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Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 Operating Manual

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4-271-482-
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  • Page 1 4-271-482- Digital HD Video Operating Guide Camera Recorder Guía de operaciones HDR-CX130/CX160/CX180...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
  • Page 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
  • Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that Lithium-Ion batteries are can charge the battery pack. recyclable. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small You can help preserve our children.
  • Page 7 If you have any questions about this However, there is no guarantee that product, you may call: interference will not occur in a particular Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- installation. If this equipment does cause 222-SONY (7669). harmful interference to radio or television...

  • Page 8: Supplied Items

    Supplied items The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 64). The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens ÿ AC Adaptor (1) A menu item that is grayed out is not available ÿ...
  • Page 9 Save all your recorded image data Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are To prevent your image data from being lost, recorded without any problems. save all your recorded images on external media Compensation for the contents of recordings periodically.
  • Page 10 — Notes on optional accessories HDR-CX160 Internal 16 GB We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. memory + Genuine Sony accessories may not be available HDR-CX180 32 GB memory card in some countries/regions. Notes on use About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays Do not do any of the following.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3 Read this first .
  • Page 12 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device ......43 Saving images on an external media device .

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet CHG (charge) lamp (wall socket) DC plug Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 14 You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.

  • Page 15: Charging Time

    Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Battery pack AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 1050 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F).

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

    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]). Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 17: 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. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
  • Page 18 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch to set the value, then touch [Next] ‚...

  • Page 19: Changing The Language Setting

    To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips ¼ You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 Internal memory Memory card In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
  • Page 21 Inserting a memory card ¦ Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 22: Copying Movies And Photos (Hdr-Cx160/Cx180)

    Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 23: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips ¼ To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180).
  • Page 24 Recording movies MODE button [STBY] ‚ [REC] START/STOP button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 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.
  • Page 25 ¦ 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.
  • Page 26 Shooting photos MODE button Flashes ‚ Lights up PHOTO button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo When disappears, the photo is recorded. 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.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the recording mode (MENU) ‚ You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching [Image Quality/Size] ‚ [ REC Mode]. The types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected.

  • Page 28: 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 following recording media are played. HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media ¼ Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160/CX180).
  • Page 29 Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Highlight Playback button Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. 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 the time-line bar.
  • Page 30 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen.

  • Page 31: Performing Highlight Playback

    Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Next...

  • Page 32: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image List of connection quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen Connecting to a high definition TV differ depending on what type of TV is When the recording quality is high connected, and the connectors used.
  • Page 33 Connecting to a non-high-definition When you connect with component 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A/V cable If you connect only component video plugs, When movies are recorded with high audio signals are not output. Connect the white definition image quality (HD), they are and red plugs to output audio signals.
  • Page 34 This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- compatible devices using an HDMI cable or the component AV cable , a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.

  • Page 35: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos When [ Setting] is set to STD Quality], appears You can free media space by deleting instead of movies and photos from recording media. ¦ Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.

  • Page 36: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer (Windows) The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder. View Calendar Save on a disc...

  • Page 37: Preparing A Computer (Windows)

    Preparing a computer (Windows) Display Step 1 Checking the computer Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots system Others USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Blu- Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista ray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is /Windows 7 necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the...
  • Page 38 icon on the computer screen to start “PMB Launcher. ” Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen Confirm that your camcorder is to continue the installation. not connected to the computer. You may be required to install some other applications included on the disc at the same time.
  • Page 39 ¦ Notes Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have To create discs or use other functions on been created using the “PMB” software to DVD players or recorders, as these devices do not Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP should be installed.

  • Page 40: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)

    Starting PMB Uploading images to a (Picture network service Motion Browser) The application software “PMB Portable” is pre-installed in the camcorder. You can Double-click the “PMB” short-cut enjoy the following functions using the icon on the computer screen. “PMB Portable. ” Uploading images to network services such as blogs with ease Uploading by a network connected computer...

