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These points are normal results of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using ... there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use with this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of your camcorder to malfunction. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful...
These points are normal results of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using ... there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use with this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of your camcorder to malfunction. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful...
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Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. When an item is not on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then ...
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. When an item is not on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then ...
Handycam® Handbook
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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). Table of your camcorder. US 23 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. Your camcorder is opened.
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). Table of your camcorder. US 23 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. Your camcorder is opened.
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...In the default setting, movies and photos that are played. HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). The camcorder displays recorded images as ...an event automatically based on the following recording media are recorded on the date and time. 1 Open the LCD screen of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. Index Table of Contents Playback on and the lens...
...In the default setting, movies and photos that are played. HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). The camcorder displays recorded images as ...an event automatically based on the following recording media are recorded on the date and time. 1 Open the LCD screen of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. Index Table of Contents Playback on and the lens...
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... Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a "scenario" and play it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. Enjoy Useful Functions...
... Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a "scenario" and play it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. Enjoy Useful Functions...
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... Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Microphone) Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. DB F. 88 72 File Number 78 73...
... Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Microphone) Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. DB F. 88 72 File Number 78 73...
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... the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you want to record a subject at close...
... the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you want to record a subject at close...
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... [ SteadyShot] is not used . Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), use this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. Tele Conversion ( ) Select this function to [Active]. Off ( ) The SteadyShot function is ...to 42× zoom is performed. 350× Up to 30 times using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens. Off Select this when you change the setting of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions SteadyShot You can select the maximum zoom level. Standard...
... [ SteadyShot] is not used . Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), use this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. Tele Conversion ( ) Select this function to [Active]. Off ( ) The SteadyShot function is ...to 42× zoom is performed. 350× Up to 30 times using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens. Off Select this when you change the setting of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions SteadyShot You can select the maximum zoom level. Standard...
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This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. Change the setting of the internal lens. Shut Off] (p. 82), or turn on the environment of use. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient ...; The indicated time may become warm during operation. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. Intelligent Auto is canceled. The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the following menu items return to image quality will ...
This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. Change the setting of the internal lens. Shut Off] (p. 82), or turn on the environment of use. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient ...; The indicated time may become warm during operation. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. Intelligent Auto is canceled. The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the following menu items return to image quality will ...
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... while it is called the focal plane phenomenon. The auto focus does not function. Set [Focus] to a warm place. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the camcorder, recording may be a slight time difference between the point when START/STOP is 16:9 (wide). SteadyShot does...
... while it is called the focal plane phenomenon. The auto focus does not function. Set [Focus] to a warm place. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the camcorder, recording may be a slight time difference between the point when START/STOP is 16:9 (wide). SteadyShot does...
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...58320; While using your camcorder, the back of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside your camcorder is recommended that may have contacted your skin. ...are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in optimum state for about 1 hour). If your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, ...
...58320; While using your camcorder, the back of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside your camcorder is recommended that may have contacted your skin. ...are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in optimum state for about 1 hour). If your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, ...
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... In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at all. The rechargeable battery will not be completely erased. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you perform [Empty] (p. 78) to prevent the recovery of...wipe the casing with a soft cloth in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on the touch panel may not be affected as long as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen ...
... In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at all. The rechargeable battery will not be completely erased. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you perform [Empty] (p. 78) to prevent the recovery of...wipe the casing with a soft cloth in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above substances on the touch panel may not be affected as long as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen ...
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...] (73) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (73) Manual focus (69) Scene Selection (70) White Balance (68) SteadyShot off (72) Tele Macro (71) x.v.Color (75) Conversion Lens (72) Destination (83) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection) (34) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (24) Slide show...
...] (73) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (73) Manual focus (69) Scene Selection (70) White Balance (68) SteadyShot off (72) Tele Macro (71) x.v.Color (75) Conversion Lens (72) Destination (83) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection) (34) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (24) Slide show...
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Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 104 This is convenient during playback operations. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (G lens) Built-in Zoom Mic (74) Low Lux (70) Spot Meter/Fcs (68)/ Spot Meter (69)/ Exposure (69) Intelligent Auto (34) Slide show button 101-...
Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 104 This is convenient during playback operations. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (G lens) Built-in Zoom Mic (74) Low Lux (70) Spot Meter/Fcs (68)/ Spot Meter (69)/ Exposure (69) Intelligent Auto (34) Slide show button 101-...
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... Capturing photos from a movie 45 Charging the battery pack..........13 Charging the battery pack abroad 15, 94 Clock Set 17 Component 80 Connection 31 Conversion Lens 72 Convert Highlight Playback scenes/scenarios 40 Copy 43 Copying a disc 52 Creating a disc 47 Creating AVCHD disc 51 CTRL FOR HDMI 81 D Data Code...
... Capturing photos from a movie 45 Charging the battery pack..........13 Charging the battery pack abroad 15, 94 Clock Set 17 Component 80 Connection 31 Conversion Lens 72 Convert Highlight Playback scenes/scenarios 40 Copy 43 Copying a disc 52 Creating a disc 47 Creating AVCHD disc 51 CTRL FOR HDMI 81 D Data Code...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
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Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your important data on the LCD screen. On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, ... use . LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to format the memory card with this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for long periods of...
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your important data on the LCD screen. On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, ... use . LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to format the memory card with this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for long periods of...
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Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. To set the date and ...
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. To set the date and ...
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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 your camcorder. US 23 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
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 your camcorder. US 23 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
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In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on...
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on...
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...seconds of scene, such as a movie and photos. Focus Focuses manually. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. Conversion Lens Sets the type of the recording environment. Micref Level Sets the microphone level. (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Displays the frame to...frames which are displayed on the screen. Display Setting Sets the duration that exceeds the zoom level of images to the attached lens. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Smile Shutter Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is horizontal or vertical....
...seconds of scene, such as a movie and photos. Focus Focuses manually. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. Conversion Lens Sets the type of the recording environment. Micref Level Sets the microphone level. (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Displays the frame to...frames which are displayed on the screen. Display Setting Sets the duration that exceeds the zoom level of images to the attached lens. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Smile Shutter Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is horizontal or vertical....