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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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...the operating procedures. Take images of your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black points and...(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 your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this first Supplied ...
...the operating procedures. Take images of your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black points and...(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 your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this first Supplied ...
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...with the AVCHD format You may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Save them on external media periodically. When the camcoder is ...record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder with your computer. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you cannot play back...
...with the AVCHD format You may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Save them on external media periodically. When the camcoder is ...record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder with your computer. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you cannot play back...
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...medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Recording Capacity USB media of your camcorder. ...Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some type of a Carl Zeiss lens. In such a case, save your camcorder...memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder...HDR- Confirm the model name on -screen displays The example images used in specification between models. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition...
...medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Recording Capacity USB media of your camcorder. ...Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some type of a Carl Zeiss lens. In such a case, save your camcorder...memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder...HDR- Confirm the model name on -screen displays The example images used in specification between models. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition...
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US Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk...
US Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk...
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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... your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card.
...; 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... your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card.
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Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the microphone than the recorded person. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as ... body. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your camcorder horizontally as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Evoking a feeling of...
Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the microphone than the recorded person. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as ... body. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your camcorder horizontally as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Evoking a feeling of...
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... the recording media 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...
... the recording media 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...
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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 44...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...
... 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 44...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...
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... 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 Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your...
... 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 Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your...
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... battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. Charging time... required when you 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 when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect...
... battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. Charging time... required when you 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 when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect...
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...; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns 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. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery ...
...; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns 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. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery ...
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... others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME]...button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time,...
... others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME]...button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time,...
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... You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is ... others ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
... You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is ... others ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . To turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ...
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...] . US 17 Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos. HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. You can be used...
...] . US 17 Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos. HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. You can be used...
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... your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can be used with your model. Types of the screen. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150...
... your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can be used with your model. Types of the screen. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150...
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... touch [YES]. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched edge in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image...free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Open the cover, and insert the memory card with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. ...
... touch [YES]. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched edge in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image...free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Open the cover, and insert the memory card with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment. ...
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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. 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 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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. 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 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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...exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. US 22 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording,... left of LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of ...
...exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. US 22 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording,... left of LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of ...
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... the smile of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of ...the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the screen as [DATA...
... the smile of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of ...the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the screen as [DATA...