Sony HDR-CX100/R Handycam® Handbook
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Click Handycam Handbook HDR-CX100 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-129-504-11(1) US - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators the OPTION MENU 13 Read this before operating your camcorder 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
writer, recorder 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 56 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 56 Checking the battery information 59 Utilizing recording media - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
MENU 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 90 Self-diagnosis camcorder abroad 100 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...102 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC 33 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach AUTO BACK LIGHT 69 BEACH 86 SNOW 86 Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec 32 Capturing smiles automatically SMILE SHUTTER 73 A child - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
controls zoom in or out. START/STOP button (23, 29) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) POWER button (19) DISP (display) button (34) EASY button (22) HDMI media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. RESET button Press RESET to - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
, 30) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (19) Battery pack (17) CHG (charge) lamp (17) Speaker DC IN jack (17) A/V Remote Connector (42, 56) START/STOP button (23, 29 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 100/112 Meaning Recording image quality (HD/SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (65) Recording/playback - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
Table of Contents Bottom Indicator Meaning FACE DETECTION (72) DETECTION SET (73) Manual focus (85) SCENE SELECTION (86) White balance (87) SteadyShot off (67) SPOT MTR/FCS (83)/ EXPOSURE (85)/SPOT METER (83) TELE MACRO (84) X.V.COLOR (67) - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen. Tab After completing the setting, Handycam operation. 10 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 11 Index - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
49 p. 50 p. 50 p. 51 p. 51 p. 47 p. 47 p. 52 p. 52 p. 53 p. 54 p. 54 p. 55 p. 55 p. 55 p. 56 p. 56 12 DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide* BATTERY INFO Operating Guide p. 42 p. 59 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. p. 60 p. 60 p. 62 p. 63 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
81 p. 82 p. 82 [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. * You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. ** You cannot set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 60 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
subject coming into the lens. 16 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 98 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 the upper left on the LCD screen. 17 Index - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 81). Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
Recording Techniques Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 82) 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 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 21 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques POWER button Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording. [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 65). 23 Index - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal memory. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
(p. 38). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos. * appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movie photo recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
a desired photo (). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 60). To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the recording media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 60). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 99 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
zoom buttons on the LCD frame. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/ zoom to a greater level. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record high quality photos during movie recording by - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
Recording in mirror mode Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
on/off Each time you press DISP, the screen indicators, such as remaining battery power, etc., turn on or off. To turn off the LCD backlight, . This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already screen (p. 38). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos. * appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play Tips When - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
Table of Contents Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU Tips When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, the screen. (playback folder) appears on Useful Recording Techniques Index 37 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
Table of Contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Face Index). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques the (Photo) tab. Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connecting - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Type Camcorder (p. 43 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to standard definition image quality (SD) and played back - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
TV. Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the Remote Commander. To set your camcorder, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you turn off the - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
). For movies, select the image quality (p. 65). Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (SD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (SD) The recording medium where you want to save photos should - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (SD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
(p. 60). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 60). For movies, select - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch [YES] . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (SD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a movie on the playback screen or the INDEX screen by touching (OPTION). You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by using the supplied software. Index 54 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
Table of Contents Playing the Playlist Select the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 60). Touch (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [PLAYLIST]. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch [YES] . Tips Even if you erase a movie from a - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The method - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 18). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition necessary. AV Remote Connector Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Useful Recording - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. 58 Index - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. To close the battery information screen Touch . 59 Index - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 60). Types of "Memory Stick" media you can use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 1 GB or larger marked with: PRO Duo" media)* ("Memory Stick - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
SET] (p. 60), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO]. The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 56, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved (p. 56, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY]. You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) The default settings are marked with . / SET You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies While recording a movie. Index 67 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
desired setting OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Useful Recording Techniques Tips Positioning the subject at in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
. Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] a desired setting ON OFF Adjusts - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ setting IMAGE SIZE] a desired 4.0M ( ) 3.0M ( ) 1.9M ( ) VGA(0.3M) ( ) Records photos in the high quality (2,304 × 1,728). Records photos in the high quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296). Allows you to record more photos in relatively clear - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
setting OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Useful Recording Techniques Tips Positioning the this when you use a tele-conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON ( ) OFF Detects faces. Does not detect faces. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on the screen in Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the SMILE SHUTTER function. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
(SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [ / SET] a desired setting [YES] HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) image. SD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits standard definition image quality (SD) image. Tips You can record, play, or edit - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. Useful Recording Techniques Index 75 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BL LEVEL] a desired setting NORMAL BRIGHT Standard brightness. Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
Table of Contents If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1 ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. DISP - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [HDMI RESOLUTION] [HD CONTENTS]/[SD CONTENTS] a desired setting HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal setting - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
marked with . CLOCK SET See page 19. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 101. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AREA SET] set your local area - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
on the internal memory The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) CALIBRATION See page 108. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
when the LCD screen opens and closes. CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) When connecting your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV's Remote Commander at the TV (p. 46). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
the brightness and focus on [END] To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
point to be focused within the frame on the screen [END] To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
shots of fireworks. LANDSCAPE*( ) PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
Table of Contents FADER You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) [FADER] a desired setting OFF Does not use an - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
Table of Contents NORMAL LOW ( ) Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 90 Batteries/power sources p. 91 LCD screen p. 91 - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
to the camcorder correctly (p. 17). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is too high or - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 105). Recording Refer horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide manually (p. 85). SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 67). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON], your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details. Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software "PMB." Movies play automatically. Movies play automatically as a demonstration movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
high definition image quality (HD) movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 44, - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04: The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Use an "InfoLITHIUM - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
instructions. Recording media Internal memory format error. The internal memory of the camcorder not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do found in Image Database File. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the Image - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
for your camcorder (p. 60). Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection is possible. You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery with high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (SD). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
media High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP) AVC HD 5M Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The recordable time the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 80). World time difference Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide" then use the supplied and not usually displayed. HD movie management information folder This folder contains recording data of high definition image quality (HD) movies. Do not try to - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
you delete image files, follow the steps on page 47. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. In addition to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 minutes - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 108
dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. The preinstalled rechargeable - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 109
data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 110
and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 111
AVCHD format 104 B BATTERY INFO 59 Battery battery pack..........17 Charging the battery pack abroad 18, 100 CLOCK/LANG 80 CLOCK SET 19 COMPONENT 79 CONVERSION LENS..........68, 71 Copy 51 Creating a disc 56 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 56 Creating a standard definition - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 112
FCS 83 STEADYSHOT 67 SUMMERTIME 80 SUNRISE&SUNSET 86 Supplied items 14 T TELE MACRO 84 Telephoto 32 Thumbnail 47 Tripod 8 Troubleshooting 90 TV 42 TV color systems 100 TV CONNECT Guide 42 TV TYPE 78 TWILIGHT 86 U USB cable 56 USB CONNECT 56 112 V VBR 98 VIEW IMAGES SET 74 Viewing - Sony HDR-CX100/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 113
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