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Question posted by avand on March 10th, 2013

How Do I Use My Sony Hdr-xr160e As An Webcam

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 10th, 2013 9:53 AM
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Based on the product specifications provided by Cnet.com, Sony HDR- XR160 cannot be used as webcam. This device can only capture/record images and videos. Read the details of this device here:

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/sony-handycam-hdr-xr160/4507-6500_7-34468885.html

You can also download the user's manual here to know how you can properly use the device.

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Sony/HDRXR160/112241

If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.

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Tintin


Related Sony HDR-XR160 Manual Pages

Handycam® Handbook - Page 1

Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index  2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-164-12(1) US
Handycam® Handbook - Page 5

... on optional accessories  We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Genuine Sony accessories may be sure to insert the connector... format the recording media of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images..., the internal memory (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) of the camcorder and...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 11

... Read this first 3 Notes on use 6 Enjoy useful functions 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging...images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 36 Zooming 36 ...or standard image quality (STD 37 Selecting the recording mode 37 Using the Tracking focus function 38 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 39...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 13

Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 74 Operating menus 74 Menu lists 75 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 76 Camera/Mic (Items for ... 99 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 106 Using your camcorder abroad 110 Maintenance and precautions 112 About the AVCHD format 112 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 112 About the memory ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 27

...58320; To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU)  [Camera/Mic]  [ (Flash)]  [Flash]  a desired setting  (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). You can change the image size,... (Photo) lamp. If you record photos using flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). The flash...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 36

...Camera-shake detection ([On] is set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom to a greater level. Magnifications available are as follows. You can magnify images with the / button on the LCD screen.  For the HDR-PJ10/XR160... photos. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is the default setting). Touch ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 37

... [Image Quality/Size]  [ REC Mode].  Touch the desired recording mode. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the ...subject, depending on the recording conditions.  You cannot use the flash depending on the scenes detected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). Selecting high definition image ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 41

...; The battery drains quickly while using the [Light Bright] menu (p. 86).  When the Video Light is turned off repeatedly. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You can adjust the brightness of the Video Light using the Video Light.  Tips  You can use the video light. Open the LCD panel...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 72

... and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions A/V Remote Connector * ** Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160  A/V connecting cable (supplied)  A/V connecting cable with...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 82

.../CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V: Up to 17× zoom is performed. 350×  HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 350× zoom is not used . Digital Zoom You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.  Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 83

... more finely, in video light does not operate when [Conversion Lens] (p. 83) is set to [Active].  HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 30 times the original size  HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V... not wear glasses, a hat or mask  The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera  If you do not use a conversion lens. Off Does not adjust the exposure for the lens.  Off Select...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 86

... when you switch your camcorder to the movie recording, photo recording, or playback mode. Enjoy Useful Functions  Tips  Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame...; Tips  When [Audio Mode] is set the duration of the video light.  Standard Standard brightness. Light Bright (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You can select whether or not to [2ch ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 91

... During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/Time, Camera Data, Coordinates*) recorded automatically at the time of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Repair Img. When the memory card is replaced with another one , the file number is assigned in sequence. Coordinates* Displays coordinates. * HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V  SteadyShot off  White Balance...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 112

...Digital 2ch/5.1ch Recording media: Internal memory, memory card HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory, memory card HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk, memory card * Data recorded in..., your camcorder is capable of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions About the AVCHD format What is a high definition digital video camera format used to determine the location at locations or in...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 120

...HDR-CX180 as "LGPL") are provided in your camcorder. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO...of "C Library," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you have a right to ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 123

... your camcorder.  Camera recording lamp (95) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations.  Speaker  Projector lens (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V)  Lens (G lens)  Focus lever (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/  Flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50V) PJ50/PJ50V)/Video light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... images used for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. HDR-PJ50/ HDR-PJ50V* HDR-XR160 Capacity ...recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories.  Genuine Sony accessories may not be sure ...using a digital still camera, and therefore may not operate correctly.  When connecting the camcorder to change without notice.  The HDR...
Operating Guide - Page 54

..., etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  (sold separately) By using this cable, higher quality images can be produced than with an HDMI cable.  To copy date/time information, camera data, and coordinates (HDR-PJ50V), touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Playback Settings)]  [Data Code] ...
Operating Guide - Page 66

...  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off when you use a soft cloth to record properly.  Near AM receivers and video equipment. LCD screen  Do...water.  Never use a solvent such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it may occur.  On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. To clean the projector lens (HDR-PJ50/ PJ50V) ...
Operating Guide - Page 69

...video and audio output jack HDMI jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-AB/Type A (Built-in USB) Headphone jack (HDR... (photo, 4:3): Approx. 3 540 000 pixels Lens: G lens HDR-XR160: 30  (Optical)*2, 42  (Extended)*3, 350 ...The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image ...camera recording using the supplied battery pack): Approx. 1.5 h * The specification of the standard.

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