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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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...cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack 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 ...or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). These points are used for long periods of your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational ...
...cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack 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 ...or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). These points are used for long periods of your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational ...
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... record or play back normally images recorded on the LCD screen (p. 86). Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. US Also, you save the image data on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with...
... record or play back normally images recorded on the LCD screen (p. 86). Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. US Also, you save the image data on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with...
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...) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of a Carl Zeiss lens. Confirm the model name of your camcorder and its screen indication are called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder when the (...camcorder is a difference in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder and the memory card are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual when there is equipped with high definition...
...) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of a Carl Zeiss lens. Confirm the model name of your camcorder and its screen indication are called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to the camcorder when the (...camcorder is a difference in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder and the memory card are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual when there is equipped with high definition...
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... recorded. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US When a drop occurs, or...
... recorded. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US When a drop occurs, or...
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...; 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 Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
...; 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 Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
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... time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for successful recording To get good results in and out slowly and... smoothly. And, use of fireworks, or night views. For example, using a tripod, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Evoking a feeling of panning for a while to the subject during shooting. The...
... time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for successful recording To get good results in and out slowly and... smoothly. And, use of fireworks, or night views. For example, using a tripod, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Evoking a feeling of panning for a while to the subject during shooting. The...
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... 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...
... 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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... 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 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color...
... 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 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color...
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... with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when 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. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged,...
... with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when 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. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged,...
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... LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is high. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in any metallic objects. US 14 To use an ...
... LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is high. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in any metallic objects. US 14 To use an ...
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... turned on. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] ... [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
... turned on. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] ... [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
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...) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ... [PLAYBACK SET] (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.
...) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can change the on the recording media, and can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ... [PLAYBACK SET] (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.
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... the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies...
... the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies...
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... a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD..." media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the selected recording media is changed. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The...
... a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD..." media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the selected recording media is changed. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The...
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... the cover after inserting the memory card. "Memory 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 once. Do not open the cover during recording. ... enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . It may be possible that case, touch [YES].
... the cover after inserting the memory card. "Memory 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 once. Do not open the cover during recording. ... enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . It may be possible that case, touch [YES].
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Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. 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
Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. 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. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. 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
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...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. US 22 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the... To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on...
...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you turn on the camcorder. US 22 Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the... To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording after turning on...
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... specify the priority face by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting...remaining capacity, etc., by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the LCD screen is not compatible with full pixel display. US 23 However, you can display recording images...
... specify the priority face by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting...remaining capacity, etc., by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the LCD screen is not compatible with full pixel display. US 23 However, you can display recording images...