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Sony Handycam HDR-TD10E Handbook

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  • Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-TD10E 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-340-11(1) ...

  • Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook

    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”...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1)  AC Adaptor (1)  Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  HDMI cable (1)   A/V connecting cable (1)   USB cable (1)  ...

  • Page 4: About Language Setting

    Menu items, LCD panel, and lens Avoid operating the touch panel under  following conditions, as doing so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. When there are droplets of water on the touch  panel With wet fingers  With a pointed object such as pencil, ...

  • Page 5: Notes On Optional Accessories

    [Format]  the desired medium   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 In this manual, the ...

  • Page 6: Notes On Use

    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 ...

  • Page 7: How Does Your 3D Camcorder Work

    How does your 3D camcorder work? How does the camcorder record 3D movies?  People see objects (in parallax) using their right and left eyes individually. Parallax tricks the viewer’s brain into perceiving a sense of depth in the images. Your camcorder sees subjects using 2 lenses in the same way people’s eyes do, and then records them in 3D.

  • Page 8: Enjoy Useful Functions

    Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Recording movies in 3D (25) Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (69) Smth Slw REC (68) Recording Capturing images beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (39) Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject (41) Spot Focus (71)
  • Page 9 Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (73) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (42) Smile Shutter (76) Changing the image quality and recording mode Setting (39) Recording mode (40) Changing the recording media Media setting (22) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (73) Sunrise&Sunset (73)
  • Page 10 Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (44) Playing back 3D movies (30) Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (51) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (50), Deleting (47)) Using...
  • Page 11 Easy ways to store good memories Recorder (64) Computer (55) DVD writer (63) You can save your movies on media such as Blu-ray discs in 2D by using a computer. Saving External media device (60)

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26), respectively. The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch. Using the “Handycam” Handbook............. . . 2 Searching for information quickly.
  • Page 13 Selecting the recording mode............40 Using the Tracking focus function.
  • Page 14 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................66 Operating menus..

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp 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. ...

  • Page 16: Charging Time

    When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV50 NP-FV70 (supplied) NP-FV100 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a ...
  • Page 17 Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure  that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26), the access lamp (p. 24) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...

  • Page 18: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. ...
  • Page 19 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.  Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch [Next]  The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts.
  • Page 20 Touch [Run]. If you touch [Run Later], the recording mode screen appears. When you turn on the camcorder  next time, the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen will appear. Aim the camcorder at a subject to display it on the LCD screen. Be sure that the subject produces a scale higher than the ...

  • Page 21: Changing The Language Setting

    Type of subjects that should be displayed on the LCD screen for [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] The scale indicated varies depending on the subject displayed on the LCD screen. Subjects that indicate a higher scale: Bright subjects, such as objects outdoors in daylight ...

  • Page 22: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Internal memory 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.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card  Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.  Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo”...
  • Page 24  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 [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 25: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media. Movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD). Tips  To change the recording media, see page 22.  Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

  • Page 26: Recording Movies

    Recording movies MODE button 2D/3D switch  Press MODE to turn on the  Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips  Shoot the subject from about 80 cm to 6 m (3 ft. to 20 ft.) away to obtain good 3D movies. The optimum ...
  • Page 27 To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items. You can change the settings using the [Display Setting] menu (p. 79). To record movies in 3D while viewing them in 2D on the LCD screen of the camcorder If you record 3D movie for a long time, you may feel uncomfortable.

  • Page 28: Shooting Photos

    Tips  You can record photos during 2D movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 42).  SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting.  You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 41). ...
  • Page 29  Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D.  Press MODE to turn on the 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. ...

  • Page 30: Playback On The Camcorder

    Playback. on.the.camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal recording media are played. Tips  To change the recording media, see page 22. ...
  • Page 31  Time-line bar  Highlight Playback button  Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching on ...

  • Page 32: Operating The Camcorder While Playing A Movie

    Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. Volume adjustment Delete Context To stop * Previous To fast-reverse * These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie. ...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Depth Of 3D Movies

    Adjusting the depth of 3D movies You can adjust the depth while playing back 3D movies.   [3D Depth Adjustment] on the 3D movie playback screen. Touch The movie stops and the screen used to adjust the vertical direction appears. ...

