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4-170-893-14(1) 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
GB Read this first 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) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM “Handycam” Application Software (1) “PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”) “Handycam” Handbook (PDF) “Operating Guide” (1) See page 18 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 The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 98). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder 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 important data on your PC etc. Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are Black points White, red, blue or green points
GB recorded without any 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, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Notes on playing back The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. Also, you may not 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. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R, etc. using your computer. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 51). You cannot make a AVCHD disc from the image data recorded with (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) set to [HD FX]. Save them on a Blu-ray Disc or using an external media (p. 49). Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 86). When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder.
GB If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E) [YES] [YES] . Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDR- CX116E/CX150E/CX155E) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150E/XR155E) of the camcorder and the memory card are called “recording media.” In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Confirm the model name of your camcorder The model name is shown in this 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 media Capacity of internal recording media USB jack HDR- CX110E Memory card — Input/ output HDR- CX115E Output only HDR- CX116E Internal memory + memory card 8GB Output only HDR- CX150E 16GB Input/ output HDR- CX155E Output only HDR- XR150E Internal hard disk + memory card 120GB Input/ output HDR- XR155E Output only Notes on use Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
GB not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/ XR155E) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 79). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may 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 the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder.
GB Operation flow Getting started (p. 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 p. 37 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 51 Deleting movies and photos (p. 40) If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again.
GB Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and 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 tired when viewing them. Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Stabilize yourself, move your camcorder horizontally as you turn your upper body slowly. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to make the scene look stable. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your movies. Narrate the subject, or talk to the subject during shooting. Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages.
GB 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-lit room LOW LUX(68) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC(66)
Table of contents GB Table of contents Read this first. ......................................................................................... 2 Notes on use.................................................................................. 4 Operation flow.. ...................................................................................... 6 Advice for successful recording................................................................... 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack.............................................................. 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time............................ 15 Changing the language setting. . ....................................................... 16 Step 3: Preparing the recording media........................................................ 17 Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E).. ......................................................................... 17 Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E).. ......................................................................... 17 Inserting a memory card................................................................. 18 Recording/Playback Recording............................................................................................ 20 Recording movies.. ....................................................................... 22 Shooting photos.. ......................................................................... 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos......................................... 25 Zooming.. ................................................................................... 25 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO).. .................. 25 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD).. ...................................................... 26 Selecting the recording mode.. ........................................................ 26 Prioritizing the subject.. ................................................................. 27 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) .................................... 28 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)............. 28 Recording in mirror mode.. ............................................................. 28 Playback on the camcorder...................................................................... 29 Useful functions for playing movies and photos............................................ 32 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).. ............................... 32 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)........................ 32 Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index).. ................................. 33 Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)....................... 33 Using PB zoom with photos.. ........................................................... 35 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)......................................... 36
10 GB Playing images on a TV........................................................................... 37 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]........................................ 37 Using“BRAVIA”Sync....................................................................... 39 Making good use 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/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E)..................................... 44 Dubbing movies........................................................................... 44 Copying photos............................................................................ 45 Using the Playlist of movies.. .................................................................... 46 Creating the Playlist ...................................................................... 46 Playing the Playlist.. ...................................................................... 47 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY). ........................................... 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder................................................... 51 Selecting the method for creating a disc............................................. 51 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express............... 52 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express............................................................ 55 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc........................................................................ 56 Customizing your camcorder Using menus........................................................................................ 58 Operating menus.......................................................................... 58 Using MY MENU.. .......................................................................... 59 Using the OPTION MENU............................................................ 60 Menu lists.. .......................................................................................... 61
11 Table of contents GB MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)...................................... 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)................................................ 67 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos).................................................. 71 PLAYBACK (Items for playback)................................................................... 72 EDIT (Items for editing)............................................................................ 73 OTHERS (Items for other settings).................................................................. 74 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media).................................................... 74 GENERAL SET (Other setup items)................................................................ 76 Additional information Troubleshooting................................................................................ 80 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators........................................... 86 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. ............................... 90 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack.. ............ 90 Expected recording time of movies.................................................... 90 Expected number of recordable photos.. ............................................ 92 Using your camcorder abroad................................................................... 93 Maintenance and precautions................................................................... 95 About the AVCHD format.. .............................................................. 95 About the memory card.................................................................. 95 About the“InfoLITHIUM”battery pack.. .............................................. 96 About x.v.Color............................................................................. 98 About handling of your camcorder.................................................... 98 Quick reference Screen indicators.................................................................................. 103 Parts and controls.. ............................................................................... 104 Index................................................................................................. 107
12 GB Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor DC plug DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor DC plug Battery pack
13 Getting started GB You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery 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 up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 90 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FV50(supplied) 155 NP-FV70 195 NP-FV100 390 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended.
