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    4-170-893-14(1) HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E 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
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    if necessary (p. 16). On recording  To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to initialize the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 74). Initializing the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your
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    problems.  Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder on other devices with your camcorder.  Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment
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    manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder.  The main differences in specification of this series are as follows. Recording Capacity USB media of internal jack recording media HDR- Memory - CX110E card Input
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    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-XR150E/XR155E)  Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage
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    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
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    hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel
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     Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing 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
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    HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E 17 Inserting a memory card (Dual Rec 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback on the camcorder 29 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 32 Searching for desired
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    of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 41 Dividing a movie 42 Capturing a photo from a movie (HDR-CX110E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E 43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX116E
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    of contents MANUAL SETTINGS 74 GENERAL SET (Other setup items 76 Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 86 Recording time 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precautions 95 About the AVCHD format 95 About the memory card 95 About the
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    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150E/XR155E AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp GB
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    pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).  Align the  mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights
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    is not discharged. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.  Notes  Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the battery pack  When you
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    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
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    lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned  Tips  You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.  When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) 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
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    camcorder. HDR-CX110E/CX115E Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150E/XR155E * Internal hard Memory disk card for the number of recordable photos. Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E)  Touch (MENU)  [Show
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    SDXC memory card are called SD card.  Notes  A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.  Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB
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    Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder  "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder.  Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Open
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    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk  Tips  To change the recording media, see page 17
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    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. 15).  You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E MODE
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    left of LCD screen.  The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom
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    , p. 28).  You can capture photos from recorded movies (HDR-CX110E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E /XR155E)(p. 43).  You can 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 angle ().
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    default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk  Tips  To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E).  Press MODE to turn
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    the power zoom lever may also be recorded.  You cannot change the zoom speed with the / 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
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    does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod.  Notes  The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press . or the detection mode icons disappear, and
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    Focus/color/exposure are adjusted automatically for the selected face. Since the face you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Touch the face you want to record as priority. The double-lined frame is
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    with a double-lined frame has priority.  If a smile is not detected, set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 69). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ().  Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be
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    media are played. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk  Tips  To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on
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    you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play
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    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
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    (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently.  Notes  You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card.  Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  Touch  [DATE INDEX]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  Touch / to select the date
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    by touching (MENU)  [Show others]  [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category)  [ FACE]. Playing back 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
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    from and to date, then touch . If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL MUSIC4] (the default setting), [MUSIC5] - [MUSIC8] (the desired music* for HDR-CX110E/CX150E/ XR150E). * To change music files, for details, see page 35.
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    transfer music files, you need to install the supplied software "PMB" on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU)  [Show others
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    Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch screen. on the photo playback The slide show 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
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    ].  Switch the input on the TV to the connected 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
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    cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) 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
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    set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.  The operation of "BRAVIA" Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.  Tips  If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. GB 39 Recording
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    in advance.  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 card while deleting images from the memory card.  You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies
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    the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch  [YES]   . Making good use of your camcorder GB 41
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    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 AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject
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    memory card.  A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PMB" for more advanced with . Making good use of your camcorder Returns to the beginning of the
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    on memory card (HDR-CX116E/ CX155E/XR155E). Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDRCX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E) Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal recording media of your camcorder to memory card. Insert memory card
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    When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist.  Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation.  Notes  Connect your camcorder to the wall
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    [ ADD].  Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist.  Touch  [YES]   .  Tips  To check the copied photos after copying is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). GB 46 The selected movie is marked with .  Press and hold the image down on
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     Do not 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 card while editing movies on the memory card.  You cannot add photos to the Playlist.  You cannot create a Playlist which
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     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
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    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.  Tips
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    on the camcorder screen. memory card.  Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed.  Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos).  Follow the on-screen instructions
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    is connected with [Settings].  Notes  The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed.  If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations.  Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder  If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall
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    3 system software.  The instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.  Notes  Connect your camcorder support two-layered discs.  DVDirect Express is referred to as "DVD writer" in this section.  Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder
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    HDR-CX110E/CX115E). Movies recorded on the internal recording media that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR camcorder screen. Remove the disc after the operation is completed.  Touch , then disconnect the USB images in the memory card (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/
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     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  Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before
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    images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card  The displayed recording media differ depending on the model.  Record movies on the connected device.  For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with
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    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 (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E ** HDR-XR150E/XR155E  Insert the
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    connecting cable with S VIDEO  (sold separately).  Connect your 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 device for details.  When dubbing
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    and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. 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