  • Page 34: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods, the image type (3D or 2D) 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. Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote...
  • Page 35 Connecting to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recoding quality is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
  • Page 36 A/V cable You can connect the camcorder to a TV with  the component A/V cable supplied with other Sony camcorders. The movies are displayed in 2D on the TV. If you connect only component video plugs,  audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals.

  • Page 37: Using "Bravia" Sync

    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.

  • Page 38: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos icons indicate the 3D and 2D positions of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26), respectively. Zooming You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Magnifications available are as follows. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen.

  • Page 39: Recording Better Images Automatically (Intelligent Auto)

    Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) When you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of the 3 detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection ([On] is the default setting). When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Recording Mode

    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 switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Standard...

  • Page 41: Using The Tracking Focus Function

    [Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the  default setting) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP))  The recording mode of the standard image  quality (STD) is limited to the following value. [Standard ] (STD 9M (HQ))  “M, ”...

  • Page 42: Recording High Quality Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)

    When you connect your camcorder with the  HDMI cable (supplied), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. The sound of standard definition image quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch. Tips ...
  • Page 43  Press MANUAL to make the camcorder adjust the depth of the 3D image. Pressing MANUAL repeatedly toggles between enabling and disabling the 3D depth adjustment.  Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the 3D depth while checking the image on the LCD screen. Items you can control with the MANUAL dial 3D recording...

  • Page 44: Enjoying A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)

    The camera data (p. 83) that appears on the  LCD screen will differ, depending on the recording settings of the camcorder. The settings will be displayed with the following icons. : Automatic  : Exposure is set manually.  : IRIS priority ...

  • Page 45: Changing The Settings For Highlight Playback

    The LCD screen during Highlight Playback Volume adjustment Context To stop Previous To pause To stop a Highlight Playback To pause, touch To stop, touch To watch a Highlight Playback again Touch [Replay] on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished. ...

  • Page 46: Saving Highlight Playback

    [Highlight Point]  You can set the points in a movie or photo that will be used in a Highlight Playback. Play the desired movie or photo, and then do the following. Movie: Play the desired movie, and then  ...

  • Page 47: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

     Touch [Save Highlight Movie] on the screen after Highlight Playback or Highlight scenario playback has finished. You can select [Save Highlight Movie] by  touching on the screen while Highlight Playback scenes or saved Highlight scenarios are played back. ...

  • Page 48: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

     To select and delete movies, touch [Multiple Images]. In the case of 2D, after touching [Multiple  Images], select [ MOVIE]/ PHOTO]/[ MOVIE/PHOTO]. When [ Setting] (p. 39) is set to [ STD Quality], instead of  Touch and display the on the movies or photos to be deleted.

  • Page 49: Copying Images

      Touch To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 4. disappears. To protect all movies/photos in an event at one time  In step 3, touch [Set All In Event]. ...

  • Page 50: Dividing A Movie

     Touch the type of copy operation. [Multiple Images]: To select multiple images and copy them [All In Event]: To copy all images of a specified event  Select the image to be copied. [Multiple Images]: Touch the image to be copied, and mark it with .

  • Page 51: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    Do not eject the memory card while 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 1.0 second (3D)/0.5 second (2D) increments.

  • Page 52: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed (p. 57). Choosing a method    Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation  3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation 3, etc.)
  • Page 53 Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB. ” For Blu-ray disc, see page 57. Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW  Notes Always maintain your PlayStation  The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. ...

  • Page 54: Creating A Disc With One Touch (Disc Burn)

    Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality.

  • Page 55: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer

    Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 56: Saving Images On A Disc

    Saving images on a disc You can select movies that have been imported to a computer and save them on a disc. Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. See page 52 for the type of discs you can ...
  • Page 57 Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 55). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB, ”...

  • Page 58: Saving Images With An External Device

    Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save 3D movies and 2D high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. Movies External devices Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)

  • Page 59: The Devices On Which The Created Disc Can Be Played Back

    The devices on which the created disc can be played back Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray disc playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.

