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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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... Unauthorized recording of such materials may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of recordings cannot be copyrighted. In this case, ... not try to format the recording media of the camcorder being lost, save your computer. using your image data using a computer. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. Save them on ...
... Unauthorized recording of such materials may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of recordings cannot be copyrighted. In this case, ... not try to format the recording media of the camcorder being lost, save your computer. using your image data using a computer. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. Save them on ...
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...19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the ...for understandability. In this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Confirm the model name of your camcorder in very loud areas. The number value indicates the amount...
...19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the ...for understandability. In this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Confirm the model name of your camcorder in very loud areas. The number value indicates the amount...
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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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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). Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20 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: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20 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.
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... device. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [ HD QUALITY] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to ON. The recording time of the media is changed . Tips You can select ...tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording mode. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select a recording mode to record fine images, or the standard definition image US 26 quality (STD) that...
... device. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [ HD QUALITY] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to ON. The recording time of the media is changed . Tips You can select ...tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording mode. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select a recording mode to record fine images, or the standard definition image US 26 quality (STD) that...
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...HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. You can select the following value. Movies are recorded with MPEG-2 format when the standard image quality (STD) is selected, movies are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when ...," means "Mbps." Since the face you record. Focus/color/exposure are detected, touch the face you want to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. In this case, touch the face again when you touched has priority also with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i...
...HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. You can select the following value. Movies are recorded with MPEG-2 format when the standard image quality (STD) is selected, movies are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when ...," means "Mbps." Since the face you record. Focus/color/exposure are detected, touch the face you want to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. In this case, touch the face again when you touched has priority also with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i...
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Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record ...appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched returns to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording....SETTING] (p. 69). Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during recording standby in mirror mode Notes Smiles may appear when ...
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record ...appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched returns to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording....SETTING] (p. 69). Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during recording standby in mirror mode Notes Smiles may appear when ...
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...to recording, to the VISUAL INDEX screen US 33 The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Returns to search movies on recording conditions. The settings for Highlight Playback differ each time ...Face Index. Tips 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...
...to recording, to the VISUAL INDEX screen US 33 The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Returns to search movies on recording conditions. The settings for Highlight Playback differ each time ...Face Index. Tips 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...
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... TV, then touch . The connection medhod is displayed. If you touch [HINT], you can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Switch the input on the...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 source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to the TV. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US...
... TV, then touch . The connection medhod is displayed. If you touch [HINT], you can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Switch the input on the...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 source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to the TV. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US...
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... The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of 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 the date and time you are capturing ... Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing. Tips The original movie will be dubbed. The images recorded by...
... The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of 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 the date and time you are capturing ... Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing. Tips The original movie will be dubbed. The images recorded by...
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... the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, then touch . Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to be dubbed, and mark it with . The...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 [MOVIE MEDIA ...
... the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, then touch . Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to be dubbed, and mark it with . The...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 [MOVIE MEDIA ...
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Creating the Playlist Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies are not changed even if you have selected. Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is marked with . US 46 Touch ... by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to the Playlist. Tips To check the copied photos after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 18). The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you edit or erase...
Creating the Playlist Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies are not changed even if you have selected. Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is marked with . US 46 Touch ... by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to the Playlist. Tips To check the copied photos after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 18). The selected movie is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you edit or erase...
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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 the Playlist screen. The Playlist is marked with . Press and hold the image ... to play back. 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 the Playlist screen. The Playlist is marked with . Press and hold the image ... to play back. 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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High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames ×...recorded images. 6 After the operation is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on the type of images recorded. You...DUB by select], touch the image to select the recording media (HDR- The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you ...
High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames ×...recorded images. 6 After the operation is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on the type of images recorded. You...DUB by select], touch the image to select the recording media (HDR- The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you ...
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... the method for creating a disc Several methods for creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to save images... Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your disc player. Notes Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for AVCHD]. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc.
... the method for creating a disc Several methods for creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to save images... Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your disc player. Notes Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for AVCHD]. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc.
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...disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. Save a movie recorded with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express... writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Creating a disc with ...
...disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. Save a movie recorded with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express... writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Creating a disc with ...
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...definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you can search for images by date. Touch to return to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110... tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be burnt ...
...definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you can search for images by date. Touch to return to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110... tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be burnt ...
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...14). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of "To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION." Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion... disc into the DVD writer. It may 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 your camcorder. Notes Do not do any of the ...
...14). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of "To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION." Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion... disc into the DVD writer. It may 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 your camcorder. Notes Do not do any of the ...