Sony Handycam HDR-CX11E Operating Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-CX11E/CX12E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
"Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
2008 Sony Corporation
3-876-057-13(1)

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  • Page 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-CX11E/CX12E For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). 2008 Sony Corporation  3-876-057-13(1)
  • Page 2: Read This First

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
  • Page 3 Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 4 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick  PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual. Using the camcorder The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed  or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 31). Do not Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ...
  • Page 5 To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel  90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side () to record in mirror mode.
  • Page 6 When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not try to format the “Memory Stick PRO  Duo” in the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. Notes on inserting the camcorder into the...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Read this first ...2 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack ...8 Step 2: Setting the date and time ... 11 Changing the language setting ... 11 Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ... 12 Recording/Playback/Saving images Recording ...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. Be sure that the  mark on the DC plug is facing up.
  • Page 9 The power will not be supplied from the  battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).
  • Page 10  Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 11: Step 2: Setting The Date And Time

    (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. When you turn on the (Still) lamp,  the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically.
  • Page 12: Step 3: Inserting A "Memory Stick Pro Duo

    PRO Duo” may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or  Handycam Station from the camcorder Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the  camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover ...
  • Page 13: Recording/Playback/Saving Images

     PHOTO  during movie recording. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie  file is created automatically. The maximum recordable time of Sony  “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is as follows with START/STOP  PHOTO ...
  • Page 14 LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 20). As the default setting, a still image is recorded  during movie recording when a smile is detected ([SMILE SHUTTER]). An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. You can...
  • Page 15: Playback

     Previous 6 images  Next 6 images  Returns to the recording screen Slide the POWER switch  to turn on your camcorder. (VIEW IMAGES)  (or ) button. Press the The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
  • Page 16: Playing The Image On A Tv

    OUT jack (p. 18). Connect the A/V connecting (OTHERS)  cable or component A/V cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder. If you connect A/V connecting cables or component A/V cable to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may occur.
  • Page 17: Name And Functions Of Each Part

    Name and functions of each part Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here. Handycam Station Recording/Playback  Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
  • Page 18: Interface Connector

     QUICK ON button/QUICK ON lamp When you press QUICK ON, the camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode) instead of turning off. The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start recording next time.
  • Page 19: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images  HOME button  Remaining battery (approx.)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))  Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP)  Recording/playback media ...
  • Page 20 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Upper right...
  • Page 21: Performing Various Functions

    Performing various functions - “ “ OPTION” You can display the menu screen by (HOME)  (or )/ pressing (OPTION). For details on the menu items, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) (p. 26). (HOME)  (HOME)  (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can change the operating settings for (HOME) ...
  • Page 22 (OPTION) menu cannot be used during  Easy Handycam operation. Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* INDEX* INDEX* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE* DELETE], [ PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR- CX12E) EDIT DELETE], DELETE], [DIVIDE] PLAYLIST ADD], [...
  • Page 23 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation. The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. You can set functions other than [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.
  • Page 24: Saving Images

    Refer also to the instruction manual of the recording device. Creating a disc of HD (high definition) image quality Connect your camcorder to a Sony Blu-ray Disc recorder or DVD writer, etc., via USB connection to dub HD (high definition) quality images with no image degradation.
  • Page 25: Deleting Images

    Deleting images Select the image quality of the movie you want to delete before the operation. (HOME)  Touch  [DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE] or [ then touch the movie to be deleted. The selected movie is marked with . ...
  • Page 26: Enjoying With A Computer

    Performing with a computer Handbook/software to be installed  “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) explains in detail about your camcorder and its practical use.  “PMB” (only for Windows users) “PMB” is the supplied software. You can enjoy the following operations.
  • Page 27: Installation Procedure

    Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. However, in the following cases, do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder to the computer with the USB cable: The computer is not compatible with a ...
  • Page 28  Touch [END]  [YES] on the screen of your  Disconnect the USB cable. Operating “PMB” To start “PMB,” click [Start]  [All Programs]  [Sony Picture Utility]  [PMB - Picture Motion Browser]. For the basic operation of “PMB,” see “PMB Guide.”...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. (Movie) or...
  • Page 30 A malfunction that E:20: /  you cannot service has E:31: / occurred. Contact your E:61: / Sony dealer or local E:62: / authorized Sony service E:91: / facility. Inform them of E:94: the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”...
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 32 Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. ** The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (BIONZ) allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 34 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “VAIO” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
  • Page 36 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in Japan...

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