Click Table of Contents “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX130E/CX160E/CX180E Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-479-11(1) GB
Using the “Handycam” Handbook Searching for information quickly Table of Contents 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 connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help” that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software.
Read this first Supplied items Menu items, LCD panel, and lens Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM “Handycam” Application Software (1) “PMB” “Operating Guide” (1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called “PMB Portable” . See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder.
player/recorder, you may not be able to eject the disc. On recording Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor You 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 your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers.
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. Confirm the model name of your camcorder If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Format] If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded.
Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy Recording anywhere & anytime Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (66) Smth Slw REC (65) Capturing images beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (34) Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject (36) Spot Focus (68) GB 6
Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (69) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (69) Sunrise&Sunset (69) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (37) Smile Shutter (37) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (35) Recording mode (35) Changing the recording media Media setting (20) GB 7
Fun & simple Using playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (44), Deleting (41)) GB 8
Easy ways to store Saving good memories Computer (49) External media (54) DVD writer (57, 60) Recorder (61) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable GB 9
Table of contents Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 3: Preparing the recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 Table of Contents Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the settings for Highlight Playback.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customizing your camcorder 63 63 64 65 67 74 76 76 77 Table of Contents Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of Contents DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions CHG (charge) lamp Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available. Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. Notes Operation with all computers is not assured.
Charging time Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Built-in USB Cable* 315 600 1050 Table of Contents Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Notes on the battery pack Table of Contents When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p. 22) are turned off. that the The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Table of Contents Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Enjoy Useful Functions Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with To set the date and time again, touch , then touch [Next].
If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Table of Contents 4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. / to set the value, then touch * The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time. Enjoy Useful Functions 6 Select the date and time, touch *. [Next] The clock starts.
To turn off the power Tips You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 81) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Table of Contents Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] Touch .
Step 3: Preparing the recording media HDR-CX130E Memory card HDR-CX160E/CX180E * Internal memory Table of Contents The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) — “Memory Stick PROHG Duo” media Table of Contents Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media SD memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or faster SD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Table of Contents Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the Note the direction of notched corner. Close the cover. Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card (p. 77). Confirm the direction of the memory card.
Recording/Playback Recording Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). 1 Fasten the grip belt. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. Enjoy Useful Functions 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Table of Contents In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
Recording movies START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Table of Contents MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Enjoy Useful Functions Press START/STOP to start recording. Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items. You can change the settings using the [Display Setting] menu (p.
To capture smiles Capturing a photo Table of Contents In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 72). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 72). Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
Data code during recording Shooting photos MODE button Flashes Lights up PHOTO button disappears, the photo is recorded. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Enjoy Useful Functions (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo When Table of Contents The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback during playback.
Playback on the camcorder Tips To change the recording media, see page 20 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time. 1 2 Table of Contents You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played.
* Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. 4 You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar. (Change Event Scale) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change the time Touch range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes the number of the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie Table of Contents You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index setting) or [ screen. Volume adjustment Delete Context To stop* Next Previous To fast-forward* To pause*/play * These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie.
Viewing photos Table of Contents You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type below will be displayed when you select [ button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Next Previous To start/stop slide show Tips To repeat Slideshow, touch Enjoy Useful Functions [Slideshow Set].
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. List of connection When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recoding quality is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
When you connect with component A/V cable When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recoded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. Select the [Component] setting for the component input jack you are using.
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV.
Advanced operations You can magnify images up to 30 times using SteadyShot] is set optical zooming, unless [ to [Active]. Tips You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom to a greater level. Zooming You can magnify images up to 42 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) Touch at the right bottom on the recording screen of movies or photos.
Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ] is the default setting). The ([Standard recording time of the recording media is changed depending on the recording mode. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) Touch the desired recording mode.
Recording modes and the media Using the Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that subject and records a movie. Recording mode Types of media PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP When you touch a face A double-lined frame appears around the face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, color and exposure automatically.
Notes The subject you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the subject again when you record. If you want to track a face, set the [Face Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting). Tips The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in [Face Detection] (p. 72) has priority.
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips button on the playback screen Touching the displays functions you can currently use, and allows you to use those functions easily. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
You can make various settings for Highlight Playback. Touch [Highlight Setting] during Highlight Playback. Table of Contents Changing the settings for Highlight Playback The LCD screen during Highlight Playback Volume adjustment You can set the following items. To stop Next Previous To pause To stop a Highlight Playback To pause, touch To stop, touch . . To watch a Highlight Playback again Touch [Replay] on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished.
Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a . Highlight Playback, and then touch To erase a saved scenario Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios Tips You can select [Highlight Setting] on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished. Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save) Touch [Save and Share] on the screen after Highlight Playback or Highlight scenario playback has finished. You can save a Highlight Playback as a “Scenario.
Making good use of your camcorder To upload a Highlight Movie to the Web You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. To create a DVD using DVDirect Express After the conversion process has finished, touch [Share] [Create DVD with DVDirect Express.], then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen. To watch a Highlight Movie again Touch [Watch] after the conversion process has finished.
