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Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Index US LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is not ...; See page 21 for the memory card you can use . Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way...
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Index US LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is not ...; See page 21 for the memory card you can use . Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way...
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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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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 Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). US 23 Index Your camcorder is opened. Table of your camcorder.
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 Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). US 23 Index Your camcorder is opened. Table of your camcorder.
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... is turned on the following recording media are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). In the default setting, movies and photos that are played. Index 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...
... is turned on the following recording media are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). In the default setting, movies and photos that are played. Index 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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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 the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Table of...
... 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 the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Table of...
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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.
... 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.
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... Lux You can record images effectively in various situations. Auto Records images in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used .
... Lux You can record images effectively in various situations. Auto Records images in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used .
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...is performed. 350× Up to 350× zoom is performed digitally. Note You can compensate for the lens. Off Select this when you change accordingly. You can magnify images up to 30 times using optical zooming, ...the image becomes natural. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Wide Conversion ( ) Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions. SteadyShot You can select the maximum zoom level. Tele Conversion...
...is performed. 350× Up to 350× zoom is performed digitally. Note You can compensate for the lens. Off Select this when you change accordingly. You can magnify images up to 30 times using optical zooming, ...the image becomes natural. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Wide Conversion ( ) Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions. SteadyShot You can select the maximum zoom level. Tele Conversion...
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... image quality will be correct depending on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu settings have been changed automatically. The following settings: [Smth Slw REC] [... . Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again.
... image quality will be correct depending on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu settings have been changed automatically. The following settings: [Smth Slw REC] [... . Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again.
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... it for a while in the movie recording mode, depending on the memory card. Leave the camcorder there for auto focus. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be a slight time difference between the point when START/STOP...
... it for a while in the movie recording mode, depending on the memory card. Leave the camcorder there for auto focus. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be a slight time difference between the point when START/STOP...
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...in your eyes, wash with plenty 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 after about once a month. Use up...deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as it . Sometimes ...
...in your eyes, wash with plenty 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 after about once a month. Use up...deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as it . Sometimes ...
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... 24 hours. How to salty air such as you do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you delete all . Index US 100 Touch [Cancel] to the finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol... your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. It is closed for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is...
... 24 hours. How to salty air such as you do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you delete all . Index US 100 Touch [Cancel] to the finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol... your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. It is closed for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is...
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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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This is convenient during playback operations. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 104 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-...
This is convenient during playback operations. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 104 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 PC etc. Change the screen language before the first use. On recording To ensure stable operation .... Take images of the sun only in USB Cable US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. formatting the memory card will be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in each local language...
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your PC etc. Change the screen language before the first use. On recording To ensure stable operation .... Take images of the sun only in USB Cable US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. formatting the memory card will be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in each local language...
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... on the screen, touch / until the item appears. US 17 When an item is not on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is open, press POWER.
... on the screen, touch / until the item appears. US 17 When an item is not on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is open, press POWER.
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Recording/Playback 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. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. US 23 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.
Recording/Playback 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. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. US 23 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.
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...lens cover is turned on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that 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. 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 ...
...lens cover is turned on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that 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. 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 ...
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... Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the attached lens. Conversion Lens Sets the type of the recording environment. Wind Noise Reduct....... Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to the brightness of... an attached conversion lens (sold separately). Golf Shot Divides two seconds of scene, such as a movie and photos. Display Setting Sets the duration ...
... Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the attached lens. Conversion Lens Sets the type of the recording environment. Wind Noise Reduct....... Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to the brightness of... an attached conversion lens (sold separately). Golf Shot Divides two seconds of scene, such as a movie and photos. Display Setting Sets the duration ...