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Table of contents 9
Getting started 12
20
Recording/Playback
Making good use of your 40
camcorder
Saving images with an 49
external device
HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/
Customizing your 58
CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E
camcorder
Additional information 80
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
“Handycam” Handbook
Quick reference 103
2010 Sony Corporation
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Read this first Menu items, LCD panel, and lens Supplied items
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available The numbers in ( ) are the supplied under the current recording or playback quantity. conditions.
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using AC Adaptor (1) extremely high-precision technology, so over Power cord (Mains lead) (1) 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective Component A/V cable (1) use. However, there may be some tiny black A/V connecting cable (1)
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recorded without any problems. Save all your recorded image data
=> Compensation for the contents of recordings
=> To prevent your image data from being lost, cannot be provided, even if recording or save all your recorded images on external media playback is not possible due to a malfunction of periodically. It is recommended that you save the camcorder, recording media, etc. the image data on a disc such as DVD-R, etc.
=> TV color systems differ depending on the using your computer. Also,
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AVCHD disc. If you cannot record/play back images,
=> Design and specifications of your camcorder perform [MEDIA FORMAT] and accessories are subject to change without
=> If you repeat recording/deleting images for notice. a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved Confirm the model name of your or recorded. In such a case, save your images camcorder on some type of external media first, and then
=> The model name is shown in this manual when p
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not crash the camcorder against an object.
=> Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/ XR155E)
=> To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be stopped. Note on using the camcord
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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 movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 51 Dele
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Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Evoking a f
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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without Focusing on the child on the left side of troublesome setting the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie Recording in a dimly-lit room recording LOW LUX(68) Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all Checking your golf swing its splendor SMTH SLW REC(66) FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) GB 8
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Table of contents Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Playing images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using “BRAVIA” Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Making good use of your camcorder Deletin
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Table of contents MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR150E/XR155E DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) GB 12
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Getting started You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it 2 clicks. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your 3 camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
=> Align the mark on the
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To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 H
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Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on
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Notes
=> The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] .
=> You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .
=> If the button you touch does not reac
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Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX110E/CX115E Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E * Internal Memory memory card HDR-XR150E/XR155E * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the select
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Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon
=> The icon displayed may vary depending on your model. Inserting a memory card Notes
=> Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX116
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Getting started Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder
=> “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder.
=> Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.
=> Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Note direction of notc
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Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk Tips
=> To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). 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 lens cover. Fasten