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. (MENU) [Edit/ Touch Copy] [Protect]. Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch When [ / Setting] is set to STD Quality], appears [ .
To undo the protection of movies and photos Tips The original copy of the image will not be deleted after the copy operation has been completed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called “original.” To protect all movies/photos in an event at one time In step 2, touch [Set All In Event]. Table of Contents Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears.
at the point where you Touch want to divide the movie into scenes. [Multiple Images]: Touch the image to be copied, and mark it with . You can select multiple images. The movie pauses. / to adjust the Touch dividing point with more precision. Touch the desired thumbnail so that you to can confirm the image. Touch return to the selection screen. Touch Returns to the beginning of the selected movie Touch .
Notes The image size is fixed based on the image quality of the movie. If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The recording medium where you want to save photos should have enough free space.
Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Disc type Choosing a method Importing movies and To save images on a Blu-ray disc with high definition image quality (HD) photos to a computer (p. 49) Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 51) To save images on a AVCHD recording disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.
Discs you can use with “PMB” Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW Features Unrewritable Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Table of Contents You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 51.
Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn) 3 Table of Contents Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality. Touch [Disc Burn] on the camcorder screen. Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc.
Importing movies and photos to a computer Click [Import]. Refer to “PMB Help” for details. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Table of Contents 3 Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable.
Saving images on a disc 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. 2 3 See page 46 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than “PMB” starts automatically, shut it down. Start “PMB.” 4 5 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. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc.
You cannot copy high definition image quality (HD) movies by converting them to standard definition image quality (STD). You cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc. Creating a Blu-ray disc Table of Contents You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 49). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed.
Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device External devices External media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD). DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD).
The types of media on which images are saved The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3. Table of Contents Refer to “Recording modes and the media” on page 36. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Saving images on an external media device Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device.
When connecting an external media device USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 5 You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for this type of connection. You can make menu settings of the external media device such as deleting images. (MENU) [Edit/Copy] on Touch Event View. HDR-CX130E: Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.
Saving desired movies and photos Touch on the camcorder screen. Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Event View of the external medium is displayed. Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder (MENU) [Edit/ Touch Copy] [Copy] . Event View of the external media device is displayed. Select the image you want to view and play back the image (p. 27).
Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder.
6 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press writer. 5 Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off. (DISC BURN) on the DVD HDR-CX130E Movies that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on any disc can be saved on the disc at this time.
appears. Remaining Disc capacity Play the created disc to make sure copying was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again. Tips Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes.
Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear on the index screen on the camcorder. Use the USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Press the play button on the DVD writer. You can also operate by the camcorder screen.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, (MENU) [Setup] [ touch (Connection)] [USB Connect]. You can copy 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 connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen.
A/V Remote Connector 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). Input S VIDEO 3 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. VIDEO (Yellow) (White) 4 Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 74 Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 76 Table of Contents Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 65 Edit/Copy (Items for editing) p. 76 Setup (Other setup items) p.
Menu lists Image Quality/Size Shooting Mode REC Mode Frame Rate / Setting Wide Mode x.v.
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) 81 LCD Brightness 81 A. Shut Off 81 Power On By LCD 81 Language Setting 81 Calibration 100 Battery Info 82 Demo Mode 82 (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting 82 Date & Time 82 Summer Time 82 Date & Time Format 82 Area Setting See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Movie You can record movies. Table of Contents (General Settings) Beep Photo You can shoot photos.
Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. REC Mode] will be set to [Standard The [ ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using [Smth Slw REC]. * The camcorder sets the point when the loudest Golf Shot Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos.
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) Notes Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [One Push], keep framing white objects. While the camcorder is recording a movie, is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be set. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto]. White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.
Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual]. Exposure Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. Table of Contents You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Touch / to adjust the brightness.
Sunrise&Sunset* ( ) Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. Fireworks* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. Landscape*( Table of Contents It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
Fader Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Off Cancels the self-timer. On ( ) Off Table of Contents You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [Reset]. Does not use an effect. White Fader Fades in/out with the white effect.
Digital Zoom SteadyShot Active Table of Contents You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. You can compensate for camera shake. SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when Set [ using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions.
On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Off Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. Table of Contents Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Smile Shutter Face Detection The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile. Dual Capture Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile.
Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile. Normal Detects a normal smile. Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Big Smile Low ( ) Normal Smile Table of Contents Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Records ambient sound faithfully.
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) Display Setting Auto REC Mode Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed. See page 35. On Frame Rate Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed. You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [50i] is recommended for Frame Rate] standard recording. Set [ REC Mode] (p. 35).
Wide Mode Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. ) 2.5M ( 16:9 WIDE ) Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (2,112 × 1,188). Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( 3.3M ( Records photos clearly (2,112 × 1,584). Table of Contents When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected.
Edit/Copy Playback Function (Items for playback) (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 63) on the operation. See page 41. See page 27. Protect Highlight Movie Table of Contents Delete Event View See page 42. See page 38. Copy (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) Scenario See page 43. See page 40. Direct Copy See page 56.
