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... Battery pack If the battery pack is an internationally recognized safety organization. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Operation is...or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. For the customers in the U.S.A. Even if your camcorder. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to come into contact...
... Battery pack If the battery pack is an internationally recognized safety organization. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Operation is...or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. For the customers in the U.S.A. Even if your camcorder. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to come into contact...
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... device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). However, there is subject to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this camcorder. This equipment generates... Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ... comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC ...
... device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). However, there is subject to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this camcorder. This equipment generates... Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) ... comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC ...
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...malfunction of the manufacturing process and do any way. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be able to the camcorder. The camcorder may be some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 42). The LCD screen is not dustproofed... such a case, save all your recorded images on a TV, you can save the image data on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). However, there may not be lost , save your image data using your computer. Unauthorized recording of...
...malfunction of the manufacturing process and do any way. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be able to the camcorder. The camcorder may be some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 42). The LCD screen is not dustproofed... such a case, save all your recorded images on a TV, you can save the image data on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). However, there may not be lost , save your image data using your computer. Unauthorized recording of...
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... 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 manual for illustration purposes are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo..." media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the LCD screen used in this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick...
... 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 manual for illustration purposes are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo..." media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the LCD screen used in this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick...
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Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You can ... selected, and the image quality of disc. Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on...
Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You can ... selected, and the image quality of disc. Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on...
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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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... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 1 3 CHG (charge) lamp 3 2 DC plug...
... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 1 3 CHG (charge) lamp 3 2 DC plug...
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... can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. 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...
... can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. 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...
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... CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your...
... CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your...
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To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 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 also by pressing POWER (p. 49). Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 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 also by pressing POWER (p. 49). Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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POWER button US 17 Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen 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.
POWER button US 17 Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen 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.
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...58562;), 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. ...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile 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,...
...58562;), 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. ...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile 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,...
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... . Some settings may be required on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the x.v.Color function. Recording You can... TV to view the movies. US 19 The aspect ratio of the TV. Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to the instruction manuals of the screen becomes 4:3. Refer to turn on your...
... . Some settings may be required on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the x.v.Color function. Recording You can... TV to view the movies. US 19 The aspect ratio of the TV. Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to the instruction manuals of the screen becomes 4:3. Refer to turn on your...
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Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears... played or recorded. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. To the index screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch...on the photo recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21
Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears... played or recorded. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. To the index screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen as well. Touch...on the photo recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48). Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) US 21
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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. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly...
... 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. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play back movies slowly...
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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). 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. Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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). 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. Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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... component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is connected, and the connectors used to output movies, movies are...touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder. Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is not on the TV to the connected ...
... component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is connected, and the connectors used to output movies, movies are...touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder. Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is not on the TV to the connected ...
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... 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. Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of the TV will be enjoyed in... full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. US 25 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.
... 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. Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of the TV will be enjoyed in... full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. US 25 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.
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... or later (This product is recommended 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 ... and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Saving movies and photos with standard definition image quality (SD). However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used...
... or later (This product is recommended 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 ... and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Saving movies and photos with standard definition image quality (SD). However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used...
