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... camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About language setting The on your camcorder before using extremely high-precision...camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. See page 18 for illustrating the operating procedures. US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to initialize the memory...CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens ...
... camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About language setting The on your camcorder before using extremely high-precision...camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. See page 18 for illustrating the operating procedures. US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to initialize the memory...CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Memory - Confirm the model name of your camcorder and its screen indication are called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
...) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Memory - Confirm the model name of your camcorder and its screen indication are called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
Handycam® Handbook
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Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. 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). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the len cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. 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). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the len cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20
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Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie... Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording. If the face you touched returns to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of a person during recording standby in the same way as when ... turns orange. If the face you record photos continuously. US 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the screen, the face has priority. Recording in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 69)...
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie... Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording. If the face you touched returns to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of a person during recording standby in the same way as when ... turns orange. If the face you record photos continuously. US 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the screen, the face has priority. Recording in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 69)...
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... 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS 66 TELE MACRO 66 SMTH SLW REC 66 (SHOOTING SET) category / SET 26 REC MODE 26 GUIDEFRAME 67 STEADYSHOT 68 CONVERSION LENS 68 LOW LUX 68 FACE DETECTION 68 PRIORITY SETTING 69 SMILE DETECTION 69 SMILE SENSITIVITY 69 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 69 MICREF... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
... 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS 66 TELE MACRO 66 SMTH SLW REC 66 (SHOOTING SET) category / SET 26 REC MODE 26 GUIDEFRAME 67 STEADYSHOT 68 CONVERSION LENS 68 LOW LUX 68 FACE DETECTION 68 PRIORITY SETTING 69 SMILE DETECTION 69 SMILE SENSITIVITY 69 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 69 MICREF... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
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...focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as a guide if it is hard to adjust the focus. When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. ... The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to manual When you want to focus on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen. Touch...
...focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as a guide if it is hard to adjust the focus. When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. ... The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to manual When you want to focus on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen. Touch...
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...are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not function properly depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. To play back from the Face Index, see page 33. Set [ STEADYSHOT]...when using a tripod (sold separately), use a wide-conversion lens. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a conversion lens. US 68 LOW LUX You can compensate for the lens. OFF Select this when you change the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be. Set [...
...are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not function properly depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. To play back from the Face Index, see page 33. Set [ STEADYSHOT]...when using a tripod (sold separately), use a wide-conversion lens. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a conversion lens. US 68 LOW LUX You can compensate for the lens. OFF Select this when you change the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not be. Set [...
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... cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on other devices may stop. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. SteadyShot does not function....information US 83 Horizontal stripes appear on the camcorder, recording may not be changed. The horizontal to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of high definition image quality (HD) movies is extremely high. Playback Images cannot be played back. ...
... cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on other devices may stop. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. SteadyShot does not function....information US 83 Horizontal stripes appear on the camcorder, recording may not be changed. The horizontal to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of high definition image quality (HD) movies is extremely high. Playback Images cannot be played back. ...
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...dusty. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on your camcorder with a towel, for example, from your camcorder On use and care Do not use . Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are ...Sony dealer before operating it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on the product. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may not be exposed to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. The camcorder...
...dusty. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on your camcorder with a towel, for example, from your camcorder On use and care Do not use . Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are ...Sony dealer before operating it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on the product. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may not be exposed to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. The camcorder...
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... LCD screen is closed for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the memory card. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to salty air such as at all movies and still images...perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 74), data on the internal recording media may not delete data from the memory card completely. Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-CX150/ XR150) Even if you dispose of the memory card, it with the LCD screen closed . US 100 The rechargeable battery will not be completely erased...
... LCD screen is closed for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the memory card. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to salty air such as at all movies and still images...perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 74), data on the internal recording media may not delete data from the memory card completely. Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-CX150/ XR150) Even if you dispose of the memory card, it with the LCD screen closed . US 100 The rechargeable battery will not be completely erased...
