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.... Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in this "Handycam" Handbook. Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to use Adobe...item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software.
.... Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in this "Handycam" Handbook. Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to use Adobe...item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software.
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... Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions ...Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 21 for the memory card you can use . However, there may ...
... Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions ...Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 21 for the memory card you can use . However, there may ...
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...with DVD players/recorders as they are not compatible with [60p Quality ] can be able to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. DVD media recorded with HD image quality... page 53. The type of recordings cannot be able to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in such situations. Movies recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD...
...with DVD players/recorders as they are not compatible with [60p Quality ] can be able to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. DVD media recorded with HD image quality... page 53. The type of recordings cannot be able to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in such situations. Movies recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD...
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...to change without notice. If you cannot record/play back or may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual, illustrations and on optional accessories be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded. In such a case... occur. ejecting the memory card when the access We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Index digital still camera, and therefore may Notes on -screen displays shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the access lamp (p. 22) are...
...to change without notice. If you cannot record/play back or may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual, illustrations and on optional accessories be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded. In such a case... occur. ejecting the memory card when the access We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Index digital still camera, and therefore may Notes on -screen displays shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the access lamp (p. 22) are...
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Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (45), Deleting (42)) US 8
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (45), Deleting (42)) US 8
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... Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of...
... Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of...
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... Save 40 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 40 Making good use of your camcorder 42 Deleting movies and photos 42 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 43 Copying images (HDR-CX160/CX180 43 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 45 Saving movies and photos ... Saving images on an external media device 55 Saving desired movies and photos 57 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 57 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD ...
... Save 40 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 40 Making good use of your camcorder 42 Deleting movies and photos 42 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 43 Copying images (HDR-CX160/CX180 43 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 45 Saving movies and photos ... Saving images on an external media device 55 Saving desired movies and photos 57 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 57 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD ...
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 64 Operating menus 64 Menu lists 65 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 66 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 68 Image ... playback 76 Edit/Copy (Items for editing 77 Setup (Other setup items 77 Additional information Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 90 Using your camcorder abroad 94 Maintenance and precautions 96 About the AVCHD format 96 About the memory card 96 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98...
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 64 Operating menus 64 Menu lists 65 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 66 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 68 Image ... playback 76 Edit/Copy (Items for editing 77 Setup (Other setup items 77 Additional information Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 90 Using your camcorder abroad 94 Maintenance and precautions 96 About the AVCHD format 96 About the memory card 96 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98...
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...Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You 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 by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of...
...Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You 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 by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of...
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...) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in USB Cable. Do not leave the camcorder connected to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). The... camcorder may not light up its charge. US 14 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4 When...
...) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in USB Cable. Do not leave the camcorder connected to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). The... camcorder may not light up its charge. US 14 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4 When...
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... time (min.) required when you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the USB Connection support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ... in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the...
... time (min.) required when you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the USB Connection support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ... in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the...
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...NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet... (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 16 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions ...
...NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet... (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US 16 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions ...
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... of Contents 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 turned on and the lens cover is not on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / ,... then touch [Next]. Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. US 17 Enjoy Useful Functions Index To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [...
... of Contents 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 turned on and the lens cover is not on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / ,... then touch [Next]. Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. US 17 Enjoy Useful Functions Index To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [...
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The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a desired language . Changing ... language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19 Table of Contents To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is turned off. Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off...
The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a desired language . Changing ... language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19 Table of Contents To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is turned off. Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off...
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...vary depending on the selected medium. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder. Both movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder. You can be used differs depending ...on this recording media. Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180) Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (...
...vary depending on the selected medium. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder. Both movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder. You can be used differs depending ...on this recording media. Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180) Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (...
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... A MultiMediaCard cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to... can be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to operate with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory...
... A MultiMediaCard cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to... can be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to operate with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory...
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Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. US 23 Index HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Table of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on the following media.
Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. US 23 Index HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Table of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on the following media.
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...57790; Tips You can record photos during this time. The following states will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on the screen as a ... a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie...
...57790; Tips You can record photos during this time. The following states will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on the screen as a ... a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie...
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...Highlight Playback button (p. 38). Your camcorder is turned on the following recording media are played. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media ... Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. Index Table of Contents Playback on the date and time. 1 Open...
...Highlight Playback button (p. 38). Your camcorder is turned on the following recording media are played. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media ... Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. Index Table of Contents Playback on the date and time. 1 Open...
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... . In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160/CX180). This information is playing a movie. Index US 29 Table of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the playback screen displays functions you can...
... . In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160/CX180). This information is playing a movie. Index US 29 Table of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the playback screen displays functions you can...