14 GB To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” 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 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) 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 temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
15 Getting started GB 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. 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The clock starts. If you set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Touch the button on the LCD screen MODE lamp POWER button
16 GB 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) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 99). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off. 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 in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language .
17 Getting started GB 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-CX110E/CX115E Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150E/XR155E * Internal hard disk 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 90 for the recordable time of movies. See page 92 for the number of recordable photos. Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.
18 GB Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on your model. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder You can use the following memory cards for this camcorder; “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards (Speed Class 4 or faster is required for each SD card). However, operation with all memory cards is not assured. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder. In this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are called “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. SD memory card, SDHC memory card and 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 cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards. Recording media icon
19 Getting started GB 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 the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged. Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) [YES] [YES] . To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. 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. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner.
20 GB 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 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. 1 Fasten the grip belt. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E
21 Recording/Playback GB HDR-XR150E/XR155E 2 Open 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 HDR-XR150E/XR155E MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo
22 GB Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom 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 buttons on the LCD. Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] about 3sec after Rec & zoom buttons on LCD
23 Recording/Playback GB The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 90 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 28). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 68). You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 27). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28). You can capture photos from recorded movies (HDR-CX110E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E /XR155E)(p. 43). You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 67), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in the default setting. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback. To display them, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder
24 GB Shooting photos In the 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 on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 92 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Flashes Lights up
25 Recording/Playback GB Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Notes SteadyShot may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side. Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of 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. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 70) if you want to zoom to a greater level. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON. 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 scene. Camera-shake detection (Tripod) The camcorder detects that camera-shake Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto)
26 GB 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 you can record with the preferred settings. Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is canceled if you change the following settings: [SMTH SLW REC] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [ STEADYSHOT] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [LOW LUX] [FACE DETECTION] [SMILE PRIORITY] Notes Above settings are reset to the default settings when INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices. Change the image quality according to the recording situation or the playback device. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [ HD QUALITY] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Recording image quality is changed. Tips You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from 4 levels. The recording time of the media is changed depending on recording mode. High quality recording Long time recording
27 Recording/Playback GB Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. If you want to record high quality images with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. If you want to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 49). Tips Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 1080/50i format when the FX or FH mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. And when the HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/50i format. Movies are recorded with MPEG-2 format when the standard image quality (STD) is selected. You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. “24M” of [HD FX] is the maximum bit-rate, and the value other than of [HD FX], such as “17M,” is an average bit-rate. [HD FX] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [HD FH] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [HD HQ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [HD LP] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) The recording mode of the standard image quality (STD) is limited to the following value. “9M” is an average bit-rate. [STD HQ] (STD 9M (HQ)) “M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.” Prioritizing the subject When [FACE DETECTION] (p. 68) is set to [ON] (the default setting), and several faces are detected, touch the face you want to record as priority. 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 with the double-lined frame again to cancel. Notes The face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the face again when you record. Touch the face you want to record as priority. The double-lined frame is displayed.
