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... the space provided below. Model No. HDR-CX100 Serial No. US Model No. ACSerial No. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING To reduce...
... the space provided below. Model No. HDR-CX100 Serial No. US Model No. ACSerial No. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING To reduce...
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...ICES-003. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Even if your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. For the customers in the U.S.A. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device ...Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only....
...ICES-003. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Even if your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. For the customers in the U.S.A. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device ...Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only....
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...SONY (7669). Note This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery... instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in accordance with Part...or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below is...
...SONY (7669). Note This equipment has been tested and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery... instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this camcorder. Supplied items The numbers in accordance with Part...or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The number below is...
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...tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to another device with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition ... Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are used with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in any problems. US Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. About language ...
...tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to another device with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition ... Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are used with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in any problems. US Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. About language ...
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... 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 ...destination 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...
... 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 ...destination 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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... socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching 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... the arrow until 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 charged, ...
... socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching 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... the arrow until 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 charged, ...
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...make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your... camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." To use an electronic voltage ...
...make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder without any metallic objects. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your... camcorder is on, you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." To use an electronic voltage ...
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.... REMAINING SET........ CONVERSION LENS....... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... CONVERSION LENS....... AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Changes the [FACE DETECTION] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. DISC BURN p. 31 TV CONNECT Guide p. 24 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET...
.... REMAINING SET........ CONVERSION LENS....... PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... CONVERSION LENS....... AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Changes the [FACE DETECTION] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. DISC BURN p. 31 TV CONNECT Guide p. 24 BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET...
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... table to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, depending on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 13). Be sure to install "PMB" (p. 26). This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction...change the current internal memory of your camcorder to a computer. You cannot make any loss of data stored on . Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). Total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer. The power abruptly turns off....
... table to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, depending on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 13). Be sure to install "PMB" (p. 26). This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction...change the current internal memory of your camcorder to a computer. You cannot make any loss of data stored on . Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). Total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your Sony dealer. The power abruptly turns off....
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.... The camcorder is damaged. If the problem persists even after US 53 storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). Photos cannot be repaired. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is not...
.... The camcorder is damaged. If the problem persists even after US 53 storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. Delete unnecessary images (p. 42). Photos cannot be repaired. Reconnect it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is not...
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... it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder, it . Doing so might cause heat to direct...
... it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder, it . Doing so might cause heat to direct...
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... 3 months if you are fingerprints on a computer. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format ...Handbook" on page 51.) to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is attached. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to prevent the recovery of your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or ...
... 3 months if you are fingerprints on a computer. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder at the seaside Store in the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or format ...Handbook" on page 51.) to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is attached. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to prevent the recovery of your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or ...
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...: 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 ...1/30 second) * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ)...battery pack AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 C (-4 °F to the sizes...
...: 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 ...1/30 second) * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ)...battery pack AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: -20 C to + 60 C (-4 °F to the sizes...
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...be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recordable time...recording/playback time Measured when using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording condition: Recording...recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is [HD SP] (p. 48). High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) m (minute) Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time 55 m (55 m) 1 ...
...be shorter in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recordable time...recording/playback time Measured when using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (SD) Recording condition: Recording...recording time shows the time when you use your camcorder and accessories are subject to 86 ˚F) is [HD SP] (p. 48). High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) m (minute) Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] Recording time 55 m (55 m) 1 ...
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...-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / 0:00:00 [00min] Meaning Recording quality (HD/ SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing...
...-timer recording BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / 0:00:00 [00min] Meaning Recording quality (HD/ SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing...
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Power zoom lever (18, 20, 23) PHOTO button (20) MODE button (19) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) Battery pack (13) CHG (Charge) lamp (13) Speaker DC IN jack (13) A/V Remote Connector (24, 40) START/STOP button (18) ... (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (14) US 61 Additional information
Power zoom lever (18, 20, 23) PHOTO button (20) MODE button (19) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) Battery pack (13) CHG (Charge) lamp (13) Speaker DC IN jack (13) A/V Remote Connector (24, 40) START/STOP button (18) ... (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (14) US 61 Additional information
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...-ray disc 35 C Capturing photos from a movie 37 Charging the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 26 Computer system 26 Copy 44 Copying a disc 36 Creating a disc 29, 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34, 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc...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...
...-ray disc 35 C Capturing photos from a movie 37 Charging the battery abroad......14 Charging the battery pack..........13 Computer 26 Computer system 26 Copy 44 Copying a disc 36 Creating a disc 29, 38 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 34, 39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc...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...
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... Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 33 Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off 34 Playback on the camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " ...10 Menu lists 12 List of the HOME MENU 12 List of the OPTION MENU 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting 20 ...
... Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 33 Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off 34 Playback on the camcorder 35 Playing movies 35 Viewing photos 36 Useful functions for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " ...10 Menu lists 12 List of the HOME MENU 12 List of the OPTION MENU 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 19 Changing the language setting 20 ...
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... Playlist 55 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 56 Creating a standard definition image quality ...(SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 56 Checking the battery information 59 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 60 Selecting the recording media for movies... 63 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos...
... Playlist 55 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 56 Creating a standard definition image quality ...(SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 56 Checking the battery information 59 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 60 Selecting the recording media for movies... 63 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos...
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... of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 About x.v.Color 107 ...
... of movies/number of recordable photos 98 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 98 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 About x.v.Color 107 ...