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... the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About this manual, illustrations and on your camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality...
... the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About this manual, illustrations and on your camcorder. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality...
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Making 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...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 Using the OPTION MENU 60 Menu lists 61 MANUAL...
Making 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...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 Using the OPTION MENU 60 Menu lists 61 MANUAL...
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...; Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with your camcorder. 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 memory card you can use with your ...depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Types of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on 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 ...
...; Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with your camcorder. 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 memory card you can use with your ...depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Types of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on 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 ...
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...Guide]. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] ...HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder to the TV. Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition...
...Guide]. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] ...HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder to the TV. Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition...
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...end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. US 39 Refer to the instruction manual of the TV... such as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected, audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. Touch (...
...end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. US 39 Refer to the instruction manual of the TV... such as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected, audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. Touch (...
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... your camcorder. Operation is available for operating. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied ... go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall...) jack of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be saved. HDR-CX150/XR150: Movies and ...
... your camcorder. Operation is available for operating. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied ... go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall...) jack of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be saved. HDR-CX150/XR150: Movies and ...
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...58320; The device does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is referred to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). Turn on a created disc by using the...Express (p. 52) DVD writer, 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 the PlayStation3 system software. ...
...58320; The device does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is referred to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). Turn on a created disc by using the...Express (p. 52) DVD writer, 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 the PlayStation3 system software. ...
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...Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on the camcorder screen. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to its latest version. Refer also to the instruction manuals... (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall...
...Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on the camcorder screen. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to its latest version. Refer also to the instruction manuals... (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall...
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...camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with an S VIDEO cable. The yellow plug (video) US connection is not necessary. 56 ** Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in some countries/regions. High definition... connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an...
...camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with an S VIDEO cable. The yellow plug (video) US connection is not necessary. 56 ** Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in some countries/regions. High definition... connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an...
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... Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with your camcorder. When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white ...(left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected...
... Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with your camcorder. When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white ...(left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected...
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...menu screen, touch . may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . To finish setting the menu, touch . US 58 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording ...(Other setup items) p. 76 Operating menus / : The menu list moves from category to be displayed depending on the menu item. The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to category. / : The menu list moves...
...menu screen, touch . may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . To finish setting the menu, touch . US 58 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording ...(Other setup items) p. 76 Operating menus / : The menu list moves from category to be displayed depending on the menu item. The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to category. / : The menu list moves...
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...you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the...58320; Depending on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register ...
...you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the...58320; Depending on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register ...
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Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 63 FADER 63 WHITE BAL. 64 SPOT MTR/FCS 65 SPOT METER 65 SPOT FOCUS 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS 66 TELE ... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 63 FADER 63 WHITE BAL. 64 SPOT MTR/FCS 65 SPOT METER 65 SPOT FOCUS 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS 66 TELE ... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
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... ( ) Takes the vivid blue of fireworks. SCENE SELECTION You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. WHITE FADER Fades in/out with . Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in windows between scenes. ...Prevents people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh in ) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set...
... ( ) Takes the vivid blue of fireworks. SCENE SELECTION You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. WHITE FADER Fades in/out with . Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in windows between scenes. ...Prevents people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh in ) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set...
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..., touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. Touch / to adjust the brightness and focus. Customizing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. Adjust the brightness when...been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust the exposure. This function enables you want to [MANUAL]. US 65 SPOT FOCUS You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected...
..., touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. Touch / to adjust the brightness and focus. Customizing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. Adjust the brightness when...been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust the exposure. This function enables you want to [MANUAL]. US 65 SPOT FOCUS You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected...
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...the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set focus manually US 66 TELE MACRO This is also canceled when you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in ...will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as flowers or insects. You can adjust the focus manually. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to focus automatically. used .) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to...
...the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set focus manually US 66 TELE MACRO This is also canceled when you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in ...will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as flowers or insects. You can adjust the focus manually. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to focus automatically. used .) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to...
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...; DIGITAL ZOOM You can be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can capture wider range of the sea can ...subjects. X.V.COLOR You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with this function [ON] is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for playback (p....
...; DIGITAL ZOOM You can be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can capture wider range of the sea can ...subjects. X.V.COLOR You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with this function [ON] is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for playback (p....
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... illustrations. 16:9 Select this to view your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select... OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. Customizing your camcorder to a TV compatible with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to full mode automatically. The recorded movies...
... illustrations. 16:9 Select this to view your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select... OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. Customizing your camcorder to a TV compatible with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to full mode automatically. The recorded movies...
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...HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of the movie you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may not be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to play back (p. 26). Images recorded on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is extremely high...manually (p. 66). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD] (p. 68). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder... your camcorder and leave it to vertical ratio of high definition image ...
...HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of the movie you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may not be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to play back (p. 26). Images recorded on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is extremely high...manually (p. 66). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD] (p. 68). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder... your camcorder and leave it to vertical ratio of high definition image ...
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... playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (30) Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (68) SMILE DETECTION (69) LOW LUX (68) Manual focus (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70...
... playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (30) Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (68) SMILE DETECTION (69) LOW LUX (68) Manual focus (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70...