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... In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces ... desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (...
... In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces ... desired medium (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . The number value indicates the amount of light from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to change without notice. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (...
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Making 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 ... 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 59 Using the OPTION MENU 60 Menu lists 61 MANUAL ...
Making 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 ... 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 59 Using the OPTION MENU 60 Menu lists 61 MANUAL ...
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... depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the screen. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In...
... depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of the screen. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In...
Handycam® Handbook
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...the connection or change the settings of your camcorder to the TV. Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to select the...58320; Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on the TV Connect your camcorder. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37
...the connection or change the settings of your camcorder to the TV. Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to select the...58320; Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on the TV Connect your camcorder. HDMI OUT jack * ** A/V Remote Connector * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 US 37
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...: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to the instruction manual of your TV for connecting your TV on a 4:3 TV that is connected, audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound...
...: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to the instruction manual of your TV for connecting your TV on a 4:3 TV that is connected, audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound...
Handycam® Handbook
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...HDR-CX110: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to use . The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for operating. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual..., touch [YES]. Saving images with the external media. For details on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of ...
...HDR-CX110: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to use . The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. Operation is available for operating. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual..., touch [YES]. Saving images with the external media. For details on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of ...
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... Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to use the latest version of the PlayStation...58316;3 system software. The PlayStation3 may fail to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual...
... Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to use the latest version of the PlayStation...58316;3 system software. The PlayStation3 may fail to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manual...
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...Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be available in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony...; After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. tips If you cannot play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder to a disc creation device, which ...
...Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on the model. Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be available in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony...; After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. tips If you cannot play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder to a disc creation device, which ...
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...manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition...) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in either way of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. You can be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect...
...manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition...) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150 Insert the recording media in either way of the A/V connecting cable with an A/V connecting cable. You can be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect...
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...S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When ...dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. When you connect a...
...S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When ...dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. When you connect a...
Handycam® Handbook
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To finish setting the menu, touch . To return to be displayed depending on the menu item. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) .... After changing the setting, touch . US 58 The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change various settings. Customizing your camcorder. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can touch buttons and drag the...
To finish setting the menu, touch . To return to be displayed depending on the menu item. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) .... After changing the setting, touch . US 58 The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change various settings. Customizing your camcorder. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can touch buttons and drag the...
Handycam® Handbook
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...: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive... Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to...
...: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive... Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to...
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Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 63 FADER 63 WHITE BAL. 64 SPOT MTR/FCS 65 SPOT METER 65 SPOT FOCUS 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS 66 TELE ... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 63 FADER 63 WHITE BAL. 64 SPOT MTR/FCS 65 SPOT METER 65 SPOT FOCUS 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS 66 TELE ... PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61
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...white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on the operation. Out In Customizing your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with . The default settings are lit by strong light. SCENE SELECTION You can record ... SPOTLIGHT** ( ) Prevents people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on subjects a short distance away. Notes ...
...white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on the operation. Out In Customizing your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with . The default settings are lit by strong light. SCENE SELECTION You can record ... SPOTLIGHT** ( ) Prevents people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on subjects a short distance away. Notes ...
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...Notes [FOCUS] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. Touch / to [MANUAL]. Customizing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you want to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set... to [MANUAL]. Touch the subject in the frame of which you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the ...
...Notes [FOCUS] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. Touch / to [MANUAL]. Customizing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you want to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set... to [MANUAL]. Touch the subject in the frame of which you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the ...
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When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm ...When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 66) when it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for recording. FOCUS You... lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you want to adjust the focus. You can be adjusted farther away. It...
When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm ...When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 66) when it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for recording. FOCUS You... lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you want to adjust the focus. You can be adjusted farther away. It...
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...to 25× zoom is performed optically. 300× Up to 300× zoom is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects. X.V.COLOR You can select the maximum...be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you want to zoom to the instruction manuals of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer ...
...to 25× zoom is performed optically. 300× Up to 300× zoom is performed digitally. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects. X.V.COLOR You can select the maximum...be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you want to zoom to the instruction manuals of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer ...
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... You need to [16:9]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. ...wide) mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV compatible with an HDMI cable (sold separately). The ...
... You need to [16:9]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. ...wide) mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV compatible with an HDMI cable (sold separately). The ...
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... want to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of the movie you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be able to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is pressed... and the point that recording movie starts/stops. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is...
... want to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX150/XR150) Select the image quality of the movie you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be able to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is pressed... and the point that recording movie starts/stops. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is...
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... playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (30) Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (68) SMILE DETECTION (69) LOW LUX (68) Manual focus (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70...
... playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (30) Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (68) SMILE DETECTION (69) LOW LUX (68) Manual focus (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR (70...