  • Page 41: Camcorder Screen

    If the AutoPlay wizard does not appear when you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, Touch [USB Connect] on the click [Start] ‚ [Computer] (in Windows XP, camcorder screen. [My Computer]) ‚ [PMBPORTABLE], then When using Windows 7: The Device double click [PMBP_Win.exe].
  • Page 42 The service can be suspended or altered without notice by the website organizer. In these, as well as other cases, Sony shall not be liable in any way for any loss, damages or trouble between you and a third party which arose from the use of the service.

  • Page 43: 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 high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device...
  • Page 44 The devices on which the created disc can be played back 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 45: Saving Images On An External Media Device

    You can also play back images on the satisfying requirements for operating. camcorder or another playback device. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your ¦ Notes country/region. For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately).
  • Page 46 (MENU) ‚ [Edit/Copy] on Touch Event View. HDR-CX130: Movies and photos that are stored To disconnect the external media in the memory card (inserted in the device camcorder), and that have not yet been...
  • Page 47 Saving desired movies and photos ‚ ‚ Touch You can save desired images in the on the camcorder screen. camcorder to the external media device. Connect the camcorder to the Playing back images in the external external media device and touch media device on the camcorder [Play without copying.].

  • Page 48: Creating A Disc With The Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express

    Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express ¦ Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the You can create a disc or play back the external media device, try the following images on a created disc by using the DVD operations.
  • Page 49 If the total memory size of movies to be burnt writer. by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of HDR-CX130 the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is Movies that are stored in the memory reached. The last movie on the disc may be card (inserted in the camcorder), and that cut off.

  • Page 50: Your Camcorder

    Play the created disc to make sure copying was performed correctly before deleting the movies Touch the movie you want to on your camcorder. burn on the disc. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on appears. the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation Remaining Disc capacity again.

  • Page 51: Than Dvdirect Express

    (p. 15). screen and remove the disc when Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. the tray is open. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.

  • Page 52: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Touch [USB Connect] on the Sony DVD writer may not be available in some camcorder screen. countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies...
  • Page 53 A/V Remote Connector 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 (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Input S VIDEO Start playback on your...

  • Page 54: 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. 55 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) ‚p.

  • Page 55: Shooting Mode

    Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... Records movies. Photo ........... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ......Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. Golf Shot ........Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance ....

  • Page 56: Playback Function

    Image Quality/Size REC Mode ......Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is recommended. Frame Rate ......Sets the frame rate to record movies. Setting....Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing movies. Wide Mode ......
  • Page 57 USB Connect ....Selects which type of media on the camcorder is to be used when the camcorder is connected to an external device via USB. USB Connect Setting ... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device.

  • Page 58: Getting Detailed Information From The "Handycam" Handbook

    Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook To view the “Handycam” Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the The “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide computer screen. designed to be read on a computer screen. The “Handycam” Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder.

  • Page 59: Additional Information

    Charge the battery pack (p. 13). amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain record images. your data. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or See the “Handycam”...
  • Page 60 (MENU) have tried to fix a couple of times, contact ‚ [Setup] ‚ [ (Media Settings)] ‚ your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony [Repair Img. DB F.] ‚ the recording medium service facility. In this case, when you (HDR-CX160/CX180).

  • Page 61: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 21). quality, and “STD” stands for standard  image quality. The memory card is write-protected. Expected time of recording and Access to the memory card was restricted on another device.

  • Page 62: Playing Time

    ¦ Playing time Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable Approximate time available when you use a time. fully charged battery pack. ¼ Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 (unit: minute) scenes with high definition image quality (HD), Battery pack and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image Image quality...

  • Page 63: Memory Card

    (p. 69). 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.

  • Page 64: Precautions

    If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen casing, unplug your camcorder and have it dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft checked by a Sony dealer before operating it cloth to clean it. any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling,...