28 GB Tips The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 69) has priority. If the face you touched returns to the screen, the face has priority. Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording. An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can select the subject that has priority for face detection and smile detection with [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 69). When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on the LCD screen, the face with a double-lined frame has priority. If a smile is not detected, set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 69). Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Notes may appear when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you record photos continuously. You cannot record photos while is displayed. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie), the size of photos becomes [ 2.7M] (16:9 wide) or [2.1M] (4:3). You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is turned on. Recording in 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 subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
29 Recording/Playback GB Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording 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. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by touching (VIEW IMAGES) on the LCD screen. 3 Touch or () a desired movie () to playback a movie. Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () to view a photo. Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date. Switches operating button display. To MENU screen
30 GB Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]) (p. 32, 32, 33). / : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date.* / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 26). You can scroll the display by touching and dragging or . appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If 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. Notes You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder. Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. As you repeat touching / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You can also display the VISUAL INDEX by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VISUAL INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . To pause/play To fast-forward OPTION Next To fast-reverse To stop Previous Volume adjustment
31 Recording/Playback GB To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen. To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen
32 GB Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (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]. Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips You can also display Date Index by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATE INDEX]. On the Film Roll Index/Face Index screen, you can display the Date Index by touching the date in the upper right corner of the screen. Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ FILM ROLL]. Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want to play back. Playback starts from the selected scene. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
33 Recording/Playback GB Tips You can also display the Film Roll Index by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FILM ROLL]. Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected or touched during movie recording are displayed on the INDEX screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ FACE]. Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view the scene. Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (p. 68) (the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the Face Index. Tips You can also display the Face Index 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 (HD) movies with music and visual effects. Scenes for Highlight Playback differ each time Highlight Playback is selected. You can save the desired Highlight Playback scenario. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ HIGHLIGHT] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The settings for Highlight Playback appear. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
34 GB To stop Highlight Playback To pause, touch . To stop, touch or . To change the settings for Highlight Playback After touching [ HIGHLIGHT], touch [HIGHLIGHT SET] before the Highlight Playback starts. You can set following items. [PLAYBACK RANGE] Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the 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 INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie. [THEME] Select one of the following: [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting) The music category is selected automatically according to the theme. [MUSIC] From the music category, you can add one or more of the following: [MUSIC1] - [MUSIC4] (the default setting), [MUSIC5] - [MUSIC8] (the desired music* for HDR-CX110E/CX150E/ XR150E). * To change music files, for details, see page 35. [AUDIO MIX] The original sound is played back with the music. Touch / to adjust the balance between the original sound and the music. [SHUFFLE] To play back movies in random order, select [ON]. Notes The [PLAYBACK RANGE] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. Tips You can change the settings for Highlight Playback during Highlight Playback by touching (OPTION). If you change the settings for Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback scenes are re-selected. If you change [MUSIC] after you select [THEME], the music will be selected automatically for the theme from next time. To save a scenario for Highlight Playback Touch (OPTION) [ SCENARIO SAVE] [YES] during Highlight Playback. You can save a maximum of 8 scenarios. If 8 scenarios have already been saved, [HIGHLIGHT SCENARIO full. HIGHLIGHT SCENARIOS may be erased when the SCENARIO ERASE button is pressed.] appears on the LCD screen. Touch [ SCENARIO ERASE] to delete unwanted scenarios. To play back a saved Highlight Playback scenario Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO] (under [PLAYBACK] category) and select a scenario you want to play back with / and touch . Notes If movies included in the Highlight Playback scenario you are going to play are deleted or divided, the scenario is played back with those movies skipped.
35 Recording/Playback GB To erase the saved Highlight Playback scenario Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO ERASE] (under [EDIT] category) [ERASE] and select a scenario you want to erase with / , then touch [YES] . To erase all scenarios, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO ERASE] (under [EDIT] category) [ERASE ALL] [YES] [YES] . You can erase also by touching (OPTION) during Highlight Scenario Playback or on the scenario selection screen. To change music files (HDR-CX110E/ CX150E/XR150E) You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with Highlight Playback. To 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] [MUSIC TOOL] (under [OTHERS] category) [DOWNLOAD MUSIC]). After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may be damaged. Delete the music file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MUSIC TOOL] (under [OTHERS] category) [EMPTY MUSIC], then transfer the music file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer, a software installed together with “PMB.” To start Music Transfer, click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Launcher] [Export] [Music Transfer]. For operating instructions, see [Music Transfer] help. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever. Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. The point where you touched on the screen is moved to the center of the display frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch .
36 GB Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. 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 continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback).
