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Owner'sRecord The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refbr to these numbers whenew, r you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDRSerial No. Model No. ACSerial No. To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose excessive heat the like.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block a W w.ntilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufhcturer's instructions.
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions Go o A l_T,e (American 133,e) B 'I_T,e (British Type) The representatiw, o BF l_T,e (British Type) B3 'I?q_e (British'I?_pe) C Type ((EE'I_,pe) around the world. G SE "I?q_e (CEE'I_pe) o O "I_T,e (Ocean 'I_,pe) supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Diffbrent type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
Countries/regions VietllalIl Voltage Frequency(Hz) 220 50 Plugtype Voltage 240 Frequency(Hz) 50 Plugtype O 50 O Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype 120 120 60 60 A A Voltage 120/240 Frequency(Hz) 60 Plugtype A A/( Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand North 230/240 America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican El Salvador Guatemala (rep) Honduras 110 60 A 110/220 60 A/C 110 110 120 60 60 60 A A A 110 60
Read this first Betbre operating manual thoroughl?; reference. the unit, please and retain read this it for future Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or ew, n chemical burns. Obserw, the fbllowing cautions. • Do not disassemble. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if aW malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you haw, aW questions about this product, you may call: SoW Customer Infi)rmation Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is f;_r the FCC related matters onl}: Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.
equipment and receiver. - Connect the e quipment into awhich noutlet on acircuit different ficom that to the receiver isconnected. - Consult the dealer oranexperienced radio/ TVtechnician *brhelp. The supplied interface cable with the equipment in order the limits for a digital device Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC must be used to comply with pursuant to Rules. Battery pack \\\\ • Tbe camcorder is not dustproot'ed, or waterproot'ed. See "Precautions" Menu items, LCD panel, dripproot'ed (p. 66).
On recording AVCHD fbotage should not be used with DVD • To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to initialize the memory based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder may Ihil to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD *botage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc TM player/recorder or card with },our camcorder befbre the first use.
camcorder may not operate correctl3c indication • When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct wa3c Pushing the plug fbrcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. If you cannot perform record/play [MEDIA back images, FORMAT] • If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, f)cagmentation of data occurs on the recording media.
• Do not do aW of the lbllowing. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. - ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing - removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor f)com the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/O (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the access lamp (p.
Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. ,o__, Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies _ p. 25 "_" Changing the recording mode "_" Expected recording time(MEDIA Shooting photos _ INFO) p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder Playing images on a TV _ _ p. 28 p.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 3 Read this first ......................................................................................... Operation _ Getting Step the battery pack ............................................................. the battery 2:Turning the power Changing Step 12 started 1 : Charging Charging Step 6 flow ...................................................................................
Saving images with an external device Saving images Creating in external a disc with _ Customizing Using Getting menus media (DIRECT COPY) ........................................... a DVD writer, recorder .................................................. 47 49 your camcorder ....................................................................................... detailed information from the'Handycam" Handbook 56 .........................
Step 1" Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110/CX150 DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug 3 CHG 63 AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) CHG (charge)lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR150 DCIN jack Battery pack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) CHG (charge)lamp To the wall outl_,t (wall socket) _5
You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" camcorder. battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your (_ Notes • 5_u cannot attach any "InibLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn offyour camcorder by closing the LCDscreen. Attach clicks. the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). • Align the • mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.
To use a wall outlet Make the same connections attached, Notes (wall the battery on the socket) as "Step as a power 1: Charging source the batter), pack." Even if the batter), pack is pack is not discharged. battery pack • When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the A(" Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the H (Movie)/l_l (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p.
Step 2:Turning date and time the power on, and setting the 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. • To turn on )Tourcamcorder when the LCD screen is open, pressPOWER. MODE lamp POWER Select the desired geographical • To set the date and time again, touch _ (under _ [GENERAL SET] category) _ m/_ until the item appears. Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], button area with _/_, then touch (MENU) _ [Show others] _ [CLOCK/[] LANG] [CLOCK SET].
{_ 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, toucb (MENU) _ [Sbow others] _ [PLAYBACK SETi (under _ [PLAYBACKI category) _ [DATA COl)El _ [DATE/TIME] _ | _ _ _ |. • 5_u can turn offthe operation beeps by touching _ (MENU) _ [Show othersl _ SET] (under % [GENERAL SET] category) --' [BEEP] --' [OFF] --' _ --' _ [SOUND/DISP --' B'_.
