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    Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX130/CX160/CX180 Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index  2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-478-11(1) US
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    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 information quickly Click
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    has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" .  See page 21 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 Built-in USB
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    be able to play back images recorded 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
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    the memory card when the access  We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing  Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor in some countries/regions. from the camcorder, or applying mechanical About this manual
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    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 (
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    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 (
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    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
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    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
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    6 Getting started Step 1: 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 21 Recording/Playback Recording
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    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
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    (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 pack 97 About x.v.Color 98 About
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    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). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. US 13 Index
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    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 a case, charge the battery using
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    connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack" (p. 13). Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack 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
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    22) are turned off.  The CHG (charge) lamp 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
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    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 language, then
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    4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next].  If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Table of Contents 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Enjoy Useful Functions 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value,
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    power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off.  Tips  You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER.  When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can
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    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
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    and/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
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    , the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.  Do not open the cover during recording.  When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once
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    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 the lens cover is opened. US
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    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
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    has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.  Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing  The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing  Tips  You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO
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    . To display them, touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Playback Settings)]  [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 MODE to turn on the When (Photo) lamp. disappears
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    and photos that are recorded 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
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    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
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    be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.  Tips  Touching the button on the playback screen displays  .  In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160/CX180). To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch
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    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,
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    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 TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV.  Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15). 3 Play a movie or
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    recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard component A/V cable  If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the  Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result.
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    may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander.  To set your camcorder, touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Connection)]  [CTRL FOR HDMI]  [On] (the default setting)   .  Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.  The operation of
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    of movies or photos. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Scene detection  (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the
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    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
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    * FX FH/ HQ/LP On this camcorder Internal recording media Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs the 1920  1080/60p format when the PS mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, and with AVCHD 1920  1080/60i when the FX or FH mode
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    be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the subject again when you record.  If you want to track a (Smile Shutter) A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording ([Dual
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    mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ().  Tips  A mirror-image of the 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)
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    range of 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
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    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
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    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
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    movies and photos 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 the memory card while deleting images from the memory card.  You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the
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    (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
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    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
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    Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PMB" for more advanced editing. 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
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    one of the following image quality 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
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    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 disc player
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    DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Features Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable  Notes  Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.  The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 48
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    from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable. 3 Touch [Disc Burn] on the camcorder screen. 4 Follow the instructions
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    camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). 1 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder HD) movies from a computer back to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to be exported (in this case, your camcorder) on the computer screen,
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    type of discs you can use.  If any other software than "PMB" starts automatically, shut it down. 2 HD)]: You can save movies with high definition image quality (HD) on a DVD disc. [Create DVD-Video the window for selecting movies. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. 
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    ," and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions.  Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." Click [Start]  [All Programs]  [PMB]  [PMB Launcher]  [Disc
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    External devices External media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD). Connecting cable USB Adapter image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved.  Notes  The AVCHD
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    " on page 36. The devices 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 PlayStation3. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as
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    every device satisfying requirements for operating.  For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 If the
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    Cable for this type of connection. 5 Connect the external media device and touch [Copy.] on the 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
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    device and touch [Play without copying.]. 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
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    by using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.  Notes  Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15).  DVDirect Express is referred to as "DVD writer
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    Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer.  HDR-CX130 Movies that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on any the following cases:  When copying a desired image  When creating multiple copies of the same disc  Connect the camcorder to the DVD
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     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
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    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 camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15).  Sony DVD writer may not
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    played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of  or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices
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    (supplied) or an A/V 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
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    camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 66 Camera/Mic menu items. Enjoy Useful Functions Index The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Touch
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    Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Data Code 78 73 Volume 79 73 Download Music 40 73 Empty Music 40
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    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. [ / ]
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    photos. You can view a series of movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form. On the [Golf Shot] screen, internal microphone even when an external microphone is attached. Index The camcorder records images in this 2 seconds period. US 67
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    Mic the lighting conditions change quickly  Under video lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.  Touch [ ].  Tips  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 Manual]. US 68 Index
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    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
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    the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.)  When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual  When you set focus manually Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light.  Off The Low Lux function
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    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 can take some time.  Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 69) when it is hard to focus automatically. US 71
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    × zoom is performed digitally.  Note  You can magnify images up to 30 times using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Conversion Lens When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for the
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    Contents Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure camcorder detects with priority. It adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD
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    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 Low ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [Low following cases.  When you turn on your camcorder.  The LCD
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    select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [60i] is recommended for standard recording. Set [ Frame instruction manuals supplied with your TV.  16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies to the full
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    Table of Contents Image Size You 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
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    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 operation (p. 15). Index US 77
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    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-CX160/CX180) [Empty] allows you to
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    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
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    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 when connecting your
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    Control for HDMI) When connecting your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with a HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV's Remote connect to an external device.  Notes  When you use "PMB Portable" to upload images to a service on the
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    . Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.  Tips  Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Calibration See page 100. Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the
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    the demonstration movie, you cannot recover it (HDR-CX160/CX180).  A movie you have recorded The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD)  Tips  When you set this item to [On the clock. Select your local area when using the camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time
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    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).  The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall
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    The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.  If the 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
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    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 pack or flashes.  The file is damaged.  The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 97). Recording Refer also to "Memory card" (p.
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    flashing even if recording was stopped.  Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). The are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 69). SteadyShot does not function.  Set
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    edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction. is indicated on a thumbnail.  This may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top
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    Useful Functions 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
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    both the Built-in USB Cable and the USB jack of the camcorder are connected to the external devices at the same time, disconnect one that is not connected to a computer. C:(or E Self-diagnosis display) C:04:  The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). Use an "InfoLITHIUM
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    Enjoy Useful Functions (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing  Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 21.  No memory card is inserted (p. 21). Fast flashing  There are not enough free spaces for
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    image using the supplied software. There is no Image record or play HD movies. Do you camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Index Reinsert the memory card.  Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card
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    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
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    . On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSCsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM Used in Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia
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    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)  [Setup]  [ (Clock Settings)]  [Date & Time Setting]  [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Clock Settings)]  [Area Setting
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    (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: Internal memory, memory card
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    to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).  The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.  The battery pack NP-FV50 is
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    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 battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions
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    screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.  Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.  Do not let your camcorder get wet, for
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    -ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.  To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is
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    delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. On trademarks  "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are
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    mentioned in each case in this Handbook VIDEO INFORMATION 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
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    [Off] (73) Manual focus (69) Scene Selection (70) White Balance (68) SteadyShot off (72) Tele Macro (71) x.v.Color (75) Conversion Lens (72) Destination (83 Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate(60p/60i) and recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) (35) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing
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    Parts and controls Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button (27) Micref Level low (74) Wind Noise Reduct. (74) Blt-in Zoom Mic (74) Low Lux ( may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  Lens (G lens)  Built-in microphone  LCD screen
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    (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 (22) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  Tripod
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    Light 73 AVCHD 47 AVCHD format 96 B Battery Info 82 Battery pack 13 Beach 70 Black Fader 71 Blt-in Zoom Mic 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
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    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 Supplied items 3 T Tele Macro 71 Telephoto 34 Thumbnail 42 Tripod 105 Troubleshooting 84 Turning the power on 17 TV 31 TV color systems 94 TV Type
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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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