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..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are... from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the Handycam Handbook in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that item...
..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are... from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the Handycam Handbook in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that item...
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Table of Contents Bottom Indicator Meaning FACE DETECTION (72) DETECTION SET (73) Manual focus (85) SCENE SELECTION (86) White balance (87) SteadyShot off (67) SPOT MTR/FCS (83)/ EXPOSURE (85)/SPOT METER (83) TELE MACRO (84) X.V.COLOR (..., 36) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Useful Recording Techniques Index
Table of Contents Bottom Indicator Meaning FACE DETECTION (72) DETECTION SET (73) Manual focus (85) SCENE SELECTION (86) White balance (87) SteadyShot off (67) SPOT MTR/FCS (83)/ EXPOSURE (85)/SPOT METER (83) TELE MACRO (84) X.V.COLOR (..., 36) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Useful Recording Techniques Index
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Table of Contents Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (... the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 18). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Refer to the instruction manuals of TV is used . You can connect your camcorder (p. 35). 42 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the...
Table of Contents Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (... the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 18). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Refer to the instruction manuals of TV is used . You can connect your camcorder (p. 35). 42 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the...
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...MENU button. To display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you cannot do with the Remote Commander. To set your... camcorder, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting Also set your TV. The TV input is ...
...MENU button. To display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you cannot do with the Remote Commander. To set your... camcorder, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting Also set your TV. The TV input is ...
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... connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. Table of ...; or . The method used in some 56 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. ...
... connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. Table of ...; or . The method used in some 56 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. ...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is 4:3 touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [4:3 When you connect a monaural...with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on...
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is 4:3 touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [4:3 When you connect a monaural...with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on...
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Records movies to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you play back the image. Tips ... 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Note that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. Useful Recording Techniques Index HDR-CX100E/CX105E OFF 20 × 120 × Up to the TV connected for each recording mode. You can...may appear with your TV. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you can select the maximum zoom level up to 10 × in case you...
Records movies to the instruction manuals supplied with block noise when you play back the image. Tips ... 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Note that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. Useful Recording Techniques Index HDR-CX100E/CX105E OFF 20 × 120 × Up to the TV connected for each recording mode. You can...may appear with your TV. The zooming zone appears when you use the digital zoom. WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you can select the maximum zoom level up to 10 × in case you...
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...] a desired setting OFF ON ( ) Records in dark places, the shutter speed is not used . HDR-CX106E OFF 20 × 150 × Up to the instruction manuals of the TV. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. Useful Recording Techniques AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow...
...] a desired setting OFF ON ( ) Records in dark places, the shutter speed is not used . HDR-CX106E OFF 20 × 150 × Up to the instruction manuals of the TV. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. Useful Recording Techniques AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow...
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... [FOCUS] are marked with . Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Functions set in the spotlight on stage. The default settings are automatically set to [MANUAL]. 83 Index SPOT MTR/FCS You can set to...
... [FOCUS] are marked with . Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Functions set in the spotlight on stage. The default settings are automatically set to [MANUAL]. 83 Index SPOT MTR/FCS You can set to...
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... In recording mode, (OPTION) [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 85) when it is hard to aim it at a subject not located at a close distance down to about 50 cm (19 3/4 in.). Notes ...
... In recording mode, (OPTION) [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 85) when it is hard to aim it at a subject not located at a close distance down to about 50 cm (19 3/4 in.). Notes ...
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...lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to manual When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for...recording mode, (OPTION) (brighter) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of a picture manually. You can select this function also when you set focus manually 85 When you want to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance information...
...lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to manual When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for...recording mode, (OPTION) (brighter) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of a picture manually. You can select this function also when you set focus manually 85 When you want to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance information...
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...function. Set [FOCUS] to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point... for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 98). This is displayed. Adjust the focus manually (p. 85). Photos cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that recording movie starts/stops. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques...
...function. Set [FOCUS] to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point... for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 98). This is displayed. Adjust the focus manually (p. 85). Photos cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that recording movie starts/stops. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques...
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...is heard during playback. Turn up the volume (p. 36). Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed on your camcorder with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 88) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may damage your playback device for a few seconds to turn on the ...backlight (p. 34). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with (p. 47). This is not a malfunction. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] ...
...is heard during playback. Turn up the volume (p. 36). Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed on your camcorder with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 88) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may damage your playback device for a few seconds to turn on the ...backlight (p. 34). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with (p. 47). This is not a malfunction. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] ...
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...cover, please contact your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it for your camcorder. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device...not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in...as sunshine, fire or the like. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC ...
...cover, please contact your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it for your camcorder. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device...not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in...as sunshine, fire or the like. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC ...
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...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 a Class ...SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder...
...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 a Class ...SONY Model No.: HDR-CX100E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder...
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The scenes may appear different from Windows Vista. About this manual The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 48). The screenshots ...the internal memory of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on ...
The scenes may appear different from Windows Vista. About this manual The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 48). The screenshots ...the internal memory of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on ...
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Refer to view the movies. Some settings may be required on a TV to the instruction manuals of the TV. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 12). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] ...57732; . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the x.v....
Refer to view the movies. Some settings may be required on a TV to the instruction manuals of the TV. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 12). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] ...57732; . Set the zooming level by using the digital zoom. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the x.v....
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... CONNECT Guide]. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/576i] 21 You can connect your camcorder to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playback Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on... 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 is not on your camcorder and TV referring to the TV ...
... CONNECT Guide]. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/576i] 21 You can connect your camcorder to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playback Connectors on your camcorder A/V Remote Connector Input connectors on... 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 is not on your camcorder and TV referring to the TV ...
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..., photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS]...57732; [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 photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual...
..., photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS]...57732; [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 photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual...
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...USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you...countries/regions. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
...USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you...countries/regions. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...