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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 constantly...any way. See page 18 for effective use (p. 74). Read this camcorder. These points are used for long periods of your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the memory card, it and the...
...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 constantly...any way. See page 18 for effective use (p. 74). Read this camcorder. These points are used for long periods of your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the memory card, it and the...
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... from the image data recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder, due to eject the media and may fail to... the connector plug in a malfunction of the camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with communication cables, be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD...
... from the image data recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the camcorder, due to eject the media and may fail to... the connector plug in a malfunction of the camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with communication cables, be able to play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD...
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...HDR- Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk...offers a quality typical of your camcorder and accessories are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images ... In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD disc. Design and ...
...HDR- Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." CX110 card Input/ output HDRCX150 Internal memory + memory card 16GB Input/ output HDRXR150 Internal hard disk...offers a quality typical of your camcorder and accessories are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may appear different from images ... In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD disc. Design and ...
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... the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). US On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your...
... the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). US On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Doing so may be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your...
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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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...recorded person. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. US Stay still at the end of panning for ...a balanced volume of camcorder accessories. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Narrate the subject, or talk to make the scene...
...recorded person. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with your movies. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. US Stay still at the end of panning for ...a balanced volume of camcorder accessories. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Narrate the subject, or talk to make the scene...
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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66) US
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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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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
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...battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 ...fully discharged battery pack. US 13 Getting started You can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the ...
...battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 ...fully discharged battery pack. US 13 Getting started You can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the ...
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...FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do ...not recommend using your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes...
...FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do ...not recommend using your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes...
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... / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with 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. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then...
... / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with 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. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then...
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... others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ....57732; . Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to show messages in a specified language.
... others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off your camcorder by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] ....57732; . Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. To turn 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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.... You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies ...57790; Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET].
.... You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies ...57790; Tips See page 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for movies (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET].
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...displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ... of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] ...
...displayed may vary depending on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). US 18 The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ... of up to 32 GB have been verified to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] ...
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...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched...
...) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with the nothched...
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HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20 To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the len cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150).
HDR-CX110/CX150 US 20 To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the len cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150).