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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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... play back normally images recorded on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder using your image data using an external media (p. 49). Also, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films...
... play back normally images recorded on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder using your image data using an external media (p. 49). Also, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films...
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...memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following. CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory... occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in specification between models. The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or ...
...memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following. CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory... occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in specification between models. The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or ...
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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/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. 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.
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...58369; 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. Recording image quality is changed depending on the recording conditions. Selecting the recording mode...time of the media is set to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, ...
...58369; 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. Recording image quality is changed depending on the recording conditions. Selecting the recording mode...time of the media is set to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, ...
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...may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with [HD FX] mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. US 27 Recording/Playback Touch the face with the double-...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 Movies are detected, touch the face you touched has priority also with the high definition image quality (HD...
...may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with [HD FX] mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. US 27 Recording/Playback Touch the face with the double-...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 Movies are detected, touch the face you touched has priority also with the high definition image quality (HD...
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Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can select the subject that has priority... photos while is displayed. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You...the LCD screen, the subject selected in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 69) has priority. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the screen, the face has priority. Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the ...
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can select the subject that has priority... photos while is displayed. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You...the LCD screen, the subject selected in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 69) has priority. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the screen, the face has priority. Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the ...
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...detected or touched during movie recording are displayed on recording conditions. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category)....Playback 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 ...
...detected or touched during movie recording are displayed on recording conditions. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category)....Playback 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 ...
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...[TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on what type of your camcorder to the TV. Recording/Playback Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the LCD screen. ...; Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to select the input jack of your TV, then touch . The connection medhod is connected, and the connectors used. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors...
...[TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on what type of your camcorder to the TV. Recording/Playback Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the LCD screen. ...; Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to select the input jack of your TV, then touch . The connection medhod is connected, and the connectors used. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors...
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...MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to save photos should have enough free space. The recording date and time of captured photos is fixed depending on the internal recording media 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 dubbed. ...
...MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to save photos should have enough free space. The recording date and time of captured photos is fixed depending on the internal recording media 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 dubbed. ...
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... [ 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 the movie to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media of your camcorder The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. ...date of dubbing, follow the on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). 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...
... [ 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 the movie to prevent your camcorder from the internal recording media of your camcorder The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. ...date of dubbing, follow the on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). 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...
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... ADD]. Touch the movie to be added 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... . Touch to return to the previous screen. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, then touch . 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.
... ADD]. Touch the movie to be added 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... . Touch to return to the previous screen. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, then touch . 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.
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...57768; Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a movie on...recording media. 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. ...
...57768; Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a movie on...recording media. 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. ...
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...HDR- US 50 When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to confirm the image. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition... image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders The number of images recorded. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder... on the memory card. &#...
...HDR- US 50 When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to confirm the image. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition... image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders The number of images recorded. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder... on the memory card. &#...
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...compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with a...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 are described here. Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external...
...compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with a...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 are described here. Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external...
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... (USB) jack of your PlayStation3 to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 49). Creating a disc with the USB cable of the DVD writer. Ordinary... Express (p. 52) DVD 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.
... (USB) jack of your PlayStation3 to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 49). Creating a disc with the USB cable of the DVD writer. Ordinary... Express (p. 52) DVD 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.
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...saved on any discs will be saved on the camcorder screen. When you can search for images by date. Touch to return to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110). US 53 Saving images with high definition image quality (HD), the screen to select the image quality of... the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
...saved on any discs will be saved on the camcorder screen. When you can search for images by date. Touch to return to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110). US 53 Saving images with high definition image quality (HD), the screen to select the image quality of... the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
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... limit is reached. 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. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed....] appears on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc into the DVD writer. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition...
... limit is reached. 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. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed....] appears on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc into the DVD writer. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition...
