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Sony Handycam 4-170-893-12(1) Handbook

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HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/
CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
"Handycam" Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-893-12(1)
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Making good use of your
camcorder
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your
camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
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  • Page 1 HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E Digital HD Video Camera Recorder “Handycam” Handbook 2010 Sony Corporation  4-170-893-12(1) Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    See page 18 for the memory card you can use  with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following  parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...
  • Page 3  or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p.

  • Page 4: Notes On Use

    Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss  lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 5 Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.  On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/ XR155E) To protect the internal hard disk from shock  by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p.

  • Page 6: Operation Flow

     Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos  p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder  p. 29 Playing images on a TV  p. 37 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media ...

  • Page 7: Advice For Successful Recording

    Advice for successful recording  To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.
  • Page 8  Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(63) SUNRISE&SUNSET(63) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65)

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Playback on the camcorder ........
  • Page 10 Using “BRAVIA” Sync ..............39 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos .
  • Page 11 About handling of your camcorder ........

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150E/XR155E Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall...

  • Page 13: Charging Battery Pack

     See page 90 on recording and playing time.  When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the  remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

  • Page 14: 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], p. 78).

  • Page 15: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.  Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the...

  • Page 16: Changing The Language Setting

     You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.  When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 78) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.  Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

  • Page 17: 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-CX110E/CX115E HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E 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 18: Selecting The Recording Media For Photos

    Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory  cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can be used with this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
  • Page 19 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” media compatible  equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick Duo” media ...

  • Page 20: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk Tips  To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). ...
  • Page 21 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).  You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording ...

  • Page 22: Recording Movies

    When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.  It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot  operate your camcorder during this time.
  • Page 23 TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 67), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and ...

  • Page 24: Shooting Photos

    Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk Tips  To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E).   Press MODE to turn on the The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3.

  • Page 25: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    You cannot change the zoom speed with the  on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between  camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Tips ...

  • Page 26: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)

     Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected  scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can record with the preferred settings.

  • Page 27: Prioritizing The Subject

    Since the face you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Touch the face you want to record as priority.

  • Page 28: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

    Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the ...

  • Page 29: Playback On The Camcorder

    To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E).  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.15).  Press (VIEW IMAGES).

  • Page 30: Playing Movies

    To stop To fast-reverse  Notes You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.  Tips  When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.

  • Page 31: Viewing Photos

    To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch You can also adjust the sound volume by using  Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips  When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, ...

  • Page 32: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently.  Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for  photos on the memory card. ...

  • Page 33: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

     [ FACE]. Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with music and visual effects. Scenes for Highlight Playback differ each time Highlight Playback is selected.
  • Page 34 Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie.

  • Page 35: Using Pb Zoom With Photos

    CX150E/XR150E) You can transfer music files from audio CDs  or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with Highlight Playback. To transfer music files, you need to install the supplied software “PMB” on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and...

  • Page 36: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)

    Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again.  Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide ...

  • Page 37: Playing Images On A Tv

    TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide].
  • Page 38 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) A/V connecting cable (supplied) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input  (Green) Y on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set...

  • Page 39: Using "Bravia" Sync

    The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs  according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. Tips  If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned TV/VCR  off simultaneously. (MENU) ...

  • Page 40: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.  Notes You cannot restore images once they are  deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.

  • Page 41: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

     Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch Touch the image on the LCD screen to  confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.  Touch [YES]   Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.

  • Page 42: Dividing A Movie

    (p. 41). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while...

  • Page 43: Xr155E)

    A slight difference may occur from the point  where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie  added to the Playlist will also be divided.

  • Page 44: Card (Hdr-Cx116E/Cx150E/Cx155E/Xr150E/Xr155E)

     [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under MEDIA] category)  [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing.

  • Page 45: Copying Photos

    MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet ...

  • Page 46: Using The Playlist Of Movies

     Touch the type of copying. [COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date  Select the photo to be copied. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select multiple photos.

  • Page 47: Playing The Playlist

    Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card.
  • Page 48  Touch  [YES]  Tips  Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the  original movie is not deleted. To change the order within the Playlist  Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category).

  • Page 49: Saving Images With An External Device

     the external media. For details on available external media, 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).
  • Page 50 This screen will appear only when there  are newly recorded images. After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen.  Notes The number of scenes you can save on the  external media are as follows. However, even if the external media has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number.

  • Page 51: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for  creating a disc. See page 49 to save images in the external  media. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player  PlayStation 3, etc.   Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 52) ...

  • Page 52: Creating A Disc With The Dedicated Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express

    Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Only unused discs of the following types can ...
  • Page 53 Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc.  [END]  [EJECT  Touch DISC] on the camcorder screen. Remove the disc after the operation is completed.  Touch , then disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 54 Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor  Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock  or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder  Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was  performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder.

  • Page 55: Other Than Dvdirect Express

    Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions.  Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the...

  • Page 56: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc

    Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies  will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD).

  • Page 57: Your Camcorder

    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.  Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

  • Page 58: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)  p. 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) ...

  • Page 59: Using My Menu

    Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.  Tips  Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and  recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU.

  • Page 60: Option Menu

    When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.)  The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder  at the time.

  • Page 61: Menu Lists

    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO SMTH SLW REC (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT CONVERSION LENS LOW LUX FACE DETECTION PRIORITY SETTING SMILE DETECTION SMILE SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC...
  • Page 62 (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. MEMORY* HDD* MEMORY CARD* REPAIR IMG.DB F.

  • Page 63: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)

    Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.

  • Page 64: Camcorder

     [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with ...
  • Page 65 from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p.

  • Page 66: Camcorder

    When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],   appears. The minimum possible distance between  camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Tips ...

  • Page 67: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

    Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording. To change the setting Touch (OPTION), then select the setting you want to change. [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER]. The point when START/STOP is pressed. [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] ...

  • Page 68: Camcorder

     Notes Faces may not be detected depending on  recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function  properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case. Tips ...

  • Page 69: Camcorder

    Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. ALWAYS ON ( The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode. Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. ...

  • Page 70: Camcorder

     OFF Up to 25× zoom is performed optically. 300× Up to 300× zoom is performed digitally.  AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.  ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.

  • Page 71: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.  OFF Cancels the self-timer. ON ( ) Starts the self-timer recording.

  • Page 72: Playback (Items For Playback)

    See page 33. SCENARIO See page 34. PLAYBACK SET  See page 26.  DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data) recorded automatically at the time of recording.  OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time.

  • Page 73: Edit (Items For Editing)

     Exposure Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if  you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition,  bars [--:--:--] appear. EDIT (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation.

  • Page 74: Others (Items For Other Settings)

    Touch [YES]  [YES]  HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E: Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES]  [YES]   Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 14).

  • Page 75: Camcorder

    XR155E) [EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal recording media of the camcorder. In this way it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [EMPTY].

  • Page 76: General Set (Other Setup Items)

    Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen.  Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall  outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is ...

  • Page 77: Camcorder

    TV with the component input jack.  1080i/576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.  HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).

  • Page 78: Camcorder

    (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. POWER SETTINGS  A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes.

  • Page 79: Camcorder

    The camcorder does not turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. OTHER SETTINGS  DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you...

  • Page 80: Additional Information

     Press RESET (p. 105) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.  Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or ...
  • Page 81  correctly (p. 12). 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 82 The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: ...
  • Page 83 The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you keep applying vibration on the ...
  • Page 84 XR155E) Movies play automatically as a demonstration  movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on your camcorder (p. 79). This is not a malfunction. Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.
  • Page 85 (p. 39). The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The LCD screen of your camcorder can  display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may...

  • Page 86: 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 87 (High temperature warning) Slow flashing The temperature of your camcorder is getting  higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is ...

  • Page 88: Recording Media

    The internal recording media of the  camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 74) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording media. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing ...
  • Page 89 You cannot record because the drop sensor  senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly. If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again (p.

  • Page 90: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    C to 30   recommended. The recording and playback time will be  shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter  depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

  • Page 91: Memory Card

    (STD). The maximum continuous recording time of  movies is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit  Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording 1 h 25 m time of the media.

  • Page 92: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

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

  • Page 93: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-system- based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
  • Page 94 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 [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 78). World time difference Time-zone...

  • Page 95: Maintenance And Precautions

    Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. In addition to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition (STD) signal in the conventional MPEG-2 format.
  • Page 96 If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 97: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it  up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV70/ ...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Moisture Condensation

    Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 100: Rechargeable Battery

    (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.
  • Page 101 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation.
  • Page 102 OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM> “C Library, ” “Expat, ” “zlib, ” “libjpeg, ” “dtoa, ” and “pcre” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based...

  • Page 103: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning MENU button (58) Self-timer recording (71) MICREF LEVEL low (69) WIDE SELECT (70) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (69) 60 min Remaining battery Recording folder Return button (58) Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (22)

  • Page 104: Parts And Controls

    Index button (31) Indicators and their positions are approximate  and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on  your camcorder model. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E ...
  • Page 105  LCD screen/Touch panel (15, 28) 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. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E  (VIEW IMAGES) button (29) ...
  • Page 106 BATT (battery) release lever (14)  Memory card access lamp (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

  • Page 107: Index

    Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...77 16:9 ...77 4:3 ...77 576i ...77 A.SHUT OFF ...78 A/V connecting cable...38, 56 Abroad ...93 AREA SET ...78 AUDIO REC SET ...69 AUTO BACK LIGHT ...70 AVCHD format ...95 BATTERY INFO ...74 Battery pack ...12 BEACH ...63 BEEP...76 BLACK FADER ...64 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC ...69...
  • Page 108 OTHER REC SET ...70 OTHERS ...74 OTHER SETTINGS ...79 OUTDOOR ...64 OUTPUT SETTINGS ...77 PAL ...93 PB zoom ...35 PHOTO CAPTURE ...43 PHOTO COPY ...45 PHOTO MEDIA SET ...18 Photos ...24, 31 PHOTO SETTINGS ...71 PLAYBACK ...72 PLAYBACK SET ...72 Playing...29 Playlist ...46 PLAYLIST EDIT ...46...
  • Page 109 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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