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4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 Quick reference 103 2010 Sony Corporation
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...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear ...sunlight for the memory card you can use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. These points are used for ...
...connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear ...sunlight for the memory card you can use with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. These points are used for ...
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...; Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the image data recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcoder is recommended that you may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. If you can save the image data on...
...; Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the image data recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcoder is recommended that you may erase its contents without any problems. Compensation for high definition image quality (HD) recording. If you can save the image data on...
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...card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in specification of this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be impossible to play back images, perform... [MEDIA FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and...
...card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is a difference in specification of this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be impossible to play back images, perform... [MEDIA FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and...
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Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the ...than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be recorded. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped.
Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. US Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the ...than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be recorded. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped.
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...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on a TV p. 37 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on a TV p. 37 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49...
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... time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The ...person. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about ...
... time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The ...person. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about ...
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... recording media for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or...
... recording media for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or...
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... use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing movies 44...the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU ...
... use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150 44 Dubbing movies 44...the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using MY MENU ...
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... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color...
... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the "Memory Stick" media 95 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 97 About x.v.Color...
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... pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the...charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of remaining ...
... pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the...charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of remaining ...
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... recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with any countries/regions using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following ... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Remove the battery pack from your...
... recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with any countries/regions using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following ... battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Remove the battery pack from your...
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...; [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock... item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US 15 When an item is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
...; [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is not on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock... item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US 15 When an item is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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...) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] ...during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in a specified language. &#...
...) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] ...during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn off the operation beeps by pressing POWER. The off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in a specified language. &#...
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... recording media. Touch [YES] . US 17 Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the selected medium. Tips ...
... recording media. Touch [YES] . US 17 Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the selected medium. Tips ...
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... Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this manual... mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA...
... Touch [YES] . Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with this manual... mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is changed. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA...
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...displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Getting started Note direction of the memory card. Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the ...that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be possible that case, touch [YES]. If you insert a new memory card. US 19...
...displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . Getting started Note direction of the memory card. Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the ...that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be possible that case, touch [YES]. If you insert a new memory card. US 19...
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HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-XR150 Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder.
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...58320; You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of movies is about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. US 22 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording after turning on...the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for...
...58320; You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of movies is about 3 seconds, then disappear after you turn on the camcorder. US 22 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can start recording after turning on...the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for...
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... check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a ... the top, bottom, right and left edges of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the...
... check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder can check them , touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA INFO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a ... the top, bottom, right and left edges of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the...
