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...of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read ...such as between a wall and furniture. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of the FCC Rules. For the customers in a narrow space, such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked ...
...of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read ...such as between a wall and furniture. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of the FCC Rules. For the customers in a narrow space, such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked ...
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...received, including interference 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. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful ...") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the FCC related matters only. If you have any questions about this product, you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this camcorder. However, there ...
...received, including interference 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. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful ...") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for the FCC related matters only. If you have any questions about this product, you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this camcorder. However, there ...
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...other compatible device. However, there may erase its contents without any problems. US Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the recording media. On recording Before starting to record, ...footage should not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Change the screen language before using your recorded images on the camcorder with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for illustrating the operating procedures. See "Precautions" (p. 54). Do not do any ...
...other compatible device. However, there may erase its contents without any problems. US Compensation for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the recording media. On recording Before starting to record, ...footage should not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Change the screen language before using your recorded images on the camcorder with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for illustrating the operating procedures. See "Precautions" (p. 54). Do not do any ...
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... CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory 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...
... CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory 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...
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...) on the internal memory. You can 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 the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). See page...) You can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media.
...) on the internal memory. You can 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 the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). See page...) You can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media.
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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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights...
... 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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights...
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...LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14 See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ...malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC...
...LCD screen. To use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14 See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ...malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC...
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... If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on your camcorder. Your camcorder is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your... camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] ...
... If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Touch the button on your camcorder. Your camcorder is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your... camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] ...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. The off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 49).
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off . (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. The off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 49).
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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). POWER button US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder.
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). POWER button US 17 Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder.
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...again. You can record movies/photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to [ON] in the menu (p. 48). An orange frame appears around a face targeted for a slower ...media and the image quality (p. 43, 48). You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). You can change the setting in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel...
...again. You can record movies/photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to [ON] in the menu (p. 48). An orange frame appears around a face targeted for a slower ...media and the image quality (p. 43, 48). You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). You can change the setting in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel...
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... the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Refer to view the movies. The aspect ratio of the TV. Recording You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) ...
... the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Refer to view the movies. The aspect ratio of the TV. Recording You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) ...
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...default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain... , you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. To the index screen 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. ...
...default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21 If you can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain... , you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. To the index screen 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. ...
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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [...
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [...
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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). Playback US 23 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.
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). Playback US 23 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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...; Make the required output settings on your camcorder. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connecting...
...; Make the required output settings on your camcorder. You can connect your camcorder and TV referring to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connecting...
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... in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup 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 photos can be necessary. compatible TV for highly...] [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.
... in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup 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 photos can be necessary. compatible TV for highly...] [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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... the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Your... camcorder 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 based on DirectX ...
... the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. Your... camcorder 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 based on DirectX ...