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Table of contents
Digital HD Video
Getting started
Camera Recorder
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Advanced operations
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
HDR-CX130E/CX160E/CX180E
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this AC Adaptor manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a reference. narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. WARNING Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect expose the unit to rain or moisture. the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction Do not expose the batteries to
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be caused by inappropriate waste handling FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. Notice for the customers in the For more detailed information about countries applying EU Directives recycling of this product, please contact The manufacturer of this product is Sony your local Civic Office, your household Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku waste disposal service or the shop where Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized y
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recycling of this product or battery, please Note contact your local Civic Office, your This equipment has been tested and found household waste disposal service or the to comply with the limits for a Class B shop where you purchased the product. digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide For customers in the U.S.A. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and If yo
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=> The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed Supplied items or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 61). The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens AC Adaptor (1)
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available Power cord (Mains lead) (1) under the current recording or playback Component A/V cable (1) conditions.
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using A/V connecting cable (1) extremely high-precision technology, so over USB connection su
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=> Before starting to record, test the recording
=> The type of discs or media on which the images function to make sure the image and sound are can be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] recorded without any problems. selected when the images were recorded.
=> Compensation for the contents of recordings Movies recorded with [50p Quality ] can cannot be provided, even if recording or be saved using external media (p. 42). Movies playback is not possible due to a malfunction of recorded with [Highe
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If you cannot record/play back images, Confirm the model name of your perform [Format] camcorder
=> If you repeat recording/deleting images for
=> The model name is shown in this manual when a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on there is a difference in specification between the recording media. Images cannot be saved models. Confirm the model name on the or recorded. In such a case, save your images bottom of your camcorder. on some type of external media first, and
=> The main differe
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Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Charging the battery pack abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writ
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet CHG (charge) lamp (wall socket) DC plug Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. 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. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach the b
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Getting started When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN 4 jack of your camcorder. To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available. Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer (p. 36). Notes
=> Op
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Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Battery pack AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable* NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 315 NP-FV70 195 600 NP-FV100 390 1050
=> The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder 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 t
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Getting started Notes on the battery pack
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. that the
=> 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 plac
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. 3
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date &
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Getting started Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 4
=> If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 5 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch 6 [Next] . 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 display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Se
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To turn off the 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] 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)] [Language Setting] a desired language . GB 1
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Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording 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-CX130E Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips
=> See page 59 for the recordable time of movies.
=> Se
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Inserting a memory card Notes
=> Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO — Duo” media “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo” media SD memory card SDHC memory card Class 4 or faster SD card SDXC memory card
=> Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
=> “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,
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Getting started Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.
=> Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. Close the cover. Notes
=> If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free s
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Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media Tips
=> To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). Fasten the grip belt. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 2 Your camcorder is turned on. GB 0
