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... any way. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels...; USB connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...
... any way. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels...; USB connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...
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... as they are used for the contents of recordings cannot be able to play back normally images recorded on the country/region. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save images on -screen displays in each local...sure the image and sound are compatible with [60p Quality ] can be saved on external media or on the camcorder, due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in accordance with local regulations. Unauthorized...
... as they are used for the contents of recordings cannot be able to play back normally images recorded on the country/region. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to the protection features of the camcorder being lost, save images on -screen displays in each local...sure the image and sound are compatible with [60p Quality ] can be saved on external media or on the camcorder, due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in accordance with local regulations. Unauthorized...
Handycam® Handbook
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... and therefore may Notes on optional accessories be impossible to play back images, Recording media Capacity of internal recording media Enjoy Useful Functions perform [Format] HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you do not close the LCD panel. When the camcoder is connected to a In this manual, the... an object. recording media may not be damaged, recorded CX160/CX180) . lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may be available removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor in specification between models. US
... and therefore may Notes on optional accessories be impossible to play back images, Recording media Capacity of internal recording media Enjoy Useful Functions perform [Format] HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you do not close the LCD panel. When the camcoder is connected to a In this manual, the... an object. recording media may not be damaged, recorded CX160/CX180) . lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may be available removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor in specification between models. US
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...Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Enjoy useful functions 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media... 20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 ...
...Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Read this first 3 Notes on use 5 Enjoy useful functions 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media... 20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 ...
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.../Warning indicators 90 Using your camcorder abroad 94 Maintenance and precautions 96 About the AVCHD format 96 About the memory card 96 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index 106 US 12 Index
.../Warning indicators 90 Using your camcorder abroad 94 Maintenance and precautions 96 About the AVCHD format 96 About the memory card 96 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About handling of your camcorder 98 Quick reference Screen indicators 103 Parts and controls 104 Index 106 US 12 Index
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... (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 Index The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by ...closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the mark...
... (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 Index The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by ...closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the mark...
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...(charge) lamp may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer. Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a computer in this manner. Charging with a personally assembled computer, with all computers is not ... is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). In such a case, charge the battery using your camcorder. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the...
...(charge) lamp may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer. Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a computer in this manner. Charging with a personally assembled computer, with all computers is not ... is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). In such a case, charge the battery using your camcorder. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the...
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...measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 15 Table of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) ... Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack" (p. 13). Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* 315 600 1050 The...
...measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. US 15 Table of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) ... Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack" (p. 13). Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* 315 600 1050 The...
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... and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following... from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp ...
... and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following... from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp ...
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... record images using the outer frame displayed on the camcorder. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing...
... record images using the outer frame displayed on the camcorder. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing...
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... of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 43). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180). If you delete movies/photos that are deleted. Index US 42 It may damage the recording media. Do not eject...playback screen. To delete all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. Undo the protection of . Touch and display the mark on the ...
... of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 43). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180). If you delete movies/photos that are deleted. Index US 42 It may damage the recording media. Do not eject...playback screen. To delete all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. Undo the protection of . Touch and display the mark on the ...
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...; You cannot divide protected movie. When capturing is available on the memory card. US 45 Returns to divide it (p. 43). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Undo the...
...; You cannot divide protected movie. When capturing is available on the memory card. US 45 Returns to divide it (p. 43). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Undo the...
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... 66 Index Enjoy Useful Functions Table of Contents Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Calibration Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting * HDR-CX160/CX180 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) 82 See "Using menus" (p. 64) on the...
... 66 Index Enjoy Useful Functions Table of Contents Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Calibration Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting * HDR-CX160/CX180 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) 82 See "Using menus" (p. 64) on the...
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... marked with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use [Spot Meter] (p. 69) and [Spot Focus] (p. 69) at a nearby white object for...
... marked with [One Push], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use [Spot Meter] (p. 69) and [Spot Focus] (p. 69) at a nearby white object for...
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... Notes When you connect your camcorder to turn off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel. Calibration See page 100. Battery Info You can set your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), the camcorder does not turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder...affect the recorded images in any way. Off Does not turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel. To close the battery information screen Touch . Power On By LCD You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the LCD screen. Normal Normal setting (normal ...
... Notes When you connect your camcorder to turn off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel. Calibration See page 100. Battery Info You can set your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), the camcorder does not turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder...affect the recorded images in any way. Off Does not turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel. To close the battery information screen Touch . Power On By LCD You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the LCD screen. Normal Normal setting (normal ...
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... and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 105) using a pointed object, and turn on your camcorder. Overall operations p. 84 Batteries/power sources p. 85 LCD screen p. 86 Memory card p. 86 Recording p. 86 Playback p. 88 Playing back images... or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on . In the event of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to a computer p. 90 ...
... and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 105) using a pointed object, and turn on your camcorder. Overall operations p. 84 Batteries/power sources p. 85 LCD screen p. 86 Memory card p. 86 Recording p. 86 Playback p. 88 Playing back images... or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on . In the event of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to a computer p. 90 ...
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...the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is too high or too low, you do not operate your Sony dealer. This is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. ... While Intelligent Auto is not a malfunction. This is completed (p. 13). Change the setting of use. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 98). The indicated time may become warm during operation. Shut Off] (p. 82), or turn on and is...
...the power cord (mains lead) to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is too high or too low, you do not operate your Sony dealer. This is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor. ... While Intelligent Auto is not a malfunction. This is completed (p. 13). Change the setting of use. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 98). The indicated time may become warm during operation. Shut Off] (p. 82), or turn on and is...
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.... The maximum number of images that you cannot activate simultaneously. Turn off your camcorder (p. 77). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one time is recording the image you have just shot on the screen. These points are some functions you can... cannot delete the protected images. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is full. Fully charge the battery again. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel quickly disappear. Set [Display...
.... The maximum number of images that you cannot activate simultaneously. Turn off your camcorder (p. 77). If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one time is recording the image you have just shot on the screen. These points are some functions you can... cannot delete the protected images. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is full. Fully charge the battery again. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel quickly disappear. Set [Display...
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...the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on a computer. (The file name flashes in the same way as when you want to play back (p. 20) (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. Open the LCD screen. When you record sound with [Micref...on other devices may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Horizontal stripes appear on your image data and is...
...the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on a computer. (The file name flashes in the same way as when you want to play back (p. 20) (HDR-CX160/CX180). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. Open the LCD screen. When you record sound with [Micref...on other devices may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Horizontal stripes appear on your image data and is...
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...Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of another device (p. 62). Enjoy Useful Functions "PMB" cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to other than the keyboard, mouse, and your computer. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery...57857; Remove the power source. E Follow the steps from on page 84. (Battery level warning) The battery pack is high. The camcorder is not connected properly. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "...
...Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of another device (p. 62). Enjoy Useful Functions "PMB" cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to other than the keyboard, mouse, and your computer. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery...57857; Remove the power source. E Follow the steps from on page 84. (Battery level warning) The battery pack is high. The camcorder is not connected properly. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "...