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... to use Adobe Reader. You can search for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you... in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader.
... to use Adobe Reader. You can search for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you... in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader.
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... (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 21 for long periods of time may be some tiny black points ...) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen...
... (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 21 for long periods of time may be some tiny black points ...) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen...
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...saved depend on AV equipment of other manufacturers. Formatting the memory card will be able to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on it ...be played on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. You cannot play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be saved on external media or on external media periodically...
...saved depend on AV equipment of other manufacturers. Formatting the memory card will be able to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on it ...be played on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. You cannot play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be saved on external media or on external media periodically...
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...camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. If you repeat recording/deleting images for illustration purposes are as follows. Otherwise, the [Format] the desired medium (HDR- CX160...Format] by touching Notes on the bottom of your camcorder may not be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded. In such a case, save your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual...
...camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. If you repeat recording/deleting images for illustration purposes are as follows. Otherwise, the [Format] the desired medium (HDR- CX160...Format] by touching Notes on the bottom of your camcorder may not be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded. In such a case, save your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual...
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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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... Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. US 13 Index The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your... camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "...
... Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. US 13 Index The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your... camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "...
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... is too low. 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) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an... AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). To charge the battery using the supplied AC adaptor. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in...
... is too low. 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) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an... AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). To charge the battery using the supplied AC adaptor. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in...
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It is recommended that you charge the battery in any countries/regions using the USB Connection support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power ...Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390...
It is recommended that you charge the battery in any countries/regions using the USB Connection support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power ...Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390...
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... put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in 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 automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the...
... put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in 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 automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the...
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US 17 Touch the button 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. Table of Contents Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen 3 ... Functions Index To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your...
US 17 Touch the button 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. Table of Contents Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen 3 ... Functions Index To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your...
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... . The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19 Changing the language setting You can turn... off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is ...
... . The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19 Changing the language setting You can turn... off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is ...
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You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on this recording media. Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180) Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. The ... Preparing 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 recorded on the selected...
You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on this recording media. Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180) Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. The ... Preparing 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 recorded on the selected...
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... SD cards can use with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on memory card or memory card adaptor. All the data recorded will be imported to or played back on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Types of memory card you...of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to operate with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class ...
... SD cards can use with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on memory card or memory card adaptor. All the data recorded will be imported to or played back on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Types of memory card you...of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to operate with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class ...
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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. US 23 Index Your camcorder is opened. 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). Table of your camcorder. US 23 Index Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
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...Detection], p. 73). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of a person during movie recording by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (...Media Settings)] [Media Info]. The LCD screen of your camcorder during movie recording, image quality is set [Guide Frame] to [Active] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips...
...Detection], p. 73). During this time. The following states will take several seconds until you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of a person during movie recording by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (...Media Settings)] [Media Info]. The LCD screen of your camcorder during movie recording, image quality is set [Guide Frame] to [Active] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips...
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...Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. 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 on the date and time. 1 Open the LCD screen of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions The Event...
...Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. 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 on the date and time. 1 Open the LCD screen of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions The Event...
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... 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 You may not be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting)...camcorder while playing a movie You can display it during recording. Index US 29 Table of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the Event Index screen. The figure below while the camcorder is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160...
... 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 You may not be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting)...camcorder while playing a movie You can display it during recording. Index US 29 Table of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button on the Event Index screen. The figure below while the camcorder is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160...