Handycam® Handbook
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...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on... a TV p. 37 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder... p. 51 Deleting movies and photos (p. 40) If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you can record new ...
...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on... a TV p. 37 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder... p. 51 Deleting movies and photos (p. 40) If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you can record new ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for 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...
... movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... photo recording mode, the media icon of the screen. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR...
... photo recording mode, the media icon of the screen. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR...
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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
Handycam® Handbook
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HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is recorded. Tips See page 92 on the recordable number of photos. To...
HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is recorded. Tips See page 92 on the recordable number of photos. To...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the standard definition image US 26 quality (STD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. Selecting the recording mode You can record with various playback devices. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select a recording mode to ON. does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not...
... the standard definition image US 26 quality (STD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. Selecting the recording mode You can record with various playback devices. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select a recording mode to ON. does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not...
Handycam® Handbook
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... not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the high definition image quality (HD) is limited to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 49). Tips...
... not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the high definition image quality (HD) is limited to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 49). Tips...
Handycam® Handbook
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... [EXIT] [END] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder Play the created disc to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. The last movie on the disc may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of the following...
... [EXIT] [END] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder Play the created disc to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. The last movie on the disc may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of the following...
Handycam® Handbook
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... MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, ... [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register menu items on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo).
... MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, ... [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register menu items on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo).
Handycam® Handbook
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... point after START/STOP is pressed. The point when START/STOP is pressed. [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that the subject is not compatible with . / SET See page 26. SHOOTING SET (... marked with full pixel display. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that of a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Customizing your camcorder US 67 REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 26. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame...
... point after START/STOP is pressed. The point when START/STOP is pressed. [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that the subject is not compatible with . / SET See page 26. SHOOTING SET (... marked with full pixel display. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that of a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Customizing your camcorder US 67 REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 26. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame...
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... MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can record a movie with priority on an adult's face. Tips When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on a child's face. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects ... are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder US 69 LOW Detects a big smile. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in recording mode.
... MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can record a movie with priority on an adult's face. Tips When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on a child's face. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects ... are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder US 69 LOW Detects a big smile. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in recording mode.
Handycam® Handbook
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... the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on the operation. HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space... file area, the used media space of the recording media. To turn off the display Touch . Notes Since there is displayed. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . TV CONNECT Guide See page 37. MEDIA SETTINGS (HDR-CX150/ XR150) See page 17. To close...
... the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on the operation. HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space... file area, the used media space of the recording media. To turn off the display Touch . Notes Since there is displayed. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . TV CONNECT Guide See page 37. MEDIA SETTINGS (HDR-CX150/ XR150) See page 17. To close...
Handycam® Handbook
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... off your camcorder is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is extremely low. Black bands appear when you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. Magnification changes when the recording mode is called...
... off your camcorder is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is extremely low. Black bands appear when you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. Magnification changes when the recording mode is called...
Handycam® Handbook
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... movies/number of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in low temperatures. Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] 1 h 25 m [HD FH] [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m 3 h 50 m [HD LP] 6 h 35 m HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack Continuous recording time (unit: minute) Typical recording time Image quality NP...
... movies/number of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in low temperatures. Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] 1 h 25 m [HD FH] [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m 3 h 50 m [HD LP] 6 h 35 m HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack Continuous recording time (unit: minute) Typical recording time Image quality NP...
Handycam® Handbook
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...US 91 Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Memory card High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD ...camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition...
...US 91 Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Memory card High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD ...camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition...
Handycam® Handbook
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... of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX150/ XR150) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is for recording photos. The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image...
... of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX150/ XR150) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is for recording photos. The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) (26) Recording/playback/ editing media (17) Counter (hour:minute: second) (30) Estimated recording remaining time (22) FADER (63) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (24) Playback folder (31) Current playing movie or photo...
... 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) (26) Recording/playback/ editing media (17) Counter (hour:minute: second) (30) Estimated recording remaining time (22) FADER (63) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (24) Playback folder (31) Current playing movie or photo...
Operating Guide
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. US 12 Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies...
Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. US 12 Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies...
Operating Guide
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... on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Getting started Touch [YES] . To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. The recording medium is ...displayed at the top right corner of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder Only "Memory...
... on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Getting started Touch [YES] . To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. The recording medium is ...displayed at the top right corner of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder Only "Memory...
Operating Guide
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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 24 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. HDR-XR150 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 18). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
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 24 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. HDR-XR150 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 18). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.