Sony HDR-CX110/R Handycam® Handbook
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4-170-892-12(1) HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 40 camcorder Saving images with an 49 external device Customizing your 58 camcorder Additional information 80 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
and do not affect the recording in any way. See page 18 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
with other devices. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. 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 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." US In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be stopped. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150) Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 29 Playing images on a TV - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
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. US - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
(HDR-CX150/XR150 18 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 25 Zooming 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Operating menus 58 Using - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 86 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 90 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 90 Expected recording time of movies 90 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp US 12 AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 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. Charging - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
Getting started 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. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX110 Memory card HDR-CX150 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150 * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
[MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) [YES] [YES] . To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX110/CX150 MODE button HDR-XR150 (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 70) if you want to zoom to a greater level. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
in another image quality, change this setting. Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from 4 levels. The recording time of the media is changed depending on recording mode. Long time recording High quality recording - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. "24M" of [HD FX] is the maximum bit-rate, and the value other than of [HD FX], such as "17M," is an average bit-rate. [HD FX] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [HD FH] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [HD HQ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [HD LP] (AVC HD - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording. An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX150/XR150). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU (playback folder) appears on the screen - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ 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. - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
(the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with music and visual effects. Scenes for Highlight Playback differ each time - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie. [THEME], the music will be selected automatically for the theme from next time. To save a scenario for Highlight Playback Touch (OPTION) [ - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In instructions, see [Music Transfer] help. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
(p. 29). Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Using "BRAVIA" Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting images from the memory card /photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips You can screen. 4 Touch [YES] . Making good use of your camcorder US 41 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for still images recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. To protect all photos - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
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 card while dividing movies on the memory card captured photo is saved on the recording media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-CX150/XR150) (p. 18). - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
[ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you want to save photos should have enough free space. The recording date and time of - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) 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-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
the previous screen. [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to be copied, then Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality check the copied photos after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
Touch [YES] . Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted. To change the order within the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE]. Select the movie to be moved. The - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
satisfying requirements for operating. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. For details on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
recorded images. 6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows. However, even if the external media has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
the method for creating a disc Several methods for creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your disc player. Notes Prepare a DVD - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
Express (p. 55) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 56) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
copies of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Notes Connect your - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording the default setting) . To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [ - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 71 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p. 72 EDIT (Items - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. US 60 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 63 DETECTION 69 SMILE SENSITIVITY 69 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 69 MICREF LEVEL 69 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 70 AUTO BACK LIGHT 70 X.V.COLOR 70 WIDE SELECT 70 ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder US 61 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
Guide POWER SETTINGS TV CONNECT Guide BATTERY INFO 74 CALIBRATION 99 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS CTRL FOR HDMI 79 DROP SENSOR*2 79 MOVIE MEDIA SET*1*2 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 17 *1 HDR-CX150 18 *2 HDR-XR150 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA FORMAT INT. MEMORY*1 74 HDD*2 74 MEMORY CARD - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
STOP, the setting is cleared. A movie recorded using [BLACK FADER] may be difficult to has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 65) at the same time. Touch the subject in the frame of which you the center of the screen. Customizing your camcorder Touch the subject in the frame of which MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
ON ( ) The zoom (p. 25) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 38 cm (15 in.). Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 66 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. OFF 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 composition. The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the display - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. OFF ( ) 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-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
zooming in or out. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
]: When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is recording medium. When the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each memory card. Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Photo - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. EDIT (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on the operation. DELETE See page 40. SCENARIO ERASE See page 35. PROTECT See page 41. DIVIDE See page 42. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 43. MOVIE DUB (HDR - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
FORMAT Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. HDR-CX110: Touch [YES] [YES] . HDR-CX150/XR150: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (HDR-CX150/XR150) [EMPTY] allows you to - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
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 [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
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. COMPONENT - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
STD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (STD). AUTO Normal 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 94. - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
satisfies all of the following conditions (HDR-CX150/XR150). The movie is protected The movie is the first one displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen The movie is saved on the internal recording media The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips When you set this item - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
data stored on the internal recording media in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations p. 80 Batteries/power sources p. 81 LCD screen p. 81 Memory card p. 82 Recording p. 82 Playback p. 83 Playing back - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). 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-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 96). Recording Refer also to "Memory card" (p. 82). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
. The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 66). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 66). SteadyShot does not function. Set - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
not support playing back memory cards (p. 3). Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. There is no free space in the recording media. You can add no more than 999 high definition image - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 39). The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
] [SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service jack of your camcorder securely (p. 12). C:06: The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Low temperature warning) Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Make the camcorder warm. (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
follow the instructions. Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format error. The internal recording media of the camcorder is set differently created and you can record or play back movies with high definition image quality (HD). You can record standard definition image quality (STD) - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
card, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection is possible. You can select only 100 images at one time for: Deleting movies/photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Dubbing movies Copying photos Editing the Playlist of high definition - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
1120 HDR-XR150 Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 (unit: minute) HD STD 170 225 355 465 710 925 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Memory card High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 9M AVC HD 5M 24M (FX) 17M - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
the sizes described. Tips You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for recording photos. The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.). High definition image quality (HD): FX: Max. 24Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
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. You need - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 78). World time difference Time-zone differences GMT +01:00 +02:00 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition (STD) signal in the conventional MPEG-2 format. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On the "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with "Memory Stick" image data compatibility Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
[A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 78). About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder of memory card or the like 3 times. - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
long as you are not recording the date. How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-CX150/ XR150) Even if you - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
"BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX43 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read "license2.pdf " in the "License" folder - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (58) Self-timer recording (71) MICREF LEVEL low (69) WIDE SELECT (70) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (69) Remaining battery Recording folder Return button (58) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (71) Slide show set (36) Warning - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
Parts and controls Indicator Meaning OPTION button (60) VIEW IMAGES button (29) Slide show button ( actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX110/CX150 HDR-XR150 Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (20 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
the clock setting. HDMI OUT jack (37) (USB) jack (52, 55) MODE button (21) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) (INTELLIGENT AUTO) button (25) POWER button (15) HDR-CX110/CX150 HDR-XR150 Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (29) Speaker US 105 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
HDR-XR150 Power zoom lever (25, 35) PHOTO button (24) Battery pack (12) START/STOP button (22) CHG (charge) lamp (12) DC IN jack (12) A/V Remote Connector (37) Grip belt (20) Hook for a shoulder belt Memory card slot (19) BATT (battery) release lever (14) Memory card access - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
pack..........12 Charging the battery pack abroad 14, 93 CLOCK/LANG 78 CLOCK SET 15 COMPONENT 77 CONVERSION LENS 68 Copy 45 Creating a disc 51 CTRL FOR HDMI 79 D DATA CODE 16, 72 DATE/TIME 16, 72 Date Index 32 DELETE 40 DEMO MODE 79 DIGITAL ZOOM 70 Disc recorder 56 DISPLAY SET 76 - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 108
MODE 26 Recording 20 Recording and playback time....90 Recording media 17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos....90 Repair TELE MACRO 66 Telephoto 25 Thumbnail 40 Tripod 106 Troubleshooting 80 TV 37 TV color systems 93 TV CONNECT Guide 37 TV TYPE 77 TWILIGHT 63 U USB - Sony HDR-CX110/R | Handycam® Handbook - Page 109
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
“Handycam” Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150
Table of contents
9
Getting started
12
Recording/Playback
20
Making good use of your
camcorder
40
Saving images with an
external device
49
Customizing your
camcorder
58
Additional information
80
Quick reference
103