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Enjoying your
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camcorder
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 14
Recording/Playback 22
Handycam Handbook
Editing 44
Utilizing recording
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media
HDR-CX11E/CX12E
Customizing your
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camcorder
Troubleshooting 84
Additional Information 94
Quick Reference 104
2008 Sony Corporation
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Read this before operating your camcorder only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible Before operating the unit, please read this equipment. Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for
=> Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory future reference. Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Notes on use
=> Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “Memory In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook) Stick” compatible equipment. Th
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=> Television programs, films, video tapes, About menu items, LCD panel and lens and other materials may be copyrighted.
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available Unauthorized recording of such materials may under the current recording or playback be contrary to the copyright laws. conditions.
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using If you cannot record/play back images extremely high-precision technology, so over correctly, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]. 99.99% of the pixels are operatio
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=> Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug.
=> Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it. About this Handbook
=> The images of the LCD screen used in this Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.
=> Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are sub
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Table of contents Playback ........................................................ 31 Read this before operating your Searching for desired scene by pinpoint camcorder ....................................................2 (Film Roll Index) .............................................. 33 Subject examples and solutions .............7 Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) ....................................................... 33 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) .
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Customizing your camcorder Additional Information What you can do with the Using your camcorder abroad .............. 94 (SETTINGS) category of the File/folder structure on the “Memory HOME MENU....................................... 59 Stick PRO Duo” ......................................... 96 Using the HOME MENU ................................. 59 Maintenance and precautions .............. 97 List of the (SETTINGS) category items About the AVCHD format ............................ 97
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf Getting a good shot swing of a ski slope or beach SMTH SLW REC ............................................. 29 Backlight ..................................................... 29 BEACH .......................................................... 80 SNOW .......................................................... 80 Capturing still Capturing smiles images during automatically movie recording Dual Rec ......................
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Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow Get ready (p. 14). For types of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” you can use in your camcorder, see page 2. Record with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 25). Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format “1920 × 1080/50i” (p. 97), which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images. Notes
=> The default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i” (p. 62).
=> “AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must
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Enjoying your camcorder Save recorded images. Dubbing to other devices (p. 51) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For details, see page 51. Editing on a computer (p. 43) Using the supplied application software “PMB,” you can import images to a computer, and save images on a disc. For details, refer to the supplied software help, “PMB Guide.” Delete images. If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full, you canno
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Approximate recording time of movies The recordable time varies depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 62) and the capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Numbers in ( ) indicates the minimum recording time. (min.) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 16M (FH)* 6 (6) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (55) 110 (110) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ)** 10 (9) 25 (20) 55 (40) 115 (80) 230 (160) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP)** 15 (10) 30 (20) 65 (45) 140 (1
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Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 12) Category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item Page 56 / SET* Item Page MEDIA INFO 57 MOVIE* 26 MEDIA FORMAT* 57 PHOTO* 26 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 58 SMTH SLW REC 29 (SETTINGS) category* (VIEW IMAGES) category To customize your camcorder (p. 59)
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Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME 2 Press (HOME) (or ). MENU - HELP (HOME) 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) 2 Touch (HELP). 3 Touch the desired category. The bo
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Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 76 for further details. (OPTION) 1
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following USB cable (1) (p. 54) items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (1) 4 GB A button-type lithium battery is already installed. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 15, 98) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 15) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) PMB
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack /CHG (charge) POWER switch lamp DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it battery pack (H series) (p. 98) after in the direction of the arrow until it attaching it to your camcorder. clicks. Notes
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 5 Insert the camc
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To remove your camcorder from the To remove the battery pack Handycam Station Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Turn off the power, then remove the Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and camcorder from the Handycam Station remove the battery pack. holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. BATT (battery) release lever Notes
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 18), access lamp (p. 25) or the
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Getting Started After a while, the approximate recordable Notes time and battery information appear for
=> All times measured under the following about 7 seconds. You can view the battery conditions: information for up to 20 seconds by [REC MODE]: SP pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the When the LCD backlight turns on information is displayed. Approximate playback time Remaining battery (approx.) Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. “HD” stands
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Step 3: Setting the date and time On the charging/recording/playback time Set the date and time when using this
=> Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C camcorder for the first time. If you do not (77 ˚F). set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] 10°C to 30°C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is recommended. screen appears every time you turn on your
=> The recording and playback time will be camcorder or change the POWER switch shorter when you use your camcorder in low position. temperatures.
=> The
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Getting Started
=> It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. 3 Select the desired geographical You cannot operate your camcorder during this area with / , then touch [NEXT]. time.
=> The lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on. It closes when the playback 4 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch screen is selected, or the power is turned off. [NEXT].
=> In the setting at the time of purchase, the power turns off automatically if
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Adjusting the LCD panel Fastening the grip belt Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the Hold your camcorder correctly, then fasten camcorder (), then rotate it to the best the grip belt as shown in the illustration. angle to record or play (). DISP/BATT INFO 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder 180 degrees (max.) To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until