  • Page 65: About Care And Storage Of The Lens

    About care and storage of the lens Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160/CX180) Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: Even if you delete all movies and still images, or When there are fingerprints on the lens perform [Format], data on the internal recording surface media may not be completely erased.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed Movie recording format 1/30 second) HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible (1080 60p/original format) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid STD: MPEG2-PS and the image processing system Audio recording system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution Dolby Digital 2ch equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 67 Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to Corporation. 104 °F) “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Storage temperature: –20 C to + 60 C (‒4 °F to “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. +140 °F) “BRAVIA”...
  • Page 68 All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application...

  • Page 69: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Right Center Indicator Meaning Right Left Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate(60p/60i) and recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) 60min Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media Bottom Counter (hour:minute: 0:00:00 Left second) Indicator Meaning Estimated recording 00Min remaining time MENU button Self-timer recording Photo size...

  • Page 70: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. (View Images) button (28) POWER button (17) Speaker Lens (G lens) RESET button Built-in microphone Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. MODE button (24) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24)
  • Page 71 Power zoom lever PHOTO button (26) CHG (charge) lamp (13) Battery pack (13) START/STOP button (24) DC IN jack (13) A/V Remote Connector (32) Grip belt (23) Built-in USB Cable (14) Memory card access lamp (22) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Media Select ........20 Media Settings ......20 A/V connecting cable...33, 53 USB cable .......48, 51 Memory card .......21 “Memory Stick” media ....21 Battery pack .........13 VBR ..........62 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media ..........21 Built-in USB Cable ....8, 14 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Wall outlet (wall socket) ....13 media ..........21 Care ..........64...
  • Page 73 Puede encontrar más información sobre este producto y respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes en nuestro sitio Web de atención al cliente. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper. Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70% o más. 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China...
  • Page 74 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX130E/CX160E/CX180E 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-479-11(1) ...

  • Page 75: 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 76 Read this first Supplied items The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed  or waterproofed. See “About handling of your The numbers in ( ) are the supplied camcorder” (p. 98). quantity. AC Adaptor (1)  Menu items, LCD panel, and lens Power cord (Mains lead) (1) ...
  • Page 77 On recording player/recorder, you may not be able to eject the disc. To ensure stable operation of the memory  card, it is recommended to format the memory Save all your recorded image data card with your camcorder before the first use To prevent your image data from being lost, ...

  • Page 78: Notes On Optional Accessories

     We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  recording media may be damaged, recorded Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  images may be impossible to play back or may in some countries/regions. be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
  • Page 79 Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy Recording anywhere & anytime Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (66) Capturing images Smth Slw REC (65) beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (34) Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject (36) Spot Focus (68)
  • Page 80 Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (69) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (69) Sunrise&Sunset (69) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (37) Smile Shutter (37) Changing the image quality and recording mode Setting (35) Recording mode (35) Changing the recording media Media setting (20)
  • Page 81 Fun & simple Using playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (44), Deleting (41))
  • Page 82 Easy ways to store Saving good memories Computer (49) External media (54) DVD writer (57, 60) Recorder (61) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable...
  • Page 83 Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook............. . . 2 Searching for information quickly.
  • Page 84 Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)........38 Changing the settings for Highlight Playback..
  • Page 85 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................63 Operating menus..

  • Page 86: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) CHG (charge) lamp DC plug Align the  mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 87 You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an  AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
  • Page 88 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Battery pack AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 1050 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a ...
  • Page 89 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. 24), the access lamp (p. 22) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 to set the value, then touch [Next]  The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time.

  • Page 92: Changing The Language Setting

    To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips  You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER.  When [Power On By LCD] (p. 81) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. ...

  • Page 93: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX130E Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E Internal memory Memory card In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.

  • Page 94: 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  (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 95  Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card.  Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 96: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media Tips  To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). ...

  • Page 97: Recording Movies

    Recording movies MODE button START/STOP button [STBY]  [REC] (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo  Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.  Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 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.
  • Page 98 To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 72). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 72). Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange)

  • Page 99: Shooting Photos

    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] (MENU)  [Setup]  [ during playback. To display them, touch (Playback Settings)] ...