Step 3: Preparing The recording icons media are displayed the recording that can be used diftk, rs depending on the screen of your HDR-CXll0 media o11your camcorder. The fbllowing camcorder. _] Memory card HDR-CX150 Internal memory HDR-XR150 O Internal disk Memory card " hard Memory card × In the defhnlt setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medimn. media.
Touch EYES]-_* _. The recording medium is changed. To checkthe !n recording ei ther movie recording inedia recording media mode is displayed settings or phot o recording at the top right Corner ..... , The icon displayed may vary depending in0de, the media icon of the Selected Of the Screen. _ Recordigg media icon on your model. 63 2 (_ Notes • Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CXI50/XRI50).
• Do not attach a label or the like on "Memory Stick PRO Dud' media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Open the direction cover, and insert as illustrated until the memory card with the nothched edge in the it clicks. • (;lose the cover al}er inserting the memory card. Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp The [Create a new hnage Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES].
Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the fbllowing media, HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk _Tips • To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CXIS0/XRIS0). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. g 3 _Tips • When you finish recording or when you play back images, closethe lens cover. Fasten 7, the grip belt.
HDR-XR150 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. • To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is alreadyopen, press POWER(p. 18). • 5_u can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODEto light up the desired recording mode lamp.
Press START/STOP to start recording. • _\m can start recording also by touching • in the bottom leftof LCD screen. START/STOP button "o [STBY] ---_ [REC] 8- To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • _\m can stop recording also by touching • in the bottom left of LCD screen. • The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed fbr about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes.
• The fbllowing 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, AC Adaptor. - Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing - The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing or remove the battery or _Tips • See page 70 on the recordable time of movies. • 5fbu can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fidly (Dual Rec).
In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk _Tips • To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CXIS0/XR150). Press MODE to turn on the O (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. • _\nt can record photos also by touching _ g 3 on the LCD screen. S.
Playback on !:hecamcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX110: Memory card HDR-CX150: Internal memory HDR-XR150: Internal hard disk _Tips • To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CXIS0/XRIS0). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. • To turn on ?Tourcamcorder when the LCD screen is alreadyopen, press POWER(p.18). Pressr_'l(VlEW IMAGES).
[] Displays thescreen toselect theindex type ([DATE INDEX]/[ ImFILM ROLL]/ [[] FACE] ). [] ml_m/_ : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date. _ [] U/_ : Displays the previous/next movie. [] Returns to the recording screen. _D_is displayed when _ • _ is touched. appears when the standard definition SET]. image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ _ • _bu can scroll the display by touching and dragging _D_or _. • 11_1appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded.
To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch _ ---+adjust with l'_m/_ ---+_'_lm • 5_u can also adjust the sound volume by using m/_ in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To start/stop Previous TotheVISUALINDEX screen _ 1 _ _!_roo_, _, :_ i ! r_ _ i, / _Tips • When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, _ ! _1 , [,' _ _I slide NextSh°w OPTION MENU _ (playhack tiolder) appears on the screen.
Playing images on a TV Connection quality methods (high definition (STD)) differ depending connected, and the image definition (HD) viewed on what Touch I_I/IPl or standard on the TV screen type of TV is and the connectors • The connection used. to select the input jack of yourTV, • If you touch then touch I_ttl. medhod [HINT], the connection is displayed. you can see tips t_r or change the settings of" your camcorder.
A/V Touch _ ---+EYES]. connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) S VIDEO • When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). @ VIDEO (White)(Red) Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 28). _ AUDIO (Ydlow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (9 (Yellow) Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV (\Vhite) (Red) @ VIDEO AUDIO Connecting toa highdefinitionTV When Component (9 A/V Cable (suppl
When you connect with HDMI cable • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (lbr the camcorder), and a plug suitable fbr connecting your TV on the other end. • Copyrighbprotected images are not output fl'om the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. • Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. • Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result.
Deleting photos movies and You can free media space by deleting movies from and photos recording To delete media. movies, touch [11:1DELETE]--_ [_11_DELETE]or _) Notes [__ • _u cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. • Tu delete photos, touch [ _DELETE] [[] DELETE]. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor fi'om your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media.
To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time {_ Notes • 5_u cannot delete photos on memory recording date. @In [_ step 2, touch DELETE [It_DELETE] by date]/[ _ card by ---+ DELETE by date]. • To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [[]DELETE] _ [[]DELETE by date]. @ Touch I_m/_ to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch l_fm • Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch _ to return to the previous screen.
Preparing a computer (Windows) You call perform "PMB (Picture following Motion operations -hnporting images to a computer -Viewing and editing imported -Creating a disc -Uploading movies To save movies computer, CD-ROM using Browser)" and photos and photos install "PMB" beforehand. images to websites using a from the supplied Notes • Do not fbrmat the media of your camcorder _'om a computer. _\mr camcorder may not operate correctly.
x_ Standard installation isrequired. Operation is notassured iftheOS has been upgraded orina multi boot environment. x264-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows huage Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 ornewer isrequired touse disc creation function, etc. _3 Starter (Edition) isnotsupported. _4 Faster processor isreconuuende& Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Administrator installation.
@ Read the terms of the license agreement Click [Continue] screen. carefully. If you agree to the terms, change (_ to _, and then click [Next] --_ [Install]. m Follow the to install N Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer cable. using the supplied on the computer USB on-screen the instructions software. • Connect the camcorder to the computer during the installation of"PMB2 • Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software.
Starting Motion itlbllowing the procedures displayed. (The computer must beconnected totheinternet lbrtheinstallation.) 5bu may install Image Mastering API v2.0 f___r Windows XP in response tothemessage displayed when you try tostart those functions. To disconnect your camcorder from PMB (Picture Browser) Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen. the computer @ Click the _ icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer _ USB Mass Storage Device].
Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Several methods definition photos image recorded for creating a high quality (STD) on your camcorder definition disc from image quality high definition are described here. (HD) image Select disc or a standard quality (HD) the method movies that or suits your disc player. Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation(_)3, etc.) @ Importing computer movies and photos to a (p. 43) @Creating a Blu-ray disc .
Discs you can use with "PMB" You can use 12 cm discs of fbllowing type with "PMB" For Blu-ray disc, see page 45. { DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD+RW DL Unrewritable Rewritable {_ Notes • Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 systmn soi_ware. • The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions. <.
Creating a disc with one touch (OneTouch Disc Burn) Movies and photos camcorder with One recorded and photos _ connect that haw, not yet been saw, d Touch Disc Burn function can be saw, d on a disc automatically. recorded Turn on your camcorder, Oll your Movies are saved on a disc with image computer cable. the camcorder then to the using the supplied USB their quality. Notes • High definition image quality (HD) movies (the deihult setting) will make an AVCHD disc.
Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos camcorder recorded on your can be imported Turn on the computer to a computer. befbrehand. Click [Import]. • Refer to "PMB Help" (p. 39) fbr details. Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor fbr this operation (p. 17). Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder computer using the to the supplied USB cable.
Creating an AVCHD disc You can create together (HD) an AVCHD high definition movies COlnputer previously the procedure definition on a DVD to your image for recording quality on your unused computer, disc on the used to select movies • To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window tbr selecting movies. (HD) movie disc is explained. Turn an imported The window appears, quality (p. 43).
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 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players You can create !P- 43k quality To create a Blu-ray disc. the BD Add-on Software for "PMB" must be installed. (STD) previously a standard definition disc by selecting imported image movies to your computer (p. 43).
At the top of the window, -_, [Create DVD-Video click Editing Format You can cut out only necessary parts from a movie and save it as another file. Discs (STD)]. The window used to select movies movies Double-click the movie "PMB." then dick appears. • To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window fbr selecting movies.
Saving images in external media 2 (DIRECT COPY) If the external media has the AC power cable, connect You can save movies media (USB storage external hard back images playback and photos device), disk driw,. on external or another 3 Connect the USB Adaptor to the external device. {_ Notes • For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAMI (sold separately). 4 Cable media.
• This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images. (_) Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 abow.. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the After the operation is completed, touch _ on the camcorder screen. external media is displayed. @ Touch _ (MENU) ---+ [Show others] ---+ [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Notes • The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as fbllows.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder (g) Play back the image (p. 28). • _u can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 31). • 5_u can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player tbr AVCHD]. Start [Player tbr AVCHD] (p. 44), and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings]. {_ Notes • The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed. • If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the tbllowing operations.
Player DVD player Computer that can play DVDs, etc. You can create a disc or play back the images on a created dedicated DVD disc by using the writer, DVDirect (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction V ireatin 9 device • DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 50) • DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 53) • Disc recorder, etc. (p. 54) Disctype • Standard definition image quality (STD) disc supplied with the DVD Express manual writer.
