Page 2 - Read this first; Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; LCD Screen; About language setting; Black points
2 GB Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM “Handycam” Application Software (1) “PMB” (soft...
Page 4 - Notes on use
4 GB If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA 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...
Page 5 - Note on using the camcorder at high
5 GB not crash the camcorder against an object. 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. 79). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the ...
Page 6 - Operation flow; Playing movies and photos
GB Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 74) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camco...
Page 7 - Advice for successful recording; To get good results in recording; Stabilizing your camcorder
GB 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...
Page 8 - Useful recording techniques
8 GB Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(25) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(27) SPOT FOCUS(65) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(28) Smile Shutter (28) Recording in a dim...
Page 9 - Table of contents; Getting started
9 Table of c on ten ts GB Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - Additional information
11 Table of c on ten ts GB MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 ...
Page 12 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack
12 GB Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor DC plug DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outl...
Page 13 - Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.; Charging time
13 G etting star ted GB You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by s...
Page 14 - To remove the battery pack; ) and remove the battery; To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; attached, the battery pack is not discharged.; Charging the battery pack abroad; Notes on the battery pack
14 GB To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the batt...
Page 15 - Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the; Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on.; Select the desired geographical area with
15 G etting star ted GB Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 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. 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. To set the ...
Page 16 - To turn off the power; Changing the language setting; Touch
1 GB Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] ....
Page 17 - Step 3: Preparing the recording media
1 G etting star ted GB 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 Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR150E/XR...
Page 18 - Touch the desired recording media.; The recording medium is changed.; To check the recording media settings; recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.; Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
18 GB Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. The icon disp...
Page 19 - Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder; To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
19 G etting star ted GB Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfuncti...
Page 20 - Recording; To open the lens cover; Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.; Fasten the grip belt.
20 GB 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 1...
Page 22 - Recording movies
22 GB Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel wi...
Page 23 - Data code during recording; a desired setting
23 Rec or ding/P la yback GB The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing Th...
Page 24 - Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.; Flashes
24 GB 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)....
Page 25 - Useful functions for; Zooming; Face detection
25 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for...
Page 26 - To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO; Selecting the recording mode
2 GB does not occur, and makes the optimum setting for tripod. 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. Also, the ...
Page 27 - Prioritizing the subject
2 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. If you want to record high quality images with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. If you want to record longer movies, select the LP mod...
Page 28 - Recording in mirror mode
28 GB Tips The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 69) has priority. If the face you touched returns to the screen, the face has priority. Capt...
Page 29 - Playback; on the camcorder; Press; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.; Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date.
29 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording ...
Page 30 - Returns to the recording screen.; Playing movies; Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
30 GB Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]) (p. 32, 32, 33). / : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date. * / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. appears when the stand...
Page 31 - To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch; Viewing photos; Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
31 Rec or ding/P la yback GB To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, ...
Page 35 - To erase the saved Highlight Playback; Using PB zoom with photos; You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5
35 Rec or ding/P la yback GB To erase the saved Highlight Playback scenario Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO ERASE] (under [EDIT] category) [ERASE] and select a scenario you want to erase with / , then touch [YES] . To erase all scenarios, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO E...
Page 36 - The slide show begins from the selected; To stop the slide show; To restart the slide show
3 GB 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 show. Tips You can set continuous slide show ...
Page 37 - Playing images on a TV; Connection methods and the image; HDMI OUT jack
3 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect ...
Page 38 - Connecting to a high definition TV
38 GB Touch [YES]. When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 29). Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Componen...
Page 39 - When you connect with HDMI cable; Using “BRAVIA” Sync
39 Rec or ding/P la yback GB When you connect with HDMI cable 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 camcord...
Page 40 - Making good use of your camcorder; Deleting movies and; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos at one time; DELETE
40 GB 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. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from yo...
Page 41 - Protecting recorded; Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting; is displayed on the selected images.
41 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der GB 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 return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect...