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    PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your 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
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    , 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. GB 60
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    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 63 FADER 63 WHITE BAL. 64 SPOT MTR/FCS 65 SPOT METER 65 SPOT FOCUS 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS ADD/ ADD 46 ADD by date/ ADD by date 47 ERASE/ ERASE 47 ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 47 MOVE/ MOVE 48 Customizing your camcorder GB 61
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    PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*2 17 *1 HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E 17 *2 HDR-XR150E/XR155E MEDIA INFO 74 *3 HDR-CX110E/CX150E/XR150E MEDIA FORMAT *4 HDR-CX110E INT. MEMORY*1 74 HDD*2 74 MEMORY CARD*1*2 74 REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT. MEMORY*1 84, 88 HDD*2 84, 88 MEMORY CARD*1*2 84, 88 (GENERAL SET
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    MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 58) on ( ) 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. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) () Brings out the subject
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    flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.  Notes  Set [WHITE BAL.] to while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10
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    to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO].  Notes  [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Customizing your camcorder Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust
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    Notes  When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],  appears.  The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few
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    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 area of a TV
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    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 depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.  Tips  For better
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    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. SMILE
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    to 300× zoom is performed digitally.  AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.  ON Adjusts the and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  OFF Records in ordinary color range. ON ( )
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    file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence. RESET medium. When the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each memory card. Customizing your camcorder GB 71
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    . PLAYLIST See page 46. HIGHLIGHT See page 33. SCENARIO See page 34. PLAYBACK SET  / SET See page 26.  DATA 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
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    Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.  Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. ) See page 43. MOVIE DUB (HDR-CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E) See page 44. PHOTO COPY (HDR-CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E) See
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    are marked with . USB CONNECT See page 51. TV CONNECT Guide See page 37. MUSIC TOOL (HDR-CX110E/ CX150E/XR150E) HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Touch [YES]  [YES]  . HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES]  [YES]  .  Notes  Connect your camcorder
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    , 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-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E) [EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible
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    reduced during recording.  If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel GB 76 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
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    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 (sold separately). HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD
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    . CLOCK/ LANG  CLOCK SET See page 15.  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.  SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to
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    after about 10 minutes)  When you turn on the (Photo) lamp  When you press (VIEW IMAGES)  CALIBRATION See page 99.  DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR150E/ XR155E) Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk.  ON Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the
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    settings, including the clock setting, are reset.  Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder, depending on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on
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    ZOOM MIC]  [MICREF LEVEL]  [AUTO BACK LIGHT]  [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR150E/XR155E)  The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
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    not supported by your camcorder (p. 96). Recording Refer also to "Memory card" (p. HDR-XR150E/ XR155E)  The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.  The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder
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    manually (p. 66). SteadyShot does not function.  Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD] (p. 68).  Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], your camcorder of recording media you want to play back (p. 17). (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/XR155E)  Select the image quality of
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    not a malfunction. 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. 3). Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit.  Unable to edit because
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    frame of [GUIDEFRAME] (p. 67) as a guide. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.  Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder
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    problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility  Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 12). C:06:  The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery
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    ) Slow flashing  Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 18.  No memory card is inserted (p. 18). Fast flashing  There are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p. 49
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    the instructions. Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format error.  The internal recording media of the camcorder is If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. There is no HD movie management information. Create new information? photos on a memory card. GB 88
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    may not be able to record or play images correctly.  Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 18). Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged.  Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection is possible.  You
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    your camcorder. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ FV100 710 (unit: minute) STD 225 465 925 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory HDR-CX116E High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute)
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    mode Recording time [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR150E/XR155E High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and 13 hours.  Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable -rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Memory card High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute)
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    maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 103).  The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions.  Notes  The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image
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    in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality
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    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 (MENU)  [Show others]  [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 78). World time difference Time-zone differences
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    memory, memory card, etc. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory, memory card HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk, memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification
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    on memory card by your camcorder Memory Stick" media Types of"Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo"  media (with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO  Duo" (Mark2) media "Memory Stick PRO-HG * Duo" media * This product does not support camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger
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    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 battery pack: NP-FV70 is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only.  The  mark that indicates low battery flashes even if
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    in these operating instructions.  Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it  If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.
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    )  [CALIBRATION].  Touch "" displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration.  Notes  out. On handling the casing  If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the
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    the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete date completely using data deletion software on
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    Sony Corporation.  "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory .  SDXC and SDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
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    and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX43 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We
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    playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (30) Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (68) SMILE DETECTION (69) LOW LUX (68) Manual focus (66) SCENE SELECTION (63) White balance (64) SteadyShot off (68) SPOT MTR/FCS (65)/ SPOT METER (65)/ EXPOSURE (65) TELE MACRO (66) X.V.COLOR
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    approximate and may differ from what you actually see.  Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E  Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)  LENS COVER switch (20)  Built-in microphone GB 104
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    jack (37)   (USB) jack (52, 55) HDR-CX115E/CX116E/CX155E/XR155E: output only  MODE button (21)  (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21)  (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide)  (INTELLIGENT AUTO) button (25)  POWER button (15) HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E
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    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 lamp (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to
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    70 Disc recorder 56 DISPLAY SET 76 DISP OUTPUT 78 DIVIDE 42 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 35 DROP SENSOR 79 Dual Rec 28 Dubbing 44 DVDirect MANUAL SETTINGS 63 MEDIA FORMAT 74 MEDIA INFO 74 MEDIA SETTINGS 17 Memory card 18, 95 "Memory Stick" media 18 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 18, 96 "Memory
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    78 SUNRISE&SUNSET 63 Supplied items 2 T 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 cable 52, 55 USB CONNECT 52, 55 V VBR 90 VIEW IMAGES 29, 32 VISUAL INDEX 29 Volume 31, 76
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    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-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/
CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E
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