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4-170-893-14(1) HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E 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
4-170-893-14(1) HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E 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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... the jack covers. Save your PC etc. Before starting to record, test the recording function to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 98). Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in ( ) are ... that appear constantly on it is recommended to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use (p. 74). Read this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. See page 18 for long...
... the jack covers. Save your PC etc. Before starting to record, test the recording function to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 98). Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in ( ) are ... that appear constantly on it is recommended to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use (p. 74). Read this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. See page 18 for long...
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...way. When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save your camcorder may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. GB Pushing the... plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may fail to play back images recorded on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are ...
...way. When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save your camcorder may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. GB Pushing the... plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may fail to play back images recorded on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are ...
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... series are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Memory - If you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of internal jack recording media HDR- In such a case, save your camcorder. The main differences in...
... series are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Memory - If you repeat recording/deleting images for video cameras and offers a quality typical of internal jack recording media HDR- In such a case, save your camcorder. The main differences in...
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...internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150E/XR155E) Do not turn on the camcorder in very loud areas. On... the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/ XR155E) To protect the internal ...
...internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150E/XR155E) Do not turn on the camcorder in very loud areas. On... the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/ XR155E) To protect the internal ...
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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...
...; 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...
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... use of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stay still at the end of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Using... tripod, you turn your movies. Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the subject during shooting....
... use of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stay still at the end of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Using... tripod, you turn your movies. Excessive zooming will make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to the subject during shooting....
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...the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording ...automatically (Smile Shutter 28 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback on the camcorder 29 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 32 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 32 Searching for desired scene...
...the language setting 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording ...automatically (Smile Shutter 28 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback on the camcorder 29 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 32 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 32 Searching for desired scene...
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...TV using [TV CONNECT Guide 37 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 39 Making 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 (HDR-CX110E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal ...) 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 Using the OPTION MENU 60 Menu lists 61 GB 10
...TV using [TV CONNECT Guide 37 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 39 Making 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 (HDR-CX110E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal ...) 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 Using the OPTION MENU 60 Menu lists 61 GB 10
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... Expected time of recording 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 card 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About x.v.Color 98...
... Expected time of recording 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 card 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 96 About x.v.Color 98...
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...176;F) is on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time ... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ...
...176;F) is on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time ... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with ...
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.... The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery...cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. GB 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. ...
.... The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery...cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. GB 14 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. ...
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...the desired geographical area with Touch the button on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is not 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 turned on. To turn on...
...the desired geographical area with Touch the button on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is not 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 turned on. To turn on...
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...Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .... calibrate the touch panel (p. 99). Changing the language setting 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 turned Tips You can...
...Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .... calibrate the touch panel (p. 99). Changing the language setting 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 turned Tips You can...
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... the number of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX110E/CX115E Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150E/XR155E * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on your...
... the number of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX110E/CX115E Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150E/XR155E * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on your...
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... system. Confirm in advance that is displayed at the top right corner of up to 64 GB have been verified to these devices with your camcorder You can use the following memory cards for this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"... back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to operate with the USB cable. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card...
... system. Confirm in advance that is displayed at the top right corner of up to 64 GB have been verified to these devices with your camcorder You can use the following memory cards for this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"... back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to operate with the USB cable. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card...
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...is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) [YES] [YES] . In that the memory card does not pop out and drop. If you forcibly...memory card or memory card adaptor. Getting started Note direction of the memory card. Open the cover, and insert the memory card with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with the ...
...is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) [YES] [YES] . In that the memory card does not pop out and drop. If you forcibly...memory card or memory card adaptor. Getting started Note direction of the memory card. Open the cover, and insert the memory card with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with the ...
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Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E MODE button HDR-XR150E/XR155E (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo GB 21 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-XR150E/XR155E Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E MODE button HDR-XR150E/XR155E (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo GB 21 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-XR150E/XR155E Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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...displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. GB 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning... on your camcorder during this time. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the... on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie...
...displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. GB 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning... on your camcorder during this time. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the... on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie...
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...to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the recordable time of your camcorder can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is lit or flashing The ...camcorder detects the smile of images when played back on the recording media. However, this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 67), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as [DATA CODE] during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28). You can capture photos from recorded movies (HDR...
...to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the recordable time of your camcorder can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is lit or flashing The ...camcorder detects the smile of images when played back on the recording media. However, this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 67), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as [DATA CODE] during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28). You can capture photos from recorded movies (HDR...