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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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...Doing so might cause your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be irrecoverable. Change the screen language before the first use with your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this first ... cable (1) USB 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 A menu item that appear ...
...Doing so might cause your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be irrecoverable. Change the screen language before the first use with your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this first ... cable (1) USB 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 A menu item that appear ...
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... you may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. Notes on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder using your recorded images on the country/region. Save all your computer. When the camcoder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. US Before starting...
... you may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder. Notes on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder using your recorded images on the country/region. Save all your computer. When the camcoder is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. US Before starting...
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... + memory card 120GB Input/ output Notes on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder in some type of a Carl Zeiss lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing ... perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . US In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, ...
... + memory card 120GB Input/ output Notes on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of your camcorder in some type of a Carl Zeiss lens. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing ... perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . US In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, ...
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On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,... feet). Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. 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...
On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,... feet). Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. 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...
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... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. 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...
... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. 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...
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... viewing them. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that may make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is closer to your body. Evoking a feeling of panning for a while to make..., you can make the scene look stable. 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 the microphone than the recorded person. Stabilize yourself, move ...
... viewing them. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that may make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is closer to your body. Evoking a feeling of panning for a while to make..., you can make the scene look stable. 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 the microphone than the recorded person. Stabilize yourself, move ...
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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
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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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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
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... 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 your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on... the DC plug with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied...
... 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 your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on... the DC plug with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied...
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...is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - ...socket) when using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, 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. ...
...is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - ...socket) when using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, 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. ...
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... touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. US 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your... camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] ...
... touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. US 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your... camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] ...
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The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is...recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) ...under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) ...
The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is...recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) ...under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) ...
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... Touch [YES] . US 17 Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. 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 this recording media. The ...on the selected medium. Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE ...
... Touch [YES] . US 17 Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. 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 this recording media. The ...on the selected medium. Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE ...
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...] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. US 18 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE...
...] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. US 18 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE...
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...recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size ... enough 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] . Getting started Note direction of the memory card. Access lamp The [Create a new ...
...recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size ... enough 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] . Getting started Note direction of the memory card. Access lamp The [Create a new ...
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HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20 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). 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. 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 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). 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. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media.