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...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 on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the memory...operation of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. These points are used for the memory card you can use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your important...
...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 on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the memory...operation of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. These points are used for the memory card you can use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your important...
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Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you can save your recorded images on external...
Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you can save your recorded images on external...
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...] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer ...memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is called "recording media." Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery...CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory card 120GB Input/ output Notes on your camcorder in Germany, and Sony...
...] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . MTF= Modulation Transfer ...memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is called "recording media." Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery...CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk + memory card 120GB Input/ output Notes on your camcorder in Germany, and Sony...
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...recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. ...be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make the scene look stable. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your upper body slowly. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-...
...recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. ...be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make the scene look stable. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your upper body slowly. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-...
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... the battery pack 12...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...
... the battery pack 12...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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... 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 camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index...
... 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 camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index...
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
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...page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 13 Getting started You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C ...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 your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it ...
...page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 13 Getting started You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C ...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 your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it ...
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... turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if...AC Adaptor. To use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same...
... turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if...AC Adaptor. To use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same...
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... angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] 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. However, this time, do not apply shock...
... angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] 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. However, this time, do not apply shock...
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... and photos from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos... You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all photos on memory card by recording date. ...
... and photos from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Making good use of your camcorder while deleting the images. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos... You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all photos on memory card by recording date. ...
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Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want to pause. The captured photo is included in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-CX150/XR150) (p. 18). To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from ... point with . Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the...
Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you want to pause. The captured photo is included in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-CX150/XR150) (p. 18). To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from ... point with . Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the...
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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 You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to...
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 You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to...
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...*1*2 74 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*1 84, 88 HDD*2 84, 88 MEMORY CARD*1*2 84, 88 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE COMPONENT ... TV CONNECT Guide 37 A.SHUT OFF 78 MUSIC TOOL POWER ON BY LCD 78 EMPTY MUSIC 35 OTHER SETTINGS DOWNLOAD MUSIC 35 DEMO MODE 79 BATTERY INFO 74 CALIBRATION 99 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS CTRL FOR HDMI 79 DROP SENSOR*2 79 MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 17...
...*1*2 74 REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*1 84, 88 HDD*2 84, 88 MEMORY CARD*1*2 84, 88 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE COMPONENT ... TV CONNECT Guide 37 A.SHUT OFF 78 MUSIC TOOL POWER ON BY LCD 78 EMPTY MUSIC 35 OTHER SETTINGS DOWNLOAD MUSIC 35 DEMO MODE 79 BATTERY INFO 74 CALIBRATION 99 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS CTRL FOR HDMI 79 DROP SENSOR*2 79 MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 17...
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... To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF]. Tips When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party ... lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. US 64 flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in /out with...
... To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF]. Tips When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party ... lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. US 64 flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in /out with...
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MUSIC TOOL See page 35. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . USB CONNECT See page 51. BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used space ...is not displayed as 0 % even if you should save them before formatting the HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. OTHERS (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on...
MUSIC TOOL See page 35. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . USB CONNECT See page 51. BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used space ...is not displayed as 0 % even if you should save them before formatting the HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. OTHERS (Items for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on...
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... displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you switch your camcorder to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. DISPLAY SET You... following cases. When you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. US 76 AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for about 3 seconds.
... displayed. Tips The icons or indicators are marked with . BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you switch your camcorder to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. DISPLAY SET You... following cases. When you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. US 76 AUTO2 Displays for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for about 3 seconds.
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...p. 80 Batteries/power sources p. 81 LCD screen p. 81 Memory card p. 82 Recording p. 82 Playback p. 83 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices......... Be sure to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Leave the camcorder there for a while ...local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal recording media in order to shoot after you close the LCD screen. [SCENE SELECTION] This is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave...
...p. 80 Batteries/power sources p. 81 LCD screen p. 81 Memory card p. 82 Recording p. 82 Playback p. 83 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices......... Be sure to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Leave the camcorder there for a while ...local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal recording media in order to shoot after you close the LCD screen. [SCENE SELECTION] This is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave...
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... ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR150) The following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p. 12). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 78), or turn on the ... charge the battery again. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is too high or too low, you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. [ FADER] [TELE MACRO] [ SELF-TIMER] Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may not ...
... ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR150) The following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p. 12). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 78), or turn on the ... charge the battery again. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is too high or too low, you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. [ FADER] [TELE MACRO] [ SELF-TIMER] Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may not ...
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...You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies, to save...is closed facing out. Playing back images stored on memory card on a computer. (The file name flashes in the Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from a movie... photos in that is indicated on an image on your camcorder (p. 79). is turned off after recording. Photos cannot ...the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top...84 A movie is played back automatically. (HDR-CX150/XR150) Movies play automatically...
...You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies, to save...is closed facing out. Playing back images stored on memory card on a computer. (The file name flashes in the Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from a movie... photos in that is indicated on an image on your camcorder (p. 79). is turned off after recording. Photos cannot ...the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top...84 A movie is played back automatically. (HDR-CX150/XR150) Movies play automatically...