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4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
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... may not be able to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are recorded without warning. Therefore, you...plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be contrary to the copyright laws. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. US To view your recordings on a TV, you may not be able ...
... may not be able to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are recorded without warning. Therefore, you...plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be contrary to the copyright laws. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. US To view your recordings on a TV, you may not be able ...
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... a case, save your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from...high definition image quality (HD) is shown in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . And, the illustrations of your camcorder. Memory...
... a case, save your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from...high definition image quality (HD) is shown in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . And, the illustrations of your camcorder. Memory...
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... (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or... standard image quality (STD 26 Selecting the recording mode 26 Prioritizing the subject 27 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 28 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback on the camcorder...
... (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or... standard image quality (STD 26 Selecting the recording mode 26 Prioritizing the subject 27 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 28 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback on the camcorder...
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... good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU 59...
... good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU 59...
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... the detection mode icons disappear, and you to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording...
... the detection mode icons disappear, and you to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording...
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...with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i format when the FX or FH mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. Focus/color/exposure are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Since the face you record.... Save a movie recorded with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Touch the face you want...
...with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i format when the FX or FH mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. Focus/color/exposure are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Since the face you record.... Save a movie recorded with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Touch the face you want...
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...Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be detected... depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE... a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording.
...Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be detected... depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE... a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording.
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...; [ HIGHLIGHT] (under [PLAYBACK] category). You can play back the movie from the beginning of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of the scene with music and visual effects...Highlight Playback is selected. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ FACE]. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Returns to search movies on recording conditions. Scenes for desired scene by touching (MENU) ...
...; [ HIGHLIGHT] (under [PLAYBACK] category). You can play back the movie from the beginning of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of the scene with music and visual effects...Highlight Playback is selected. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ FACE]. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Returns to search movies on recording conditions. Scenes for desired scene by touching (MENU) ...
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HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV Connect your camcorder to select the input jack of your TV, then touch . The connection medhod is displayed. If ... manuals of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Recording/Playback Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power ...
HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV Connect your camcorder to select the input jack of your TV, then touch . The connection medhod is displayed. If ... manuals of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Recording/Playback Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power ...
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...the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are capturing ...others ] [MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the movie. US 44 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media...
...the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are capturing ...others ] [MOVIE DUB] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from the movie. US 44 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media...
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...copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to... [DUB by date]: To dub all photos of a specified date US 45 Making good use of your camcorder from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. ...
...copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to... [DUB by date]: To dub all photos of a specified date US 45 Making good use of your camcorder from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. ...
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... . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to be erased from the list. To erase all the movies recorded on the LCD screen to...movie to the Playlist. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies. Tips ...
... . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to be erased from the list. To erase all the movies recorded on the LCD screen to...movie to the Playlist. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies. Tips ...
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...media has free space, you selected [DUB by date which are recorded on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on...DUB by date. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899... (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media (HDR- When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. The movie display and ...
...media has free space, you selected [DUB by date which are recorded on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on...DUB by date. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899... (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media (HDR- When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. The movie display and ...
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...Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder...the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to ...
...Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder...the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to ...
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...movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the following types can be used in DVD players/recorders. US 52 Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD... DVD players/recorders may not be available in some countries/regions. The AVCHD disc can be played back only on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Creating...
...movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the following types can be used in DVD players/recorders. US 52 Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD... DVD players/recorders may not be available in some countries/regions. The AVCHD disc can be played back only on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Creating...
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... When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) ... 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110). Remaining Disc capacity Press...camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the camcorder screen. Movies that of the disc to be burnt exceeds that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition...
... When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) ... 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110). Remaining Disc capacity Press...camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the camcorder screen. Movies that of the disc to be burnt exceeds that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition...
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...high definition image quality (HD) is converted to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder... again. Tips If the total memory size of movies to a TV (p. 37). Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The last movie on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed...
...high definition image quality (HD) is converted to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder... again. Tips If the total memory size of movies to a TV (p. 37). Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The last movie on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed...
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...following website. to the DC IN jack of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to the DVD writer, and then play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on the camcorder screen. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other ...CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on the...
...following website. to the DC IN jack of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to the DVD writer, and then play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on the camcorder screen. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other ...CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on the...
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... with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately),...Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V The yellow plug (video) US connection is not necessary. 56 ** Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD...
... with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately),...Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V The yellow plug (video) US connection is not necessary. 56 ** Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD...