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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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.... In this case, an indicator appears on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to another device with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. When the camcoder is compatible with (MENU) [Show others] ... 86). Unauthorized recording of such materials may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. To view your camcorder. Also, you can save all your recorded image data To prevent your recorded images on ...
.... In this case, an indicator appears on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to another device with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. When the camcoder is compatible with (MENU) [Show others] ... 86). Unauthorized recording of such materials may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. To view your camcorder. Also, you can save all your recorded image data To prevent your recorded images on ...
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... manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in...
... manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in...
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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 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 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 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 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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... tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording mode. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press . Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is canceled if you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD...
... tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording mode. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press . Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is canceled if you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD...
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... Movies are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Touch the face you want to record high quality images with the double-lined frame again to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. The double-lined frame is an average bit-rate...
... Movies are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Touch the face you want to record high quality images with the double-lined frame again to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. The double-lined frame is an average bit-rate...
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Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording by touching the detection frame on . When you specify the priority ... disappears from 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 [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording. Recording in the...
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording by touching the detection frame on . When you specify the priority ... disappears from 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 [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record photos during movie recording. Recording in the...
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You can play back the movie from the beginning of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen US 33 Playback starts from...; Press (VIEW IMAGES). The settings for Highlight Playback differ each time Highlight Playback is selected. Playing back a digest 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 visual effects. Scenes for...
You can play back the movie from the beginning of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen US 33 Playback starts from...; Press (VIEW IMAGES). The settings for Highlight Playback differ each time Highlight Playback is selected. Playing back a digest 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 visual effects. Scenes for...
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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 what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide]...TV CONNECT Guide]. Switch the input on the TV Connect your camcorder to select the input jack of your camcorder. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can see tips...
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 what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide]...TV CONNECT Guide]. Switch the input on the TV Connect your camcorder to select the input jack of your camcorder. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can see tips...
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Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record a movie on the image quality 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 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you...
Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record a movie on the image quality 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 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you...
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... To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 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 ...your camcorder from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Touch to return to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: To copy all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition ...
... To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on the LCD screen to confirm the image. 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 ...your camcorder from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Touch to return to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: To copy all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition ...
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...MEMORY CARD] on the screen to confirm the image. The original movies are added to an individual Playlist. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ ADD] or [ ADD]. Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist. 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. US 46 ...
...MEMORY CARD] on the screen to confirm the image. The original movies are added to an individual Playlist. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ ADD] or [ ADD]. Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist. 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. US 46 ...
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... [PLAYBACK] category). 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 ...return to the Playlist appear. Making good use of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Touch to return ...
... [PLAYBACK] category). 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 ...return to the Playlist appear. Making good use of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Touch to return ...
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...memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on the camcorder screen. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media (HDR- High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition...57732; [YES] on the LCD screen. US 50 Touch to return to be saved. CX150/XR150) and image selection methods. When you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to...
...memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are displayed on the camcorder screen. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media (HDR- High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition...57732; [YES] on the LCD screen. US 50 Touch to return to be saved. CX150/XR150) and image selection methods. When you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to...
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...disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the 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. Creating a disc with an external device US 51 To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer...
...disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the 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. Creating a disc with an external device US 51 To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer...
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..., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of...fail to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the following types can be used : 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD...supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the wall outlet (wall socket)...
..., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of...fail to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the following types can be used : 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD...supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the wall outlet (wall socket)...
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...camcorder screen. Movies that of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to save (HDRCX150/XR150). US 53 Saving images with high definition image quality (HD), the screen to select the image quality of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition... image quality (STD). Touch the movie you want to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/...
...camcorder screen. Movies that of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to save (HDRCX150/XR150). US 53 Saving images with high definition image quality (HD), the screen to select the image quality of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition... image quality (STD). Touch the movie you want to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/...
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... and remove the disc after the operation is converted to 60 minutes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is completed. Touch and disconnect the USB cable. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc...37). Insert a created disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again. Tips If the total memory size of movies to the (USB) jack of scenes. US 54 To play back movies on the disc may take more time depending on...
... and remove the disc after the operation is converted to 60 minutes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is completed. Touch and disconnect the USB cable. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc...37). Insert a created disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again. Tips If the total memory size of movies to the (USB) jack of scenes. US 54 To play back movies on the disc may take more time depending on...