To customize Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. a disc with DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in the following cases: The [DIS(: BURN] screen appears Oll the camcorder screen. Press _ writer.
@Touch _ ---*[YES] onthecamcorderTo play backa disc on the DVD writer screen, • Tocreate another disc ofthesame contents, insert anew disc and touch [CREATE SAME DISC]. @After theoperation iscompleted, touch [EXIT] --*[END] onthecamcorder screen. @Disconnect theUSB cable fromyour (_) Connect the AC Adaptor and the power camcorden cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of ONotes your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall • Donotdoany ofthe fbllowing when creating socket) (p. 17). adisc.
_Tips • If you cannot play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and then play back. Use USB cable to connect to a disc creation compatible device, your which with high definition camcorder is image The [USB SELECT] screen the camcorder screen. quality (HD) movies, such as a So W DVD writer.
Disconnect the USB cable. A/V Remote Connector A/V 13 You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V Input s VII)EO connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of [] or [_. Ref_,r also to the @ VII)EO instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Connect your recording etc.) with cable [] the (sold to the (a disc recorder, A/V connecting (supplied) connecting [] camcorder device cable [GENERAL gET] category) _ [TV TYPE] [4:3] _ _ _ El_ _. or an A/V with SVlDEO separately). • (;onnect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback camcorder, recording When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.
Using menus Using the menus, good The camcorder @ you can perfbrm use of menu operations, has various MANUAL SETTINGS SHOOTING menu (Items to adjust SET (Items PLAYBACK (Items for playback) MANAGE for editing) GENERAL for other MEDIA for recording various menu If you make categories. for scene condition) shooting) photos) settings. camcorder. --* p. 59 --* p. 59 --* p. 60 --* p. 60 --* p. 60 settings) --* p.
{_ Notes • 5_u may not be able to set some menu items, depending • Grayed out menu itenrs or settings are not available. on tlre recording or playback conditions. OTips • Depending on the menu items being changed, ?:our camcorder recording mode (nrovie/plroto). switclres between playback nrode and You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU. You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK.
The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. \Vhen _ is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you call use the OPTION MENU. You touch _, and the menu items you call change ill the context appear. Menu item I_P_ Ug I Tab (_) Touch _ @ Touch the desired @ After (OPTR)N). completing tab ---+ the item to change the setting, touch the setting. Ir_ (_ Notes • Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
r/'g73 (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENESELECTION..................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.................................Adjusts the color balance to the brightness SPOT MTR/FCS .........................Adjusts the brightness of the recording environment. and focus for the selected subject simultaneousl3c SPOT METER .............................
HZ% [oj (PHOTO SETTINGS) category []SELF-TIMER ..........................Sets the self timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. [] IMAGE SIZE..........................Sets the photo size. FILENO.......................................Sets how to assign the file nmnber. (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX...........................Displays recording VIEW IMAGES images as thumbnails (p. 28). DATEINDEX ..................... Enables searching lbr desired images by date. FILM ROLL..................
_r_ ERASE/_m ERASE ..Erases movies fi'om aplaylist. _r_ ERASE ALL/ [_ERASE ALL ................ Erases allmovies from aplaylist. _r_ MOVE/[a2_m MOVE ...Changes theorder ofmovies inaplaylist. (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT _1 USB CONNECT __ ....... Connects theinternal memory viaUSB. OUSB CONNECT_2.......Connects theinternal hard disk viaUSB. _USB CONNECT .......... Connects thememory card viaUSB. DISC BURN ....................... Allows you tosave images onto discs bypressing the'_ (DISC BURN) button (p.42).
_b (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME............................Adjusts the volume of playback sound (p. 30). BEEP...................................Sets whether the camcorder LCD BRIGHT.....................Adjusts the brightness sounds operation beeps or not. of the LCD screen. LCD BLLEVEL..................Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. LCD COLOR ......................Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. DISPLAYSET....................
Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook The "Handycam" Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen. To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon Oll the colnputer screen. The "Hand},cam" Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder. To install the"Handycam" Handbook on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your • 5_u need Adobe Reader to read "Handycam" Handbook.
Troubleshooting If you run into aW problems using your camcoMer, fbllow the steps below. The camcorder does not operate when the power is set to on. even • It takes a few seconds tor }Tourcamcorder (Z) Check (p. 64 to 66), and inspect the yourlistcamcorder. V pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If your camcorder still does not work, press RESET (p. 75) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including setting, are reset.) and turn the camcorder on.
