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...pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in the instructions. You can burst, cause a fire or even... or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is still supplied to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Operation is...
...pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in the instructions. You can burst, cause a fire or even... or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is still supplied to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Operation is...
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... "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for help. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION You...on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, ...
... "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 44 for help. If you have any questions about this product, you can use with this camcorder. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION You...on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, ...
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...42). The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. It is recommended that appear constantly on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using your computer. About language setting The on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail ...points are used with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on external media periodically. Images cannot be contrary to the copyright laws...
...42). The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. It is recommended that appear constantly on use Using the camcorder The camcorder is manufactured using your computer. About language setting The on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail ...points are used with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on external media periodically. Images cannot be contrary to the copyright laws...
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... CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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... movies and photos (p. 42) You can create 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...
... movies and photos (p. 42) You can create 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...
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... 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 the...
... 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 the...
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...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 media 43 To check the recording media settings 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 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts ...
...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 media 43 To check the recording media settings 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 54 Specifications 56 Screen indicators 59 Parts ...
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.... 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, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing right. Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack ...
.... 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, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is facing right. Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack ...
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To use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the LCD screen. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When 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...screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT...
To use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the LCD screen. See page 57 on charging, recording and playing time. When 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...screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT...
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... CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] ... 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances ...
... CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. When an item is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] ... 15 Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances ...
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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 turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] 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 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 turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] 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 the power Close the LCD screen.
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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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... See page 57 on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. In the default setting, a photo 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]). Move the power zoom lever slightly... mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). ...
... See page 57 on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. In the default setting, a photo 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]). Move the power zoom lever slightly... mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 48). ...
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... 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 turn on your camcorder. Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. The aspect ratio of the TV. Your...
... 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 turn on your camcorder. Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. The aspect ratio of the TV. Your...
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... the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from ...) 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 turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48).
... the default setting, movies and photos on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can continue playback from ...) 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 turned on. To turn on the internal memory are played (p. 43, 48).
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... about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU (p. 45). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. US 22 Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab () a desired photo () on -screen display by touching (HOME) ...
... about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU (p. 45). Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. US 22 Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab () a desired photo () on -screen display by touching (HOME) ...
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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 Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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...57732; [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 You can connect your camcorder to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21). Make the required output settings on ..., touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied 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 ...
...57732; [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 You can connect your camcorder to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21). Make the required output settings on ..., touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied 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 ...
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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. 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 subtle textures...
...) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. 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 subtle textures...
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...save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster... 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.) However, Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is not supported. Your camcorder 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...
...save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the internal memory of your camcorder from a computer. Step 1 Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster... 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.) However, Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is not supported. Your camcorder 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...