Handycam® Handbook
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. US Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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...
Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. US Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (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...
... for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (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...
Handycam® Handbook
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... with your camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the screen. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
... with your camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the screen. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21
HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21
Handycam® Handbook
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...recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is displayed. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the LCD screen. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR...; . You cannot record photos while is recorded. Tips See page 92 on the recordable number of photos. To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it...
...recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is displayed. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the LCD screen. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR...; . You cannot record photos while is recorded. Tips See page 92 on the recordable number of photos. To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it...
Handycam® Handbook
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... various playback devices. does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording mode. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can select the desired image quality from 4 levels. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press...
... various playback devices. does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. Note The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on recording mode. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can select the desired image quality from 4 levels. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press...
Handycam® Handbook
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... . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Movies are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. "24M" of [HD FX] is ... with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format. In this case, touch the face again when you want to record high quality images with [HD FX] mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is set to [ON] (the default setting), and several faces are adjusted automatically for ...
... . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Movies are recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. "24M" of [HD FX] is ... with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format. In this case, touch the face again when you want to record high quality images with [HD FX] mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is set to [ON] (the default setting), and several faces are adjusted automatically for ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...the DVD writer. You can also operate by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc into the DVD writer... adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is reached...
...the DVD writer. You can also operate by the camcorder screen. Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc into the DVD writer... adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is reached...
Handycam® Handbook
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... playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. You can use... connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 59
... playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. You can use... connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . US 59
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...camcorder US 67 ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the display area of normal recording. The default settings are marked with full pixel display. REC MODE (Recording mode...) See page 26. Touch to change the setting Touch (OPTION), then select the setting you want to cancel the smooth slow recording. The default setting...
...camcorder US 67 ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the display area of normal recording. The default settings are marked with full pixel display. REC MODE (Recording mode...) See page 26. Touch to change the setting Touch (OPTION), then select the setting you want to cancel the smooth slow recording. The default setting...
Handycam® Handbook
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...record sound following zooming in recording mode. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function. Customizing your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder...released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in movie recording standby, and ...
...record sound following zooming in recording mode. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function. Customizing your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder...released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in movie recording standby, and ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... recording mode of the recording media for this operation (p. 14). To avoid the loss of the battery. MUSIC TOOL See page 35. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . USB CONNECT See page 51. HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable...
... recording mode of the recording media for this operation (p. 14). To avoid the loss of the battery. MUSIC TOOL See page 35. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . USB CONNECT See page 51. HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable...
Handycam® Handbook
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...high definition image quality (HD) movies is called the focal plane phenomenon. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the images. This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Additional information US 83 The camcorder...66). The recording conditions are not suitable for a while in the photo recording mode. This is not a malfunction. Because of your camcorder is closed on your camcorder may stop. Black bands appear when you want to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select ...
...high definition image quality (HD) movies is called the focal plane phenomenon. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the images. This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Additional information US 83 The camcorder...66). The recording conditions are not suitable for a while in the photo recording mode. This is not a malfunction. Because of your camcorder is closed on your camcorder may stop. Black bands appear when you want to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... your camcorder. HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack (unit: minute) Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 HD STD 190 280 395 565 785 1120 HDR-XR150 Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) HD STD 170 225 355 465 710 925 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition...
... your camcorder. HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack (unit: minute) Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 HD STD 190 280 395 565 785 1120 HDR-XR150 Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) HD STD 170 225 355 465 710 925 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Additional information US 91 Memory card High definition image quality (...recording and subject conditions and [ REC MODE] (p. 26). The number in the recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording...
... Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Additional information US 91 Memory card High definition image quality (...recording and subject conditions and [ REC MODE] (p. 26). The number in the recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording...
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.... Tips You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. The actual number of recordable photos is for recording photos. The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image quality (HD): FX: Max. 24Mbps...1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 360 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 US 92 Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX150/ XR150) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder.
.... Tips You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. The actual number of recordable photos is for recording photos. The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image quality (HD): FX: Max. 24Mbps...1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 360 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 US 92 Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX150/ XR150) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of your camcorder.
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... 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) (26) Recording/playback/ editing media (17) Counter (hour:minute: second) (30) Estimated recording remaining time (22) FADER (63) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (24) Playback folder (31) Current playing movie or photo...
... 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) (26) Recording/playback/ editing media (17) Counter (hour:minute: second) (30) Estimated recording remaining time (22) FADER (63) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (24) Playback folder (31) Current playing movie or photo...
Operating Guide
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US 12 Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies...
US 12 Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies...
Operating Guide
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... on your camcorder. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150...
... on your camcorder. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150...
Operating Guide
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Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 24 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 18). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. HDR-XR150 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 24 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 18). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. HDR-XR150 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.