Sony HDR-CX100E Operating Instructions
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Click Handycam Handbook HDR-CX100E/CX105E/CX106E Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-129-505-11(1) GB - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 2
internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 3
Contents Useful Recording Techniques Table of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Useful recording of 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, and - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 4
the recording media for photos 60 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 60 Checking the media information 62 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 63 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 64 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 65 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 6
a spot light Flowers in close-up SPOTLIGHT 86 PORTRAIT 86 FOCUS 85 TELE MACRO 84 Fireworks with all its splendor FIREWORKS 86 FOCUS 85 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen FOCUS 85 SPOT FOCUS 84 SPOT MTR/FCS 83 Useful Recording Techniques Index - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 7
(see Operating Guide) POWER button (19) DISP (display) button (34) EASY button (22) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (43) (USB) jack (56) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button (10) Self-timer recording (89) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (88) MICREF LEVEL low (88) WIDE SELECT (66) Remaining battery Return button (10) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (23, 29) Photo size (70) Slide show set (41) Warning (95) Playback mode - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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/ see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Useful Recording Techniques Index - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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, touch Handycam operation. 10 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Menu lists List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 13
operation. ** You cannot set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE FOCUS SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. p. 83 p. 83 p. 84 p. 84 p. 85 p. 85 p. 86 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 15
see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63). Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 16
subject coming into the lens. 16 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 26
touch the movie 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. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse To fast-forward To pause/play Tips - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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 open, press POWER (p. 19 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 30
You can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) (CAMERA) [MOVIE]. Data code during recording The recording date, time 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 32
also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Tips You can - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Contents Useful Recording Techniques Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. Touch (HOME) (CAMERA) [SMTH SLW REC]. Press START/STOP. An about-3-second movie is recorded - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 35
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 60). 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 36
of Contents movie 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (the default Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 42
] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 43
1080i/576i] (p. 79) (White) (Red) Notes If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 44
this connection. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 78) Notes If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 45
TYPE] according to your TV. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 46
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 TV, your - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 47
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 images from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 49
the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie. You cannot capture a photo from a movie recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (HDR-CX105E/CX106E). Useful Recording Techniques Index Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch . The captured photo is saved on the - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record a movie on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media for the first time, create the - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 52
step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time You can protect photos recorded on the internal memory by selecting their recording date. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. To protect all photos on the same day at one - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 53
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 while dividing movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. 53 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 54
remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while editing movies on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc as it is, by using the supplied software. Index 54 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 56
internal memory, or [ USB You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 57
If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks 57 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 58
camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals PANEL] (the default setting To record the date/time, or camera settings data, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 60
the screen. : Internal memory : "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 61
time of "Memory Stick 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 62
recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE of the whole internal memory space will be slightly smaller than 8,000 MB despite displaying both free and used internal memory space. Since - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 63
[YES] [YES] . Notes While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.). 63 Index - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 64
camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. Notes If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved (p. 56, see Operating Guide on your camcorder. 3 Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [INT. MEMORY]. The [ - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 65
Table of Contents 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 66
according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS maximum zoom level up to 10 × in case you want to zoom to a level greater select the zooming level. Useful Recording Techniques Index HDR-CX100E/CX105E OFF 20 × 120 × Up to - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 67
HDR-CX106E zoom is performed digitally. Table of Contents STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 68
Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 69
), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for each lens. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) Select 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 70
SERIES RESET Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence. Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 71
guide frame makes a balanced composition. CONVERSION LENS When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum focus when you use a tele-conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME) - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 72
subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely, in the case of the high definition your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case. - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 73
are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on the screen in movie recording standby, and changes into when movie recording starts. Tips - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 74
, perform this setting again. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA Data code is not displayed. Displays the date and time. Displays camera setting data. DATE/TIME Useful Recording - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 75
Table of Contents CAMERA DATA Movie Photo 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 [--:--:--] - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 78
Table of Contents OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Steps - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 79
with the component input jack. Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 81
The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen The movie is recorded on the internal memory The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) CALIBRATION See - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 82
close the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [POWER ON BY LCD] a desired setting ON OFF The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. The camcorder does not turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 83
[SPOT MTR/FCS] touch the subject you want to adjust 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 84
of the screen. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) [SPOT FOCUS] touch the 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 85
a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually 85 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 87
change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 90
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 "Memory Stick PRO - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 91
). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Attach the battery pack 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 92
. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 105). Recording Refer also to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (p. 91). Pressing The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 85). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 85 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 93
type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 94
movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit photos is full. Playback on the TV When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 95
(Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) If indicators appear on the LCD screen, 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 96
Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder image using the supplied software. Inconsistencies found in - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 97
be able to record or play images correctly. Use "Memory Stick" media recommended 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 98
The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 (unit: minute) LCD panel opened HD - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 99
on the recording conditions, and the type of "Memory Stick" media. The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Tips You can also use "Memory Stick Duo" media with a capacity of under 1 GB for - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 100
based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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 [SUMMERTIME] (p. 80). World time difference Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Time-zone - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 102
memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 104
your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition (SD) signal in the conventional MPEG2 format. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/50i, 1440 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media *1 1080i specification A high - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 105
. On "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media The maximum memory capacity of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media that can be used with your camcorder is 16 GB. On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 106
below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - 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-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 108
camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION]. Touch "" displayed on the screen with the corner of "Memory Stick battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 109
completely using 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 110
-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA 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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 111
70 INDOOR 87 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 106 Internal memory 102 J JPEG 102 L LANDSCAPE 86 LANGUAGE SET 20, 80 LCD BL LEVEL 76 LCD BRIGHT 76 LCD COLOR 77 LP 65 M Maintenance 104 MANAGE MEDIA 60 MEDIA FORMAT 63, 64 MEDIA INFO 62 "Memory Stick" media...... 60, 104 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 112
/DISP SET 76 SP 65 SPOT FOCUS 84 SPOTLIGHT 86 SPOT METER 83 SPOT MTR/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 - Sony HDR-CX100E | Operating Instructions - Page 113
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