The recording stops. C:06:1_1_ •The temperature ofyour camcorder is • The battery pack temperature is high. Change extremely high/lo_: Turn offyour camcorder the battery pack or place it in a cool place. and leave itforawhile inacool/wann place. C: 13:[Z] [Z]/ C:32:[ZJ[Z] "PMB"cannot be installed. • Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install "PMB" (p. 36). "PMB" does not work is not recognized it and E:I_I_:1_1_ • Follow the steps ti'om @ to @ on page 64. correctly.
Precautions • The Image Database File is damaged. Check the data base file by touching _ (MENU) [Show others] _ [REPAIR IMG.DB El (under Q"_ [MANAGE MEDIA[ category) the recording medium (HDR-CX150/XR150). • Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 21). another to the memory card was restricted • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the tbllowing locations: - An3_vhere extremely hot, cold or hmnid.
such asbyplacing anything heax Tonit. - Handling the camcorder with above • Donotuse adefbrmed ordamaged battery substances on your hands pack. - Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or • Keep metal contacts clean. vinyl objects lbr a long period of time • Ifthebattery electrolytic liquid has leaked: -Consult your local authorized Sony service About care and storage of the lens fhcility.
Specifications (See "Getting detailed information fi'om the "Handycanf' Handbook" on page 63.) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], 57x67x 114mm(21/4x23/4x41/2 [INDOOR] (3200 K),[OUTDOOR] in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, (5800 K) and the supplied rechargeable battery pack Minimum illmnination attached 11Ix(lux) (indefault setting, shutter speed l/60 Mass (approx.
Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (in minute) HDR-CXll0/CX150 Internal memory HDR-CX150 High definition image quality (HD)in h (hour) and m (minute) _0 Charging time (full charge) Colltinuous recording time 155 125 180 Typical recording time 60 90 Playback 190 280 time [HD FX] 1 h 25 m [HD FH] 1 h 55 m [HD HQ] 3 h 50 m [HD LP] 6 h 35 m Standarddefinition image quality (STD)in h (hour) and m (minute) HDR-XR150 [STI) HQI Charging time (full charge) Colltin
Example movies of expected in a memory [FX] 20 (20) [FH] 25 (25) [HQ I 55 (40) [LP] 95 (75) recording card time of (in minute) • The number in ( ) is the minimum time. 55 (50) recordable • The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [Eli REC MODE].
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Screen indicators Upper Upper left Center right Upper right It][_ _R"_ Recording image quality (HD/STD) and recording *node (FX/FH/HQ/LP) @ Bottom Upper left button _Q) Self-timer recording .i!, MICREF LEVEL low 4:..._3 WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM 60 rain , I_1 MIC Remaining battery Recording _blder Center Recording ['_3.
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are refbrence pages. | Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name Protected image HDR-CX110/CX150 Index button • Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ l_om what you actually see. • Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
[_ RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. [] Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. [_ HDMI OUT jack (31) [_ _ (USB) jack (38, 42, 43, 47, 50) [_ MODE button (24) _ (Photo) lamps (24) II;ll (movie)/O [_ *_)(DISC [] LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you [_ i_ BURN) button (42) (INTELLIGENT AUTO) button _] POWER button (18) can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen fi_cing out.
HDR-XR150 [] [] [] [] [] [] Power zoom lever [_ PHOTO button (27) [_ Battery pack (15) [_ START/STOP button (25) [_ CHG (charge) lamp (15) DC IN jack (15) A/V Remote Connector _Grip (31) belt (23) [_ Hook for a shoulder Memory BATT (battery) [_ Memory belt card slot (22) release lever (16) card Access lamp (22) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Index A/V connecting cable ...........32, 54 AVCHD ........................................ 40 LANGUAG E SET .......................19 Saving images in external media ............................................ 47 Screen indicators ........................ 73 Macintosh .................................... 37 Self diagnosis display .................65 Battery pack ................................. 15 Maintenance ................................ 66 Blu ray disc ..................................
indice AJ.SOPORTE FOTO .................. 15 Edici6_ AJ.SOPORTE PEL ...................... 15 Elementos suministrados AJUS.RELOJ ................................ 13 Encendido .................................... Ajuste de la l)cha y la hora ........ 13 AJUSTE IDIOMA ...................... 14 AJUSTE MI MENIal ................... 54 AJUSTES SOPORTE .................. Ahnacenamiento de imfigenes soportes externos ........................ AVCHD Ayuda de peliculas ..............
