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...; USB connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder... not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in any way.
...; USB connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder... not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in any way.
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... TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you may be saved depend on external devices, see page 47, and to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in accordance with the AVCHD ... system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be saved using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19...
... TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you may be saved depend on external devices, see page 47, and to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in accordance with the AVCHD ... system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other manufacturers. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be saved using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19...
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...that has Confirm the model name of internal recording media Enjoy Useful Functions perform [Format] HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you do not close the LCD panel. US If... the terminal will damage the terminal and may be available removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor in a malfunction of your images on your camcorder and ...captured using a When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. When the camcoder is connected to a In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with communication...
...that has Confirm the model name of internal recording media Enjoy Useful Functions perform [Format] HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you do not close the LCD panel. US If... the terminal will damage the terminal and may be available removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor in a malfunction of your images on your camcorder and ...captured using a When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. When the camcoder is connected to a In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with communication...
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...Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Enjoy useful functions 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media... 20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 ...
...Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Enjoy useful functions 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media... 20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 ...
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.../Warning indicators 90 Using your camcorder abroad 94 Maintenance and precautions 96 About the AVCHD format 96 About the memory card 96 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 106 US 12 Index
.../Warning indicators 90 Using your camcorder abroad 94 Maintenance and precautions 96 About the AVCHD format 96 About the memory card 96 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 106 US 12 Index
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US 13 Index The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall... socket). 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 Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the ...
US 13 Index The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall... socket). 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 Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the ...
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...Adaptor is used with the computer. Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). Table of Contents ...Enjoy Useful Functions 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the computer. Notes Operation with...
...Adaptor is used with the computer. Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). Table of Contents ...Enjoy Useful Functions 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the computer. Notes Operation with...
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...times shown in the table above are measured without using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) ...required when you can charge the battery pack in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging...
...times shown in the table above are measured without using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) ...required when you can charge the battery pack in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging...
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..., which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. This may cause a malfunction. Shut Off], p. 82). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put... it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. US 16 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (...
..., which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. This may cause a malfunction. Shut Off], p. 82). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put... it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. US 16 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (...
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... camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. You can specify the priority...
... camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. You can specify the priority...
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... and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Save important movies and photos in saved scenarios... [Edit/ Copy] [Delete]. To select and delete movies, touch [Multiple Images] [ MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ [ MOVIE/PHOTO]. When [ / Setting] is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180). If you delete movies/photos that you can confirm the image.
... and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Save important movies and photos in saved scenarios... [Edit/ Copy] [Delete]. To select and delete movies, touch [Multiple Images] [ MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ [ MOVIE/PHOTO]. When [ / Setting] is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180). If you delete movies/photos that you can confirm the image.
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... memory card. When capturing is available on the camcorder. Returns to the beginning of the movie to divide it (p. 43). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Enjoy Useful Functions...
... memory card. When capturing is available on the camcorder. Returns to the beginning of the movie to divide it (p. 43). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Touch [Photo Capture] that are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Enjoy Useful Functions...
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Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Calibration Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting * HDR-CX160/CX180 Shooting Mode (Items for about -3-second movie is recorded as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. [Recording...] disappears, when recording is pressed. Press START...
Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Calibration Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting * HDR-CX160/CX180 Shooting Mode (Items for about -3-second movie is recorded as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. [Recording...] disappears, when recording is pressed. Press START...
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... adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are marked with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set...
... adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are marked with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set...
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.../stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Language Setting You can set your native tongue among the options. Calibration See page 100. Battery Info You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Normal Normal setting (normal brightness). Index US 82 LCD Brightness You... can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images...
.../stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Language Setting You can set your native tongue among the options. Calibration See page 100. Battery Info You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Normal Normal setting (normal brightness). Index US 82 LCD Brightness You... can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images...
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... camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 84 to 93), and inspect your camcorder. Overall operations p. 84 Batteries/power sources p. 85 LCD screen p. 86 Memory card p. 86 Recording p. 86 Playback p. 88 ...105) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC...
... camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 84 to 93), and inspect your camcorder. Overall operations p. 84 Batteries/power sources p. 85 LCD screen p. 86 Memory card p. 86 Recording p. 86 Playback p. 88 ...105) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of your camcorder is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC...
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...canceled if you change the following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is produced by the movement of the internal lens. Shut Off] (p. 82), or turn on the ... [Scene Selection] [Tele Macro] [ SteadyShot] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A. A rattling noise can be heard when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. ... is too high or too low, you do not operate your Sony dealer.
...canceled if you change the following menu items return to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is produced by the movement of the internal lens. Shut Off] (p. 82), or turn on the ... [Scene Selection] [Tele Macro] [ SteadyShot] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A. A rattling noise can be heard when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. ... is too high or too low, you do not operate your Sony dealer.
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...camcorder is full. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on your camcorder and take it for a while in... is extremely low. Index Operations using the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is extremely high. The buttons on the recording media. Turn off your camcorder and...
...camcorder is full. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on your camcorder and take it for a while in... is extremely low. Index Operations using the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is extremely high. The buttons on the recording media. Turn off your camcorder and...
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... back (p. 35). Images recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Horizontal stripes appear on your image data and is...; This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is played back automatically (HDR-CX160/CX180). Movies play back (p. 20) (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. Photos cannot be played back....
... back (p. 35). Images recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Horizontal stripes appear on your image data and is...; This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is played back automatically (HDR-CX160/CX180). Movies play back (p. 20) (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. Photos cannot be played back....
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In this case, when you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your computer. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. C:13: / C:32:...57857; Remove the power source. Change the battery pack or place it ...
In this case, when you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your computer. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. C:13: / C:32:...57857; Remove the power source. Change the battery pack or place it ...