Notes On Use - Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 Handbook

When the camcoder is connected to a
computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the

camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the camcorder to another

device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
When the camcorder is connected to other

devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for

a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and
then perform [Format] by touching
(MENU)  [Setup]  [
 [Format]  the desired medium (HDR-
CX160/CX180) 
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
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Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
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in some countries/regions.
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
The example images used in this manual for

illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
In this manual, the internal memory (HDR-

CX160/CX180) and the memory card are called
"recording media. "
(Media Settings)]
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.
US

In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with

high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
Design and specifications of your camcorder

and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
Confirm the model name of your
camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when
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there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this
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series are as follows.
Recording
media
HDR-CX130 Memory card
HDR-CX160 Internal
memory +
HDR-CX180
memory card

Notes on use

Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the

recording media may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access

lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor

from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the
access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do

not crash the camcorder against an object.
Capacity
of internal
recording media
—
16 GB
32 GB