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...and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with Part 15 of rechargeable ... Adaptor. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. Battery pack This device complies with the same or...
...and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with Part 15 of rechargeable ... Adaptor. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. Battery pack This device complies with the same or...
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...B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly... approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with this camcorder. If you may call: Sony...
...B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly... approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with this camcorder. If you may call: Sony...
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...procedures. Playing back recorded images on other materials may be contrary to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are normal results of ...terminal will damage the terminal and may not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using your computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be sure ...
...procedures. Playing back recorded images on other materials may be contrary to record or play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are normal results of ...terminal will damage the terminal and may not be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using your computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be sure ...
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...-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the computer. The scenes may appear...
...-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the operating system of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the computer. The scenes may appear...
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Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You... can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media. See page 29 on the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In ...
Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You... can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. US 10 Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder's media. See page 29 on the characteristics of each type of movies (p. 43, 48). Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In ...
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...15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27... drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
...15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When using a Macintosh 27... drive or folder for movies and photos 32 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser 33 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer 34 Creating a Blu-ray disc 35 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that...
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... 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording...43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions...
... 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 40 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 42 Changing the recording...43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions...
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...wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is... from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your...
...wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is... from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your...
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...58320; See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your... camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use...the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall...
...58320; See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your... camcorder without any metallic objects. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. To use...the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall...
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... geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET]...power on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Touch the button on your camcorder. Your camcorder is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ ...
... geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET]...power on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Touch the button on your camcorder. Your camcorder is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ ...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER (p. 49).
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER (p. 49).
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POWER button US 17 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
POWER button US 17 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 43, 48). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
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... to the lens side (), you can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). You can magnify images with the...; In the default setting, a photo is set to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust the angle of a person during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created...
... to the lens side (), you can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). You can magnify images with the...; In the default setting, a photo is set to [ON] in the default setting. To adjust the angle of a person during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created...
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... already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to the instruction manuals of the TV. Refer to turn on your camcorder. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on a TV to view the movies. US 19 Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS...
... already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to the instruction manuals of the TV. Refer to turn on your camcorder. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on a TV to view the movies. US 19 Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS...
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...VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. To the index screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To ... recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
...VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on your camcorder. To the index screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To ... recording dates Next To return to recording mode To the list of high definition (HD) movies To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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... adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during recording. US 22 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
... adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during recording. US 22 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Playback US 23 Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Playback US 23 Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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...HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch... AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on...
...HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch... AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on...
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.... * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. US 25 By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be necessary. Playback To connect a non-high-definition TV ...; [TV TYPE] [4:3 To activate "BRAVIA" Sync: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV...
.... * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. US 25 By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be necessary. Playback To connect a non-high-definition TV ...; [TV TYPE] [4:3 To activate "BRAVIA" Sync: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV...
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...format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is recommended as the DVD player... recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs. 50 GB maximum may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is ...
...format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is recommended as the DVD player... recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs. 50 GB maximum may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in a multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is ...