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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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... operating procedures. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder before the first use . See "About handling of ...cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens...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/or...
... operating procedures. Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder before the first use . See "About handling of ...cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens...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/or...
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... your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To view your camcorder with other compatible device. Notes on a TV, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; ...able to record or play back images recorded on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of such materials may not be contrary to the copyright laws. It...
... your image data from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To view your camcorder with other compatible device. Notes on a TV, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; ...able to record or play back images recorded on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of such materials may not be contrary to the copyright laws. It...
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...high definition image quality (HD) is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of your camcorder... actually appear on use your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be impossible to ...
...high definition image quality (HD) is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of your camcorder... actually appear on use your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for illustration purposes are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be impossible to ...
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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 also be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be recorded...non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). US On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your...
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 also be stopped. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be recorded...non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). US On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your...
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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... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US 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... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card.
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...zooming will make movies that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your body. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the ...scene look stable. US And, use of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is...
...zooming will make movies that you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your body. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the ...scene look stable. US And, use of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is...
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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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...-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with that on the DC IN jack. US 13 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 the arrow until it to your... fully 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 is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when...
...-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with that on the DC IN jack. US 13 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 the arrow until it to your... fully 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 is recommended. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when...
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... 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from 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...
... 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from 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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... SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US 15 MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [...ON], the clock advances 1 hour. 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.
... SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US 15 MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [...ON], the clock advances 1 hour. 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.
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The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL ... [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button...
The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL ... [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button...
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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. Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos. Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback ...
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. Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos. Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback ...
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...; The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with 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...
...; The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with 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...
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... [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . If you insert a new memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the ... forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be careful so that case, touch [YES]. It may be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" media...
... [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . If you insert a new memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the ... forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be careful so that case, touch [YES]. It may be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" media...
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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 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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.
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 Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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.
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... 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons 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 LCD screen. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can ...
... 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons 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 LCD screen. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can ...
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...(max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. Recording/Playback The... following states will be indicated if data is flashing Tips ...
...(max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. Recording/Playback The... following states will be indicated if data is flashing Tips ...