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... to eject the disc. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be saved on external media or on AV equipment of other devices with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies ...you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you may be copyrighted. Also, you may be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions About language ...
... to eject the disc. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be saved on external media or on AV equipment of other devices with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies ...you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you may be copyrighted. Also, you may be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions About language ...
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... correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." images may...HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you do not close the LCD panel. In such a case, save your images on , do so, your camcorder. The main differences in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcorder...HDR- Index digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual when there is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may be saved HDR-CX160 HDR...
... correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." images may...HDR-CX130 Memory card - If you do not close the LCD panel. In such a case, save your images on , do so, your camcorder. The main differences in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcorder...HDR- Index digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual when there is lit or flashing Genuine Sony accessories may be saved HDR-CX160 HDR...
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... 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 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing... photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 34 Selecting high definition image quality (HD...
... 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 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing... photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 34 Selecting high definition image quality (HD...
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...Save 40 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 40 Making good use of your camcorder 42 Deleting movies and photos 42 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 43 Copying images (HDR-CX160/CX180 43 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 45 Saving movies ..., DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 62...
...Save 40 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 40 Making good use of your camcorder 42 Deleting movies and photos 42 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 43 Copying images (HDR-CX160/CX180 43 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 45 Saving movies ..., DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 62...
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US 23 Index HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Your camcorder is turned on the following media. Table of your camcorder. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened.
US 23 Index HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Your camcorder is turned on the following media. Table of your camcorder. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened.
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...; Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Playing images on a TV Connection... quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack List...
...; Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Playing images on a TV Connection... quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack List...
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... you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is monaural (When your TV has only one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for the component input jack you are not output. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are using. When your... (STD). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
... you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is monaural (When your TV has only one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for the component input jack you are not output. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are using. When your... (STD). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
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...recording time of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Table... of the recording media is changed . Tips You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to...
...recording time of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Table... of the recording media is changed . Tips You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to...
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... to [60p]. Tips Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/60p format when the PS mode of high definition image quality (HD) is displayed. AVCHD recording discs -- The recording mode of media that images can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to track... a point other than a face A double-lined frame appears at the point you touch a face A double-lined frame appears around the face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, color and exposure automatically. Using the Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track. When the HQ or...
... to [60p]. Tips Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/60p format when the PS mode of high definition image quality (HD) is displayed. AVCHD recording discs -- The recording mode of media that images can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to track... a point other than a face A double-lined frame appears at the point you touch a face A double-lined frame appears around the face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, color and exposure automatically. Using the Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track. When the HQ or...
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... the Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can save it as a digest of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to use those functions easily. 1 Open the LCD screen of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. Furthermore, you can share the Highlight Playback...
... the Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can save it as a digest of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to use those functions easily. 1 Open the LCD screen of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. Furthermore, you can share the Highlight Playback...
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...HD) Importing movies and photos to a computer (p. 50) Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD... AVCHD recording disc with high definition image quality (HD) Importing movies and photos to a ... (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) ...Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 51) To copy images on a disc in...ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player,...
...HD) Importing movies and photos to a computer (p. 50) Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD... AVCHD recording disc with high definition image quality (HD) Importing movies and photos to a ... (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) ...Saving movies and photos with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 51) To copy images on a disc in...ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player,...
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... cannot create AVCHD recording discs from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 50), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 35). Install "PMB" beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for the type...
... cannot create AVCHD recording discs from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 50), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 35). Install "PMB" beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the supplied AC Adaptor for the type...
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...57732; [Browse...], then select the desired location. Tips You can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. If you want to change the location where imported media files will be imported to a computer. US 50 Index Movies... and photos are imported to your camcorder to the computer using the Built-in this operation (p. 15). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the [Media Select] menu (HDR-CX160/CX180). If the [USB Select] screen ...
...57732; [Browse...], then select the desired location. Tips You can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. If you want to change the location where imported media files will be imported to a computer. US 50 Index Movies... and photos are imported to your camcorder to the computer using the Built-in this operation (p. 15). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the [Media Select] menu (HDR-CX160/CX180). If the [USB Select] screen ...
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...of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with high definition image quality (HD). Connecting cable USB Adapter cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) Page 55 DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on AVCHD format compatible ...If it . Table of the DVDirect Express 58 quality (HD). External devices External media device Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in DVD players/ recorders. Saving ...
...of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with high definition image quality (HD). Connecting cable USB Adapter cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) Page 55 DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on AVCHD format compatible ...If it . Table of the DVDirect Express 58 quality (HD). External devices External media device Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in DVD players/ recorders. Saving ...
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...the USB Adaptor Cable. Notes The number of scenes you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of ... media device are as follows. Enjoy Useful Functions Saving desired movies and photos You can save desired images in the external media device on the camcorder Index Event View of the external medium is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Edit/ Copy] [Copy] . ...
...the USB Adaptor Cable. Notes The number of scenes you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of ... media device are as follows. Enjoy Useful Functions Saving desired movies and photos You can save desired images in the external media device on the camcorder Index Event View of the external medium is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Edit/ Copy] [Copy] . ...
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...DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected with the USB cable of the external media device. Touch [... cannot use the Built-in this type of connection. Table of Contents You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 31). You can play back the images on a created disc by using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately).
...DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected with the USB cable of the external media device. Touch [... cannot use the Built-in this type of connection. Table of Contents You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 31). You can play back the images on a created disc by using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately).
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...an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. HDR-CX130 Movies that are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality. ... in the following cases: When copying a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc Connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and touch [DISC BURN OPTION]. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to be burnt by the...
...an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. HDR-CX130 Movies that are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality. ... in the following cases: When copying a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc Connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and touch [DISC BURN OPTION]. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to be burnt by the...
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... and disconnect the USB cable. Table of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). 2 Turn on the camcorder screen and remove the disc when the tray is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with the Built-in some countries...
... and disconnect the USB cable. Table of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). 2 Turn on the camcorder screen and remove the disc when the tray is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with the Built-in some countries...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with standard definition image quality (STD). Creating a standard definition image ...recorder, etc. Connect the device in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be connected. 5 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. 6 Disconnect the USB cable. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 62 You can copy images...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with standard definition image quality (STD). Creating a standard definition image ...recorder, etc. Connect the device in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be connected. 5 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. 6 Disconnect the USB cable. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 62 You can copy images...
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...57768; Notes Faces may not function properly depending on recording conditions. US 73 Index Smile Shutter The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile. Dual Capture Only during movie recording, the shutter is in this case. Off ( ) Smiles are not ...for the face of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Table of adults priority. Furthermore, you select a subject which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority. Also, it adjusts the image...
...57768; Notes Faces may not function properly depending on recording conditions. US 73 Index Smile Shutter The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile. Dual Capture Only during movie recording, the shutter is in this case. Off ( ) Smiles are not ...for the face of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Table of adults priority. Furthermore, you select a subject which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority. Also, it adjusts the image...