Handycam® Handbook
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... terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with communication cables, be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded. If you cannot record/play back or... do not crash the camcorder against an object. lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual, illustrations and on the recording media. Index digital still camera, and therefore may not be lost . images...
... terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with communication cables, be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded. If you cannot record/play back or... do not crash the camcorder against an object. lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual, illustrations and on the recording media. Index digital still camera, and therefore may not be lost . images...
Handycam® Handbook
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...exFAT system. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is used with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for this manual - Index US 21 If you can be used for SDXC memory cards. Types of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes... AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Table of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the ...
...exFAT system. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is used with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for this manual - Index US 21 If you can be used for SDXC memory cards. Types of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes... AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Table of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the ...
Handycam® Handbook
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A/V Remote Connector 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back ...
A/V Remote Connector 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...57732; [On] (the default setting) . Also set your camcorder is an interface to send both video/audio signals. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode] [4:3] (p. 75). When the A/V connecting cable...your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Index US 33 Refer to the instruction manual of BRAVIA. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Set the input selector on a 4:3 TV that is not...
...57732; [On] (the default setting) . Also set your camcorder is an interface to send both video/audio signals. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode] [4:3] (p. 75). When the A/V connecting cable...your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Index US 33 Refer to the instruction manual of BRAVIA. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Set the input selector on a 4:3 TV that is not...
Handycam® Handbook
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...57) importing images to "PMB" Devices that important data has not previously been saved on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the camcorder before you need the... for the NTFS file system, etc., format the external media device using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Tips You can import images saved on an external media device (USB storage devices), ...
...57) importing images to "PMB" Devices that important data has not previously been saved on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the camcorder before you need the... for the NTFS file system, etc., format the external media device using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Tips You can import images saved on an external media device (USB storage devices), ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... cable of the DVD writer. Enjoy Useful Functions Index You cannot use the Built-in this type of connection. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately...
... cable of the DVD writer. Enjoy Useful Functions Index You cannot use the Built-in this type of connection. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately...
Handycam® Handbook
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...the USB cable to connect your camcorder to your camcorder with the Built-in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to the DC IN jack of Contents Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. to a disc creation ...device, which is open. Touch and disconnect the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear on the index screen on the camcorder. Press the ...
...the USB cable to connect your camcorder to your camcorder with the Built-in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to the DC IN jack of Contents Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. to a disc creation ...device, which is open. Touch and disconnect the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear on the index screen on the camcorder. Press the ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of Contents The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. If the ... differ depending on the model. 4 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with a recorder, etc. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 62 Connect the ...
...video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of Contents The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. If the ... differ depending on the model. 4 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with a recorder, etc. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 62 Connect the ...
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... to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder...
... to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder...
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... Disc Burn 49 US 65 Index Enjoy Useful Functions Table of Contents Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot...
... Disc Burn 49 US 65 Index Enjoy Useful Functions Table of Contents Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot...
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Enjoy Useful Functions Auto The white balance is set to [Manual]. The default settings are automatically set to [Auto]. Outdoor ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, ...
Enjoy Useful Functions Auto The white balance is set to [Manual]. The default settings are automatically set to [Auto]. Outdoor ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, ...
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To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual]. Touch the subject of which you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears. The minimum possible distance between the subject and the background, such as subjects in .) for telephoto. To... adjust the exposure automatically, touch [Auto]. Focus You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Index US 69 You can select this function also when you want to adjust the exposure. Exposure You can adjust the focus...
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual]. Touch the subject of which you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears. The minimum possible distance between the subject and the background, such as subjects in .) for telephoto. To... adjust the exposure automatically, touch [Auto]. Focus You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Index US 69 You can select this function also when you want to adjust the exposure. Exposure You can adjust the focus...
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... will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used . Index US 70 This setting also prevents your camcorder from automatic to manual When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.... Off The Low Lux function is used .) When the focus mode is switched from focusing on ; When you set focus manually Low Lux You can record images effectively in various situations. Auto Records images in twilight scenes. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions ...
... will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used . Index US 70 This setting also prevents your camcorder from automatic to manual When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.... Off The Low Lux function is used .) When the focus mode is switched from focusing on ; When you set focus manually Low Lux You can record images effectively in various situations. Auto Records images in twilight scenes. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions ...
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... farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on Event View or other screens. US 71 Fader You can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 69) when it is useful to start the count down to fading out) mode. Off Does not use an effect. White Fader Fades...
... farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on Event View or other screens. US 71 Fader You can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 69) when it is useful to start the count down to fading out) mode. Off Does not use an effect. White Fader Fades...
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... When the image quality is played back on a 4:3 TV screen. Notes Set [TV Type] correctly according to the instruction manuals of the TV. Off Records in a certain period of time. / Setting See page 35. Using [60i] is recommended. 60p You can select... recording. The default settings are updated in ordinary color range. Refer to the TV connected for playback (p. 79). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with a volume of colors. Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you to the TV connected. Set [ ...
... When the image quality is played back on a 4:3 TV screen. Notes Set [TV Type] correctly according to the instruction manuals of the TV. Off Records in a certain period of time. / Setting See page 35. Using [60i] is recommended. 60p You can select... recording. The default settings are updated in ordinary color range. Refer to the TV connected for playback (p. 79). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with a volume of colors. Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you to the TV connected. Set [ ...
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... auto focus. There is a time difference between the point where you have just shot on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected. Adjust the focus manually (p. 69). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the condition of your camcorder. The access lamp remains lit or flashing...
... auto focus. There is a time difference between the point where you have just shot on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected. Adjust the focus manually (p. 69). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the condition of your camcorder. The access lamp remains lit or flashing...
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... Meaning MENU button (64) Self-timer recording (71) Wide Mode (75) Fader (71) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (73) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (73) Manual focus (69) Scene Selection (70) White Balance (68) SteadyShot off (72) Tele Macro (71) x.v.Color (75) Conversion Lens (72) Destination (83) Intelligent Auto (face detection...
... Meaning MENU button (64) Self-timer recording (71) Wide Mode (75) Fader (71) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (73) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (73) Manual focus (69) Scene Selection (70) White Balance (68) SteadyShot off (72) Tele Macro (71) x.v.Color (75) Conversion Lens (72) Destination (83) Intelligent Auto (face detection...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
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... socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle ... collection and recycling location nearest you. Replace the battery with other electrical equipment. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as described in the U.S.A. Even if your camcorder...
... socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle ... collection and recycling location nearest you. Replace the battery with other electrical equipment. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as described in the U.S.A. Even if your camcorder...
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...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired ...undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX130, HDR-CX160 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. The supplied interface cable must accept any...
...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired ...undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX130, HDR-CX160 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. The supplied interface cable must accept any...
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... battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 37) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) The camcorder is recommended to malfunction. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are used for illustrating the operating procedures. See "Precautions" (p. 64). About language setting...
... battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 37) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) The camcorder is recommended to malfunction. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are used for illustrating the operating procedures. See "Precautions" (p. 64). About language setting...