Page 42 - Dividing a movie
42 GB To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for still images recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTE...
Page 43 - Capturing a photo; The selected movie starts playback.; The movie pauses. Play and pause; When capturing is finished, the screen
43 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der GB dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie...
Page 44 - movies and photos; Dubbing movies; You can dub movies recorded on the
44 GB To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat steps from step 2. 5 Touch . Notes The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wi...
Page 45 - Touch the type of dubbing.; Copying photos
45 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der GB Touch the type of dubbing. [DUB by select]: To select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) P...
Page 46 - Using the Playlist of; Creating the Playlist
4 GB 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. Press and hold the image down on the scr...
Page 47 - To add all the movies recorded on the; Playing the Playlist; To erase unnecessary movies from the
4 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der GB To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movie, then touch . Touch the ima...
Page 48 - To change the order within the Playlist
48 GB 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). Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE]. Select the movie to be moved. The selected movie...
Page 49 - Saving images with an external device; Saving images in
Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e 49 GB Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another pl...
Page 50 - When connecting an external media
50 GB Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images. 6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes yo...
Page 51 - To play back images in the external; To finish the external media connection; Creating a disc with a; AVCHD format compatible device
51 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB To play back images in the external media on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 29). You can also view images on a TV connected to your ca...
Page 52 - Ordinary DVD device
52 GB Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder...
Page 53 - To customize a disc with DISC BURN
53 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. Movies that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110E...
Page 56 - Disconnect the USB cable.; A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
5 GB * HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E ** HDR-XR150E/XR155E Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, Disconnect the USB cable. Creatin...
Page 57 - connecting cable with S VIDEO
5 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB 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. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. R...
Page 58 - Customizing your camcorder; Using menus; MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition); Operating menus
58 GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus 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...
Page 59 - Using MY MENU
59 Customizing y our camc or der GB Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. 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 mo...
Page 60 - Using the OPTION MENU
0 GB Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU. You touch , and the menu items you can change in the context appear. Touch (OPTION...
Page 61 - Menu lists
1 Customizing y our camc or der GB Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 63 FADER 63 WHITE BAL. 64 SPOT MTR/FCS 65 SPOT METER 65 SPOT FOCUS 65 EXPOSURE 65 FOCUS 66 TELE MACRO 66 SMTH SLW REC 66 (SHOOTING SET) category / SET 26 REC MODE 26 GUIDEFRAME 67 STEADYSHOT 68 CONVERSION LENS 6...
Page 63 - MANUAL; The default settings are marked with; SCENE SELECTION; You can record images effectively in various; FADER; You can record a transition with the
3 Customizing y our camc or der GB MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in average image quality withou...
Page 64 - BLACK FADER; To cancel the fader before starting the; You can adjust the color balance to the
4 GB BLACK FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF]. Tips When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared. A movie recorded using [BLACK FADER] may be difficult to see in the VISUAL INDEX screen. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You ...
Page 65 - SPOT FOCUS; EXPOSURE
5 Customizing y our camc or der GB 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 ME...
Page 66 - FOCUS; TELE MACRO; OFF
GB FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. ...
Page 67 - SHOOTING SET; SET; To change the setting
Customizing y our camc or der GB SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . / SET See page 26. REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 26. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal o...
Page 68 - STEADYSHOT; ACTIVE; CONVERSION LENS; LOW LUX; FACE DETECTION; ON
8 GB STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. STANDARD Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions. OFF ( ...
Page 69 - SMILE SENSITIVITY; MICREF LEVEL (Microphone; PRIORITY SETTING; SMILE DETECTION
9 Customizing y our camc or der GB When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on the screen in movie recording standby, and changes into when movie recording starts. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Dete...
