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4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
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... to malfunction. Change the screen language before the first use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder" (p. 98). On recording To ensure stable operation of time may be irrecoverable. Save ...NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this...
... to malfunction. Change the screen language before the first use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of your camcorder" (p. 98). On recording To ensure stable operation of time may be irrecoverable. Save ...NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this...
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.... DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be able to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are recorded without warning. It is recommended that you need a NTSC system...
.... DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be able to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are recorded without warning. It is recommended that you need a NTSC system...
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...recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the ... equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from a subject coming into the lens. Recording Capacity USB media of data occurs on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an ...
...recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on the bottom of this manual for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the ... equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from a subject coming into the lens. Recording Capacity USB media of data occurs on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an ...
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... drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. Doing so may be recorded. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where...
... drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. Doing so may be recorded. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where...
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on a TV p. 37 Saving images...
Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on a TV p. 37 Saving images...
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... viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a while to be recorded with your upper body slowly. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. Using accessories Make good use zooming... movies with narration Consider the sound to make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you turn your movies...
... viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a while to be recorded with your upper body slowly. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. Using accessories Make good use zooming... movies with narration Consider the sound to make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you turn your movies...
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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
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... Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or...
... Step 3: Preparing the recording media 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or...
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... use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing movies 44...the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU ...
... use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing movies 44...the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU ...
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... contents Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 86 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 90 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format...
... contents Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 86 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 90 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format...
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...; Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of ...your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to 86...
...; Times measured with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of ...your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to 86...
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...AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the ... not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. ...Charging the battery pack." Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket... terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a cool place. ...NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 ... the battery pack When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 ...
...AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the ... not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. ...Charging the battery pack." Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket... terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a cool place. ...NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder without any operation for about 5 ... the battery pack When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 ...
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... LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in a specified language. US 16 To display the...category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. Notes The date and time does ...
... LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in a specified language. US 16 To display the...category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on -screen displays to [OFF], turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. Notes The date and time does ...
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...] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos. HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on this...
...] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for the number of recordable photos. HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on this...
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... card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder. Types...
... card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder. Types...
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... (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . It may be possible that case, touch [YES]. Open the cover...the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may appear if you record only photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Access...Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched edge in ...
... (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . It may be possible that case, touch [YES]. Open the cover...the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may appear if you record only photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Access...Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched edge in ...
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HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20 HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the len cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt.
HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20 HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the len cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt.
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HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.
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... & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 13 hours. When a...the LCD. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching ...
... & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 13 hours. When a...the LCD. US 22 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching ...