During Easy Handycam operation, you finish recording, or menu operations. To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again after you can record photos during Easy Handycam operation mode. Press PHOTO lightly to the default...
Operating Guide
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...sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before installing the software. Place the supplied CD-ROM in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM). Click [Install]. Select the language for installation. Close all applications running on the "Handycam... Handbook". Confirm that of the "PMB" of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using a Macintosh computer connected to higher...
...sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before installing the software. Place the supplied CD-ROM in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM). Click [Install]. Select the language for installation. Close all applications running on the "Handycam... Handbook". Confirm that of the "PMB" of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using a Macintosh computer connected to higher...
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Remove the CD-ROM from your camcorder from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the license agreement carefully. If the installation screen appears, follow ... [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. If you may appear depending on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu...
Remove the CD-ROM from your camcorder from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the license agreement carefully. If the installation screen appears, follow ... [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. If you may appear depending on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu...
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...from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from your computer to your camcorder, and connect it to analyze movies. See "PMB Guide" for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [...Import]. Changing the destination drive or folder for details (p. 33). Movies and photos are imported to your camcorder that movies are to be imported to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to a computer automatically.
...from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from your computer to your camcorder, and connect it to analyze movies. See "PMB Guide" for movies and photos On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up ] [...Import]. Changing the destination drive or folder for details (p. 33). Movies and photos are imported to your camcorder that movies are to be imported to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)]. On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to a computer automatically.
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... You can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 57 for the recordable time of movies. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for number of your camcorder. The media icon is changed . In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on your... camcorder US 43 The recording medium is changed . The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. : Internal memory : "Memory Stick PRO ...
... You can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 57 for the recordable time of movies. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for number of your camcorder. The media icon is changed . In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on your... camcorder US 43 The recording medium is changed . The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. : Internal memory : "Memory Stick PRO ...
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... Menu item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen..., touch . You cannot select the grayed items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you press the (HOME) button, ...
... Menu item Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When the item is not on the screen..., touch . You cannot select the grayed items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51). Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you press the (HOME) button, ...
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... p. 15 DST SET/SUMMERTIMEp. 15 LANGUAGE SET......... LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. Sets the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder CTRL FOR HDMI p. 25 [SOUND/DISP SET] is turned on the TV screen or not. p. 16 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration... screen. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. COMPONENT p. 24 HDMI RESOLUTION....... BEEP p. 15 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of your camcoder to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
... p. 15 DST SET/SUMMERTIMEp. 15 LANGUAGE SET......... LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. Sets the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder CTRL FOR HDMI p. 25 [SOUND/DISP SET] is turned on the TV screen or not. p. 16 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE Sets whether the demonstration... screen. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. COMPONENT p. 24 HDMI RESOLUTION....... BEEP p. 15 LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of your camcoder to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
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...[US] folder in the disc drive of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. The functions of your camcorder are described, some of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of them with color photos. Making good use of your...need Adobe Reader to know more about operating your computer. The "Handycam Handbook" is not installed on your computer, you want to read on a computer screen. If it from your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 33). US 51
...[US] folder in the disc drive of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. The functions of your camcorder are described, some of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of them with color photos. Making good use of your...need Adobe Reader to know more about operating your computer. The "Handycam Handbook" is not installed on your computer, you want to read on a computer screen. If it from your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 33). US 51
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... on. We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder. In the event of your camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data. ... problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) US 52 Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal memory will be ready to initialize or change the current internal...
... on. We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder. In the event of your camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data. ... problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) US 52 Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal memory will be ready to initialize or change the current internal...
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...if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Procedures Connect your camcorder is connected to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your hands ... battery will not be fully discharged in about 3 months if you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook" on a computer. US 55 Additional information Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL]/ [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] or...
...if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Procedures Connect your camcorder is connected to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on your hands ... battery will not be fully discharged in about 3 months if you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook" on a computer. US 55 Additional information Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL]/ [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] or...
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...trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...58320; Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory ...
...trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. "PLAYSTATION" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks ...58320; Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory ...
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... 42 Destination drive or folder........32 Disc recorder 40 DST SET 15 Dubbing 44 DVD writer 38, 39 E Easy Handycam operation.........20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 37 F Format 42 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 47 I Image quality 43 US 62 Install 27 L Language 16 M Macintosh...
... 42 Destination drive or folder........32 Disc recorder 40 DST SET 15 Dubbing 44 DVD writer 38, 39 E Easy Handycam operation.........20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 37 F Format 42 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 47 I Image quality 43 US 62 Install 27 L Language 16 M Macintosh...
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Click Handycam Handbook HDR-CX100 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-129-504-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook HDR-CX100 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-129-504-11(1) US
Handycam® Handbook
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... in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on using your camcorder to change without notice. Index Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page...
... in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder connected to a computer will find information on using your camcorder to change without notice. Index Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Using the OPTION MENU 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 ... Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Table of advice for successful recording 21 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions ...
...Using the OPTION MENU 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 ... Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Table of advice for successful recording 21 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions ...