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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...
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... Playing images on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 70 FACE FUNC. SET (Items to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 50 Dubbing movies 50 Copying photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 52 Dividing a movie 53 Using the Playlist of movies 54 Creating the Playlist 54 Playing the 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...
... Playing images on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 70 FACE FUNC. SET (Items to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 50 Dubbing movies 50 Copying photos 51 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 52 Dividing a movie 53 Using the Playlist of movies 54 Creating the Playlist 54 Playing the 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...
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... p. 51 p. 47 p. 47 p. 52 p. 52 p. 53 p. 54 p. 54 p. 55 p. 55 p. 55 p. 56 p. 56 12 DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide* BATTERY INFO Operating Guide p. 42 p. 59 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SET FACE DET. p. 60 p. 60 p. 62 p. 63 p. 93, 95 (SETTINGS) category 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.
... p. 51 p. 47 p. 47 p. 52 p. 52 p. 53 p. 54 p. 54 p. 55 p. 55 p. 55 p. 56 p. 56 12 DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide* BATTERY INFO Operating Guide p. 42 p. 59 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SET FACE DET. p. 60 p. 60 p. 62 p. 63 p. 93, 95 (SETTINGS) category 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.
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... DVD player/ recorder may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. If you perform [ DELETE ALL]/ [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) or formatting the media of the camcorder using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 56). When you destroy the actual body of your camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with high definition image quality (HD) on external media...
... DVD player/ recorder may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. If you perform [ DELETE ALL]/ [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) or formatting the media of the camcorder using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 56). When you destroy the actual body of your camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with high definition image quality (HD) on external media...
Operating Instructions
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...; To turn on the internal memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to...
...; To turn on the internal memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to...
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... images or change the recording media, select the recording media on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to [DATE/TIME] (p. 74). To change settings. Table of [DATA CODE] is fixed to display the menu items available for setup changes. To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. Viewing photos...
... images or change the recording media, select the recording media on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to [DATE/TIME] (p. 74). To change settings. Table of [DATA CODE] is fixed to display the menu items available for setup changes. To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. Viewing photos...
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...; [USB CONNECT]. Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Refer also to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable...
...; [USB CONNECT]. Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Refer also to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable...
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... press RESET, all the menu items will not compensate you for any problems using your camcorder, use the following buttons/functions are fixed as follows. [REC MODE]: [HD SP] or [SD SP] [FRAME SETTING]: [ON] [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] Some menu items retain the setting made during Easy Handycam operation. Troubleshooting Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may check a minimum...
... press RESET, all the menu items will not compensate you for any problems using your camcorder, use the following buttons/functions are fixed as follows. [REC MODE]: [HD SP] or [SD SP] [FRAME SETTING]: [ON] [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] Some menu items retain the setting made during Easy Handycam operation. Troubleshooting Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may check a minimum...
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... to photo recording) The recording media is full. Photos cannot be played back (Image files are inserted (p. 60). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Do you execute [REPAIR IMG. Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was not performed properly. When you cannot record movies or photos. The old recorded images...
... to photo recording) The recording media is full. Photos cannot be played back (Image files are inserted (p. 60). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Do you execute [REPAIR IMG. Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was not performed properly. When you cannot record movies or photos. The old recorded images...
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.... Viewing standard definition image quality (SD) movies To view standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i compatible TV (or monitor) with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. Index 100 Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use...
.... Viewing standard definition image quality (SD) movies To view standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i compatible TV (or monitor) with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. Index 100 Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use...
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... play data that of "Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo" - "MagicGate" is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on the combination of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... play data that of "Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo" - "MagicGate" is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on the combination of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on the AVCHD format, your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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... Capturing a photo from a movie 49 Charging the battery pack..........17 Charging the battery pack abroad 18, 100 CLOCK/LANG 80 CLOCK SET 19 COMPONENT 79 CONVERSION LENS..........69, 71 Copy 51 Creating a disc 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 56 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc 56 CTRL FOR HDMI 82 D DATA CODE 74 DATE/TIME 20, 74 Date Index 39 DELETE 47 Deleting data 47, 63 DEMO MODE 81 Description of warning messages 96 DETECTION SET...
