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... hold the camcorder by the jack covers. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the ...pixels are normal results of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...
... hold the camcorder by the jack covers. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the ...pixels are normal results of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...
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...devices that are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being...the contents of recordings cannot be irrecoverable. Movies recorded with the AVCHD standard. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you insert a disc recorded with other manufacturers. To ...
...devices that are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being...the contents of recordings cannot be irrecoverable. Movies recorded with the AVCHD standard. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you insert a disc recorded with other manufacturers. To ...
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... Settings)] Do not do so, your camcorder may be available removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor in a malfunction of your images on some countries/regions. Index digital still... communication cables, be lost . lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this series are captured using...Enjoy Useful Functions perform [Format] HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you cannot record/play back or may be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card...
... Settings)] Do not do so, your camcorder may be available removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor in a malfunction of your images on some countries/regions. Index digital still... communication cables, be lost . lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this series are captured using...Enjoy Useful Functions perform [Format] HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you cannot record/play back or may be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 3 Notes on use 5 Enjoy useful functions 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 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...
... 3 Notes on use 5 Enjoy useful functions 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 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...
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.../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 About handling of your camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index 106 US 12 Index
.../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 About handling of your camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index 106 US 12 Index
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... fully charged. 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 Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the ... on the DC IN jack. 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket).
... fully charged. 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 Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the ... on the DC IN jack. 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket).
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To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner..... The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer. Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) ...
To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner..... The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer. Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) ...
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... is on the LCD screen. US 15 Table of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the battery pack 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. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the...
... is on the LCD screen. US 15 Table of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the battery pack 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. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the...
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...any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using your camcorder. ...58320; In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p. 22...
...any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using your camcorder. ...58320; In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p. 22...
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... camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing...
... camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing...
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...return to the previous screen. Touch . Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Index US 42 To delete all movies/photos...the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 43). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180). If you delete movies/photos that are included in saved scenarios (p. 40), the scenarios will also be deleted. Tips...
...return to the previous screen. Touch . Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Index US 42 To delete all movies/photos...the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 43). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180). If you delete movies/photos that are included in saved scenarios (p. 40), the scenarios will also be deleted. Tips...
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... capture a photo. The movie pauses. Touch / to adjust the capturing point with more precision. Returns to divide it (p. 43). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Capturing a photo from a movie You can divide a movie to delete unnecessary parts. ...
... capture a photo. The movie pauses. Touch / to adjust the capturing point with more precision. Returns to divide it (p. 43). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. Capturing a photo from a movie You can divide a movie to delete unnecessary parts. ...
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... 66 Index Enjoy Useful Functions Table of Contents Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Calibration Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting * HDR-CX160/CX180 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) 82 See "Using menus" (p. 64) on the [Smth...
... 66 Index Enjoy Useful Functions Table of Contents Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Calibration Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting * HDR-CX160/CX180 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) 82 See "Using menus" (p. 64) on the [Smth...
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... adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are marked with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you have changed by bringing your camcorder at...
... adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are marked with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you have changed by bringing your camcorder at...
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...capacity of the LCD screen. Normal Normal setting (normal brightness). Language Setting You can select the language to turn off automatically. To close the battery information screen Touch . Table of the camcorder to be used on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel.... Battery Info You can adjust the brightness of the battery. Power On By LCD You can set the power of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Beep On A melody sounds when you ...
...capacity of the LCD screen. Normal Normal setting (normal brightness). Language Setting You can select the language to turn off automatically. To close the battery information screen Touch . Table of the camcorder to be used on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel.... Battery Info You can adjust the brightness of the battery. Power On By LCD You can set the power of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Beep On A melody sounds when you ...
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... on. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for any problems using a pointed object, and turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or ... a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, your Sony dealer will be ready to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn on your camcorder. Overall operations p. 84 Batteries/power sources p. 85 LCD screen p. 86 Memory card p. 86 ...
... on. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for any problems using a pointed object, and turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or ... a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, your Sony dealer will be ready to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn on your camcorder. Overall operations p. 84 Batteries/power sources p. 85 LCD screen p. 86 Memory card p. 86 ...
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... not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. A rattling noise can be heard when you do not operate your Sony dealer. Intelligent Auto is canceled. The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the ...following menu items return to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). The battery pack may become warm during operation. Table of Contents...
... not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. A rattling noise can be heard when you do not operate your Sony dealer. Intelligent Auto is canceled. The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the ...following menu items return to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). The battery pack may become warm during operation. Table of Contents...
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...panel quickly disappear. Set [Display Setting] to "Memory card" (p. 86). Press MODE to a warm place. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one time is recording the image you cannot activate simultaneously. The buttons on the recording media. This is too high or low.... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough.
...panel quickly disappear. Set [Display Setting] to "Memory card" (p. 86). Press MODE to a warm place. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one time is recording the image you cannot activate simultaneously. The buttons on the recording media. This is too high or low.... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough.
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...; [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Repair Img. This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The demonstration movies cannot be played (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the internal recording media for [Active] (p. 72). [LCD Brightness ] cannot be damaged. Black bands appear when you record ...You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is played back automatically (HDR-CX160/CX180). Movies play back (p. 20) (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the image ...
...; [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Repair Img. This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The demonstration movies cannot be played (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the internal recording media for [Active] (p. 72). [LCD Brightness ] cannot be damaged. Black bands appear when you record ...You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is played back automatically (HDR-CX160/CX180). Movies play back (p. 20) (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the image ...
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...nearly used up. Depending on the LCD screen, check the following. Change the battery pack or place it in USB Cable and the USB jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Make sure to connect the cable to a computer. C:(or E Self-...diagnosis display) C:04: The battery pack is high. C:13: / C:32: ...
...nearly used up. Depending on the LCD screen, check the following. Change the battery pack or place it in USB Cable and the USB jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Make sure to connect the cable to a computer. C:(or E Self-...diagnosis display) C:04: The battery pack is high. C:13: / C:32: ...