Sony HDR-CX160 Handycam® Handbook
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- Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 1
Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX130/CX160/CX180 Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-478-11(1) US - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 21 for the memory card way. Black points White - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
on other devices with your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be played back - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved HDR-CX160 HDR-CX180 Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [Format] by touching Notes on use (MENU - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
EEnnjojyouyseufusel ffuunlcftuionsctions Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Recording Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (67) Smth Slw REC (66) Capturing images beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (34) Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject ( - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
Recoording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (70) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (37) Smile Shutter (37) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (70) Sunrise&Sunset (70) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (35) Recording mode (35) Changing - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (45), Deleting (42)) US 8 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
Easy ways to store good memories Saving Computer (50) External media (55) DVD writer (58, 61) Recorder (62) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable US 9 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
Charging the battery pack 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language setting 19 Step 3: Preparing the recording media 20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160/CX180 20 Inserting a memory card 34 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
photos 57 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 57 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 58 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 59 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
Edit/Copy (Items for editing 77 Setup (Other setup items 77 Additional information Troubleshooting 84 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 90 Using your camcorder abroad 94 Maintenance and precautions 96 About the AVCHD format 96 About the memory card 96 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
(sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions. The CHG (charge) lamp may not light up when the remaining battery power is too low. In such - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Tips When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
Table of Contents 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 and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
, then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time. Index The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
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 in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [ - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Described in this manual - "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Class - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card (p. 77). Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged. Do not open the cover during - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
Table of Contents Recording movies MODE button START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [Guide Frame] to [On] (p. 74), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
Useful Functions Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on )] [Data Code] a desired setting . Shooting photos MODE button PHOTO button Flashes Lights up (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo Press - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time. 1 Open the LCD screen - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Highlight Playback button* Change Event Scale button * Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
back the images with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching the button about 60 times. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160/CX180). To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
Table of Contents Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Previous Tips To repeat Slideshow, - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recoding quality is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). A/V Remote Connector 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recoded with standard image quality (STD), they are - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
of the TV input jacks is as follows: 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 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen. 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 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can select the desired image quality - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
the point you touch and the camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Enjoy Useful Functions * [PS] can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. Tips Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/60p format when the PS mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, and with AVCHD - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person detected, set [Smile Sensitivity] (p. 73). Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You set to (Movie), the size of photos becomes [3.0M] (16:9) or [2.2M] (4:3). You can record photos during - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
be normal when recorded. Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your 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 and photos with music and visual effects. If you like the - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
events from which event and to which event, to be used as the playback range, then touch . If no range is set, the camcorder plays images in the date range of the event selected on the Event View as the playback range. [Theme] You can select a theme for Highlight Playback. The music - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
the Highlight Playback stops. When you connect the camcorder to an external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer, a software installed together with "PMB." For operating instructions - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
scenes or saved Highlight scenarios are played back. Touch . The camcorder starts converting the data to the target format. To watch a Highlight has finished, touch [Share] [Web Upload], then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Index To create - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
not eject the memory card while deleting images from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 43). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX160/CX180). If - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
(HDR-CX160/ CX180) Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch . You can copy images back and forth between the internal recording medium of your camcorder and a memory card or other medium in an external - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (MENU) [Edit/ Copy] [Copy]. The media selection screen appears. Touch the desired item to select the source and the destination for the images to be copied. [Int. Memory Memory Card] [Memory Card Int - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PMB" for more advanced editing. Capturing battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
levels, the image size will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The recording medium where you want to - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
the method for creating a disc (computer) Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) 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 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
use 12 cm discs of following type with "PMB." For Blu-ray disc, see page 52. Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Features Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p. 50), and then create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p. 35). Install "PMB" beforehand, however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
files will be saved, click [PMB] [Tools] [Settings...] [Import media files to] [Browse...], then select the desired location. Tips You can move the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
discs you can use. If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Start "PMB." 3 Click [Calendar] or [Index] to select the date or folder, and select the movie you want to save on the disc. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select plural - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 50). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for "PMB" must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of "PMB," and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Tips You can import images saved on the external media device to your computer by using the supplied software "PMB." Functions available after saving images on an external media device playback of images through the camcorder - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, camcorder screen. HDR-CX130: Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time. HDR-CX160 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Index Event View of the external medium is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Edit/ Copy] [Copy] . Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to select the recording media (HDRCX160/CX180), image selection methods - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media device is connected with [Settings]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
