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... ] can be able to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in accordance with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you may be irrecoverable. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you...
... ] can be able to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in accordance with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you may be irrecoverable. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you...
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... terminal and may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another high definition image quality (HD) is connected to insert the connector plug in specification of your camcorder. The main differences in the correct way. lamp (p....camcorder is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual, illustrations and on , do any of your camcorder and its screen indication are as follows. Index digital still camera, and therefore may not be saved HDR-CX160 HDR...
... terminal and may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another high definition image quality (HD) is connected to insert the connector plug in specification of your camcorder. The main differences in the correct way. lamp (p....camcorder is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual, illustrations and on , do any of your camcorder and its screen indication are as follows. Index digital still camera, and therefore may not be saved HDR-CX160 HDR...
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... 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 connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 34 Selecting high definition image quality (HD...
... 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 connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 34 Selecting high definition image quality (HD...
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... 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 ... DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 62...
... 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 ... DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 62...
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Table of your camcorder. 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). Your camcorder is opened. US 23 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
Table of your camcorder. 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). Your camcorder is opened. US 23 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
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...Enjoy Useful Functions 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 the camcorder HDMI OUT jack List of connection Connecting to a TV. Use the supplied AC ...Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 27). Output connectors on what type of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is connected, and the connectors used. Component A/V Cable (supplied) (...
...Enjoy Useful Functions 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 the camcorder HDMI OUT jack List of connection Connecting to a TV. Use the supplied AC ...Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 27). Output connectors on what type of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is connected, and the connectors used. Component A/V Cable (supplied) (...
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... cable with S-Video When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is monaural (When your TV has only one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for the component input jack you are using. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. ... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White)...
... cable with S-Video When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is monaural (When your TV has only one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for the component input jack you are using. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. ... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White)...
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... default setting). Selecting the recording mode You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Standard ] is changed depending on the recording mode. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] ... time of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on that medium. ...
... default setting). Selecting the recording mode You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Standard ] is changed depending on the recording mode. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] ... time of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on that medium. ...
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... Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) Touch the face or a point you touch a face A double-lined frame appears around the face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, color... and exposure automatically. For details on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that appears on the recording mode ...
... Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) Touch the face or a point you touch a face A double-lined frame appears around the face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, color... and exposure automatically. For details on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that appears on the recording mode ...
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... to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 38 Enjoying a digest of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to the Web or create DVDs. Tips ... Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can currently use those functions easily. 1 Open the LCD screen of the Event View. The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the...
... to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 38 Enjoying a digest of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to the Web or create DVDs. Tips ... Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can currently use those functions easily. 1 Open the LCD screen of the Event View. The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the...
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...ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Index... US 47 Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) * To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for creating a high definition image quality (HD...
...ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described here. Index... US 47 Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) * To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for creating a high definition image quality (HD...
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...Burn] on the camcorder screen. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes Movies and photos are not saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality. Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default... a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 35). Install "PMB" beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). With Disc Burn function on your...
...Burn] on the camcorder screen. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Notes Movies and photos are not saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality. Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default... a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 35). Install "PMB" beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). With Disc Burn function on your...
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... to import to click [Export] click [OK] on the export complete screen. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the [Media Select] menu (HDR-CX160/CX180). If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [Setup] ...57732; [ (Connection)] [USB Connect]. US 50 Index Table of Contents Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD...
... to import to click [Export] click [OK] on the export complete screen. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the [Media Select] menu (HDR-CX160/CX180). If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [Setup] ...57732; [ (Connection)] [USB Connect]. US 50 Index Table of Contents Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can move the high definition image quality (HD...
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... separately) Page 55 DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in USB cable of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for...DVD players/recorders are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in USB Cable 61 quality (HD) or with an external device You can be played back only on a DVD disc with standard definition image...
... separately) Page 55 DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in USB cable of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for...DVD players/recorders are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in USB Cable 61 quality (HD) or with an external device You can be played back only on a DVD disc with standard definition image...
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...57768; Notes The number of images recorded. You cannot select multiple events. Event View of the image. Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. US 57 Table of Contents To disconnect the external media device ... of the external medium is displayed. Select the image you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number ...
...57768; Notes The number of images recorded. You cannot select multiple events. Event View of the image. Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. US 57 Table of Contents To disconnect the external media device ... of the external medium is displayed. Select the image you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number ...
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...+R The device does not support two-layered discs. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). 2 Turn on the [Event View] screen of the external media device. Touch [Copy images that... where the external media device is connected with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on a created disc by using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Enjoy Useful Functions Index You cannot use the Built...
...+R The device does not support two-layered discs. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). 2 Turn on the [Event View] screen of the external media device. Touch [Copy images that... where the external media device is connected with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on a created disc by using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Enjoy Useful Functions Index You cannot use the Built...
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... unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. HDR-CX130 Movies that are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality. ...touch [DISC BURN OPTION]. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save (HDR-CX160/CX180) and touch [Next]. HDR-CX160/CX180 Movies that are stored on one of the camcorder's recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on any disc can ...
... unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. HDR-CX130 Movies that are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality. ...touch [DISC BURN OPTION]. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save (HDR-CX160/CX180) and touch [Next]. HDR-CX160/CX180 Movies that are stored on one of the camcorder's recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on any disc can ...
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... instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with the Built-in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of Contents Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. to your camcorder with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect...
... instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with the Built-in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of Contents Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. to your camcorder with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect...
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... can copy images played back on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the device to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in... some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be connected. 5 After the operation is completed, touch on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder on the camcorder screen. 6 Disconnect the USB...
... can copy images played back on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the device to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in... some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be connected. 5 After the operation is completed, touch on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder on the camcorder screen. 6 Disconnect the USB...
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...face, a double-lined frame will appear and that face has priority. Child Priority Gives faces of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Off ( ) Does not detect faces. Always On The... recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. Sets the smile detection sensitivity for backlit subjects. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under the...
...face, a double-lined frame will appear and that face has priority. Child Priority Gives faces of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Off ( ) Does not detect faces. Always On The... recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. Sets the smile detection sensitivity for backlit subjects. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under the...