  • Page 100: 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 following recording media are played. HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media Tips ...
  • Page 101  Change to the movie/photo recording mode  Time-line bar  Highlight Playback button  Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching ...

  • Page 102: 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. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen.

  • Page 103: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Next...

  • Page 104: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image List of connection quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen Connecting to a high definition TV differ depending on what type of TV is When the recording quality is high connected, and the connectors used.
  • Page 105 Connecting to a non-high-definition When you connect with component 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A/V cable If you connect only component video plugs, When movies are recorded with high  audio signals are not output. Connect the white definition image quality (HD), they are and red plugs to output audio signals.

  • Page 106: Using "Bravia" Sync

    When your TV is monaural (When your Using “BRAVIA” Sync TV has only one audio input jack) You can operate your camcorder with Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  cable to the video input jack and connect the the remote commander of your TV by white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 107: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and You can magnify images up to 30 times using  photos optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Tips  Zooming You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom ...

  • Page 108: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)

    Camera-shake detection Tips  You can record, play, or edit movies in the  (Walk), (Tripod) selected image quality only. To record, play, or The camcorder detects whether camera- edit movies in another image quality, change shake occurs or not, and makes the this setting.

  • Page 109: Using The Tracking Focus Function

    Recording modes and the media The recording mode of the standard image  quality (STD) is limited to the following value. Types of media that images can be saved [Standard ] (STD 9M (HQ))  on will depend on the recording mode “M, ”...

  • Page 110: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

     Notes Tips  The subject you touched may not be detected, You can select the subject that has priority   depending on the surrounding brightness or for face detection and smile detection with hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the [Face Detection] (p.

  • Page 111: Recording In Mirror Mode

    Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Recording in mirror mode 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 and photos with music and visual effects. If you like the Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can save it as a “scenario”...

  • Page 112: Changing The Settings For Highlight Playback

    Changing the settings for Highlight Playback You can make various settings for Highlight Playback. [Highlight Setting] Touch during Highlight Playback. The LCD screen during Highlight Playback Volume adjustment You can set the following items. [Playback Range]  Set the range of movies to be played by selecting Context the range of events from which event and to which event, to be used as the playback range,...

  • Page 113: Saving Highlight Playback

    Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a To erase a saved scenario  Highlight Playback, and then touch Touch [ Scenario Erase] on the screen after the scenario playback you want to  Notes erase has finished, or touch while The audio used for the Highlight Playback will ...

  • Page 114: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder To upload a Highlight Movie to the Web Deleting movies and photos After the conversion process has finished, touch [Share]  [Web Upload], then You can free media space by deleting follow the instructions that appear on the movies and photos from recording media.

  • Page 115: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    When [ Setting] is set to Protecting recorded movies and  STD Quality], appears photos (Protect) instead of Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.  will be displayed on the protected images. (MENU)  [Edit/  Touch Copy] ...

  • Page 116: Copying Images (Hdr-Cx160E/Cx180E)

    To undo the protection of movies and Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to photos prevent your camcorder from running out of Touch the movie or photo marked with power during dubbing. in step 3.

  • Page 117: Dividing A Movie

     Select the image to be copied.  Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into [Multiple Images]: Touch the image to scenes. be copied, and mark it with . You can select multiple images. The movie pauses. ...

  • Page 118: Capturing A Photo From A Movie (Hdr-Cx160E/Cx180E)

     Notes Capturing a photo from a movie The image size is fixed based on the image  (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) quality of the movie. If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, You can capture images from movies the image size will be set as shown below.

  • Page 119: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Disc type Choosing a method Player  Importing movies and Blu-ray disc playback photos to a computer (p. 49) devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc  player, PlayStation  3, etc.)  Creating a Blu-ray disc To save images on...
  • Page 120 Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB. ” For Blu-ray disc, see page 51. Disc type Features DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable  Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software.