Page 70 - OTHER REC SET; DIGITAL ZOOM; AUTO BACK LIGHT; WIDE SELECT
0 GB LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level up to 25× in case you want to zoom...
Page 71 - PHOTO SETTINGS; IMAGE SIZE; You can select a photo size to be shot.; You can select the way to assign file number
1 Customizing y our camc or der GB 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 ...
Page 72 - PLAYBACK; During playback, your camcorder displays
2 GB PLAYBACK (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. VISUAL INDEX See page 29. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 32. FILM ROLL See page 32. FACE See page 33. PLAYLIST See page 46. HIGHLIGHT See page 33. SCENARIO See page 34. PLAYBACK SET / SET See page 26. DATA CODE...
Page 73 - EDIT
3 Customizing y our camc or der GB White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value 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 ...
Page 74 - OTHERS; USB CONNECT; To close the battery information screen; MANAGE MEDIA; MEDIA INFO; To turn off the display; MEDIA FORMAT
4 GB OTHERS (Items for other settings) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . USB CONNECT See page 51. TV CONNECT Guide See page 37. MUSIC TOOL (HDR-CX110E/CX150E/XR150E) See page 35. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the bat...
Page 75 - To prevent data on the internal
5 Customizing y our camc or der GB To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. While [Executing…] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the A...
Page 76 - GENERAL SET; VOLUME; LCD BRIGHT; NORMAL; LCD COLOR; DISPLAY SET
GB GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. OFF Cance...
Page 77 - OUTPUT SETTINGS; TV TYPE; COMPONENT; HD CONTENTS
Customizing y our camc or der GB OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. 16:9 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. The reco...
Page 78 - POWER SETTINGS; POWER ON BY LCD
8 GB STD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (STD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). 576p Outputs the 576p signal. 576i Outputs the 576i signal. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the scre...
Page 79 - OTHER SETTINGS; DEMO MODE; CALIBRATION
9 Customizing y our camc or der GB OFF 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 turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing...
Page 80 - Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your; Overall operations
80 GB Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 80 to 89), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RE...
Page 81 - Batteries/power sources
81 Additional inf or mation GB [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [LOW LUX] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR150E/XR155E) The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and p...
Page 85 - Playback on the TV
85 Additional inf or mation GB Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. When you are using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 77). When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white...
Page 86 - (Warning on the internal hard disk of
8 GB Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Cannot use Because of following settings INTELLIGENT AUTO [SMTH SLW REC] [FACE DETECTION] [SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT MET...
Page 88 - Description of warning messages; If messages appear on the screen, follow the; Recording media
88 GB (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is full. Photos cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a while, then record. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot record photos while recording movies. (Warning indicator pertaining to smile shutter) The sm...
Page 89 - Other
89 Additional inf or mation GB Buffer overflow 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. 79). Recovering data. Your camcor...
Page 90 - Recording time; Expected recording time of movies; Internal memory
90 GB Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. H...
Page 91 - Internal hard disk; Memory card
91 Additional inf or mation GB Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [STD HQ] 2 h HDR-CX150E/CX155E High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time [HD FX] 1 h 25 m [HD FH] 1 h 55 m [HD HQ] 3 h 50 ...
Page 93 - Using your camcorder; Power supply
93 Additional inf or mation GB Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where ...
Page 94 - Setting to the local time; camcorder abroad. Touch; World time difference
94 GB 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 (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 78). World time difference Time-zone differences...
Page 95 - Maintenance and; About the AVCHD format; What is the AVCHD format?; About the memory card
95 Additional inf or mation GB Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification * 1 or the 720p specification * 2 using efficie...
Page 96 - Your camcorder operates only with an; What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
96 GB Do not use or keep the memory card in the following locations: Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On the memory card adaptor When using memory ca...
Page 98 - About handling of your camcorder; On use and care
98 GB 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. About handling of your c...
Page 99 - LCD screen; On handling the casing
99 Additional inf or mation GB You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold pla...
Page 101 - On trademarks
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Page 103 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Upper left
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Page 104 - Parts and controls
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Page 107 - Index
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