Handycam® Handbook
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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...
Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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Table of contents Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 86 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 90 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...
Table of contents Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 86 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 90 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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...HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. US 17 Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this recording media. Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder... your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on the selected medium. Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
...HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. US 17 Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this recording media. Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder... your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on the selected medium. Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Rec...
... close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of LCD screen. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. Rec...
Handycam® Handbook
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... by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during playback. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others...
... by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during playback. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of your camcorder can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others...
Handycam® Handbook
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... is changed . Tips You can select a recording mode to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. Long time recording High quality recording Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can record with various playback devices. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press...
... is changed . Tips You can select a recording mode to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. Long time recording High quality recording Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can record with various playback devices. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press...
Handycam® Handbook
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...definition image quality (STD). Touch the movie you want to the previous screen. By touching date, you want to confirm the image. appears. Touch to return to burn on the camcorder screen. Select the desired image quality, and touch . The image quality of the disc depends on the recording time...copies of movies to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110). Movies that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies...
...definition image quality (STD). Touch the movie you want to the previous screen. By touching date, you want to confirm the image. appears. Touch to return to burn on the camcorder screen. Select the desired image quality, and touch . The image quality of the disc depends on the recording time...copies of movies to be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110). Movies that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies...
Handycam® Handbook
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BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on the operation. US 74 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for this operation (p. 14). To ...there is a management file area, the used media space of the recording media. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. USB CONNECT See page 51. To close the battery ...
BATTERY INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for other settings) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on the operation. US 74 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for this operation (p. 14). To ...there is a management file area, the used media space of the recording media. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to recover recordable free space. USB CONNECT See page 51. To close the battery ...
Handycam® Handbook
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.... The file format is not supported by your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording conditions, the time available for a while in a cool place. The temperature of images that you may not record images. (HDR-XR150) The temperature of your camcorder (p. 90, 92). Press MODE to [ON] (p. 76). Turn off...
.... The file format is not supported by your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording conditions, the time available for a while in a cool place. The temperature of images that you may not record images. (HDR-XR150) The temperature of your camcorder (p. 90, 92). Press MODE to [ON] (p. 76). Turn off...
Handycam® Handbook
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... conditions under which you use your camcorder in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] 1 h 25 m [HD FH] [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m 3 h 50 m [HD LP] 6 h 35 m Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected time of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in low temperatures. HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack (unit...
... conditions under which you use your camcorder in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] 1 h 25 m [HD FH] [HD HQ] 1 h 55 m 3 h 50 m [HD LP] 6 h 35 m Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected time of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in low temperatures. HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack (unit...
Handycam® Handbook
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... in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] 11 h 20 m [HD FH...
... in ( ) is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] 11 h 20 m [HD FH...
Handycam® Handbook
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... frequently used in high temperatures for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with current "InfoLITHIUM...-ion battery pack that has functions for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you may not be restored if it is used . We recommend using your camcorder right before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to play...
... frequently used in high temperatures for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with current "InfoLITHIUM...-ion battery pack that has functions for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you may not be restored if it is used . We recommend using your camcorder right before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to play...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 15 POWER ON BY LCD 78 POWER SETTINGS 78 Precautions 95 PRIORITY SETTING..........69, 86 PROTECT 41 R REC MODE 26 Recording 20 Recording and playback time....90 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....90 Repair 80 REPAIR IMG.DB F 87, 88 RESET 105 S Saving images in external media 49 SCENARIO 34 SCENE...
... 15 POWER ON BY LCD 78 POWER SETTINGS 78 Precautions 95 PRIORITY SETTING..........69, 86 PROTECT 41 R REC MODE 26 Recording 20 Recording and playback time....90 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....90 Repair 80 REPAIR IMG.DB F 87, 88 RESET 105 S Saving images in external media 49 SCENARIO 34 SCENE...
Operating Guide
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... Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies...
... Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 31 Saving images Saving movies...
Operating Guide
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The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Selecting the recording media for the recordable time of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 screen of movies...
The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Selecting the recording media for the recordable time of your camcorder. The following icons are recorded on this recording media. 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 screen of movies...
Operating Guide
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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 movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for ...
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 movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for ...
Operating Guide
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... [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 70 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by touching it. In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of images when played back on the...
... [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 70 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by touching it. In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of images when played back on the...
Operating Guide
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...recording time of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD). Touch the movie you can search for images by date. Remaining Disc capacity Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to burn on the camcorder... [END] [EJECT DISC] on the disc. Movies recorded on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be created appears on the...
...recording time of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD). Touch the movie you can search for images by date. Remaining Disc capacity Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to burn on the camcorder... [END] [EJECT DISC] on the disc. Movies recorded on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX150/XR150). When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be created appears on the...
Operating Guide
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... h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [STD HQ] Recording time 30 h 30 m US 70 Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] 1 h 25 m 1 h 55 m 3 h 50 m 6 h 35 m Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in...
... h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [STD HQ] Recording time 30 h 30 m US 70 Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] 1 h 25 m 1 h 55 m 3 h 50 m 6 h 35 m Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150 High definition image quality (HD) in...
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..., the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Example of expected recording time of MultiMediaCard Association. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD...
..., the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Example of expected recording time of MultiMediaCard Association. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD...