Sony HDR-CX180E - Manual

Sony HDR-CX180E

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Using the “Handycam” Handbook; Searching for information quickly
  • Page 3 – Read this first; Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; LCD Screen; About language setting; Black points
  • Page 5 – Notes on optional accessories; Notes on use
  • Page 6 – Recording; Enjoy useful functions
  • Page 8 – Using; Editing on the camcorder
  • Page 9 – Easy ways to store; good memories; Saving; Easy uploading; PMB Portable
  • Page 10 – Table of contents; Getting started
  • Page 11 – Saving movies and photos with a computer
  • Page 12 – Customizing your camcorder; Additional information
  • Page 13 – Step 1: Charging the battery pack; Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
  • Page 14 – To charge the battery using your computer; This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available.
  • Page 15 – 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.; Charging the battery pack abroad
  • Page 16 – Notes on the battery pack; Notes on the AC Adaptor
  • Page 17 – Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the; Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.; Select the desired geographical area with
  • Page 18 – Select the date and time, touch
  • Page 19 – To turn off the power; Close the LCD screen.; Changing the language setting; Touch
  • Page 20 – Step 3: Preparing the recording media; icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder.; 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.
  • Page 21 – Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
  • Page 22 – memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.; To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
  • Page 23 – Fasten the grip belt.
  • Page 24 – Recording movies; To display items on the LCD screen again
  • Page 25 – To capture smiles
  • Page 26 – Data code during recording; a desired setting; Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
  • Page 27 – Press; The Event View screen appears after some seconds.; To the MENU screen
  • Page 28 – Touch an image you want to view.
  • Page 29 – 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
  • Page 30 – Viewing photos; below will be displayed when you select [
  • Page 31 – 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
  • Page 32 – When movies are recorded with high; When you connect with component
  • Page 33 – When your TV is monaural (When your; Using “BRAVIA” Sync
  • Page 34 – Advanced operations; Useful functions for; Zooming; at the right bottom on; Face detection
  • Page 35 – Camera-shake detection; Selecting the recording mode
  • Page 36 – Recording modes and the media; Using the Tracking focus function; When you touch a face
  • Page 38 – Recording in mirror mode; Enjoying a digest of
  • Page 39 – The LCD screen during Highlight; Highlight Playback has finished.; You can make various settings for Highlight; during Highlight Playback.; You can set the following items.
  • Page 40 – To play back a saved scenario
  • Page 41 – Making good use of; Deleting movies and photos
  • Page 42 – To delete all movies/photos in an event
  • Page 43 – To undo the protection of movies and
  • Page 44 – select multiple images.; Dividing a movie; You can divide a movie to delete
  • Page 45 – You can capture images from movies
  • Page 46 – Selecting the method for creating a disc; Disc type
  • Page 47 – Discs you can use with “PMB”
  • Page 48 – Creating a disc with; Movies and photos recorded on your
  • Page 49 – Importing movies and
  • Page 50 – Saving images on a; Playing an AVCHD recording disc on a
  • Page 51 – Creating a Blu-ray disc
  • Page 52 – Saving images with an external device; Selecting a method for saving images with an; method to be used according to the device.; External media device
  • Page 53 – The types of media on which images are saved; Refer to “Recording modes and the media” on page 36.; 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.
  • Page 54 – Saving images on an; Functions available after saving images
  • Page 55 – on the camcorder; When connecting an external media
  • Page 56 – Saving desired movies and photos
  • Page 57 – Discs that can be used
  • Page 58 – Perform this operation in the following
  • Page 59 – To create another disc of the same; on the
  • Page 60 – Creating a high
  • Page 61 – Creating a standard
  • Page 62 – A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO; connecting cable with S VIDEO
  • Page 63 – Using menus; Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode); Operating menus; Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.
  • Page 64 – Menu lists; Shooting Mode
  • Page 65 – Movie; To change the timing at which the
  • Page 66 – Golf Shot
  • Page 67 – White Balance; Auto
  • Page 68 – Spot Focus; Exposure
  • Page 69 – Low Lux; You can record bright color images, even in; Scene Selection; You can record images effectively in various
  • Page 70 – Fader; Off; Tele Macro; Off
  • Page 71 – Active; SteadyShot; On; Digital Zoom; Conversion Lens
  • Page 72 – Auto Back Light; Smile Shutter
  • Page 73 – Smile Sensitivity; Guide Frame
  • Page 74 – Display Setting; You can set the duration of displaying the; Image Quality/Size; The default settings are marked with; REC Mode; You can select the frame rate to be used to; Setting
  • Page 75 – Wide Mode; Image Size
  • Page 76 – Playback Function
  • Page 77 – Setup; Media Info; To turn off the display; Format; To prevent data on the internal
  • Page 78 – File Number; You can select the way to assign file number; Data Code; During playback, your camcorder displays; Camera Data
  • Page 79 – Volume; Component
  • Page 80 – USB Connect
  • Page 82 – Battery Info; To close the battery information screen; Demo Mode; Summer Time; Area Setting
  • Page 83 – Home
  • Page 84 – Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your; Overall operations
  • Page 85 – Batteries/power sources
  • Page 86 – LCD screen
  • Page 88 – Playback
  • Page 89 – Playback on the TV
  • Page 90 – Connecting to a computer; “PMB” cannot be installed.; Warning indicators; (Warning indicator pertaining to
  • Page 91 – Description of warning messages; If messages appear on the screen, follow the; Recording media
  • Page 93 – Other
  • Page 94 – Using your camcorder; Power supply
  • Page 95 – Setting to the local time; camcorder abroad. Touch; World time difference
  • Page 96 – Maintenance and; About the AVCHD format; What is the AVCHD format?; About the memory card
  • Page 97 – On the memory card adaptor; Your camcorder operates only with an; What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
  • Page 98 – About handling of your camcorder
  • Page 99 – When not using your camcorder for a
  • Page 101 – Note on disposal/transfer of the
  • Page 102 – Notes on the License
  • Page 103 – Quick reference; Screen indicators; Left
  • Page 104 – Bottom; Parts and controls
  • Page 106 – Index
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“Handycam” Handbook

HDR-CX130E/CX160E/CX180E

2011 Sony Corporation

4-271-479-11(1)

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Summary

Page 2 - Using the “Handycam” Handbook; Searching for information quickly

Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index GB 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 ...

Page 3 - Read this first; Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; LCD Screen; About language setting; Black points

Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index 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 connection support cable (1)  Use this cable when the Bui...

Page 5 - Notes on optional accessories; Notes on use

Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index GB When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do not close the LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost. If you cannot record/play back images, perform ...

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