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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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... "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black... to initialize the memory card with this camcorder. Change the screen language before the first use (p. 74). Save your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts...
... "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black... to initialize the memory card with this camcorder. Change the screen language before the first use (p. 74). Save your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts...
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..., 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. Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data To prevent your...
..., 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. Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder being lost, save all your recorded image data To prevent your...
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...camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Recording Capacity USB media of a Carl Zeiss lens. CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory...flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Confirm the model name on your camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder... category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] ...
...camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Recording Capacity USB media of a Carl Zeiss lens. CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory...flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Confirm the model name on your camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder... category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] ...
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... when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). 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). Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor...
... when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). 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). Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor...
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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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...tired when viewing them. Aim for a balanced volume of panning for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use of spaciousness Use the ...panning technique. 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. Using accessories Make...
...tired when viewing them. Aim for a balanced volume of panning for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use of spaciousness Use the ...panning technique. 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. Using accessories Make...
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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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...;C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of... required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, ...
...;C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of... required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, ...
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.... Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure ...Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery...
.... Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure ...Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery...
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... on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. US 15 When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date... and time, then touch . 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.
... on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. US 15 When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date... and time, then touch . 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.
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To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button ... on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in...
To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button ... on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in...
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... for the number of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the ...57790; Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA...
... for the number of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the ...57790; Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA...
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...; The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called...
...; The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called...
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...57732; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . "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 nothched edge in... the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp The [Create a new ...
...57732; [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . "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 nothched edge in... the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp The [Create a new ...
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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.
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...will take several seconds until you can start recording after Notes If you turn on the LCD. 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 & ... When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is about 3sec after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. US 22 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording,...
...will take several seconds until you can start recording after Notes If you turn on the LCD. 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 & ... When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is about 3sec after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. US 22 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording,...
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...58262; 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees 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. They are recorded automatically on the recordable time ... the recording media after recording has finished. Recording/Playback The following states will be indicated if data is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. ...
...58262; 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees 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. They are recorded automatically on the recordable time ... the recording media after recording has finished. Recording/Playback The following states will be indicated if data is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. ...