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... each local language are used for effective use. LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended to initialize the memory card with your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use (p. 74). US Black points White, red, blue or green...58317; "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Doing so might cause your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology...
... each local language are used for effective use. LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is recommended to initialize the memory card with your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use (p. 74). US Black points White, red, blue or green...58317; "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Doing so might cause your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology...
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..., video tapes, and other devices with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. To view your recordings on a TV, you can save all your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in a malfunction of...
..., video tapes, and other devices with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. To view your recordings on a TV, you can save all your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in a malfunction of...
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... the music file is transferred to 5 times the original size. To transfer music files, you want to erase with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on your camcorder and computer, connect them with Highlight Playback. If you want to the center of the displayed frame. To cancel, touch . Magnification can...
... the music file is transferred to 5 times the original size. To transfer music files, you want to erase with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on your camcorder and computer, connect them with Highlight Playback. If you want to the center of the displayed frame. To cancel, touch . Magnification can...
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... channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) When connecting to your TV via a VCR ...
... channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) When connecting to your TV via a VCR ...
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...] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting) . Also set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OTHER SETTINGS] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) [ WIDE SELECT] [4:3] ...cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition...
...] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting) . Also set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OTHER SETTINGS] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) [ WIDE SELECT] [4:3] ...cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition...
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...58320; FAT file system is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for your camcorder. HDR-CX150/XR150: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies...media, 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 before use external media...external media on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. Saving images ...
...58320; FAT file system is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for your camcorder. HDR-CX150/XR150: Movies and photos in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies...media, 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 before use external media...external media on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on the camcorder screen. Saving images ...
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...Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition...creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. The VISUAL INDEX ... Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to your camcorder (p. 37). You can...
...Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 55) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition...creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. The VISUAL INDEX ... Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to your camcorder (p. 37). You can...
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...US 52 Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with the USB cable of [ REC MODE]. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not be available in ... DVDirect 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 eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from ...
...US 52 Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with the USB cable of [ REC MODE]. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not be available in ... DVDirect 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 eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from ...
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... When creating multiple copies of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. ...high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be created appears on the DVD writer. US 53 Saving images with an external device Remove the disc after the operation is completed. Touch , then disconnect the USB cable. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder...
... When creating multiple copies of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. ...high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be created appears on the DVD writer. US 53 Saving images with an external device Remove the disc after the operation is completed. Touch , then disconnect the USB cable. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder...
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...high definition image quality (HD) is converted to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with DISC BURN OPTION." The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen. Press the play button on the DVD writer. You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder...Tips If the total memory size of movies to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc...
...high definition image quality (HD) is converted to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with DISC BURN OPTION." The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen. Press the play button on the DVD writer. You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder...Tips If the total memory size of movies to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc...
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...cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is completed, touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder with the device to be connected. After the operation is compatible with an external device US 55 Saving images with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony...] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. ...
...cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is completed, touch [END] [YES] on your camcorder with the device to be connected. After the operation is compatible with an external device US 55 Saving images with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony...] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. ...
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...VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with an S VIDEO cable. You can be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies ...Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., ...
...VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with an S VIDEO cable. You can be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies ...Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., ...
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...DATA CODE] a desired setting . connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals ...details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then 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...
...DATA CODE] a desired setting . connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals ...details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then 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...
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...prevent data on the internal recording media from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). as follows; HDR-CX150: about 2 minutes HDR-XR150: about 60 minutes If you use the camcorder next time. In this way it is recommended ...your camcorder Notes Connect the AC Adaptor to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be saved on a computer or other devices before performing [EMPTY]. Disconnect all cables except...
...prevent data on the internal recording media from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). as follows; HDR-CX150: about 2 minutes HDR-XR150: about 60 minutes If you use the camcorder next time. In this way it is recommended ...your camcorder Notes Connect the AC Adaptor to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [EMPTY] when you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be saved on a computer or other devices before performing [EMPTY]. Disconnect all cables except...
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...camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Customizing your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. 16:9 Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of high definition... the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this to view your camcorder to a TV compatible with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the...
...camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Customizing your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. 16:9 Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of high definition... the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this to view your camcorder to a TV compatible with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the...
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... Customizing your camcorder Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you can set this item to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately...HDR-CX150/XR150). The movie is protected The movie is the first one displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen The movie is saved on the internal recording media The movie is detected, appears. OFF Does not operate your camcorder... TV (p. 39). ON Operates your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. When dropping is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips ...
... Customizing your camcorder Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you can set this item to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately...HDR-CX150/XR150). The movie is protected The movie is the first one displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen The movie is saved on the internal recording media The movie is detected, appears. OFF Does not operate your camcorder... TV (p. 39). ON Operates your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. When dropping is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips ...
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.... Dubbing/Connecting to other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the correct order. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of the 4:3 TV. This... and left edges of images are not dubbed correctly. You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable (sold separately). The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other ...
.... Dubbing/Connecting to other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the correct order. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of the 4:3 TV. This... and left edges of images are not dubbed correctly. You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable (sold separately). The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other ...
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..., Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. Additional information US 93 Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected. If you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible...
..., Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. Additional information US 93 Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected. If you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible...
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Index Symbols 1080i/480i 77 16:9 77 4:3 77 480i 77 A A.SHUT OFF 78 A/V connecting cable...........38, 56 Abroad 93 AREA SET 78 AUDIO REC SET 69 AUTO BACK LIGHT 70 AVCHD format 95 B BATTERY INFO 74 Battery pack 12 BEACH ... 26 M Maintenance 95 MANAGE MEDIA 17, 74 MANUAL SETTINGS 63 MEDIA FORMAT 74 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media.........18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 18, 95 Menus 58, 61 MICREF LEVEL 69 Mirror mode 28 Moisture condensation 99...
Index Symbols 1080i/480i 77 16:9 77 4:3 77 480i 77 A A.SHUT OFF 78 A/V connecting cable...........38, 56 Abroad 93 AREA SET 78 AUDIO REC SET 69 AUTO BACK LIGHT 70 AVCHD format 95 B BATTERY INFO 74 Battery pack 12 BEACH ... 26 M Maintenance 95 MANAGE MEDIA 17, 74 MANUAL SETTINGS 63 MEDIA FORMAT 74 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18 "Memory Stick" media.........18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 18, 95 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 18, 95 Menus 58, 61 MICREF LEVEL 69 Mirror mode 28 Moisture condensation 99...
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... 66 Telephoto 25 Thumbnail 40 Tripod 106 Troubleshooting 80 TV 37 TV color systems 93 TV CONNECT Guide 37 TV TYPE 77 TWILIGHT 63 U USB cable 52, 55 USB CONNECT 52, 55 V VBR 90 VIEW IMAGES 29, 32 VISUAL INDEX 29 Volume 31, 76 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages...
... 66 Telephoto 25 Thumbnail 40 Tripod 106 Troubleshooting 80 TV 37 TV color systems 93 TV CONNECT Guide 37 TV TYPE 77 TWILIGHT 63 U USB cable 52, 55 USB CONNECT 52, 55 V VBR 90 VIEW IMAGES 29, 32 VISUAL INDEX 29 Volume 31, 76 W Wall outlet (wall socket 12 Warning messages...