37 Recording/Playback GB Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. 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). Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to select the input jack of your TV, then touch . The connection medhod is displayed. If you touch [HINT], you can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the TV. * HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E ** HDR-XR150E/XR155E HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote Connector ** * Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV
38 GB Touch [YES]. When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 29). Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definitionTV Component A/V Cable (supplied) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) A/V connecting cable (supplied) 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 2, etc.). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 77). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you connect with component A/V cable If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. (Yellow) (White) (Red) (White) (Red) (Yellow) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red)
39 Recording/Playback GB When you connect with HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result. When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable. Notes When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [OTHER REC SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) [ WIDE SELECT] [4:3] (p. 70). If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures. Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Using“BRAVIA”Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV. You can display index screens such as VISUAL INDEX, play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up/ down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV. Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander. To set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [Show others] [OTHER SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting) . Also 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. TV/VCR
40 GB Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important 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 memory card while deleting images from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 41). If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 46), the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. If the deleted movie is included in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p. 35), the movie is also deleted from the scenario. Tips You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. To delete all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 74). Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.” 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE] or [ DELETE]. To delete photos, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE]. 3 Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] . To delete all movies/photos at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all photos at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date].
41 Making good use of your camcorder GB Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). 2 To protect movies, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]/[ PROTECT]. To protect photos, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]. 3 Touch the movies and photos to be protected. is displayed on the selected images. Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch [YES] .
42 GB To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same 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 all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [PROTECT] . To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time In step above, select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch [UNPROTECT] . Dividing a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press . 4 Touch [YES] . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it, before you try to divide it (p. 41). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you selected the dividing point with . Returns to the beginning of the selected movie
43 Making good use of your camcorder GB dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided. If the divided movie is included in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p. 34), the movie is deleted from the scenario. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software “PMB” for more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. Capturing a photo from a movie (HDR- CX110E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E) 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. 2 Touch the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press . 4 Touch . When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. The captured photo is saved on the recording media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) (p. 17). Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with . Returns to the beginning of the selected movie
44 GB To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat steps from step 2. 5 Touch . Notes The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you want to save photos should have enough free space. The recording date and time of captured photos is the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie. You cannot capture a photo from a movie recorded on memory card (HDR-CX116E/ CX155E/XR155E). Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR- CX116E/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 into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record a movie on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing. Tips The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing. All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called “original.” Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB] (under [EDIT] category). The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.
45 Making good use of your camcorder GB Touch the type of dubbing. [DUB by select]: To select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist 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 select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, and mark it with . You can select multiple movies. Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. [DUB by date]: Select the recording date of the movie to be dubbed, then touch . You cannot select multiple dates. Touch [YES] . Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO COPY] (under [EDIT] category). The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears. Remaining capacity of the memory card
46 GB Touch the type of copying. [COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date Select the photo to be copied. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select multiple photos. Press and hold the image down on the screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to be copied, then touch . You cannot select multiple dates. 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). Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or erase the movies added to the Playlist. Creating the Playlist Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies are added to an individual Playlist. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ ADD] or [ ADD]. Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist. The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] .
47 Making good use of your camcorder GB To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movie, then touch . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes 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 contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies. Tips You can add a maximum of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a movie on the playback screen or the Playlist screen by touching (OPTION). Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST] (under [PLAYBACK] category). Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ ERASE]/[ ERASE]. To erase all the movies from the Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL]/[ ERASE ALL] [YES] [YES] . Select the movie to be erased from the list. The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.
48 GB 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 selected movie is marked with . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch . Select the destination with / . Touch [YES] . Tips When you select multiple movies, the movies are moved following the order appearing in the Playlist. Destination bar
Saving images with an external device 49 GB Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be available in some countries/regions. You cannot use the following devices as an external media. media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with built-in USB hub card reader You may not be able to use external media with a code function. FAT file system is available for your camcorder. If the external media was formatted to NTFS file system, etc., format the external media on your camcorder before use. The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder. However, the format screen may appear even if you use the external media of FAT file system. Operation is not assured with every device satisfying 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 You can import images saved in the external media by using the supplied software “PMB.” 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 external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket). 3 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the external media. 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES]. 5 Touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)
50 GB Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images. 6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows. However, even if the external media has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded. When connecting an external media The images saved in the external media are displayed on the LCD screen. The movie display and photo display buttons on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as illustrated below. You can make menu settings of the external media such as deleting images. Touch (MENU) [Show others] on the VISUAL INDEX screen. To save desired movies and photos You can save images from the memory cards to the external media. Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date which are recorded on the 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 to select the recording media (HDR- CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E) and image selection methods. When you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to be saved. appears. When you selected [DUB by date], select the date of the images to be dubbed with / , then touch and go to step . Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you can search for images by date. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. Remaining external media capacity
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