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4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
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... your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision ... cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear ...
... your camcorder to initialize the memory card with this first Supplied items The numbers in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision ... cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear ...
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... Devices which are recorded without warning. Therefore, you can save your computer. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on other compatible device. Also, you cannot play back images recorded on the country...
... Devices which are recorded without warning. Therefore, you can save your computer. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on other compatible device. Also, you cannot play back images recorded on the country...
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... for a long time, fragmentation of internal jack recording media HDR- Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice....camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition...
... for a long time, fragmentation of internal jack recording media HDR- Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice....camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition...
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... than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). US Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). Doing so may damage the internal... hard disk drive of your camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording...
... than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). US Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). Doing so may damage the internal... hard disk drive of your camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording...
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... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on a TV p. 37...
... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on a TV p. 37...
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...Accentuating movies with your movies. US Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to your ...the scene look stable. And, use of fireworks, or night views. For example, using a tripod, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects ...
...Accentuating movies with your movies. US Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to your ...the scene look stable. And, use of fireworks, or night views. For example, using a tripod, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make a time-lapse recording or record subjects ...
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... photos (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality... (HD) or standard image quality (STD 26 Selecting the recording mode 26 Prioritizing the subject 27 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 28 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback on the camcorder...
... photos (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality... (HD) or standard image quality (STD 26 Selecting the recording mode 26 Prioritizing the subject 27 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 28 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback on the camcorder...
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... good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing movies...the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU ...
... good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing movies...the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU ...
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... and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your...
... and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your...
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... remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V .... 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug...
... remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V .... 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug...
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...the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery ...battery pack in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The...
...the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery ...battery pack in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The...
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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 not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The ... time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances...
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 not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The ... time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances...
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...flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder...SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired...
...flashes for a few seconds and the power is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder...SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired...
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... following icons are recorded on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of recordable photos. US 17 HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting...
... following icons are recorded on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of recordable photos. US 17 HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting...
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.... Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of up to 32 GB have been verified to record...
.... Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Types of up to 32 GB have been verified to record...
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... a new Image Database File. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . It may be possible that case... When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. US 19 "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used...
... a new Image Database File. In that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . It may be possible that case... When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. US 19 "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used...
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HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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... & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the ... It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can...
... & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the ... It will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after you can start recording after turning on your camcorder during this time. US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can...
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... [DATA CODE] a desired setting . In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is flashing Tips See page 90 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. However, you can specify the priority face by touching... 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of a person during recording The recording date, ...
... [DATA CODE] a desired setting . In this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder [ STEADYSHOT] is flashing Tips See page 90 on the screen as [DATA CODE] during recording. However, you can specify the priority face by touching... 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of a person during recording The recording date, ...