... Capturing a photo from a movie 49 Charging the battery pack..........17 Charging the battery pack abroad 18, 100 CLOCK/LANG 80 CLOCK SET 19 COMPONENT 79 CONVERSION LENS..........69, 71 Copy 51 Creating a disc 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 56 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc 56 CTRL FOR HDMI 82 D DATA CODE 74 DATE/TIME 20, 74 Date Index 39 DELETE 47 Deleting data 47, 63 DEMO MODE 81 Description of warning messages 96 DETECTION SET...
Operation Guide
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... Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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 pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 23) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 41 for help...
... Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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 pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 23) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 41 for help...
Operation Guide
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...; ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data from being lost or other compatible device. About language setting The on-screen displays in color) that you save your recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use. To view your images on some tiny black points...
...; ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data from being lost or other compatible device. About language setting The on-screen displays in color) that you save your recordings on a TV, you repeat recording/deleting images for effective use. To view your images on some tiny black points...
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... Charging the battery pack abroad 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 12 Changing the language setting 13 Recording Recording 14 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 17 Playback Playback on the camcorder 18 Playing images on a TV 21 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 23 When using a Macintosh 24 Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 26 Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn 28 Importing movies and photos...
... Charging the battery pack abroad 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 12 Changing the language setting 13 Recording Recording 14 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 17 Playback Playback on the camcorder 18 Playing images on a TV 21 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 23 When using a Macintosh 24 Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 26 Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn 28 Importing movies and photos...
Operation Guide
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... the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 11). 1 Turn on your camcorder (HDR-CX100E). On the screen displayed, you can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies and photos are to your camcorder, and connect it to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)].
... the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to the computer using the USB cable (supplied). Turn on the computer beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 11). 1 Turn on your camcorder (HDR-CX100E). On the screen displayed, you can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies and photos are to your camcorder, and connect it to ] [Handycam (Internal Memory)] or [Handycam (Memory Stick)].
Operation Guide
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... change the current internal memory of your camcorder to a computer. You cannot make any new recordings during operation. Delete unnecessary images (p. 39). Total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 30) on connecting your camcorder, depending on the problem. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 58) using your camcorder for repair. Notes before sending your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder...
... change the current internal memory of your camcorder to a computer. You cannot make any new recordings during operation. Delete unnecessary images (p. 39). Total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide" (p. 30) on connecting your camcorder, depending on the problem. "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 58) using your camcorder for repair. Notes before sending your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder...
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... 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 which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/25 second) * The unique pixel array 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...
... 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 which is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/25 second) * The unique pixel array 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...
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...) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is approximate time available 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 repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE], and the type of your camcorder and...
...) Image quality Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time HD SD 135 90 110 45 55 135 155 Recording and playback time is approximate time available 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 repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE], and the type of your camcorder and...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 41 Menus 42 Movies 14, 18 O One Touch Disc Burn 28 Operation beeps 12 Operation flow 7 OPTION MENU 42, 47 P Parts and controls 58 Photos 16, 19 Playback 18 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 31 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 23, 24, 30 PMB Guide 30 R Recording 14 Recording and playback time....54 Recording media 40 RESET 58 S Screen indicators 57 Self-diagnosis display 50 Setting the date and time...........12 Software 24 Specifications 53 Supplied items 4 T Troubleshooting 49 Turning the power...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 41 Menus 42 Movies 14, 18 O One Touch Disc Burn 28 Operation beeps 12 Operation flow 7 OPTION MENU 42, 47 P Parts and controls 58 Photos 16, 19 Playback 18 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc 31 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 23, 24, 30 PMB Guide 30 R Recording 14 Recording and playback time....54 Recording media 40 RESET 58 S Screen indicators 57 Self-diagnosis display 50 Setting the date and time...........12 Software 24 Specifications 53 Supplied items 4 T Troubleshooting 49 Turning the power...
