Handycam® Handbook
Page 4
...recorded with the AVCHD standard. Index US To view your recorded images on external media periodically. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be copyrighted. Movies recorded with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded...discs or media on which the images can be irrecoverable. Unauthorized recording of such materials may not be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen ...
...recorded with the AVCHD standard. Index US To view your recorded images on external media periodically. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be copyrighted. Movies recorded with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded...discs or media on which the images can be irrecoverable. Unauthorized recording of such materials may not be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 10
... 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 movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while...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) or standard image quality (STD 35 Selecting the recording mode 35 Using the Tracking focus function ...
... 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 movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while...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) or standard image quality (STD 35 Selecting the recording mode 35 Using the Tracking focus function ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 33
.... Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on the VCR using more than one type of cable to output images, the... Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode] [4:3] (p. 75). When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you cannot do... on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio.
.... Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on the VCR using more than one type of cable to output images, the... Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode] [4:3] (p. 75). When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you cannot do... on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Handycam® Handbook
Page 35
... the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) that medium. Touch . To record, play , or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. Selecting the recording mode You can switch the recording mode to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch . Change...
... the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) that medium. Touch . To record, play , or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. Selecting the recording mode You can switch the recording mode to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch . Change...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 36
... double-lined frame is limited to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest 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 want to track on the recording mode selected. When you want to track. For details on the right of ...
... double-lined frame is limited to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest 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 want to track on the recording mode selected. When you want to track. For details on the right of ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 49
... image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 50), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 35). Install "PMB" beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the... saved on a disc with their recorded image quality. Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can be saved ...
... image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 50), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 35). Install "PMB" beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the... saved on a disc with their recorded image quality. Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can be saved ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 54
...The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to "Recording modes and the media" on which the created disc can be ...available in some countries/regions. DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.
...The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to "Recording modes and the media" on which the created disc can be ...available in some countries/regions. DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.
Handycam® Handbook
Page 57
...has free space, you cannot 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 of scenes may be saved. Enjoy Useful...recording media (HDRCX160/CX180), image selection methods and type of the image. Connect the camcorder to be smaller depending on the external media device are as follows. Table of Contents To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode...
...has free space, you cannot 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 of scenes may be saved. Enjoy Useful...recording media (HDRCX160/CX180), image selection methods and type of the image. Connect the camcorder to be smaller depending on the external media device are as follows. Table of Contents To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 67
... golf swing or tennis form. Index The camcorder records images in the background during recording, image analysis will not be set to [Standard ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using a tripod). Impact sound may...not as good as that of normal recording. The [ REC Mode] will be performed effectively, and images may be set to [Standard ] automatically. You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot] when you set the image quality to standard definition image quality (STD). ...
... golf swing or tennis form. Index The camcorder records images in the background during recording, image analysis will not be set to [Standard ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using a tripod). Impact sound may...not as good as that of normal recording. The [ REC Mode] will be performed effectively, and images may be set to [Standard ] automatically. You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot] when you set the image quality to standard definition image quality (STD). ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 75
... the instruction manuals of the TV. Off Records in ordinary color range. On ( ) Records in a certain period of time. / Setting See page 35. REC Mode See page 35. When you can be set during recording. Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you play a movie recorded with this frame rate is not compatible with...
... the instruction manuals of the TV. Off Records in ordinary color range. On ( ) Records in a certain period of time. / Setting See page 35. REC Mode See page 35. When you can be set during recording. Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you play a movie recorded with this frame rate is not compatible with...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 80
... the signal according to the TV automatically). 1080p/480p Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 1080p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 480p signal. 1080i/480i Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 1080i signal and... is capable of displaying the 1080p signal. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to [720p/480p] or [480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during recording. Index US 80 Component Select [Component] when connecting your camcorder to a ...
... the signal according to the TV automatically). 1080p/480p Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 1080p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 480p signal. 1080i/480i Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 1080i signal and... is capable of displaying the 1080p signal. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to [720p/480p] or [480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during recording. Index US 80 Component Select [Component] when connecting your camcorder to a ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 87
...than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected. The auto focus does not function. Set [Focus] to [Auto] (p. 69). The recording conditions are not suitable for recording may be changed... 72). Even if [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Standard], [ SteadyShot] to compensate for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [Smth Slw REC] [Golf Shot]...
