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Question posted by grubcdroger on August 18th, 2014

How To Fix Sony Handycam Buffer Overflow Problem With Hdr-xr150

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Request from ewh410 on April 24th, 2019 6:10 AM
If it's the same problem I have, when recording HD on the FH setting (the 2nd best quality), the camcorder will record for 5-10 minutes, then display the "Buffer Overflow" and stop recording (goes into STBY, standby, mode). It doesn't seem to have this problem if in the FX (the best quality) mode.

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 1

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
Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

... media. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.  In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of data occurs on -screen displays  The example images used in this manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 5

... internal hard disk drive of your camcorder. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be recorded. Doing so may also be stopped. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 9

... 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...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 10

... 51 Creating a disc with 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 59 Using the OPTION...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 20

... high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. 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. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 24

...: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk  Tips  To change the image size, touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [ IMAGE SIZE...See page 92 on the recordable number of photos.  To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150).  Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully.  You can record photos ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 49

... touch [YES]. HDR-CX150/XR150: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of your camcorder and the wall ...drive such as an external hard disk drive. USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).  The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be saved. HDR-CX110: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to external media can be able to the  (USB) jack of your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 56

... * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150  Insert the recording media in the recording device.  If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.  Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in some countries/regions.  High definition image...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 86

... may have tried to fix a couple of the camcorder. Reconnect it in a...camcorder again. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 97).  Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to  on page 80. (Warning on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem...hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing  The internal hard disk of your Sony dealer or local authorized...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 92

... The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (...of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.).  High definition image quality (HD): FX: Max. 24Mbps 1,920 ... (average) 1,440  1,080 pixels/16:9  Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720 ...HDR-CX150/ XR150) You can also use memory card with a capacity...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 95

... playback on your camcorder Based on your camcorder records with a large data capacity. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920  1080/60i, 1440  1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory, memory card HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk, memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... 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 specifications of your images on optional accessories  We recommend using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. camcorder may not be available in some type of...
Operating Guide - Page 11

.../playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following. Note on using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150)  To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock...
Operating Guide - Page 47

... drive  media connected via USB hub  media with built-in USB hub  card reader  You may not be available in some countries/regions.  You cannot use the following devices as an external media.  media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB  ordinary disc drive such as an external hard disk drive...
Operating Guide - Page 54

... device in some countries/regions.  High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. The yellow plug (video) US connection is not necessary. 54 ** Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110/CX150 ** HDR-XR150  Insert the recording media in the recording device.  If your camcorder to the input mode. ...
Operating Guide - Page 65

...hard disk of your camcorder is low. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 15).  Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony... 36). If the problem persists even after storing the images on the internal hard disk (p. 34).  An error may have tried to your camcorder securely (p. 15). Change...
Operating Guide - Page 68

...data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on a...HDR-CX150: 16GB Internal hard disk HDR-XR150: 120GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card (Class 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the camcorder. HDR-CX150: approximately 15.5 GB HDR-XR150...deletion software on page 63.) to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2*3: 37 ~ 1075 mm (1 1/2 ~ 42...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1

...Features precision-ground optics to an external hard disk drive (sold separately)13, all without a computer. Lets you copy videos from 9 distinct scene modes: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Tripod. HDR-XR150 High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 3.1 Megapixel...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2

...fications and features are recommended. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony is not responsible for system management and/or application ...HDR-XR150 High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video...

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