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Question posted by kareis on March 30th, 2014

Sony Hdr-cx160 Wont Charge

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Answer #1: Posted by StLFanMan on April 3rd, 2014 9:26 AM
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You may have to replace the charger/battery. It could also be some other issues, but I would contact Sony Support for troubleshooting assistance, and/or pursue service repairs-if necessary.

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 5

... main differences in specification between models. Index digital still camera, and therefore may result in a malfunction of the...object. Otherwise, the  [Format]  the desired medium (HDR- When the camcoder is connected to a  In this manual,...when the access  We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. CX160/CX180) and the memory card are exaggerated or...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 10

... first 3 Notes on use 5 Enjoy useful functions 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the 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...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 11

... 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 with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer 47 Creating...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 20

... on the selected medium. The following icons are recorded on the screen of your camcorder. Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180)  Touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Media Settings)]  [Media Select]. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on this...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 23

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...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 27

... the following recording media are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). 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...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 29

... INDEX screen.  Touch / during pause to play back the images with /  . Index US 29 The figure below while the camcorder is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160/CX180).
Handycam® Handbook - Page 42

... of .  Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to delete them (p. 43).  The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180).  If you delete movies/photos that are included in saved scenarios (p. 40), the scenarios will also be deleted.  Touch and hold the...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 96

...image quality (HD). Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920  1080/60i, 1440  1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal memory...Useful Functions Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. About the memory card  A memory...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 100

... described above. Doing so may not work correctly. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if you delete all . When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that... camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to a...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 105

... button (24)  (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24)  MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDR-CX160/ CX180)  HDMI OUT jack (31)   (USB) jack (56, 58)  Power zoom lever (34)  PHOTO button (26)  CHG (charge) lamp (13)  Battery pack (13)  START/STOP button (24)  DC IN...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 7

...limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. The UL Mark on , the user is... to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX130, HDR-CX160 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 10

...for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the camcorder, ...are lit or flashing  When using genuine Sony accessories.  Genuine Sony accessories may be lost, or other malfunctions could... impossible to change without notice. CX160/CX180)   . HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 11

... 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 16 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 To check the recording media settings 20 Copying movies and photos (HDR-CX160/CX180 22 Recording/Playback...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 60

... high/low. In this case, when you have tried to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images (p. 35), or format the memory ... a couple of times, contact your camcorder securely (p. 13). DB F.]  the recording medium (HDR-CX160/CX180).  The memory card is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack V series. The recording stops...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 62

...technology causes fluctuations in the table, you use a fully charged battery pack. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are... 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  Notes  The number in ( )...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 63

...; The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.  Tips  You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for the maximum image size of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX160/ CX180) You can record...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 65

...charged, the camcorder operation will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you delete all . The rechargeable battery will not be completely erased. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160...even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is attached. Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Also, when you dispose of the memory ...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 66

.../Type A (Built-in USB) HDR-CX160/CX180: MIC input jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) LCD screen Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960  240) General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA Average power consumption: During camera recording using LCD screen...
Operating Guide (Large File - 10.33 MB) - Page 67

...67 Additional information HDR-CX160: 250 g (8.8 oz) main unit only 300 g (10.6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX180: 250...; " " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc..  Adobe, the Adobe logo...: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 6.8 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.1 A Capacity Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 ...

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