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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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... "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your camcorder to malfunction. Save your important data on the LCD screen. Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black...memory card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on -screen displays in ( ) are operational for effective use. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. On recording To ensure stable operation of your camcorder before using extremely high...
... "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your camcorder to malfunction. Save your important data on the LCD screen. Initializing the memory card will be some tiny black...memory card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on -screen displays in ( ) are operational for effective use. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. On recording To ensure stable operation of your camcorder before using extremely high...
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... accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using your camcorder may result in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on external media periodically. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. Save all your recorded image data ...
... accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using your camcorder may result in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on external media periodically. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the correct way. Save all your recorded image data ...
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... touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Recording Capacity USB media of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA...camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition...
... touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Recording Capacity USB media of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA...camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition...
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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). On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Doing... than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). US If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder.
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). On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Doing... than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). US If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder.
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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. US
...; 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. US
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...upper body slowly. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. US And, use of panning for a while to make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Accentuating... a feeling of fireworks, or night views. 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 movies. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake...
...upper body slowly. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. US And, use of panning for a while to make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Accentuating... a feeling of fireworks, or night views. 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 movies. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake...
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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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... 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. 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... battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Getting started You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC...
... 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended. 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... battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Getting started You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC...
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... and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned 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. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. ...
... and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned 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. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. ...
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... Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set...
... Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set...
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To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Notes The date and time does not appear during ... turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ...
To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Notes The date and time does not appear during ... turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is turned Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language ...
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US 17 You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 recordable photos. The [MOVIE...
US 17 You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 recordable photos. The [MOVIE...
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... desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Types of the screen. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode...
... desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Types of the screen. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode...
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...used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Getting started Note direction of the memory card. It ...recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be possible that there is not 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] [...
...used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Getting started Note direction of the memory card. It ...recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be possible that there is not 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] [...
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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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...; If you turn on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press ... file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the...
...; If you turn on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press ... file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the...
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...] a desired setting . However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category...58262; 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees 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. In this time, do not apply shock ...
...] a desired setting . However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category...58262; 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees 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. In this time, do not apply shock ...