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...; Genuine Sony accessories may not be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing...
...; Genuine Sony accessories may not be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are called "recording media." Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing...
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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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... icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder.
... icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder.
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... jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Recording/Playback Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is displayed. If you touch [HINT], you can connect your camcorder to the TV easily...
... jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37 Recording/Playback Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is displayed. If you touch [HINT], you can connect your camcorder to the TV easily...
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...output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input...; Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you cannot do with the remote commander of your TV by pressing up/ ...
...output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input...; Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you cannot do with the remote commander of your TV by pressing up/ ...
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...Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on your camcorder. HDR-CX150/XR150: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and...socket). 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. For details on to external media can be ...
...Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 Touch [Copy.] on your camcorder. HDR-CX150/XR150: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and...socket). 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. For details on to external media can be ...
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...DVDirect Express (sold separately). US 52 Save a movie recorded with the USB cable of your camcorder to the DC IN jack of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can be used in DVD players/recorders...., 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 camcorder with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 49).
...DVDirect Express (sold separately). US 52 Save a movie recorded with the USB cable of your camcorder to the DC IN jack of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can be used in DVD players/recorders...., 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 camcorder with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 49).
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...camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition...). 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. ...
...camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition...). 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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...) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in either way of another device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, ...by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V You can be available in some countries/regions. High definition...
...) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in either way of another device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, ...by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V You can be available in some countries/regions. High definition...
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..., and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to recorders connected with your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.)... on the device. connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device....
..., and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to recorders connected with your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.)... on the device. connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device....
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... menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. When you touch , the screen returns to change various settings. The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to the MY MENU screen. Touch (MENU). Touch [Show others] on the ...MY MENU screen. See the next page for details on the menu item. To finish setting the menu, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording ...
... menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. When you touch , the screen returns to change various settings. The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to the MY MENU screen. Touch (MENU). Touch [Show others] on the ...MY MENU screen. See the next page for details on the menu item. To finish setting the menu, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording ...
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... Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able ...Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing 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 exclusive...
... Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able ...Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing 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 exclusive...
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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 bright pictures of the distant surroundings in /out with the white effect. This setting also prevents your camcorder US 63 TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on the operation. Out In Customizing your... 58) on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. The default settings are lit by strong light. SCENE SELECTION You can record a transition with .
...** ( ) Takes bright pictures of the distant surroundings in /out with the white effect. This setting also prevents your camcorder US 63 TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on the operation. Out In Customizing your... 58) on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to fading out) mode. OFF Does not use an effect. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to the interval between the camcorder and the subject. The default settings are lit by strong light. SCENE SELECTION You can record a transition with .
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... spot meter) You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is strong contrast between the subject and the background...FOCUS You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it at a subject not located at the same time. 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 ...
... spot meter) You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is strong contrast between the subject and the background...FOCUS You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it at a subject not located at the same time. 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 ...
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... stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO 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.) for wide angle and about 80 cm ... when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 66) when it is dark and focus adjustment is easier to focus automatically. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to the top ...
... stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO 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.) for wide angle and about 80 cm ... when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 66) when it is dark and focus adjustment is easier to focus automatically. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to the top ...
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.... 300× Up to the instruction manuals of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with this function [ON] is not...; OFF Up to 25× zoom is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects....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 use the digital...
.... 300× Up to the instruction manuals of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with this function [ON] is not...; OFF Up to 25× zoom is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects....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 use the digital...
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... instruction manuals supplied with your TV. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to ...recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode 4:3 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Customizing your camcorder to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when...
... instruction manuals supplied with your TV. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to ...recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode 4:3 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Customizing your camcorder to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when...
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... [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of your camcorder is extremely high. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. Additional...camcorder there for a while in the photo recording mode. Adjust the focus manually (p. 66). Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder...; Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder and leave it to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is not a malfunction. The auto focus does not...
... [ STEADYSHOT] to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of your camcorder is extremely high. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. Additional...camcorder there for a while in the photo recording mode. Adjust the focus manually (p. 66). Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder...; Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder and leave it to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is not a malfunction. The auto focus does not...
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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...