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... the "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your... camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on how to use Adobe Reader. You can ...
... the "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your... camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on how to use Adobe Reader. You can ...
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...Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in ... Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are operational for the memory card you can use with 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 "...
...Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in ... Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are operational for the memory card you can use with 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 "...
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... AVCHD standard. On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it and the data will erase all your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on external media periodically. DVD media recorded...(high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you may be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. Formatting the memory card will be irrecoverable...
... AVCHD standard. On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it and the data will erase all your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on external media periodically. DVD media recorded...(high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you may be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. Formatting the memory card will be irrecoverable...
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... DVD disc recorded with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. If you do not crash the camcorder against an object. US And, the illustrations of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Images cannot be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded.
... DVD disc recorded with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. If you do not crash the camcorder against an object. US And, the illustrations of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Images cannot be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded.
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Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (45), Deleting (42)) US 8
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (45), Deleting (42)) US 8
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... 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 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of...
... 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 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of...
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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 and photos ... Saving images on an external media device 55 Saving desired movies and photos 57 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 57 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD ...
... 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 and photos ... Saving images on an external media device 55 Saving desired movies and photos 57 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 57 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD ...
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 64 Operating menus 64 Menu lists 65 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 66 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 68 Image ... playback 76 Edit/Copy (Items for editing 77 Setup (Other setup items 77 Additional information Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis display/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...
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 64 Operating menus 64 Menu lists 65 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 66 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 68 Image ... playback 76 Edit/Copy (Items for editing 77 Setup (Other setup items 77 Additional information Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis display/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...
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.... Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 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...
.... Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 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...
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...up its charge. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery 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 ...the Built-in USB Cable. To charge the battery using your camcorder. US 14 Index You cannot use up when the remaining ...
...up its charge. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery 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 ...the Built-in USB Cable. To charge the battery using your camcorder. US 14 Index You cannot use up when the remaining ...
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... a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on the LCD screen. US 15 Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is on, you fully charge... the table above are measured without using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of remaining battery power with your camcorder is not discharged. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use...
... a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on the LCD screen. US 15 Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is on, you fully charge... the table above are measured without using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of remaining battery power with your camcorder is not discharged. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use...
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...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 conditions: The...place. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Table of ...
...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 conditions: The...place. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Table of ...
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... Contents Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the LCD screen 3 Select... set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. Touch the button on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
... Contents Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the LCD screen 3 Select... set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. Touch the button on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
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...] a desired language . Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19 The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Table of Contents... To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is turned off. Tips You can change the...
...] a desired language . Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19 The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Table of Contents... To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is turned off. Tips You can change the...
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...You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180) Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your camcorder. The [Media Select] screen appears. ...the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen...
...You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180) Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your camcorder. The [Media Select] screen appears. ...the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen...
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...Operation with all memory cards is supporting the exFAT system. If you can be imported to or played back on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Confirm in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be used for SDXC memory cards. All the data recorded will be used ...equipment is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used with this manual - Table of Contents ...
...Operation with all memory cards is supporting the exFAT system. If you can be imported to or played back on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Confirm in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be used for SDXC memory cards. All the data recorded will be used ...equipment is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used with this manual - Table of Contents ...
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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). Table of your camcorder. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. Your camcorder 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). Table of your camcorder. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. Your camcorder is opened.
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... recorded movies (p. 45). You can record photos during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 73). You cannot operate your camcorder can start recording after recording has finished. In this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can display... by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Info]. The LCD screen of your camcorder during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 73). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions To capture smiles In the default ...
... recorded movies (p. 45). You can record photos during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 73). You cannot operate your camcorder can start recording after recording has finished. In this time. The following states will take several seconds until you can display... by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Info]. The LCD screen of your camcorder during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 73). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions To capture smiles In the default ...
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...with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the date and time. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 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 ...
...with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the date and time. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 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 ...
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...playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the Event Index screen. Index US 29 The figure below while the camcorder is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160/CX180). Volume adjustment Delete Context To stop* Previous To fast-reverse...* Next To fast-forward* To pause*/play * These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie. Notes ...
...playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the Event Index screen. Index US 29 The figure below while the camcorder is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160/CX180). Volume adjustment Delete Context To stop* Previous To fast-reverse...* Next To fast-forward* To pause*/play * These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie. Notes ...