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... may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Model No. HDR-CX100 Serial No. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the...
... may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Model No. HDR-CX100 Serial No. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the...
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... apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. Refer all instructions. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,... plug adaptor of the obsolete outlet. US IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing...
... apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. Refer all instructions. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,... plug adaptor of the obsolete outlet. US IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all servicing...
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... in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. For the customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the ...wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains)... recognized safety organization. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit...
... in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. For the customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the ...wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains)... recognized safety organization. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit...
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...device complies with this camcorder. Operation is subject ... equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning... 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) ...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US If you have any changes ...
...device complies with this camcorder. Operation is subject ... equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning... 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) ...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US If you have any changes ...
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...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 (...
...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 (...
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...58320; When viewing movies on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the x.v.Color function. Some settings may be required on a TV to the instruction manuals of the TV. US 19 Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE ...SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the...
...58320; When viewing movies on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the x.v.Color function. Some settings may be required on a TV to the instruction manuals of the TV. US 19 Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE ...SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] [ON] . Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the lens cover. Open the...
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...using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When ... Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21). Make the required output settings on your camcorder. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Playing...
...using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When ... Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21). Make the required output settings on your camcorder. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] US 24 Playing...
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... [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 HD" standard. US 25 Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of the TV will be... enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of photos can be necessary. By connecting...
... [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 HD" standard. US 25 Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of the TV will be... enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of photos can be necessary. By connecting...
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...; Read the terms of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu-ray disc burner...] [Install]. Follow the on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. US 28 If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to install the software....
...; Read the terms of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu-ray disc burner...] [Install]. Follow the on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. US 28 If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to install the software....
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... will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with a ...saved on the computer when you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can be saved on a disc automatically. Creating a disc with ...
... will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder, and connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB cable (supplied). 3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with a ...saved on the computer when you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can be saved on a disc automatically. Creating a disc with ...
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... a high definition image quality (HD) disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting... movies. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may take a long time to your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. ...
... a high definition image quality (HD) disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting... movies. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may take a long time to your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. ...
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... installed. Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software for "PMB" must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. ...
... installed. Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software for "PMB" must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. ...
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...another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to standard definition (SD). Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB." You may select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources. See "Video Disc ...ones, select the movies and photos in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may take a longer time for converting the image quality of the movies than it ...
...another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to standard definition (SD). Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB." You may select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources. See "Video Disc ...ones, select the movies and photos in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may take a longer time for converting the image quality of the movies than it ...
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... fail to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may not be connected. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.... 4 After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect...
... fail to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may not be connected. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.... 4 After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here. Connect...
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...), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC ...HD) movies will hear no sound. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the recording device (a disc...the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V... to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to be dubbed with an S VIDEO cable. US 40 A/V ..., set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the A/V connecting cable with standard...
...), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC ...HD) movies will hear no sound. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the recording device (a disc...the operation (p. 43, 48). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V... to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to be dubbed with an S VIDEO cable. US 40 A/V ..., set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the A/V connecting cable with standard...
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... input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the... a DVD writer, recorder US 41 Saving images with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
... input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the... a DVD writer, recorder US 41 Saving images with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
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...press the (HOME) button, the HOME MENU appears. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51). Using the HOME MENU When you can change the settings of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When ...the item is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. Customizing your camcorder with menus Menu items...
...press the (HOME) button, the HOME MENU appears. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 51). Using the HOME MENU When you can change the settings of your camcorder Category Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch . When ...the item is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. Customizing your camcorder with menus Menu items...
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...up the battery pack completely before operating it any liquid gets in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder, it . On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the... 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 use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to build...
...up the battery pack completely before operating it any liquid gets in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder, it . On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the... 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 use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to build...
Handycam® Handbook
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Taking advantage of two types of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to know about. The menu items you press (HOME), the HOME MENU ... window that appears when you want to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 10 Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. You can change in the context appear. (OPTION) ...
Taking advantage of two types of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to know about. The menu items you press (HOME), the HOME MENU ... window that appears when you want to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 10 Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. You can change in the context appear. (OPTION) ...
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... on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is not on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item... to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p....
... on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is not on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item... to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p....