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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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... screen or the lens to malfunction. Read this camcorder. See "About handling of the memory card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly...
... screen or the lens to malfunction. Read this camcorder. See "About handling of the memory card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly...
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... recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on playing back The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. ...may not be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are recorded without warning....
... recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on playing back The camcorder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. ...may not be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are recorded without warning....
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... medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Recording Capacity USB media of this manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying... Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory card 120GB Input/ output Notes on some countries/regions. In such a case, save your images on use your camcorder ...
... medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Recording Capacity USB media of this manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying... Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory card 120GB Input/ output Notes on some countries/regions. In such a case, save your images on use your camcorder ...
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.... On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder 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. ...
.... On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder 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. ...
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... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. US Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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 ...
... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. US Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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 ...
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...recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. US Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close... to your upper body slowly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Narrate the subject, or talk to...
...recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. US Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close... to your upper body slowly. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Narrate the subject, or talk to...
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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...
... 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...
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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 movies...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 ...
... 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 movies...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 ...
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... 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...
... 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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...pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ...charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of remaining ...
...pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ...charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of remaining ...
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...from your camcorder and put it in any countries/regions using your camcorder without any... battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor...electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50...the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such... recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting,...are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery...
...from your camcorder and put it in any countries/regions using your camcorder without any... battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor...electronic voltage transformer. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50...the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such... recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting,...are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery...
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... touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. ...], the clock advances 1 hour. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST ...
... touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. ...], the clock advances 1 hour. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST ...
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US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to... [DATE/TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to... [DATE/TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
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Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] ... recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of recordable photos. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 the selected medium. Tips ...
Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] ... recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of recordable photos. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 the selected medium. Tips ...
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... icon of the selected recording media is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . US 18 Types...
... icon of the selected recording media is changed. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . US 18 Types...
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... Open the cover, and insert the memory card with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can 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) [YES] [YES...
... Open the cover, and insert the memory card with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can 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) [YES] [YES...
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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 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. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). 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 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. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE.
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.../STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec &...file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching ...
.../STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec &...file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching ...
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... The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during recording. US 23 Recording/Playback The following states will be indicated if data is flashing Tips See page 90 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28). You can capture ... fully (Dual Rec, p. 28). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting.
... The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during recording. US 23 Recording/Playback The following states will be indicated if data is flashing Tips See page 90 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28). You can capture ... fully (Dual Rec, p. 28). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting.