Page 2 - Read this first; WARNING; Battery pack; Notice for customers in the United
2 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 Batter...
Page 4 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity; CAUTION
4 GB 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 (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX110E Responsi...
Page 5 - Supplied items; LCD Screen
5 GB equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits f...
Page 8 - Notes on use; Note on using the camcorder at high
GB Confirm the model name of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when 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 series are as follows. Recording media Capacity of inte...
Page 9 - 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. 21) Recording movies p. 23 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 25 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 26 Pla...
Page 10 - Table of contents; Getting started
10 GB Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - Customizing your camcorder
11 Table of c on ten ts GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook...
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.; 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.
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 - Charging the battery pack abroad
14 GB Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 22), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery...
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
16 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; Touch
17 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/X...
Page 18 - 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
1 GB Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording med...
Page 19 - Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder
1 G etting star ted GB Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or A/V 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 exFA...
Page 20 - To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
20 GB To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording m...
Page 21 - Recording; To open the lens cover; Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.; Fasten the grip belt.
Rec or ding/P la yback 21 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 reco...
Page 23 - Recording movies
23 Rec or ding/P la yback 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 indicat...
Page 24 - Data code during recording; a desired setting
24 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 The media icon in the upp...
Page 25 - Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.; Flashes
25 Rec or ding/P la yback 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...
Page 26 - Playback; on the camcorder; Press; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.; Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date.
26 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 media, see page 17 (HDR...
Page 27 - Returns to the recording screen.; Playing movies; Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
27 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ FILM ROLL]/ [ FACE]). / : 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 th...
Page 28 - To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch; Viewing photos; Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
2 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, (playback folder) appear...
Page 29 - Playing images on a TV; Connection methods and the image; HDMI OUT jack
2 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 30 - Connecting to a high definition TV
30 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. 26). Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Componen...
Page 31 - When you connect with HDMI cable; On “Photo TV HD”
31 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 32 - Making good use of your camcorder; Deleting movies and; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos at one time
32 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 33 - To delete all the movies/photos; DELETE
33 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der GB To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one time, tou...
Page 34 - Saving movies and photos with a computer; Preparing a computer
34 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can perform following operations using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser).” Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photo...
Page 35 - When using a Macintosh; Install “PMB” before connecting your; Turn on the computer.; The installation screen appears.; Select the country or region.
35 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB * 1 Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. * 2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is require...
Page 37 - Starting PMB; Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on; You can view, edit, or create discs of movies; Reading “PMB Help”; For details on how to use “PMB,” read the
37 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Notes Access fr...
Page 38 - Selecting the method for creating a disc; Player; Characteristics of each type of disc
3 GB Selecting the method for creating a disc (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 ...
Page 39 - Discs you can use with “PMB”
3 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 43. Disc type Features DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the lat...
Page 42 - At the top of the window, click
42 GB Creating an AVCHD disc You can create an AVCHD disc by putting together high definition image quality (HD) movies previously imported to your computer (p. 41). In this section, the procedure for recording a high definition image quality (HD) movie on a DVD disc is explained. 1 Turn on your com...
Page 43 - Creating a Blu-ray disc; Creating a standard; You can create a standard definition image
43 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB 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. 41). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software...
Page 44 - The window used to select movies; Copying a disc
44 GB 4 At the top of the window, click [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)]. The window used to select movies appears. To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies. 5 Follow the instructions on the scre...
Page 45 - Saving images with an external device; Saving images in
Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e 45 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 46 - When connecting an external media
46 GB HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E: 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 camcor...
Page 47 - To play back images in the external; To finish the external media connection; Creating a disc with a; AVCHD format compatible device
47 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. 26). You can also view images on a TV connected to your ca...
Page 48 - Ordinary DVD device
4 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 49 - To customize a disc with DISC BURN
4 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 52 - Disconnect the USB cable.; A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
52 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. Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, ...
Page 53 - connecting cable with S VIDEO
53 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, 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 ...
Page 54 - Using menus; MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition); Setting menus
54 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 55 - Using MY MENU
55 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 56 - Using the OPTION MENU
56 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 (OPTIO...
Page 57 - Menu lists
57 Customizing y our camc or der GB Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION .................. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. FADER .................................... Fades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL. ..............
Page 61 - Getting detailed
61 Customizing y our camc or der GB 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 “...
Page 62 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your
62 GB Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 62 to 64), and inspect your camcorder. Remove the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET ...
Page 63 - ”PMB” cannot be installed.
63 Additional inf or mation GB 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). ”...
Page 64 - Precautions; On use and care
64 GB The Image Database File is damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium (HDR-CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p. 59)....
Page 66 - Specifications; System
66 GB Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not be completely erased. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform...
Page 67 - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50
67 Additional inf or mation GB 50 56 114 mm (2 × 2 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-XR150E/XR155E 57 67 106 mm (2 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 4 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 57 67 114 mm (2 1/4 × 2 3/4 × ...
Page 69 - On trademarks
69 Additional inf or mation GB On trademarks “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” ...
Page 71 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Upper left
Q uick r ef er ence 71 GB Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Indicator Meaning MENU buttonSelf-timer recordingMICREF LEVEL lowWIDE SELECTBLT-IN ZOOM MIC 60 min Remaining batteryRecording folderReturn button Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status Photo size Slide show set ...
Page 72 - Parts and controls
72 GB Indicator Meaning Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name Protected imageIndex button 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 refer...
Page 75 - Index
75 GB Q uick r ef er ence You will find the menu lists on pages 57 to 60. Index L LANGUAGE SET .......................16 M Macintosh ....................................35Maintenance ................................64MANAGE MEDIA .....................17MEDIA SETTINGS ....................17Memory car...
