Sony HDR-CX150R, HDR-CX150L, HDR-CX150B Owner’s Manual

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HDR-CX110/CX150/XR150

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

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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. HDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No.

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.

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rtEFERSErtVlClNGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

This symbol isintended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous wfltage" within

the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

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.

• Do not install near aW heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not detbat the satbty purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a

third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safet}: If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conw.nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to awfid injury from tip-ow.r.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any wa}; such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects haw. fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normall}; or has been dropped.

• If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration fbr the power outlet.

Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.

Go o o G o

A l_T,e B 'I_T,e BF l_T,e B3 'I?q_e C Type SE "I?q_e O "I_T,e

(American (British Type) (British Type) (British'I?_pe) ((EE'I_,pe) (CEE'I_pe) (Ocean 'I_,pe)

133,e)

The representatiw, 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.

- For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply

cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A"

Europe

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Austria 230 50 C Belgium 230 50 C

Czech 220 50 C I)enmark 230 50 C

Finland 230 50 C France 230 50 C

Germany 230 50 C Greece 220 50 C

Hungary 220 50 C Iceland 230 50 C

Ireland 230 50 C/BF Italy 220 50 C I,uxemburg 230 50 C

Netherlands 230 50 C Norway 230 50 C

Poland 220 50 C Portugal 230 50 C

Romania 220 50 C Russia 220 50 C

Slovak 220 50 C Spain 127/230 50 C

Sweden 230 50 C Switzerland 230 50 C

UK 240 50 BF

Asia

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

China 220 50 A Hong Kong 200/220 50 BF

India 230/240 50 C Indonesia 127/230 50 C

Japan 100 50/60 A Korea (rep) 220 60 C

Malaysia 240 50 BF Philippines 220/230 60 A/C

Singapore 230 50 BF Taiwan 110 60 A Thailand 220 50 (/BF

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

VietllalIl 220 50 A/(

Oceania

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O

North America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A

Central America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A

El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A

Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A

Mexico 120/127 60 A Nicaragua 120/240 60 A

Panama 110/220 60 A

South America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Argentina 220 50 (/BF/O Brazil 127/220 60 A/C

Chile 220 50 C Colombia 120 60 A

Peru 220 60 A/C \_,nezuela 120 60 A

Middle East

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

h'an 220 50 C/BF Iraq 220 50 C/BF

Israel 230 50 C Saudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BF

Turkey 220 50 C UAE 240 50 C/BF

Africa

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Algeria 127/220 50 ( Congo (dem) 220 50 C

Egypt 220 50 C Ethiopia 220 50 C

Kenya 240 50 C/BF Nigeria 230 50 C/BF South Africa 220/230 50 C/BF

Tanzania 230 50 C/BF Tunisia 220 50 C

Read this first

Betbre operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughl?; and retain it for future

reference.

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.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery

pack to any shock or lbrce such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal

objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C

(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion

batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a

genuine Sony battery charger or adevice that can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small

children.

• Keep the battery pack dr3c

• Replace onlywith the same or equNalent tTpe

recommended by Son3_

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as

described in the instructions.

Replace the battery with the specified type onb: Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

ACAdaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and

furniture.

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.

Ew,n if your camcorder is turned off.,AC power source (mains) is still supplied to

it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

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RECYCLIN6LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserw, our environment by returning your used rechargeable

batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit

http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle

damaged or leaking Lithium- Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference receiw, d, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 1-800- 222-SONY (7669).

The number below is f;_r the FCC related matters onl}:

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration ofConformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX110

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f;)llowing two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interfk,rence receiw, d, including interfk,rence that may cause undesired

operation.

Declaration ofConformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX150

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,

CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f;)llowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfk,rence receiw, d, including interfk,rence that may cause undesired operation.

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.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f_llowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfk.rence, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiw.d, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could w_id your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and t_mnd to comply with the limits fi_r a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interfk, rence in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interfk, rence to radio communications. Howew, r, there is no guarantee that

interfk, rence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interfk, rence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fi_llowing measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

equipmentandreceiver.

- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton

acircuitdifferentficomthattowhichthe receiverisconnected.

- Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/ TVtechnician*brhelp.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart Bof Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Supplied items

The nmnbers 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-FVS0 (1) [] CD-ROM "Handycam" Application

Software (1) (p. 37)

- "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help")

- "Handycam" Handbook (PDF)

[] "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)

[] [] []

Batterypack

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• Tbe camcorder is not dustproot'ed, dripproot'ed or waterproot'ed. See "Precautions" (p. 66).

Menu items, LCD panel, and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback

conditions.

• The LCD screen is manufhctured using extremely high-precision technolog> so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiW black

points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufhcturing process and do not affect the

recording in any wa3c

White, red, blue or green points

• See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder.

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the fbllowing parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

LCDScreen

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight f___rlong periods of time may cause

malfunctions.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as

at dusk.

About language setting

• The omscreen displays in each local hmguage are used fbr illustrating the operating

procedures. Change the screen language befbre using the camcorder if necessary (p. 19).

On recording

• To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to initialize the memory

card with },our camcorder befbre the first use. Initializing the memory card will erase

all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your

PC etc.

• Beibre starting to record, test the recording fl.mction to make sure the image and sound are recorded without aW problems.

• Compensation fbr the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or

playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view },our recordings on a

T'v; you need a NTSC system based T'_(

• Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may

be contrary to the copyright laws.

Notes on playing back

• The camcorder is compatible with MPEG 4

AVC/H.264 High Profile fbr high definition

image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high

definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the *bllowing devices;

- Other AVCHD fbrmat compatible devices

which are not compatible with High Profile

- Devices which are not compatible with the

AVCHD *brmat

• 5_u may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other

devices. Also, you may not be able to play back

images recorded on other devices with ?,our calncorder.

Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition)

• This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD fbrmat. DVD media containing

AVCHD fbotage should not be used with DVD 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

other compatible device.

Save all your recorded image data

• To prevent your image data froln being lost, save all your recorded images on external media

periodicall> It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD R, etc.

using ?,our computer. Also, you can save ?,our image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 49).

• 5_u cannot make a AVCHD disc from the image data recorded with _I_ (MENU) ---+

[Show others] ---+ [g:_ REC MODEl (under

[_[SHOOTING SET] category) set to [HD

FX]. Save them on a Blu ray Disc or using an external media (p. 45, 47).

Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor

• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature

• When the temperature of the camcorder

or battery pack becomes extremely high or

extremely low, you may not be able to record

or ph Wback on the camcorder, due to the protection *batures of the camcorder being

activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen.

When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories

• Do not try to Ibrmat the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your

camcorder may not operate correctl3c

• 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 record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, f)cagmentation 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 peribrm [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching

(MENU) ---+ [Show others] ---+

[MEDIA FORMAT] (under Q"b)[MANAGE MEDIA[ category) ---+ the desired medimn

(HDR-CXIS0/XR150) ---+ [YES] ---+ [YES]

--+|.

Carl Zeiss lens

• _ur camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and

offi:rs a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. MTF- Modulation Transfer Function. The

nmnber value indicates the amount of light fl'om a subject coming into the lens.

Notes on optional accessories

• We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

• Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.

About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays

• The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore *nay appear difi-brent l)comimages and screen indicators that

actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen

indication are exaggerated or simplified fbr understandabilit)c

• In this manual, the internal memory (HDR- CX150) and the hard disk (HDR-XR150) of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media"

• In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called

AVCHD disc.

• Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

Confirm the model name of your camcorder

• The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difi-brence in specification between

models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder.

• The main differences in specification of this series are as fbllows.

Recording Capacity USB

media of internal jack

HI)R Memory Input/

(X 110 card output

HI)R Internal 16GB Input/

CX 150 memory + output

HI)R- Internal 120GB Input/

XR150 hard disk output

illelilory card

+ memory card

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)comthe camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the

(Movie)/O (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the

access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing

• When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object.

• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.

On the drop sensor (HDR-XRI 50)

• To protect the internal hard disk f)com shock

by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor

lunction. When a drop occurs, or under anora

gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may

also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a

drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be

stopped.

Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR150)

• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than 5,000

meters (16,000 fi:et). Doing so may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder.

Operation flow

Getting started (p. 15)

Prepare the power source and memory card.

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Recording movies and photos (p. 23)

Recording movies _ p. 25

"_" Changing the recording mode "_" Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO)

Shooting photos _ p. 27

Playing movies and photos

Playback on the camcorder _ p. 28 Playing images on a TV _ p. 31

Saving images

Saving movies and photos with a computer _ p. 36 Saving movies and photos in external media _ p. 47 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder _ p. 49

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Deleting movies and photos (p. 34)

If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the flee

media space again.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 3

Read this first ......................................................................................... 6

Operation flow ..................................................................................... 12

_ Getting started

Step 1 : Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 15

Charging the battery pack abroad .................................................... 17

Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ........................... 18

Changing the language setting ........................................................ 19

Step 3: Preparing the recording media ....................................................... 20

To check the recording media settings ............................................... 21

Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media

to memory card (HDR-CX150/XR150) ................................................ 22

_ Recording/Playback

Recording ........................................................................................... 23

Playback on the camcorder ..................................................................... 28

Playing images on aTV .......................................................................... 31

_ Making good use of your camcorder

Deleting movies and photos .................................................................... 34

Saving movies and photos with a computer

Preparing a computer (Windows) ............................................................. 36

When using a Macintosh ................................................................ 37

Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ....................................................... 39

Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) ...................................... 40

Creating a disc with one touch (OneTouch Disc Burn) .................................... 42

Importing movies and photos to a computer ............................................... 43

Creating an AVCHD disc ......................................................................... 44

Playing an AVCHD disc on a computer ............................................... 44

Creating a Blu-ray disc ................................................................... 45

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc that can be played on

ordinary DVD players ............................................................................. 45

Copying a disc ............................................................................. 46

Editing movies ............................................................................ 46

Capturing photos from a movie ....................................................... 46

Saving images with an external device

Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) ........................................... 47

Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder .................................................. 49

_ Customizing your camcorder

Using menus ....................................................................................... 56

Getting detailed information from the'Handycam" Handbook ......................... 63

_ Additional information

_ Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 64

Precautions ......................................................................................... 66

Specifications ...................................................................................... 68

Quick reference

Screen indicators .................................................................................. 73

Parts and controls ................................................................................. 74

Index ................................................................................................. 77

Step 1" Charging the battery pack

HDR-CX110/CX150

DC IN jack

Battery pack

3 CHG

CHG (charge)lamp

HDR-XR150

Battery pack

CHG (charge)lamp

AC Adaptor

DC plug

Power cord (Mains lead)

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

DCIN jack

DC plug

Power cord (Mains lead)

To the wall outl_,t (wall socket)

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder.

(_ Notes

• 5_u cannot attach any"InibLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.

Turn offyour camcorder byclosing the LCDscreen.

Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

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. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off"

when the battery pack is fully charged.

When the battery is charged, disconnect the ACAdaptor from the DCIN

jack of your camcorder.

OTips

• See page 70 on recording and playing time.

• When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen.

To remove the battery pack (;lose 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 batter), pack." Even if the batter), pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.

Notes on the 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. 22) are turned ofi-_

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the fbllowing conditions:

- The battery pack is not attached correctl3c

- The battery pack is damaged.

- The temperature of the battery pack is lox_c Remove the battery pack fl'om your camcorder and put it in a warm place.

- The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack fl'om your camcorder and put it in a cool place.

• We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with },our camcorder.

• In the defimlt setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave },our camcorder without any operation fbr about 5minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).

Notes on the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the A(" Adaptor. Disconnect the A(" Adaptor fl'om the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using },our camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and l_arniture.

• Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This

may cause a malfunction.

You can charge the battery pack in any countries!regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorderwithin the AC lOO V- 240 V, 50 Hz!60 Hzrange.

, Do not use an e!ectronic vo!tage transformer •

Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting the

date and time

1Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

• To turn on )Tourcamcorderwhen the LCD screen is open, pressPOWER.

MODE lamp

POWER button

Select the desired geographical area with _/_, then touch [NEXT].