  • Page 60: Saving Images On An External Media Device

     satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices,  go to the Sony support website in your country/region. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.

  • Page 61: Saving Desired Movies And Photos

    Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder’s recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.

  • Page 62: Playing Back Images In The External Media Device On The Camcorder

     Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to select the recording media, image selection methods and type of the image. You cannot copy images from an external  media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder. ...

  • Page 63: Other Than Dvdirect Express

     Notes You cannot save 3D movies.  Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.

  • Page 64: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    (STD). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies ...

  • Page 65: Your Camcorder

    Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input  selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ...

  • Page 66: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 68 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p.

  • Page 67: Menu Lists

    Menu lists icons indicate the 3D and 2D positions of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26), respectively. Shooting Mode Movie Still image Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Camera/Mic Manual Settings) White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift White Balance Shift...

  • Page 68: Shooting Mode (Items For Selecting A Shooting Mode)

    Playback Settings) Data Code Volume Download Music Empty Music Connection) TV Type Component HDMI 3D Setting HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting Disc Burn General Settings) Beep LCD Brightness REC Lamp Remote Ctrl A. Shut Off Power On By LCD Language Setting Battery Info...
  • Page 69 The point when START/STOP is pressed. [3sec After] [3sec Before]  Notes You cannot record sound.  Image quality is not as good as that of normal  recording. The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard  ] automatically When the standard definition image quality ...

  • Page 70: Camera/Mic (Items For Customized Shooting)

    Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.  Auto The white balance is adjusted automatically. Outdoor ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:...
  • Page 71 Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
  • Page 72 Tips  appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving  the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
  • Page 73 Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light.  Off The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ) The Low Lux function is used. Auto 3D Lens Adjust Automatically corrects the vertical position of the right and left movies to record 3D movies that can be viewed comfortably, without blurring.
  • Page 74 Beach** ( Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. Snow** ( ) Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. ...
  • Page 75  Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may  be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 71) when  it is hard to focus automatically. SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.
  • Page 76 Face Detection You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Furthermore, you can select which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority. It adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies.
  • Page 77 Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile.  Normal Smile Detects a normal smile. Big Smile Detects a big smile. Flash You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.
  • Page 78 Blt-in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.  Off The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. Wind Noise Reduct.

  • Page 79: Image Quality/Size (Items For Setting Up Image Quality Or Size)

    Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen.  Auto Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed. Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed.
  • Page 80 Setting See page 39. Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.  16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.

  • Page 81: Playback Function (Items For Playback)

    Playback Function (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. Event View See page 30. Highlight Movie See page 44. Scenario See page 46. Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. Delete See page 47.

  • Page 82: Setup (Other Setup Items)

    Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Media Select See page 22. Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.
  • Page 83 Repair Img. DB F. See page 94, 97. File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos.  Series Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence.
  • Page 84 Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching Download Music You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by connecting the camcorder to a computer. Empty Music See page 46. You can delete all music files stored on the camcorder.
  • Page 85 HDMI 3D Setting Select the output format of the right and left images when connecting your camcorder to a 3D TV with the HDMI cable (supplied). Auto Normal setting (outputs the images according to the TV, automatically).  Frame Packing Outputs the right and left images in full high definition image quality as they were recorded.
  • Page 86 USB Connect Setting You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting the camcorder to a computer or other USB device.  Auto The camcorder automatically selects the USB transfer mode depending on the connected device. Mass Storage This is a USB transfer mode compatible with many types of USB devices.
  • Page 87 Remote Ctrl (Remote control)  On Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 116). Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Tips  Select [Off] when you want to prevent your  camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit.
  • Page 88 Demo Mode When the camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) and no operation is performed for about 10 minutes with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing.  On The demonstration appears.

  • Page 89: Additional Information

    During repair, we may check a minimum  amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Wireless Remote  Commander ... p. 89 Batteries/power sources ...