...than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected. The auto focus does not function. Set [Focus] to [Auto] (p. 69). The recording conditions are not suitable for recording may be changed... 72). Even if [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Standard], [ SteadyShot] to compensate for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [Smth Slw REC] [Golf Shot]...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 9
...camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in accordance with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on the country/region. Save all your camcorder may not be able to eject ... other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do so, your recorded images on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. If you may be lost , save images on your camcorder with [Highest Quality ] can be saved depend on external media ...
...camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in accordance with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on the country/region. Save all your camcorder may not be able to eject ... other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do so, your recorded images on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. If you may be lost , save images on your camcorder with [Highest Quality ] can be saved depend on external media ...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 34
...Mode] [4:3] . When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you play back standard... definition image quality (STD) movies on the VCR using an HDMI cable* or the component AV cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will be necessary. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. By connecting Sony...will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. ** Setup ...
...Mode] [4:3] . When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you play back standard... definition image quality (STD) movies on the VCR using an HDMI cable* or the component AV cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will be necessary. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. By connecting Sony...will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. ** Setup ...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 44
...57768; Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of media on which images are saved Refer to "Selecting the recording mode" on page 27. US 44 The devices on which the created disc can be available in some countries/regions. The types of the PlayStation...;3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.
...57768; Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of media on which images are saved Refer to "Selecting the recording mode" on page 27. US 44 The devices on which the created disc can be available in some countries/regions. The types of the PlayStation...;3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 46
HDR-CX160/CX180: Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder's recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have...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 of scenes may...Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) When connecting an external media device The images saved in the playback standby mode ([Event View] or Event Index is displayed) of the external media device. Disconnect the USB ...
HDR-CX160/CX180: Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder's recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have...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 of scenes may...Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) When connecting an external media device The images saved in the playback standby mode ([Event View] or Event Index is displayed) of the external media device. Disconnect the USB ...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 56
... Img. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to record movies. / Setting Sets image quality for recording movies or photos (p. 20). Wide Mode Sets the horizontal to record movies. Image Size Sets the photo size. Setup (Media Settings) Media Select Sets ...to some type of media to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Playback Function Event View Shows the Event View display. Scenario Starts playing Highlight Scenario...
... Img. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to record movies. / Setting Sets image quality for recording movies or photos (p. 20). Wide Mode Sets the horizontal to record movies. Image Size Sets the photo size. Setup (Media Settings) Media Select Sets ...to some type of media to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Playback Function Event View Shows the Event View display. Scenario Starts playing Highlight Scenario...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 61
.... However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The recording media is set to [Standard ]. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 ...
.... However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The recording media is set to [Standard ]. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 ...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 62
... quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [60p Quality ] [Highest Quality ] 1 h 15 m (1 h 15 m) 1 h 30 m (1 h 30 m) 2 h 35 m (2 h 35 m) 3 h 5 m (3 h 5 m) [High Quality ] 2 h 5 m 4 h 15 m (2 h 5 m) (4 h 15 m) [Standard ] [Long Time ] 3 h 40 m 7 h 35 m (2 h 45 m) (5 h 45 m) 6 h 25 m 13 h 15 m (5 h 15 m) (10 h 50 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [Standard ] 3 h 50 m 7 h 55 m (3 h 30 m) (7 h 15 m) US 62...
... quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [60p Quality ] [Highest Quality ] 1 h 15 m (1 h 15 m) 1 h 30 m (1 h 30 m) 2 h 35 m (2 h 35 m) 3 h 5 m (3 h 5 m) [High Quality ] 2 h 5 m 4 h 15 m (2 h 5 m) (4 h 15 m) [Standard ] [Long Time ] 3 h 40 m 7 h 35 m (2 h 45 m) (5 h 45 m) 6 h 25 m 13 h 15 m (5 h 15 m) (10 h 50 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [Standard ] 3 h 50 m 7 h 55 m (3 h 30 m) (7 h 15 m) US 62...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
Page 63
...The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is the minimum recordable time. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX160/ CX180) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of each recording mode (movie + ...5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode: 2,112 1,584 dots/4:3 2,112 1,188 dots/...
...The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is the minimum recordable time. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX160/ CX180) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of each recording mode (movie + ...5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode: 2,112 1,584 dots/4:3 2,112 1,188 dots/...
