Handycam® Handbook
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...lamp (p. 19) is called "recording media." If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. In such a case, save your camcorder in some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony.... US In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of a Carl Zeiss lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from ...
...lamp (p. 19) is called "recording media." If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. In such a case, save your camcorder in some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony.... US In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of a Carl Zeiss lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from ...
Handycam® Handbook
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Handycam® Handbook
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...remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to... your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off...
...remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to... your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off...
Handycam® Handbook
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...nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet... and playback times, with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Charging the...camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder... battery pack When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, ... malfunction. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. In the default setting, the...Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during...
...nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet... and playback times, with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Charging the...camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder... battery pack When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, ... malfunction. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. In the default setting, the...Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during...
Handycam® Handbook
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET... others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen... of your camcorder. US 15 When an item is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the screen...
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET... others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen... of your camcorder. US 15 When an item is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the screen...
Handycam® Handbook
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... You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the... power Close the LCD screen. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
... You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the... power Close the LCD screen. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that case, touch [YES]. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with... direction of the memory card. Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
...during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that case, touch [YES]. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with... direction of the memory card. Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
Handycam® Handbook
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... images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Recording/Playback The following states will be indicated if data is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To display them as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD...;). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this case,...
... images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Recording/Playback The following states will be indicated if data is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. To display them as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD...;). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this case,...
Handycam® Handbook
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US 24 HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the following recording media. Flashes Lights up When disappears... [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is recorded. Tips See page 92 on the (Photo) lamp.
US 24 HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the following recording media. Flashes Lights up When disappears... [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is recorded. Tips See page 92 on the (Photo) lamp.
Handycam® Handbook
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Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is turned on the LCD screen, the face with a double-lined frame has priority. If a smile is not enough or when you record photos ...; When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the recording media is not detected, set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You ...
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is turned on the LCD screen, the face with a double-lined frame has priority. If a smile is not enough or when you record photos ...; When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the recording media is not detected, set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...57877; At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in /out with the black effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the ...color in [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use ...
...57877; At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in /out with the black effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the ...color in [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...one , the file number is assigned in relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200). When the memory card is assigned for each time you to record more photos in sequence. Customizing your camcorder US 71 The default settings are marked with another one , the file number is replaced with .... You can select the way to be recorded (640 × 480). Notes The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF Cancels the self-timer. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on...
...one , the file number is assigned in relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200). When the memory card is assigned for each time you to record more photos in sequence. Customizing your camcorder US 71 The default settings are marked with another one , the file number is replaced with .... You can select the way to be recorded (640 × 480). Notes The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF Cancels the self-timer. PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on...
Handycam® Handbook
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...flashing while formatting memory card.). See page 84, 88. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. While deleting data, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from being recovered (HDR-...Adaptor to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. REPAIR IMG.DB F. When you perform [EMPTY]. Customizing your camcorder (The access lamp is selected on a computer or other devices before performing [EMPTY]. Disconnect all ...
...flashing while formatting memory card.). See page 84, 88. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. While deleting data, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from being recovered (HDR-...Adaptor to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. REPAIR IMG.DB F. When you perform [EMPTY]. Customizing your camcorder (The access lamp is selected on a computer or other devices before performing [EMPTY]. Disconnect all ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with high definition image quality (HD) Tips When you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. OFF The camcorder does not turn on the (Movie) lamp ... movie appear about 10 minutes) When you turn on the (Photo) lamp When you press (VIEW IMAGES) CALIBRATION See page 99. DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR150) Your camcorder detects that the camcorder is dropping, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non...
...your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with high definition image quality (HD) Tips When you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. OFF The camcorder does not turn on the (Movie) lamp ... movie appear about 10 minutes) When you turn on the (Photo) lamp When you press (VIEW IMAGES) CALIBRATION See page 99. DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR150) Your camcorder detects that the camcorder is dropping, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non...
Handycam® Handbook
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...lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 12). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder...high or too low, you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. [ FADER] [TELE MACRO] [ SELF-TIMER] Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. The buttons do not operate your Sony... BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR150) The following menu items return...
...lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 12). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder...high or too low, you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. [ FADER] [TELE MACRO] [ SELF-TIMER] Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. The buttons do not operate your Sony... BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR150) The following menu items return...
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...lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is extremely low. The imaging field looks different. The imaging field may be deleted. The maximum number of images that you may not record images. (HDR-XR150) The temperature of your camcorder...photos while recording movies. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at one time is extremely high. Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [ FADER] [SMTH SLW REC] ...
...lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is extremely low. The imaging field looks different. The imaging field may be deleted. The maximum number of images that you may not record images. (HDR-XR150) The temperature of your camcorder...photos while recording movies. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at one time is extremely high. Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [ FADER] [SMTH SLW REC] ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...; The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder may stop. Black bands appear when ...HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of the movie you keep applying vibration on your camcorder is extremely high. Horizontal stripes appear on the recording conditions. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to vertical ratio of your camcorder...images. This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) ...
...; The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder may stop. Black bands appear when ...HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of the movie you keep applying vibration on your camcorder is extremely high. Horizontal stripes appear on the recording conditions. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to vertical ratio of your camcorder...images. This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to save photos is full. Erase unnecessary movies from a movie. The recording media where you want to edit because of the condition of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is not recognized. The playback device does not support playing back memory... of the image. Playing back images stored on memory card on a computer. (The file name flashes in the recording media. You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies, to hear. ...
...camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to save photos is full. Erase unnecessary movies from a movie. The recording media where you want to edit because of the condition of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is not recognized. The playback device does not support playing back memory... of the image. Playing back images stored on memory card on a computer. (The file name flashes in the recording media. You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies, to hear. ...
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... lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX110/... depending on the conditions under which you use a fully charged battery pack. Recording time of movies/number of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in low temperatures. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time...
... lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX110/... depending on the conditions under which you use a fully charged battery pack. Recording time of movies/number of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in low temperatures. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time...