• To set the date and time again, touch _ (MENU) _ [Show others] _ [CLOCK/[] LANG] (under _ [GENERAL SET] category) _ [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch m/_ until the item appears.

Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch Ii_l_l.

The clock starts.

• If you set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour.

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JAN-I-2010 12:00:00AM

[ CtOCKSET

{_ 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. Todisplay 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 _ [SOUND/DISP SET] (under % [GENERAL SET] category) --' [BEEP] --' [OFF] --' _ --' _ --' B'_.

• If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel.

To turn offthe power

Close the LCD screen. The H (Movie) lamp flashes for a fbw seconds and the power is turned oft_

_Tips

• 5_u can turn offyour camcorder also by pressing POWER.

• When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to [OFF], turn offyour camcorder by pressing POWER.

You can change the on.screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

Touch _ (MENU)_ [Show others] _ [CLOCK/INLANG] (under '_ [GENERAL SET]

category) _ [INLANGUAGE SET] _ a desired language _ _ _ _ _ |,

Step 3: Preparing the recording media

The recording media that can be used diftk, rs depending o11your camcorder. The fbllowing icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder.

HDR-CXll0 _]

Memory card

HDR-CX150

Internal Memory memory card

HDR-XR150 O "

Internal hard Memory disk card

× In the defhnlt setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. 5_u can peribrm

recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medimn.

_Tips

• See page 70 ior the recordable time of movies.

Touch ! (MENU) --_ [Show others] --_ [MEDIA SETTINGS]

[MANAGE MEDIA] category) --_ [MOVIE MEDIA SET].

The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears.

Touch the desired recording media.

Touch [YES] --_ IIlITI.

The recording medium is changed.

Touch ! (MENU) --_ [Show others] --_ [MEDIA SETTINGS]

[MANAGE MEDIA] category) --_ [PHOTO MEDIA SET].

The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.

Touch the desired recording media.

(under_

(under_J

Touch EYES]-_* _.

The recording medium is changed.

To checkthe recording media settings

!n ei ther movie recording mode or phot o recording in0de, the media icon of the Selected

recording inedia is displayed at the top right Corner Of the Screen.

..... _ Recordigg media icon

, The icon displayed may vary depending on your model.

(_ Notes

• Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CXI50/XRI50).

Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

• Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or *hster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or fhster) can be used with this camcorder. A

MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.

• In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Dud' (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Dud' media are called "Memory Stick PRO Dud' media.

• Memory cards of up to 32 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder.

"MemoryStickPRODuo"media/"MemoryStickPRO-HGDuo"media (Thissizecanbe usedwith yourcamcorder,)

• "Memory Stick PRO Dud' media can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible equipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on "Memory Stick PRO Dud' media or "Memory Stick Dud' media adaptor.

• Do not attach a label or the like on "Memory Stick PRO Dud' media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor.

Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until 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 ifyou insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch

[NO].

• Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forciblyinsert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card,memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.

@ Notes

• If [Failed to create a new hnage Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough t)ceespace.[ is displayed, lbrmat the memory card by touching _ (MENU) ---+ [Show others] ---+ [MEDIA

FORMAT] (under _'£)[MANAGE MEDIA] category) ---+ [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX150/XR150) ---+

[YES]----*[YES]----*II'a_.

To eject the memory card

Open the cow'r and lightly push the memory card in once.

• Do not open the cover during recording.

• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be cardhl so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.

Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media

to memory card (HDR-CXI50/XR150)

Touch _ (MENU) _ [shOW otherS] _ [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY] (under _[EDIT]

category), then follow the displays on the screen:

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.

_Tips

• When you finishrecording or when you play back images, closethe lens cover.

Fasten the grip belt.

HDR-CX110/CX150

g 3

HDR-XR150

Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

• To turn on your camcorder when the LCDscreen is alreadyopen, press POWER(p. 18).

• 5_u can switchrecording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODEto lightup the desired recording mode lamp.

HDR-CX110/CX150

MODE button

I_(Movie): When recording a movie O(Photo): When recording a photo

HDR-XR150

MODE button

I_(Movie): When recording a movie

O(Photo): When recording a photo

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