at this time. HDR-CX160/CX180 Movies that are stored on one of the camcorder's recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on any discs can be saved on the disc at this time. When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
Notes Do not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
., other than DVDirect Express Use the 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-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
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. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 66 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 68 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 75 Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 76 Edit - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
REC Golf Shot Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Sensitivity (Microphone) Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Display 77 72 Repair Img. DB F. 88 72 File Number 78 73 (Playback Settings) Data Code 78 73 Volume 79 73 Download Music 40 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
Setting Calibration Battery Info Demo Mode (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting * HDR-CX160/CX180 disappears, when recording is finished. To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Touch [ / ] to make the setting. [ / ] - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot] when you set the image quality to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips To use the self-timer, touch [ / ]. With detected by the internal microphone even when an external microphone is attached. Index The camcorder records images in this 2 seconds - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
Table of Contents Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual]. US 68 Index - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears. 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 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually Low Lux You can record bright color your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
. Off Does not use an effect. White Fader Fades in/out with the white effect. Out In Black Fader Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In The thumbnails of movie recorded using [Black Fader] may be difficult to see on Event View or other screens. Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
high definition image quality (HD) movies. Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Child Priority Gives faces of children priority. Adult Priority Gives faces of adults priority. Off ( ) Does not detect faces. Smile Shutter The shutter is released when the camcorder - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
Guide Frame] shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. Notes If you turn the [Wind Noise Reduct.] function to [On], the [Blt-in Zoom Mic] function turns off automatically. Micref Level (Microphone your camcorder. The LCD screen is touched (Except rec - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [60i] is recommended for 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 your TV. 16 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. 3.3M ( ) Records photos clearly (2,112 × 1,584). 2.5M ( ) Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (2,112 × 1,188). 1.9M ( ) Allows you to record more photos in relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200). VGA(0.3M) ( ) Allows the maximum - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
). Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. HDR-CX130: Touch . HDR-CX160/CX180: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch . Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
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-CX160 camcorder next time. Repair camcorder displays the information (Date - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
bars [--:--:--] appear. Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching / . Download Music See page 40. You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by connecting the camcorder to a computer. Empty Music See page 40. You can delete all music files stored - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. Component Select [Component] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
external device in the [MTP] mode, movie files will be displayed with the recorded date, however, some information, such as area information, included in the movie files cannot be displayed on the connected device. To import images from the camcorder to your computer, use the supplied "PMB" software - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. On The camcorder turns off automatically. Off The camcorder power of the camcorder to turn on or screen. Tips Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
satisfies all of the following conditions (HDR-CX160/CX180). The movie is protected The movie is the first one displayed on the Event 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-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
of internal memory data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. The power does not turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may not be able to charge it (p. 97). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 97). Recording Refer also to "Memory card" - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
. 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. 69). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 69). SteadyShot does not function. Set - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
recording media, and the high definition image quality (HD). The demonstration movie was deleted. A movie is played back automatically (HDR-CX160/CX180). Movies play automatically as a demonstration movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on your camcorder (p. 83). This is not - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. The playback device does not support playing back memory cards (p. 4). Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
connect the cable to the input jack of another device (p. 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. 13). C:06: The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
file by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR-CX160/CX180). The memory card is damaged. (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) The memory card is damaged. The memory card is not formatted correctly (p. 77). (Warning - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
is created and you can record or play back movies with high definition image quality (HD). You can record standard definition image quality (STD) movies or photos. Inconsistencies found in image database file. Do you want to repair the image database file? The Image Database File is damaged. Do - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 21). Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Data protected. You tried to delete protected - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
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 an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Area Setting] (p. 83). World - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
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*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
Memory Stick" media Types of"Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media - (with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
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 of - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
(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 your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
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 of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Even if - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
of the memory card. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
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 HDR-CX180 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
[Face Detection] set to [Off] (73) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (73) Manual focus (69) Scene Selection (70) White Balance (68) SteadyShot off (72) Tele Macro (71) quality (HD/STD), frame rate(60p/60i) and recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) (35) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (20 - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
Parts and controls Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button (27) Micref Level low (74) Wind Noise Reduct. (74) Blt-in Zoom Mic (74) Low not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (G lens) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
) jack (HDR-CX160/ CX180) HDMI OUT jack (31) (USB) jack (56, 58) Power zoom lever (34) PHOTO button (26) CHG (charge) lamp (13) Battery pack (13) START/STOP button (24) DC IN jack (13) A/V Remote Connector (31) Grip belt (23) Built-in USB Cable (14) Memory card access lamp - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
DVD writer 58, 61 E Edit/Copy 77 Empty 78 Empty Music 40 Event Index 27 Exposure 69 External media 55 F Face Detection 73 Fader 71 FH 35 File Number 78 Fireworks 70 Focus 69 Format 77 Frame Rate 75 Fully charged 13 FX 35 G Golf Shot 67 Guide Frame 74 H HD/STD Set 35 HDMI - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
84 Repair Img.DB F 88 RESET 105 S Saving images in external media 55 Scenario 40 Scenario Erase 40 Scenario Save 40 Scene Selection 70 Screen indicators 103 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 90 Self-Timer 71 Setting the date and time...........17 Setup 77 Shooting Mode 66 Smile - Sony HDR-CX160 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 108
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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