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... your camcorder. CX160/CX180) and the memory card are called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDR- If you do not crash the camcorder against ... and may result in the correct way. images may Notes on , do any of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. When the camcoder is connected to a In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with communication cables, be sure to format the recording media of the...
... your camcorder. CX160/CX180) and the memory card are called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDR- If you do not crash the camcorder against ... and may result in the correct way. images may Notes on , do any of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. When the camcoder is connected to a In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with communication cables, be sure to format the recording media of the...
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...; Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used with this manual - "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Class 4 or faster SD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured. "Memory ...half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Index US 21 Doing so may cause a malfunction. "Memory Stick...
...; Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used with this manual - "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Class 4 or faster SD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured. "Memory ...half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Index US 21 Doing so may cause a malfunction. "Memory Stick...
Handycam® Handbook
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A/V Remote Connector 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 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 ... jack List of connection Connecting to a TV. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 27). Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Index US 31 Table of...
A/V Remote Connector 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 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 ... jack List of connection Connecting to a TV. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 27). Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Index US 31 Table of...
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...launched in 2008 or later with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you turn off simultaneously. Touch (MENU) .... You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by pressing up/ down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of BRAVIA. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details...
...launched in 2008 or later with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you turn off simultaneously. Touch (MENU) .... You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by pressing up/ down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of BRAVIA. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details...
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...via a USB hub media devices with built-in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Tips You can import images saved on ...can save movies and photos on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 If the external medium device...
...via a USB hub media devices with built-in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Tips You can import images saved on ...can save movies and photos on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 If the external medium device...
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... Useful Functions Index You cannot use the Built-in this type of connection. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is referred to as "DVD writer" in USB Cable for AVCHD]. US 58 Refer also to the instruction... manual supplied with [Settings]. Discs that have not been copied.]. Touch . Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. ...
... Useful Functions Index You cannot use the Built-in this type of connection. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is referred to as "DVD writer" in USB Cable for AVCHD]. US 58 Refer also to the instruction... manual supplied with [Settings]. Discs that have not been copied.]. Touch . Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. ...
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...Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use the USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device,...remove the disc when the tray is completed, touch on your camcorder with the Built-in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord...
...Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use the USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device,...remove the disc when the tray is completed, touch on your camcorder with the Built-in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord...
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..., with standard definition image quality (STD). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of Contents...
..., with standard definition image quality (STD). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in either way of Contents...
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... audio input jack on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer,...the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ...
... audio input jack on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer,...the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ...
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... fluorescent lamps. When you select [One Push], keep framing white objects. While the camcorder is recording a movie, is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be adjusted according to the ambient light...], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder at the same time. The default settings are automatically set to [Auto]. Spot Meter/Fcs (... the subject of which you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you ...
... fluorescent lamps. When you select [One Push], keep framing white objects. While the camcorder is recording a movie, is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be adjusted according to the ambient light...], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder at the same time. The default settings are automatically set to [Auto]. Spot Meter/Fcs (... the subject of which you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you ...
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...Focus You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 31 1/2 in the spotlight on a certain subject intentionally. Exposure ...subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes When you want to [Manual]. Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set [Focus] to adjust the exposure. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the ...
...Focus You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 31 1/2 in the spotlight on a certain subject intentionally. Exposure ...subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes When you want to [Manual]. Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set [Focus] to adjust the exposure. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the ...
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... * ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in average image quality without the [Scene Selection] function. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide... angle) to manual When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus....
... * ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in average image quality without the [Scene Selection] function. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide... angle) to manual When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus....
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... slight time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. Leave the camcorder there for excessive vibrations. This is not a malfunction. SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [...the camcorder, recording may be changed. The horizontal to vertical ratio of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked. This is 16:9 (wide). Adjust the focus manually (p....
... slight time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. Leave the camcorder there for excessive vibrations. This is not a malfunction. SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [...the camcorder, recording may be changed. The horizontal to vertical ratio of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked. This is 16:9 (wide). Adjust the focus manually (p....
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB)
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...the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, ... Adaptor. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Disconnect the...
...the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. For more information regarding recycling of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, ... Adaptor. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Disconnect the...
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... 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). On recording To ensure stable operation of time may be irrecoverable. LCD Screen Battery pack Built... Application Software (1) (p. 37) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) The camcorder is recommended to format the memory card with this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the sun only in low light conditions...
... 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). On recording To ensure stable operation of time may be irrecoverable. LCD Screen Battery pack Built... Application Software (1) (p. 37) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) The camcorder is recommended to format the memory card with this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the sun only in low light conditions...
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... this manual when there is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your images on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Images cannot be available in specification of the following. CX160/CX180) . HDR-CX160 HDR...
... this manual when there is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your images on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Images cannot be available in specification of the following. CX160/CX180) . HDR-CX160 HDR...
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... cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory... in advance that is supporting the exFAT system. All the data recorded will be used for this manual - Confirm in this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). US 21 Doing so may cause a malfunction. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory... in advance that is supporting the exFAT system. All the data recorded will be used for this manual - Confirm in this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). US 21 Doing so may cause a malfunction. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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...). A/V Remote Connector 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 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). ...
...). A/V Remote Connector 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 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). ...
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... a USB hub media devices with built-in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a code function. The FAT file system is available for your... appears when an external media device is displayed on the camcorder screen, touch . US 45 Saving images with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC...
... a USB hub media devices with built-in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a code function. The FAT file system is available for your... appears when an external media device is displayed on the camcorder screen, touch . US 45 Saving images with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC...
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...; When you select [All In Event], select the event to copy with / . To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device. Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] on the [Event ...and touch [Play without copying.]. You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Start [Player for AVCHD]. Saving desired movies and photos ...
...; When you select [All In Event], select the event to copy with / . To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device. Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] on the [Event ...and touch [Play without copying.]. You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Start [Player for AVCHD]. Saving desired movies and photos ...