Handycam® Handbook
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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
Handycam® Handbook
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...") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the memory card, it...
...") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the memory card, it...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 51). You cannot make sure the image and sound are not compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder being lost, save all your image data from being activated in the AVCHD format. If you cannot play back images recorded with high definition...
... camcorder using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 51). You cannot make sure the image and sound are not compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for the contents of the camcorder being lost, save all your image data from being activated in the AVCHD format. If you cannot play back images recorded with high definition...
Handycam® Handbook
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... model name is called "recording media." Memory - Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in specification between models. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual when there is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC...
... model name is called "recording media." Memory - Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in specification between models. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual when there is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC...
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.... On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. 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. ...
.... On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. 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. ...
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...with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. And, use of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages... viewer feel tired when viewing them. US Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to the subject during shooting. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however,...
...with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. And, use of spaciousness Use the panning technique. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages... viewer feel tired when viewing them. US Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to the subject during shooting. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however,...
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... the recording media for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for 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...
... the recording media for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for 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...
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...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 44 Copying photos 45 Using... 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 59 Using the OPTION MENU...
...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 44 Copying photos 45 Using... 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 59 Using the OPTION MENU...
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... recording 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...
... recording 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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... is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any countries/regions using your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while 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 high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any countries/regions using your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while 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 ...
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HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the screen of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. The following icons are recorded on the selected medium. Tips ...
HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on the screen of recordable photos. The recording medium is changed. The following icons are recorded on the selected medium. Tips ...
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... SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected...
... SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected...
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It may occur from the scenario. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PMB" for more precision after you selected the point with more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie ... and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback screen from step 2. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the recording media selected in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p. 34), the movie is included in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-CX150/XR150) (p. 18). ...
It may occur from the scenario. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PMB" for more precision after you selected the point with more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie ... and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback screen from step 2. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the recording media selected in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p. 34), the movie is included in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-CX150/XR150) (p. 18). ...
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.... You can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to the previous menu screen, touch . ...may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . If you make good use of the menu. The selected ...
.... You can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to the previous menu screen, touch . ...may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . If you make good use of the menu. The selected ...
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... it satisfies all of the following conditions (HDR-CX150/XR150). The movie is protected The movie is the first one displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen The movie is saved on the internal recording media The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips ... not turn on the (Movie) lamp by aiming the TV's Remote Commander at the TV (p. 39). ON Operates your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. OFF The demonstration does not appear. Notes A movie you may not be registered as roller-coasting or...
... it satisfies all of the following conditions (HDR-CX150/XR150). The movie is protected The movie is the first one displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen The movie is saved on the internal recording media The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips ... not turn on the (Movie) lamp by aiming the TV's Remote Commander at the TV (p. 39). ON Operates your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. OFF The demonstration does not appear. Notes A movie you may not be registered as roller-coasting or...
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This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Memory card High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 9M ... number in the recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode...
This technology causes fluctuations in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Memory card High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 9M ... number in the recording time of movies is the minimum recordable time. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode...
Operating Guide
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...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for effective use with the equipment in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19). Change the screen language before using extremely high...-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the sun only in ( ) are operational for the memory card you can use ....
...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 21 for effective use with the equipment in color) that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19). Change the screen language before using extremely high...-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the sun only in ( ) are operational for the memory card you can use ....
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...a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may not be able to format the recording media of the camcorder using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 49). You cannot make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD ... You may be irrecoverable. Initializing the memory card will be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; ...
...a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may not be able to format the recording media of the camcorder using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 49). You cannot make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the AVCHD ... You may be irrecoverable. Initializing the memory card will be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; ...
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Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 49 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 56 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 63 Additional information Troubleshooting 64 Precautions 66 Specifications 68 Quick reference Screen indicators 73 Parts and controls 74 Index 77 US 14
Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 49 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 56 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 63 Additional information Troubleshooting 64 Precautions 66 Specifications 68 Quick reference Screen indicators 73 Parts and controls 74 Index 77 US 14
Operating Guide
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... of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. When you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to adjust for scene condition) p....SET (Other setup items) p. 62 Menu items are described in more details in the "Handycam" Handbook. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in ... After changing the setting, touch . If you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you make good use of eight menu categories.
... of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. When you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to adjust for scene condition) p....SET (Other setup items) p. 62 Menu items are described in more details in the "Handycam" Handbook. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in ... After changing the setting, touch . If you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you make good use of eight menu categories.