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... also do not affect the recording in any way. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Index US LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery...aim at dusk. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use . Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ...
... also do not affect the recording in any way. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to malfunction. Index US LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery...aim at dusk. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use . Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ...
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... lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. US 17 Touch the button on your camcorder. 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]. When an item is open, press...
... lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. US 17 Touch the button on your camcorder. 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]. When an item is open, press...
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US 23 Index Table 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). 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). Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
US 23 Index Table 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). 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). Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
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Index Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback 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 date and time... previous/next event Event name US 27 Highlight Playback button (p. 38). In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images).
Index Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback 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 date and time... previous/next event Event name US 27 Highlight Playback button (p. 38). In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images).
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... you like the Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can save it as a digest of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the playback screen displays functions you can share the Highlight Playback scenes or...
... you like the Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can save it as a digest of your camcorder. 2 Press (View Images). 3 Touch / () to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the playback screen displays functions you can share the Highlight Playback scenes or...
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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 Low Lux function is easier to focus on glass or metal mesh 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 W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance...
... The Low Lux function is easier to focus on glass or metal mesh 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 W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance...
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... zooming zone appears when you change the setting of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. Conversion Lens When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ...not used . Wide Conversion ( ) Select this when you use a conversion lens. Index US 72 SteadyShot You can compensate for the lens. Off Select this when you do not use a wide-conversion lens. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. ...
... zooming zone appears when you change the setting of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. Conversion Lens When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ...not used . Wide Conversion ( ) Select this when you use a conversion lens. Index US 72 SteadyShot You can compensate for the lens. Off Select this when you do not use a wide-conversion lens. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. ...
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... SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A. Change the setting of the internal lens. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor...Fully charge the battery again. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. This is completed (p. 13). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. ...
... SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off (A. Change the setting of the internal lens. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is automatically turned off . Use the AC Adaptor...Fully charge the battery again. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. This is completed (p. 13). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. ...
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...] (p. 69). The recording conditions are not suitable for a while in the movie recording mode, depending on the memory card. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the condition of your camcorder is extremely high. This is 16:9 (wide). Because of high definition image quality (HD...
...] (p. 69). The recording conditions are not suitable for a while in the movie recording mode, depending on the memory card. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the condition of your camcorder is extremely high. This is 16:9 (wide). Because of high definition image quality (HD...
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...pack completely before operating it . Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may malfunction. If your camcorder gets wet, it on. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder ...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 liquid that you are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in ...
...pack completely before operating it . Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may malfunction. If your camcorder gets wet, it on. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder ...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 liquid that you are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in ...
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... Touch "" displayed on the screen with the corner of the lens clean with rubber or vinyl objects for calibration. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you perform [Empty] (p. 78) to prevent .... Notes If you do not use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. Index US 100 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder...
... Touch "" displayed on the screen with the corner of the lens clean with rubber or vinyl objects for calibration. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you perform [Empty] (p. 78) to prevent .... Notes If you do not use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. Index US 100 The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder...
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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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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-...
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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... Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before the first use . Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the... Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your important data on the LCD screen. Save your PC etc.
... Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable US Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before the first use . Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the... Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on your important data on the LCD screen. Save your PC etc.
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US 17 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 ...
US 17 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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Your camcorder is opened. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. 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.
Your camcorder is opened. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. 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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... default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). Your camcorder is turned on the following recording media 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...
... default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). Your camcorder is turned on the following recording media 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...
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... movies. Wind Noise Reduct....... Micref Level Sets the microphone level. (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Displays the frame to the attached lens. Focus Focuses manually. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to make sure ... Golf Shot Divides two seconds of the digital zoom that icons or indicators are then recorded as night view or beach. Conversion Lens Sets the type of the face(s) automatically. Photo Shoots photos. Reduces wind noise. Fader Fades scenes in slow-motion. Smile ...
... movies. Wind Noise Reduct....... Micref Level Sets the microphone level. (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Displays the frame to the attached lens. Focus Focuses manually. SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to make sure ... Golf Shot Divides two seconds of the digital zoom that icons or indicators are then recorded as night view or beach. Conversion Lens Sets the type of the face(s) automatically. Photo Shoots photos. Reduces wind noise. Fader Fades scenes in slow-motion. Smile ...