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“Handycam” Handbook
HDR-CX130/CX160/CX180
2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-478-11(1)
US
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. 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 information quickly Click an it
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index Read this first Built-in USB Cable Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1)
=> The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed USB connection support cable (1) or waterproofed. See “About handling of your Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable camcorder” (p. 98). of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. M
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index About language setting DVD media recorded with HD image
=> The on-screen displays in each local language quality (high definition) are used for illustrating the operating
=> DVD media recorded with high definition procedures. Change the screen language before image quality (HD) can be played back with using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19). devices that are compatible with the AVCHD standard. You cannot play discs recorded with On recording hig
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=> In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with When the camcoder is connected to a high definition image quality (HD) is called computer or accessories AVCHD recording disc.
=> Do not try to format the recording media of the
=> Design and specifications of your camcorder camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your and accessories are subject to change without camcorder may not operate correctly. notice.
=> When connecting the camcorder to anoth
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Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Recording Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime 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 (36) Spot Focus (69) US US
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Recoording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (70) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (70) Sunrise&Sunset (70) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (37) Smile Shutter (37) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (35) Recording mode (35) Changing the recording media Media setting (20) US US
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Using Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (45), Deleting (42)) US US
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Saving Easy ways to store good memories Computer (50) External media (55) DVD writer (58, 61) Recorder (62) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable US US
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Changing the settings for Highlight Playback.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios .. . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index Customizing your camcorder Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Operating menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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 camcord
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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). * T
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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. 24), the access lamp (p. 22) 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 camc
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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 and the lens cover is opened.
=> 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, touc
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 4
=> If you set [Daylight Savings] or [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 confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts. Notes
=> The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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] (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)] [Language Setti
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * 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. Selecting recording media (HDR-C
