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Page 2 - Read this first; WARNING; To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not; CAUTION; Battery pack; Notice for customers in the United

GB Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Battery ...

Page 3 - FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE; Notice for the customers in the

GB FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70...

Page 4 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity

GB recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY...

Page 5 - Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; LCD Screen; About language setting; Black points

GB 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 connection support cable (1)  Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 11) is too short for connection...

Page 7 - Notes on use

GB 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...

Page 8 - Table of contents; Getting started

GB Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 9 - Saving images with an external device

Table of c on ten ts GB Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Saving images on an external media device .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 10 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack; Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.

10 GB Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 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...

Page 11 - To charge the battery using your computer; This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available.

11 GB G etting star ted 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available.  Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder.  Conne...

Page 12 - Charging time; To remove the battery pack; ) and remove the battery; To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.

1 GB Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable * NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 315 NP-FV70 195 600 NP-FV100 390 1050 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging th...

Page 13 - Notes on the battery pack; Charging the battery pack abroad

1 GB G etting star ted 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. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following cond...

Page 14 - Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on.; Select the desired geographical area with

1 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 language, then touch [Next]. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / ,...

Page 15 - Select the date and time, touch

1 GB G etting star ted 4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch [Next]  . The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appe...

Page 16 - To turn off the power; Close the LCD screen.; Changing the language setting

1 GB To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] is set to [Off ], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting Y...

Page 17 - Step 3: Preparing the recording media; icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder.; Touch; Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.; To check the recording media settings; recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.

1 GB G etting star ted Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX130E Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, b...

Page 18 - Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

1 GB Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) — “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

Page 19 - memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.; To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

1 GB G etting star ted  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. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the...

Page 20 - Recording; Fasten the grip belt.

0 GB Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX160...

Page 21 - Recording movies; To display items on the LCD screen again

1 GB Rec or ding/P la yback Recording movies  Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.  Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use item...

Page 22 - Data code during recording; a desired setting

GB Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you can start recording aft...

Page 23 - Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.

GB Rec or ding/P la yback Shooting photos When disappears, the photo is recorded.  Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3.  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Tips See page...

Page 24 - Selecting the recording mode; You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching

GB Selecting the recording mode You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching (MENU)  [Image Quality/Size]  [ REC Mode]. The types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected. For details on a save operation using the external devices, see ...

Page 25 - Press; The Event View screen appears after some seconds.; To the MENU screen

GB Rec or ding/P la yback Playback. on.the.camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX130E: Memory card HDR-CX1...

Page 26 - Touch an image you want to view.

GB  Change to the movie/photo recording mode  Time-line bar  Highlight Playback button *  Change Event Scale button * Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event...

Page 27 - Operating the camcorder while playing a movie; The figure below will be displayed when you select [; To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch

GB Rec or ding/P la yback Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type bu...

Page 28 - Viewing photos; below will be displayed when you select [; Performing Highlight Playback

GB Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Tips To repeat Slideshow, touch  [Slideshow Set]. Performing Highlight ...

Page 29 - Playing images on a TV; Connection methods and the image; Output connectors on the camcorder; Connect the camcorder to a TV.; List of connection; Connecting to a high definition TV; When the recording quality is high

GB Rec or ding/P la yback 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. Output connectors on the camcorder 1 Switch the input on th...

Page 31 - When connecting to your TV via a VCR; On “Photo TV HD”

1 GB Rec or ding/P la yback When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Notes When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3...

Page 32 - Advanced operations; Deleting movies and; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos in an event

GB Advanced operations 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 your camcorder whil...

Page 33 - Saving movies and photos with a computer; Useful functions available if you connect the; Editing and managing images on your computer (Windows); more with the images recorded with the camcorder.; View

GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer Editing and managing images on your computer (Windows) The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you t...

Page 34 - Preparing a computer; Windows; recording; Macintosh; When using a Macintosh; Install “PMB” before connecting your

GB Preparing a computer Step 1 Checking the computer system Windows OS * 1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3 * 2 /Windows Vista SP2 * 3 /Windows 7 CPU * 4 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies...

Page 35 - Turn on the computer.; The installation screen appears.; Select the country or region.

GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er the version of “PMB” supplied with your camcorder. If the version of “PMB” on the computer is newer than that of “PMB” supplied with your camcorder, a message appears. In this case, discontinue the installation. The new version does not include the da...

Page 36 - To disconnect your camcorder from the

GB Notes To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP should be installed. If Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet, select it from required programs on the installation screen and install it following the procedures displ...

Page 37 - Starting PMB; Uploading images to a

GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 1 Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on the computer screen. The PMB software starts up. 2 Double-click the “PMB Help” short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use “PMB.” Notes If the icon is not dis...

Page 38 - Click “PMB Portable.”

GB Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh)  Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable. The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen.  Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen. When the computer recognizes the camcorder, the [PMBPOR...

Page 39 - Notes on “PMB Portable”

GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er Notes When using “PMB Portable,” make sure to connect the camcorder to the network. Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi] (p. 54). If the “PMB Portable” does not start up, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage] (p. 54) and try reconnecting. If the Aut...

Page 40 - Selecting a method for saving images with an; method to be used according to the device.; External media device

0 GB Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device ...

Page 41 - The types of media on which images are saved; Refer to “Selecting the recording mode” on page 24.; The devices on which the created disc can be played back; DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD); Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.

1 GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e The types of media on which images are saved Refer to “Selecting the recording mode” on page 24. 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-...

Page 42 - Functions available after saving images

GB Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-...

Page 43 - on the camcorder; When connecting an external media

GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for this type of connection. 5 Connect the external media device and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. HDR-CX130E: Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have n...

Page 45 - Creating a disc with; Discs that can be used

GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet (wall soc...

Page 46 - Perform this operation in the following

GB 3 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. HDR-CX130E Movies that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on any disc can be saved on the disc at this time. HDR-CX160E/CX180E Movi...

Page 47 - To create another disc of the same; on the

GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e  Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.  Touch  on the camcorder screen. To create another disc of the same contents, insert...

Page 48 - Creating a high

GB  Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear on the index screen on the camcorder.  Press the play button on the DVD writer. You can also operate by the camcorder screen.  After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen and remove the disc when the ...

Page 49 - Creating a standard

GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Connection)]  [USB Connect]. 3 Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen. The displayed recording media differ depending on...

Page 50 - connecting cable with S VIDEO

0 GB  A/V connecting cable (supplied)  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) By using this cable, higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting ca...

Page 51 - Customizing your camcorder; Using menus; Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode); Operating menus; Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.

1 GB Customizing y our camc or der 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. 52 Camera/Mic (Items...

Page 52 - Menu lists; Shooting Mode

GB Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......................................... Records movies. Photo ........................................... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ........................... Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. Golf Shot .................................... Divides t...

Page 53 - Playback Function

GB Customizing y our camc or der Image Quality/Size REC Mode .......................... Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is recommended. Frame Rate ........................ Sets the frame rate to record movies. / Setting................. Sets i...

Page 55 - Getting detailed

GB Customizing y our camc or der Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook The “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen. The “Handycam” Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the “Han...

Page 56 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your

GB Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below.  Check the list (p. 56 to 58), and inspect your camcorder.  Remove the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on.  Press RESET (p....

Page 57 - “PMB” cannot be installed.

GB Additional inf or mation The recording stops. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool/warm place. “PMB” cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PMB” (p. 34). “PMB...

Page 58 - “HD” stands for high definition image; Recording time; Approximate time available when you use a

GB Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 18).  The memory card is write-protected. Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The recor...

Page 59 - Expected recording time of movies; Internal recording media

GB Additional inf or mation Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD). The maximum continuous recording time of movies is appro...

Page 60 - You can record the maximum 40,000

0 GB Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 53). The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-CX160E/ CX180E) You can record the maximum 40,000 ...

Page 61 - Precautions

1 GB Additional inf or mation Precautions On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60  C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parke...

Page 63 - Specifications; System

GB Additional inf or mation Specifications System Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p specification Movie recording format HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible (1080 50p/original format) STD: MPEG2-PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo ...

Page 64 - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50; On trademarks

GB HDR-CX160E: 250 g (8.8 oz) main unit only 300 g (10.6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX180E: 250 g (8.8 oz) main unit only 300 g (10.6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Curr...

Page 66 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Left

GB Quick reference Screen indicators Left Indicator Meaning MENU buttonSelf-timer recording Wide Mode Fader[Face Detection] set to [Off ][Smile Shutter] set to [Off ]  Manual focus Scene Selection  White BalanceSteadyShot offTele Macrox.v.Color Conversion LensDestination  Intelligent Auto (face d...

Page 67 - Parts and controls

GB Q uick r ef er ence Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  Lens (G lens)  Built-in microphone  LCD screen/Touch panel 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.  (View Ima...

Page 69 - Index

GB Q uick r ef er ence You will find the menu lists on pages 52 to 54. Index Media Select ................................17Media Settings .............................17Memory card ...............................18“Memory Stick” media ...............18“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media ..................