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Sony Handycam HDR-CX160E Handbook

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"Handycam" Handbook
HDR-CX130E/CX160E/CX180E
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2011 Sony Corporation
4-271-479-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX130E/CX160E/CX180E 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-479-11(1) ...

  • Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook

    Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help”...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    A/V connecting cable (1)   USB connection support cable (1)   Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)  CD-ROM “Handycam” Application ...
  • Page 4  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 5: Notes On Use

    CX160E/CX180E)   Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  in some countries/regions. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual for ...

  • Page 6: Enjoy Useful Functions

    Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (66) Smth Slw REC (65) Recording Capturing images 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 7 Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (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) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (69) Sunrise&Sunset (69)
  • Page 8 Fun & simple 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)) Using...
  • Page 9 Easy ways to store good memories Recorder (61) Computer (49) DVD writer (57, 60) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable Saving External media (54)

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media............20 Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160E/CX180E)....... 20 Inserting a memory card..
  • Page 11 Copying images (HDR-CX160E/CX180E)........
  • Page 12 About handling of your camcorder........

  • Page 13: Getting Started

     Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.  Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
  • Page 14 Operation with all computers is not assured.  If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery  of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner.

  • Page 15: Charging Time

    The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Tips  When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the  remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen.
  • Page 16 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 17: 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.  Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
  • Page 18 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.  Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch [Next]  The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts.

  • Page 19: Changing The Language Setting

     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.  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-CX130E HDR-CX160E/CX180E 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

    Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV  devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format.
  • Page 22  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.  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

    HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media Tips  To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.

  • Page 24: Recording Movies

    Recording movies MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo  Press MODE to turn on the  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 TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [Guide Frame] to [On] (p. 73), 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 26: 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] during playback. To display them, touch Settings)]  [Data Code]  a desired setting  Shooting photos MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie...

  • Page 27: Playback On The Camcorder

    HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media Tips  To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
  • Page 28  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 [ 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 29: 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 [ setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen.

  • Page 30: 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 [ button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Previous Tips   [Slideshow Set]. To repeat Slideshow, touch ...

  • Page 31: Playing Images On A Tv

    Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  Connect the camcorder to a TV. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  source (p. 15). Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p.
  • Page 32 Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  Use an HDMI mini connector on one end  (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output  from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.

  • Page 33: 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. TV/VCR Tips  If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned  off simultaneously. (MENU)

  • Page 34: Advanced Operations

     button 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. You can magnify images up to 30 times using ...

  • Page 35: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)

    The camcorder detects whether camera- shake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation.  Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected  scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image...

  • Page 36: Using The Tracking Focus Function

    “M, ” such as in “24M, ” means “Mbps. ”  Using the Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that subject and records a movie. HQ/LP When you touch a face...

  • Page 37: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

    Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording ([Dual Capture] is the default setting) (page 72). An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot.

  • Page 38: Recording In Mirror Mode

    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  LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 39: Changing The Settings For Highlight Playback

    Next If no range is set, the camcorder plays images in the date range of the event selected on the Event View as the playback range. [Theme] ...

  • Page 40: Saving Highlight Playback

    2ch stereo. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when  the Highlight Playback stops. When you connect the camcorder to an  external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario, these images do not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder.

  • Page 41: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    (p. 43). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is  protected (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). If you delete movies/photos that are included in  saved scenarios (p. 40), the scenarios will also be deleted.

  • Page 42: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    When [ Setting] is set to  STD Quality], instead of  Touch and display the on the movies or photos to be deleted. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so  that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. ...

  • Page 43: Copying Images (Hdr-Cx160E/Cx180E)

    In step 2 above, touch [Remove All In Event], select the desired movies/photos,   then touch Copying images (HDR-CX160E/ CX180E) You can copy images stored in the internal recording medium of your camcorder to a memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation.

  • Page 44: Dividing A Movie

    A slight difference may occur from the point  where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide movies that are included in saved ...

  • Page 45: Capturing A Photo From A Movie (Hdr-Cx160E/Cx180E)

    Capturing a photo from a movie (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) You can capture images from movies recorded in the internal recording medium.  [Photo Capture] that  Touch appears on the playback screen of a movie. The [Photo Capture] screen appears.  Touch at the point where you want to capture a photo.

  • Page 46: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your disc player.
  • Page 47 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 DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW  Notes Always maintain your PlayStation  The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. ...

  • Page 48: Creating A Disc With One Touch (Disc Burn)

    (STD) disc (p. 35). Install “PMB” beforehand, however, do not start  “PMB. ” Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). With Disc Burn function on your camcorder, ...

  • Page 49: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer

    Prior to the connection, select the  recording medium with image data to import to the computer using the [Media Select] menu (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,  (MENU)  [Setup]  [ touch (Connection)] ...

  • Page 50: Saving Images On A Disc

    Saving images on a disc You can select movies that have been imported to a computer and save them on a disc. Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. See page 46 for the type of discs you can ...
  • Page 51 Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 49). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB, ”...

  • Page 52: Saving Images With An External Device

    Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may fail to eject the disc. Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may  not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Saving Images On An External Media Device

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

  • Page 55: Camcorder Screen

    HDR-CX130E: Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.

  • Page 56: Saving Desired Movies And Photos

    [Settings]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device.  Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy]  [Direct Copy] on the [Event View] screen of the external media device.

  • Page 57: Creating A Disc With The 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. 15). DVDirect Express is referred to as “DVD ...

  • Page 58: Performing [Disc Burn Option]

    When creating multiple copies of the same  disc  Connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and touch [DISC BURN OPTION].  Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) and touch [Next].  (the , then disconnect the...

  • Page 59: Playing Back A Disc On The Dvd Writer

    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 copying was  performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder.

  • Page 60: Other Than Dvdirect Express

    Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the...

  • Page 61: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. on the High definition image quality (HD) movies ...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: Menu Lists

    Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection...

  • Page 65: Shooting Mode (Items For Selecting A Shooting Mode)

    (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting Date & Time Summer Time Date & Time Format Area Setting HDR-CX160E/CX180E Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .
  • Page 66 The sound of a club hitting the ball The camcorder records images in this 2 seconds period. The camcorder sets the point when the loudest sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the sound of a club hitting the ball. ...

  • Page 67: Camera/Mic (Items For Customized Shooting)

     [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 [One ...
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 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 ( ) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.
  • Page 70 Fader You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.  Off Does not use an effect. White Fader Fades in/out with the white effect.
  • Page 71 SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.  Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions.
  • Page 72 Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. Face Detection You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Furthermore, you can select which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority. It adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject.
  • Page 73 Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile.  Normal Smile Detects a normal smile. Big Smile Detects a big smile. Blt-in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.

  • Page 74: Image Quality/Size (Items For Setting Up Image Quality Or Size)

    When you turn on your camcorder.  The LCD screen is touched (Except rec &  zoom buttons on LCD screen). When you switch your camcorder to the  movie recording, photo recording, or playback mode. Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) See “Using menus”...
  • Page 75 Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.  16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.

  • Page 76: Playback Function (Items For Playback)

    See page 27. Highlight Movie See page 38. Scenario See page 40. Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. Delete See page 41. Protect See page 42. Copy (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) See page 43. Direct Copy See page 56.

  • Page 77: Setup

    Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Media Select (HDR-CX160E/ CX180E) See page 20. Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the...
  • Page 78 While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations  or shocks to your camcorder. You can check the time that the camcorder will  take to delete data on the LCD screen. If you stop performing [Empty] while  [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [Format] or [Empty] when you use the camcorder next time.
  • Page 79 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. 1080p/576i Select this when connecting your...
  • Page 80 To import images from the camcorder to your computer, use the supplied “PMB” software. If the “Device Stage * ” window does not open ...
  • Page 81  outlet (wall socket), the camcorder does not turn off automatically. Power On By LCD You can set the power of the camcorder to turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel.  On Turns the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel.
  • Page 82 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). A movie you have recorded will be registered as  the demonstration movie if it satisfies all of the following conditions (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). The movie is protected  The movie is the first one displayed on the ...
  • Page 83 Tips  If you visit a certain place often and want to  use the camcorder with the area setting set to that place, it is useful if you set the place to [Destination].

  • Page 84: Additional Information

    During repair, we may check a minimum  amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations ... p. 84  Batteries/power sources ... p. 85 ...
  • Page 85  correctly (p. 13). 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 86 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 87 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 88 Playback Images cannot be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to  play back (p. 20) (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). Select the image quality of the movie you want  to play back (p. 35). Images recorded on other devices may not be ...
  • Page 89 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction. The images being played back do not appear on the LCD screen when you connect the camcorder to a TV and play back images. Highlight Playback or a scenario will not ...

  • Page 90: 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 91: Recording Media

     Check the data base file by touching (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Media Settings)]  [Repair Img. DB F.]  the recording medium (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). The memory card is damaged.  (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) The memory card is damaged.
  • Page 92 Your camcorder tries to recover data  automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot recover data. Writing data onto the media of the camcorder  has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert the memory card.
  • Page 93 You cannot create folders exceeding  999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the memory card (p. 77), or delete  folders using your computer. This memory card may not be able to record or play movies.

  • Page 94: 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 95 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch Time Setting]  [Summer Time] and [Area Setting] (p. 82). World time difference Time-zone...

  • Page 96: Maintenance And Precautions

    Video signal 1080/50i, 1440  1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal memory, memory card Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer ...

  • Page 97: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by  your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

  • 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

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.

  • Page 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: Memory Card

    “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://WWW.MPEGLA.COM> “C Library, ” “zlib, ” and “libjpeg” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.

  • Page 103: Screen Indicators

    Quick reference Screen indicators Center Left Bottom Left Indicator Meaning MENU button (63) Self-timer recording (70) Wide Mode (75) Fader (70) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (72) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (72) Manual focus (68)  Scene Selection (69) White Balance (67) ...

  • Page 104: Parts And Controls

    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.  Lens (G lens) ...
  • Page 105 Built-in USB Cable (14)  Memory card access lamp (22) 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 106: Index

    Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...79 1080p/576p ...79 576i ...79 A. Shut Off ...81 A/V connecting cable...32, 62 Abroad ...94 Area Setting ...82 Auto Back Light ...72 AVCHD...46 AVCHD format ...96 Battery Info...82 Battery pack ...13 Beach ...69 Black Fader ...70 Blt-in Zoom Mic ...73 Blu-ray disc ...51 “BRAVIA”...
  • Page 107 Portrait ...69 Power on ...17 Power On By LCD ...81 Precautions ...96 Protect ...42 PS ...36 Rec Mode ...35 Recording ...23 Recording media...20 Repair ...84 Repair Img.DB F..88 RESET ...105 Saving images in external media ...54 Scenario ...40 Scenario Erase ...40 Scenario Save ...40 Scene Selection ...69 Screen indicators ...103...
  • Page 108 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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