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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. Click [Import]. Turn on the computer beforehand. Refer to “PMB Help” for details.   Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ...

  • Page 123: Saving Images On A Disc

    Saving images on a disc You can select movies that have been [Create DVD-Video Format Discs imported to a computer and save them on (STD)]: a disc. You can save movies with standard definition image quality (STD) on a DVD disc. You can select high Turn on your computer, and place definition image quality (HD) movies an unused disc on the DVD drive.
  • Page 124 You cannot copy high definition image Creating a Blu-ray disc  quality (HD) movies by converting them You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high to standard definition image quality definition image quality (HD) movie (STD). previously imported to a computer (p. 49). You cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc.

  • Page 125: 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 high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device...

  • Page 126: The Devices On Which The Created Disc Can Be Played Back

    The devices on which the created disc can be played back 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 127: Saving Images On An External Media Device

    You can also play back images on the satisfying requirements for operating. camcorder or another playback device. For details on available external media devices,  go to the Sony support website in your  Notes country/region. For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor ...
  • Page 128 When connecting an external media device The images saved in the external media device are displayed on the LCD screen. USB Adaptor Images saved on the connected external Cable media device appear on the LCD screen. VMC-UAM1 When an external media device is (sold separately) connected, the USB icon will appear on the Event View screen, etc.

  • Page 129: Saving Desired Movies And Photos

    If you select [All In Event], select the event  Saving desired movies and photos to copy with . You cannot select multiple events. You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device.    Touch on the camcorder screen.

  • Page 130: Creating A Disc With The Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express

    Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express  Touch [Copy images that have not been copied.]. You can create a disc or play back the  Touch  images on a created disc by using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). ...

  • Page 131: Performing [Disc Burn Option]

    Insert an unused disc into the Touch , then disconnect the DVD writer, and close the disc USB cable. tray. Tips  Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD If the total memory size of movies to be burnt  writer. by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of HDR-CX130E the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is...

  • Page 132: Playing Back A Disc On The Dvd Writer

    Play the created disc to make sure copying was  performed correctly before deleting the movies  Touch the movie you want to on your camcorder. burn on the disc. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on  appears. the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation Remaining Disc capacity...
  • Page 133 AC Adaptor for this touch on the camcorder operation (p. 15). screen and remove the disc when Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. the tray is open. Connect the AC Adaptor and the ...

  • Page 134: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  connected. socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). After the operation is completed, Sony DVD writer may not be available in some   countries/regions. touch on the High definition image quality (HD) movies ...
  • Page 135 A/V Remote Connector 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  (sold separately). Input Connect your camcorder to the input jacks ...

  • Page 136: 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. 65 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p.

  • Page 137: Menu Lists

    Menu lists Image Quality/Size Shooting Mode REC Mode Movie Frame Rate Photo Setting Smth Slw REC Wide Mode Golf Shot x.v.Color Image Size Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) Playback Function White Balance Event View Spot Meter/Fcs Highlight Movie Spot Meter Scenario Spot Focus Edit/Copy Exposure Delete...
  • Page 138 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) (General Settings) Beep See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. LCD Brightness The default settings are marked with . A. Shut Off Movie Power On By LCD Language Setting You can record movies. Calibration Battery Info Photo...
  • Page 139  Notes The camcorder sets the point when the loudest You cannot record sound. sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the  Image quality is not as good as that of normal sound of a club hitting the ball. ...
  • Page 140 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting)  Notes Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the  See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. color in [One Push] under white or cool white The default settings are marked with . fluorescent lamps.
  • Page 141  Notes Exposure [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to  [Manual]. You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the Spot Meter (Flexible spot subject is too bright or too dark. 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...
  • Page 142 It is easier to focus on the subject by moving  Sunrise&Sunset* ( the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to Reproduces the atmosphere adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) of scenes such as sunsets or to adjust the zoom for recording. When you sunrises.
  • Page 143 Fader Self-Timer You can record a transition with the Press PHOTO to start the count down. A following effects adding to the interval photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. between scenes.  Off Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to Cancels the self-timer.
  • Page 144 Digital Zoom SteadyShot You can select the maximum zoom level. You can compensate for camera shake. Note that the image quality decreases when Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when you use the digital zoom. using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.
  • Page 145 Tips  Auto Back Light For better face detection performance, shoot the  subject(s) under the following conditions: Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for Shoot in a sufficiently bright place  backlit subjects automatically. The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat ...
  • Page 146 Smile Sensitivity Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile.  Normal Records various ambient sounds, converting ...
  • Page 147 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) Display Setting See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. You can set the duration of displaying the The default settings are marked with . icons or indicators on the LCD screen. ...
  • Page 148 Wide Mode Image Size When recording standard definition image You can select a size for the photos you are quality (STD) movies, you can select the going to shot. horizontal to vertical ratio according to the  3.3M ( TV connected. Refer also to the instruction Records photos clearly (2,112 ×...

