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... with other devices. To view your camcorder before using external media (p. 55). Unauthorized recording of such materials may not be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be played on AV equipment of other materials may not...with devices that are used for the contents of recordings cannot be able to play back on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be saved on ...
... with other devices. To view your camcorder before using external media (p. 55). Unauthorized recording of such materials may not be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be played on AV equipment of other materials may not...with devices that are used for the contents of recordings cannot be able to play back on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be saved on ...
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... date and time 17 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...33 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 34 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 35 Selecting the recording mode 35 Using the Tracking focus function ...
... date and time 17 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...33 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 34 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 35 Selecting the recording mode 35 Using the Tracking focus function ...
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... Interface) is turned off the TV, your camcorder is an interface to send both video/audio signals. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode] [4:3] (p. 75). When the A/V connecting cable is used to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Notes When you play ... Tips If you turn off simultaneously. Set the input selector on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you cannot do with the HDMI cable.
... Interface) is turned off the TV, your camcorder is an interface to send both video/audio signals. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode] [4:3] (p. 75). When the A/V connecting cable is used to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Notes When you play ... Tips If you turn off simultaneously. Set the input selector on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you cannot do with the HDMI cable.
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... definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch . The recording modes available will depend on the selected [ Frame Rate] (p.75). * appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is changed depending on the recording mode. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size...
... definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch . The recording modes available will depend on the selected [ Frame Rate] (p.75). * appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is changed depending on the recording mode. Touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size...
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... you touch the subject you want to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP...
... you touch the subject you want to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. [60p Quality ] (AVC HD 28M (PS)) [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP...
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... Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut... it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Disc Burn. To create a standard ...
... Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality ] mode of discs you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut... it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Disc Burn. To create a standard ...
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US 54 Index DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of media on which images are saved Refer to "Recording modes and the media" on which the created disc can be available...;3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3. The devices on page 36.
US 54 Index DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of media on which images are saved Refer to "Recording modes and the media" on which the created disc can be available...;3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3. The devices on page 36.
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...save on the type of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the screen to select the recording media (HDRCX160/CX180), image selection...Contents To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode ([Event View] or Event Index is displayed) of the external media device. Disconnect ... number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes...
...save on the type of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the screen to select the recording media (HDRCX160/CX180), image selection...Contents To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode ([Event View] or Event Index is displayed) of the external media device. Disconnect ... number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes...
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... the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form. With [ / ] set to [Standard ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you record images under stable conditions (for example, using [Smth...of photos becomes 1,920 1,080. You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically. You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot] when you press START/STOP * The...
... the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form. With [ / ] set to [Standard ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you record images under stable conditions (for example, using [Smth...of photos becomes 1,920 1,080. You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically. You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot] when you press START/STOP * The...
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...) See "Using menus" (p. 64) on a TV, the TV has to the standard definition image quality (STD) While recording a movie Index US 75 When you can capture wider range of colors. Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you play a movie recorded with this frame rate is recommended for playback (p. 79). Refer to...
...) See "Using menus" (p. 64) on a TV, the TV has to the standard definition image quality (STD) While recording a movie Index US 75 When you can capture wider range of colors. Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you play a movie recorded with this frame rate is recommended for playback (p. 79). Refer to...
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... camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080p signal. Index US 80 The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4:3 Select this when connecting your camcorder ... jack and is 16:9. HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to [720p/480p] or [480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during...
... camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080p signal. Index US 80 The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4:3 Select this when connecting your camcorder ... jack and is 16:9. HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to [720p/480p] or [480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during...
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...if [ SteadyShot] is not a malfunction. Adjust the focus manually (p. 69). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [ SteadyShot] to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a... high. The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder may be shorter, for a while in the movie recording mode, depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected. Leave the camcorder there for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. ...
...if [ SteadyShot] is not a malfunction. Adjust the focus manually (p. 69). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [ SteadyShot] to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a... high. The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder may be shorter, for a while in the movie recording mode, depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected. Leave the camcorder there for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. ...
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...43. The type of other devices. If you may not be able to record or play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of discs or media on which ... (HD) with DVD players/recorders as they are not compatible with devices that has been recorded may be lost , save images on your recorded images on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. To save all your recorded image data To prevent your recordings on a TV, you may...
...43. The type of other devices. If you may not be able to record or play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of discs or media on which ... (HD) with DVD players/recorders as they are not compatible with devices that has been recorded may be lost , save images on your recorded images on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. To save all your recorded image data To prevent your recordings on a TV, you may...
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... On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. When connecting to your TV...can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. ** Setup of the TV will be necessary. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the A/V connecting cable. US 34 "Photo TV HD" allows for...
... On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with standard definition image quality (STD). Tips If you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. When connecting to your TV...can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. ** Setup of the TV will be necessary. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the A/V connecting cable. US 34 "Photo TV HD" allows for...
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...PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3. US 44 DVD disc with high definition image quality (...HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to "Selecting the recording mode" on which the ...
...PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be played back DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3. US 44 DVD disc with high definition image quality (...HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to "Selecting the recording mode" on which the ...
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... as follows. HDR-CX160/CX180: Movies and photos that are newly recorded images. 6 After operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. However, even if the external media device has free space, you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality...
... as follows. HDR-CX160/CX180: Movies and photos that are newly recorded images. 6 After operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. However, even if the external media device has free space, you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality...
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... rate to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Wide Mode Sets the horizontal to record movies. / Setting Sets image quality for recording movies or photos (p. 20). Direct Copy Copies images stored on the internal recording medium or on a memory ...sound (p. 30). Media Info Displays information on the internal recording media or a memory card. Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to avoid deleting. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is connected to...
... rate to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Wide Mode Sets the horizontal to record movies. / Setting Sets image quality for recording movies or photos (p. 20). Direct Copy Copies images stored on the internal recording medium or on a memory ...sound (p. 30). Media Info Displays information on the internal recording media or a memory card. Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to avoid deleting. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is connected to...
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... "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is set to [Standard ]. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to...
... "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is set to [Standard ]. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to...
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... quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [60p Quality ] [Highest Quality ] 1 h 15 m (1 h 15 m) 1 h 30 m (1 h 30 m) 2 h 35 m (2 h 35 m) 3 h 5 m (3 h 5 m) [High Quality ] 2 h 5 m 4 h 15 m (2 h 5 m) (4 h 15 m) [Standard ] [Long Time ] 3 h 40 m 7 h 35 m (2 h 45 m) (5 h 45 m) 6 h 25 m 13 h 15 m (5 h 15 m) (10 h 50 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [Standard ] 3 h 50 m 7 h 55 m (3 h 30 m) (7 h 15 m) US 62...
... quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [60p Quality ] [Highest Quality ] 1 h 15 m (1 h 15 m) 1 h 30 m (1 h 30 m) 2 h 35 m (2 h 35 m) 3 h 5 m (3 h 5 m) [High Quality ] 2 h 5 m 4 h 15 m (2 h 5 m) (4 h 15 m) [Standard ] [Long Time ] 3 h 40 m 7 h 35 m (2 h 45 m) (5 h 45 m) 6 h 25 m 13 h 15 m (5 h 15 m) (10 h 50 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 [Standard ] 3 h 50 m 7 h 55 m (3 h 30 m) (7 h 15 m) US 62...
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...Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode: 2,112 1,584 dots/4:3 2,112 1,188 dots/16:9... unique pixel array of your camcorder. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX160/ CX180) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still...
...Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode: 2,112 1,584 dots/4:3 2,112 1,188 dots/16:9... unique pixel array of your camcorder. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX160/ CX180) You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still...