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...furniture. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the following cautions. Do ... handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. UL is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Use the ...
...furniture. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the following cautions. Do ... handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. UL is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Use the ...
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... guarantee that to radio communications. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the equipment in a particular installation. Note This equipment has been tested...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to...
... guarantee that to radio communications. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this camcorder. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the equipment in a particular installation. Note This equipment has been tested...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to...
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...58317; 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 very loud areas. Images cannot be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc... LCD screen is compatible with communication cables, be able 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 operational for illustrating the operating...
...58317; 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 very loud areas. Images cannot be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc... LCD screen is compatible with communication cables, be able 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 operational for illustrating the operating...
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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 manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore...
...-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 manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore...
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...the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos... are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory. You can free recording space ...
...the recording media selected, and the image quality of disc. Creating a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos... are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory. You can free recording space ...
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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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... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your... camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing right. US 13 Getting started Getting ...
... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your... camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing right. US 13 Getting started Getting ...
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... save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with 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...Step 1: Charging the battery pack." To use an electronic voltage transformer. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder without any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). US 14
... save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with 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...Step 1: Charging the battery pack." To use an electronic voltage transformer. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When your camcorder without any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). US 14
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... desired 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] [BEEP... the 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.
... desired 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] [BEEP... the 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.
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The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 49). Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 49). Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen 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. POWER button US 17
Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen 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. POWER button US 17
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...To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the LCD screen by mistake. In the default setting, a photo is set to [ON] in the menu (p. 48). An... in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the side of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). Move the power zoom lever slightly ...
...To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). [ STEADYSHOT] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the LCD screen by mistake. In the default setting, a photo is set to [ON] in the menu (p. 48). An... in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open or close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 57 on the side of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). Move the power zoom lever slightly ...
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...(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. US 19 Refer to turn on your camcorder. Some settings may be required on a TV to view the movies. Shooting photos In the default setting..., photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to the instruction manuals of the screen becomes 4:3. Set...
...(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. US 19 Refer to turn on your camcorder. Some settings may be required on a TV to view the movies. Shooting photos In the default setting..., photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to the instruction manuals of the screen becomes 4:3. Set...
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... as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of photos appears with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on... of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of 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).
... as well. Touch (or ) tab () a desired movie (). To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of photos appears with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on... of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of 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).
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... Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 45). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
... Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback from the OPTION MENU (p. 45). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
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Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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. 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). Playback US 23
Your camcorder displays the selected photo. 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. 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). Playback US 23
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...the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) ...settings on your camcorder. Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard ...
...the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) ...settings on your camcorder. Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard ...
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...(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of your Photo TV... HD- US 25 "Photo TV HD" allows for details. Please refer to the appropriate mode ...
...(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of your Photo TV... HD- US 25 "Photo TV HD" allows for details. Please refer to the appropriate mode ...
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...disc/AVCHD 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 have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may be...for the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should ...
...disc/AVCHD 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 have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or faster (1 GB or more is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may be...for the following operations using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should ...