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... (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70) CONVERSION LENS (68) INTELLIGENT AUTO (25) US 103 Quick reference
... (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70) CONVERSION LENS (68) INTELLIGENT AUTO (25) US 103 Quick reference
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Parts and controls Indicator Meaning OPTION button (60) VIEW IMAGES button (29) Slide show button (36) 101-0005 Data file name (31) Protected image (41) Index button (31) Indicators and their positions are reference pages. HDR-CX110/CX150 HDR-XR150 Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (20) Built-in ( ) are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in microphone US 104
Parts and controls Indicator Meaning OPTION button (60) VIEW IMAGES button (29) Slide show button (36) 101-0005 Data file name (31) Protected image (41) Index button (31) Indicators and their positions are reference pages. HDR-CX110/CX150 HDR-XR150 Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (20) Built-in ( ) are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in microphone US 104
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...a photo from a movie 43 Charging the battery pack..........12 Charging the battery pack abroad 14, 93 CLOCK/LANG 78 CLOCK SET 15 COMPONENT 77 CONVERSION LENS 68 Copy 45 Creating a disc 51 CTRL FOR HDMI 79 D DATA CODE 16, 72 DATE/TIME 16, 72 Date Index 32 DELETE 40 DEMO ...26 M Maintenance 95 MANAGE MEDIA 17, 74 MANUAL SETTINGS 63 MEDIA FORMAT 74 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media.........18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 18, 95 Menus 58, 61 MICREF LEVEL 69 Mirror mode 28 Moisture condensation 99...
...a photo from a movie 43 Charging the battery pack..........12 Charging the battery pack abroad 14, 93 CLOCK/LANG 78 CLOCK SET 15 COMPONENT 77 CONVERSION LENS 68 Copy 45 Creating a disc 51 CTRL FOR HDMI 79 D DATA CODE 16, 72 DATE/TIME 16, 72 Date Index 32 DELETE 40 DEMO ...26 M Maintenance 95 MANAGE MEDIA 17, 74 MANUAL SETTINGS 63 MEDIA FORMAT 74 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media.........18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 18, 95 Menus 58, 61 MICREF LEVEL 69 Mirror mode 28 Moisture condensation 99...
Operating Guide
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...PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for the memory card you can use . Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for a digital device pursuant to ...screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use with the limits for long periods of the sun only in any way. LCD Screen US Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...
...PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for the memory card you can use . Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for a digital device pursuant to ...screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use with the limits for long periods of the sun only in any way. LCD Screen US Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...
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...lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory card 120GB Input/ output camcorder... manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in a malfunction of the camcorder. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder The model name is called...
...lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory card 120GB Input/ output camcorder... manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in a malfunction of the camcorder. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder The model name is called...
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HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. HDR-CX110/CX150 US 23
HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. HDR-CX110/CX150 US 23
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... MIC.......... Adjusts the exposure for the selected subject simultaneously. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is recommended. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function. SPOT MTR...lens (sold separately). STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. SMILE DETECTION Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is horizontal or vertical. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... US 59 Customizing your camcorder FOCUS Focuses manually. Records movies with standard definition...
... MIC.......... Adjusts the exposure for the selected subject simultaneously. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is recommended. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function. SPOT MTR...lens (sold separately). STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. SMILE DETECTION Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is horizontal or vertical. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... US 59 Customizing your camcorder FOCUS Focuses manually. Records movies with standard definition...
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...MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (HDR-CX150/XR150). The memory card is damaged. This damages the inside of the lens. Keep the camcorder turning off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Near strong...; The Image Database File is activated. The camcorder may be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside . When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it . Check the data base file by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be able ...
...MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (HDR-CX150/XR150). The memory card is damaged. This damages the inside of the lens. Keep the camcorder turning off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Near strong...; The Image Database File is activated. The camcorder may be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside . When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it . Check the data base file by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be able ...
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... clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off . The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, ...In hot or humid locations When the lens is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as at all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX150/XR150) Even if you use the LCD Cleaning...
... clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off . The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, ...In hot or humid locations When the lens is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as at all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX150/XR150) Even if you use the LCD Cleaning...
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... on page 63.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. The capacity that a user can use is used for system management and/or application files. Specifications (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on your data. US 68 System Signal...
... on page 63.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. The capacity that a user can use is used for system management and/or application files. Specifications (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on your data. US 68 System Signal...