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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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...; The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Take images of the sun only in each local language are used for the memory card you can use . Change the screen language before the first use (p. 74...camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam...
...; The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Take images of the sun only in each local language are used for the memory card you can use . Change the screen language before the first use (p. 74...camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam...
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...recorded image data To prevent your camcorder with other devices with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. If you may be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on external media periodically.... Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder being lost, save all your camcorder. Therefore, you may not be used with DVD ...
...recorded image data To prevent your camcorder with other devices with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. If you may be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on external media periodically.... Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder being lost, save all your camcorder. Therefore, you may not be used with DVD ...
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Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with...
Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with...
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...from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure... area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79).
...from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure... area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79).
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... however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. US Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies ...camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your upper body slowly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use of spaciousness Use...
... however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. US Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies ...camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your upper body slowly. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use of spaciousness Use...
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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
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...photos (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 29 Useful...
...photos (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 29 Useful...
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...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 movies 44 Copying photos 45 Using... 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 Using the OPTION MENU...
...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 movies 44 Copying photos 45 Using... 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 Using the OPTION MENU...
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... recording and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your...
... recording and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your...
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...You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The ...camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use...
...You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The ...camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use...
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...used differs depending on the screen of your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for the number of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. US 17 HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR...-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. The...
...used differs depending on the screen of your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for the number of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. US 17 HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR...-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. The...
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...desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of... cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can be used with your ...
...desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of... cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can be used with your ...
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...only photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. If you insert a new memory card. "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 the ... 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) [YES] [YES] . If you forcibly insert the memory card in once. Do not open...
...only photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. If you insert a new memory card. "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 the ... 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) [YES] [YES] . If you forcibly insert the memory card in once. Do not open...
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During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the recordable time of images when played back on a TV which is still being written onto the ...and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 67), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recording media. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not...
During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the recordable time of images when played back on a TV which is still being written onto the ...and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 67), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the recording media. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are not...
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You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 70) if you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake US 25 Move it further for a faster zoom...
You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 70) if you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that camera-shake US 25 Move it further for a faster zoom...
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...Photo) lamp is not detected, set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 69). If the face you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording. When you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to the lens side ...may appear when the capacity of the recording media is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can select the subject that...
...Photo) lamp is not detected, set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 69). If the face you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording. When you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to the lens side ...may appear when the capacity of the recording media is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can select the subject that...
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Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Recording/Playback US 31 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Recording/Playback US 31 Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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... [DATE INDEX]. On the Film Roll Index/Face Index screen, you want to play back. Searching for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips ... Playback starts from the selected thumbnail. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [DATE INDEX]. Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. ...
... [DATE INDEX]. On the Film Roll Index/Face Index screen, you want to play back. Searching for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips ... Playback starts from the selected thumbnail. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [DATE INDEX]. Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. ...
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... touched on the screen is transferred to install the supplied software "PMB" on your camcorder and computer, connect them using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on the scenario selection screen. The point where you delete music files using Music Transfer, a software installed together with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To change music files ...
... touched on the screen is transferred to install the supplied software "PMB" on your camcorder and computer, connect them using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on the scenario selection screen. The point where you delete music files using Music Transfer, a software installed together with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To change music files ...