  • Page 90: Commander

    The following menu items return to the  default settings when you switch among movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. Fader]  Self-Timer]  [Tele Macro]  The following menu items return to the default  settings when you operate the 2D/3D switch. [White Balance] ...

  • Page 91: Lcd Screen

     correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

  • Page 92: Recording

    The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged.  The file format is not supported by your  camcorder (p. 106). Recording Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 91). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.

  • Page 93: Playback

    3D movies are not recorded as correct 3D movies. Adjust the image position with [Auto 3D Lens  Adjust] (p. 73). There is a time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually.

  • Page 94: Playing Back Images Stored On Memory Card On Other Devices

    is indicated on a thumbnail. This may appear on an image recorded on  other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery  pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes, or before the access lamp is turned off after recording.

  • Page 95: Playback On The Tv

    Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. When you are using a component A/V cable,  set [Component] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 84). When you are using the component video ...

  • Page 96: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    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. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E.

  • Page 97: Recording Media

    (Warning indicator pertaining to the external media device) The image database file may be damaged.  Check the database file by touching (MENU)  [Setup]  [ Settings)]  [Repair Img. DB F.]  the recording medium. The external media device is damaged. ...
  • Page 98 the information in the file. Touch back up the high definition image quality (HD) movies and repair the database file. You cannot see the backed-up movies on the camcorder. By connecting the camcorder to a computer after repairing the database, you can import backed-up high definition image quality (HD) movies to the computer using the supplied “PMB”...
  • Page 99 Other Maximum number of images already selected. You can select only 100 images at one time for:  Deleting movies/photos  Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the  protection Copying movies/photos  Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. Release the ...

  • Page 100: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 101 Recording mode Recording time (5.1ch) (2ch) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time (5.1ch) (2ch) You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (p. 67).  Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable ...

  • Page 102: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    The number of recordable photos of memory  card may vary depending on the recording conditions.  Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and  the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Tips ...

  • Page 103: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing 3D movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view 3D movies as that of the recorded movies.
  • Page 104 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch Time Setting]  [Summer Time] and  [Area Setting] (p. 88). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences...

  • Page 105: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.

  • Page 106: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    On the memory card adaptor When using memory card with memory card  compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by ...

  • Page 107: About X.v.color

    About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color  space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

  • Page 108: Moisture Condensation

    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 109: Rechargeable Battery

    On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the ...
  • Page 110 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  is a registered trademark of  Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
  • Page 111 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR-CX180 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 112: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Center Left Bottom Left Indicator Meaning MENU button (66) Self-timer recording (74) Flash (77)/ Red Eye Reduction (77) Wide Mode (80) Fader (74) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (76) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (76) Manual focus (71) ...

  • Page 113: Parts And Controls

    Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button (30) Micref Level low (78) Blt-in Zoom Mic (78) Audio Mode (78) Audio Level Display (79) Low Lux (73) Spot Meter/Fcs (70)/ Spot Meter (71)/ Exposure (71) AE Shift (72) Shutter Speed (72) IRIS (72) Intelligent Auto (39) Slide show button Data file name (33)
  • Page 114  LCD screen/Touch panel (18, 42) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.  Stereo speakers  Memory card access lamp (24) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
  • Page 115  Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.

  • Page 116: Wireless Remote Commander

    Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless 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 117: Index

    Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...84 3D Depth Adjustment...33 5.1ch surround recording ...41 576i ...84 A. Shut Off ...87 A/V connecting cable...35, 64 Abroad ...103 AE Shift ...72 Area Setting ...88 Audio Level Display ...79 Audio Mode ...78 Auto 3D Lens Adjust ...73 Auto Back Light ...75 AVCHD...52 AVCHD format ...105...
  • Page 118 Movies ...26, 32 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ...105 One Push ...70 Original ...49 Outdoor ...70 PAL ...103 Photo Capture ...51 Photos ...28, 33 Playback Function ...81 Playing...30 Playing AVCHD disc...56 PMB Help ...2 Portrait ...73 Power on ...18 Power On By LCD ...87 Precautions ...105 Protect ...48 PS ...40...
  • Page 119 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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