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US/ES
4-285-335-12(1)
Operating Guide US
Digital HD Video
Guía de operaciones ES
Camera Recorder
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, US CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexic
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this AC Adaptor manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a reference. narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. CAUTION Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect Battery pack the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall If the battery pack is mishandled, the socket) immediately if any malfunction battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even occurs wh
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Battery pack Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the Trade Name: SONY FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Model No.: HDR-XR160 following two conditions: (1) This device Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. may not cause harmful interference, and Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, (2) this device must accept any interference CA 92127 U.S.A. received, including interference that may Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 cause undesired operation. This device co
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on
=> This camcorder has a built-in software a circuit different from that to which the application called “PMB Portable” (p. 41). receiver is connected.
=> See page 22 for the memory card you can use Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ with this camcorder. TV technician for help. Using the camcorder The supplied interface cable must be used
=> Do not hold the camcorder by the following with the equipment in order to comply with parts, and als
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the manufacturing process and do not affect the Unauthorized recording of such materials may recording in any way. be contrary to the copyright laws.
=> Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. Notes on playing back
=> You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. Also, you may not be able to play back Black points images recorded on other devices with your White, red, blue or green points camcorder.
=> Standard (STD) image qua
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=> Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the About this manual, illustrations and camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the on-screen displays DC plug.
=> The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital Note on the camcorder/battery pack still camera, and therefore may appear different temperature from images and screen indicators that actually
=> When the temperature of the camcorder appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations or battery pa
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removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit or flashing
=> When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object.
=> Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. On the drop sensor
=> To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function. When a drop occurs, o
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writ
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp DC plug /CHG (flash/charge) lamp Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. 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 LC
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Getting started When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN 4 jack of your camcorder. To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available. Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer (p. 40). Notes
=> Op
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=> The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Tips
=> See page 63 on recording and playing time.
=> When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at th
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Getting started Notes on the AC Adaptor
=> Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
=> Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
=> Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Charging the battery pack abroad You ca
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. 3
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is not o
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Getting started Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 4
=> If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 5 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch 6 [Next] . The clock starts. 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 tim
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To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips
=> You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER.
=> When [Power On By LCD] is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a desired language . US 0
