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...chemical burns. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES...Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in the instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free ...
...chemical burns. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES...Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in the instructions. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free ...
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... "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with the limits for help. If you have any questions about this camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. This ...interference in ( ) are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is subject to Part 15 of FCC Rules. US
... "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with the limits for help. If you have any questions about this camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. This ...interference in ( ) are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is subject to Part 15 of FCC Rules. US
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...language are normal results of recordings cannot be able to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are not compatible with the AVCHD ...DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be lost , save your recordings on a TV, you cannot play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to another device with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for a long time, fragmentation of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 42...
...language are normal results of recordings cannot be able to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are not compatible with the AVCHD ...DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be lost , save your recordings on a TV, you cannot play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to another device with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for a long time, fragmentation of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 42...
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... the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) 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...
... the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) 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...
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... create a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on your camcorder's media. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with...
... create a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on your camcorder's media. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with...
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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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... 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 AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the ...arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing right. US 13 The CHG (charge...
... 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 AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the ...arrow until it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing right. US 13 The CHG (charge...
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...)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections... any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).
...)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections... any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).
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...or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does not appear during playback. Your camcorder is turned on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the recording media, and can turn on your... camcorder. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT...
...or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does not appear during playback. Your camcorder is turned on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the recording media, and can turn on your... camcorder. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT...
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Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER (p. 49). The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER (p. 49). The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. POWER button US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. POWER button US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
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Press START/STOP to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust the angle of a person during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. In the default setting, a photo is set to start ... START/STOP again. You can change the setting in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to press the buttons on the recordable time of movies. ...
Press START/STOP to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust the angle of a person during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. In the default setting, a photo is set to start ... START/STOP again. You can change the setting in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to press the buttons on the recordable time of movies. ...
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... required 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 the instruction manuals of the screen becomes 4:3. Your... camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Recording You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] ...
... required 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 the instruction manuals of the screen becomes 4:3. Your... camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Recording You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] ...
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... To the list of recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some... seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a...
... To the list of recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some... seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a...
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... last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 45). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by pressing DISP located on the...
... last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 45). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by pressing DISP located on the...
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Playback US 23 If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Playback US 23 If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. ... not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on your...
To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. ... not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on your...
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... TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of subtle textures and colors. "Photo TV HD" allows...] [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 HD" standard.
... TV will be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of subtle textures and colors. "Photo TV HD" allows...] [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 HD" standard.
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... with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is ... Standard installation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Operation is required. US 26 Your camcorder may erase its contents without warning. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can perform following operations: Importing the movies...
... with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is ... Standard installation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Operation is required. US 26 Your camcorder may erase its contents without warning. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can perform following operations: Importing the movies...