  • Page 149: Edit/Copy

    Edit/Copy Playback Function (Items for editing) (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. Delete Event View See page 41. See page 27. Protect Highlight Movie See page 42. See page 38.

  • Page 150: Setup

    Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. To avoid the loss of important images, you  should save them before formatting the The default settings are marked with . recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be ...
  • Page 151 While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations  Camera Data or shocks to your camcorder. Displays camera setting data. You can check the time that the camcorder will  take to delete data on the LCD screen. Date/Time If you stop performing [Empty] while ...
  • Page 152 Volume Component You can adjust the volume of playback Select [Component] when connecting your sound by touching camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. TV Type 576i Select this when connecting your You need to convert the signal depending camcorder to a TV with the component on the TV connected when playing back input jack.
  • Page 153 USB Connect Setting 720p/576p Outputs high definition image quality (HD) You can set the USB transfer mode for movies with a 720p signal and standard image connecting the camcorder to a computer or quality (STD) movies with a 576p signal. other USB device.
  • Page 154 USB LUN Setting A. Shut Off (Auto shut off ) Improves compatibility with external You can set your camcorder to turn off devices by limiting the functions of the USB automatically when you do not operate connection. your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes.
  • Page 155 Tips  Battery Info When you set this item to [On] and touch  , the demonstration starts playing. You can check the estimated remaining If you make one of the following operations, the  capacity of the battery. demonstration will be suspended. (It appears again if no operation is performed for about 10 minutes.) Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO...
  • Page 156  Home Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living. Destination ( Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place. Tips ...

  • Page 157: Additional Information

     in order to investigate the problem. However, extremely low. Leave your camcorder with the your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain power of your camcorder on. Turn off your your data. camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave Overall operations ..........
  • Page 158 (p. 13). If the problem persists, [Golf Shot]  disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall [White Balance]  outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony [Spot Meter/Fcs]  dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. [Spot Meter] ...
  • Page 159 The battery pack is quickly discharged. Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The ambient temperature is too high or low.  This is not a malfunction. The maximum number of images that you can  The battery pack has not been charged delete on the index screen at one time is 100.
  • Page 160 The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it  The horizontal to vertical ratio of the is in the movie recording mode, depending movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] changed. selected. The horizontal to vertical ratio of high ...
  • Page 161 (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Media Settings)] [LCD Brightness ] cannot be adjusted.  [Repair Img. DB F.]  the recording You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when:  medium (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). If it still The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder ...
  • Page 162 a TV which is not compatible with full pixel Editing movies/photos on your display. camcorder It is recommended you record images using  the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 73) as a guide. Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the ...

  • Page 163: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If the problem persists even after you “PMB” cannot be installed. have tried to fix a couple of times, contact Check the computer environment or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  installation procedure required to install service facility. In this case, when you “PMB.

  • Page 164: Recording Media

    (Warning indicator pertaining to (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) photo recording) The recording media is full.  Slow flashing Photos cannot be recorded during processing.  Free spaces for recording images are running  Wait for a while, then record. out.
  • Page 165 The Image Database File is damaged. Do Inconsistencies found in image database you want to create a new file? file. Do you want to repair the image HD movie management information is database file? damaged. Create new information? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database The management file is damaged.
  • Page 166 Other Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again. Maximum number of images already Format the memory card (p. 77). Note that if  selected. you format the memory card, all the recorded You can select only 100 images at one time for: ...

  • Page 167: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems You can use your camcorder in any Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based countries/regions using the AC Adaptor camcorder. If you want to view the playback supplied with your camcorder within the image on a TV, it must be a PAL-system- AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
  • Page 168 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Clock Settings)]  [Date & camcorder abroad. Touch Time Setting]  [Summer Time] and (MENU) ...

  • Page 169: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your About the AVCHD format camcorder. What is the AVCHD format? About the memory card The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record A memory card formatted by a computer ...

  • Page 170: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    On the memory card adaptor This product cannot record or play data that  uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is When using memory card with memory card  a copyright protection technology that records compliant device inserting memory card and transfers the contents in an encrypted into memory card adaptor, make sure the format.

  • Page 171: About X.v.color

     Do not expose the battery pack to water. The standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  battery pack is not water resistant. of Sony.

  • Page 172: Moisture Condensation

    (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder casing, unplug your camcorder and have it in a humid place as follows: checked by a Sony dealer before operating it You bring your camcorder from a ski slope  any further.

  • Page 173: Rechargeable Battery

    While using your camcorder, the back of Handling the camcorder with above   the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a substances on your hands malfunction. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  vinyl objects for a long period of time To clean the LCD screen About care and storage of the lens If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen...
  • Page 174  a computer, you may not delete data from the Corporation. memory card completely. When you give the “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  memory card to somebody, it is recommended “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 175 L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, downloading the source code, select HDR-CX180 DENVER, COLORADO 80206. as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE We would prefer you do not contact us about the AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE contents of source code.
  • Page 176 Quick reference Screen indicators Center Center Indicator Meaning Right Left [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (24) Slide show set  Warning (90) Playback mode (29)  Right Indicator Meaning Bottom Left Recording image quality (HD/STD), Indicator Meaning frame rate(50p/50i) and MENU button (63) recording mode (PS/FX/ Self-timer recording (70) FH/HQ/LP) (35)
  • Page 177 Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button (27) Micref Level low (73) Wind Noise Reduct. (73) Blt-in Zoom Mic (73) Low Lux (69) Spot Meter/Fcs (67)/ Spot Meter (68)/ Exposure (68) Intelligent Auto (34) Slide show button Data file name (30)
  • Page 178  (View Images) button (27)  POWER button (17)  Speaker  RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object.  Power zoom lever (34) Press RESET to initialize all the settings  including the clock setting. PHOTO button (26) ...
  • Page 179 Index Symbols 1080i/576i ........79 Data Code ......18, 78 Image quality .......35 1080p/576p ........79 Date/Time ........18 Image Quality/Size .....74 576i ..........79 Date & Time Setting ....82 Image Size ........75 Delete ...........41 Indoor ..........67 Demo Mode ........82 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...97 A. Shut Off ........81 Digital Zoom .......71 Intelligent Auto ......34 A/V connecting cable...32, 62...
  • Page 180 Portrait .........69 Power on ........17 Tele Macro ........70 Power On By LCD ......81 Telephoto ........34 Precautions ........96 Thumbnail ........42 Protect ..........42 Tripod.........105 PS ..........36 Troubleshooting ......84 Turning the power on ....17 TV ..........31 Rec Mode ........35 TV color systems ......94 Recording ........23 TV Type ........79 Recording media......20...
  • Page 181 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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