Setup (Other setup items) Media Select (HDR-CX160E/ CX180E) See page 20. Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) . Notes Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you perform [Format] (p. 77).
Camera Data Displays camera setting data. Date/Time Table of Contents While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder. You can check the time that the camcorder will take to delete data on the LCD screen. If you stop performing [Empty] while [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [Format] or [Empty] when you use the camcorder next time. Repair Img. DB F. See page 88, 92.
Volume Component Select [Component] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. TV Type 576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Table of Contents You can adjust the volume of playback / .
USB Connect Setting 720p/576p You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting the camcorder to a computer or other USB device. 576p Outputs the 576p signal. Auto The camcorder automatically selects the USB transfer mode depending on the connected device. 576i Outputs the 576i signal. Table of Contents Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 720p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 576p signal.
USB LUN Setting A. Shut Off (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. Multi Use this setting for ordinary operations. On Single The camcorder turns off automatically. Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically.
To close the battery information screen . Table of Contents You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Touch Tips When you set this item to [On] and touch , the demonstration starts playing. If you make one of the following operations, the demonstration will be suspended. (It appears again if no operation is performed for about 10 minutes.
Home Destination ( Table of Contents Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living. ) Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place. Tips If you visit a certain place often and want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to that place, it is useful if you set the place to [Destination].
Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Overall operations The power does not turn on. Press RESET (p. 105) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.
Batteries/power sources While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically. The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes. [ Fader] [ Self-Timer] [Tele Macro] The power abruptly turns off. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during operation.
The battery pack is quickly discharged. Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 98). The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. LCD screen Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card. The auto focus does not function. The imaging field looks different. The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked.
You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Sound is not recorded correctly. If you disconnect an external microphone, etc. during recording movies, sound may not be recorded correctly. Connect the microphone again in the same way as when you start recording movies.
Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. A movie cannot be divided. A movie that is too short cannot be divided. A protected movie cannot be divided. A photo cannot be captured from a movie. The recording media where you want to save photos is full. When you are using the component A/V cable, set [Component] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 79).
Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators “PMB” cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PMB.” “PMB” does not work correctly. Table of Contents If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
(Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 21. No memory card is inserted (p. 21). Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p. 52), delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card (p. 77). The image data base file may be damaged.
Inconsistencies found in image database file. Do you want to repair the image database file? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? Inconsistencies found in image database file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the image database file? The management file is damaged. When you touch [Yes], a new management file is created. The old recorded images on the media cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged). If you execute [Repair Img.
Other Maximum number of images already selected. Format the memory card (p. 77). Note that if you format the memory card, all the recorded movies and photos are deleted. Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures. You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the memory card (p. 77), or delete folders using your computer.
Using your camcorder abroad On TV color systems You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Setting to the local time World time difference Time-zone differences +10:00 +11:00 +12:00 Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Yangon Bangkok, Jakarta Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin –11:00 –10:00 –09:00 –08:00 –07:00 –06:00 –05:00 –04:00 –03:30 –03:00 –02:00 –01:00 GB 95 Area setting Melbourne, Sydney Solomon Is Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein Samoa H
Maintenance and precautions * Data recorded in AVCHD format other than What is the AVCHD format? About the memory card Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD). In addition to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition (STD) signal in the conventional MPEG-2 format. GB 96 Index Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
On the memory card adaptor About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back photos recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard.
To use the battery pack effectively About battery life When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used.
Near To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time To clean the LCD screen About care and storage of the lens If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. On adjustment of the touch panel ([Calibration]) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below.
Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) On trademarks Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card GB 101 Index Enjoy Useful Functions Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer.
Read “license3.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software. On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
Quick reference Screen indicators Center Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (24) Slide show set Warning (90) Playback mode (29) Table of Contents Right Left Right Left Indicator Indicator Bottom Meaning 50i MENU button (63) Self-timer recording (70) 60min Wide Mode (75) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (72) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (72) Manual focus (68) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) 00Min Estimated recording remaining time Photo size (75) Scene Sele
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Bottom Meaning Table of Contents Indicator View Images button (27) Micref Level low (73) Wind Noise Reduct. (73) Blt-in Zoom Mic (73) Low Lux (69) Spot Meter/Fcs (67)/ Spot Meter (68)/ Exposure (68) Intelligent Auto (34) Slide show button 101-0005 Protected image (42) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
Table of Contents (View Images) button (27) POWER button (17) Speaker Power zoom lever (34) PHOTO button (26) MODE button (24) CHG (charge) lamp (13) Battery pack (13) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDRCX160E/CX180E) HDMI OUT jack (31) (USB) jack (54, 57) START/STOP button (24) DC IN jack (13) Enjoy Useful Functions RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
Index Symbols A A. Shut Off....................................81 A/V connecting cable...........32, 62 Abroad..........................................94 Area Setting..................................82 Auto Back Light...........................72 AVCHD........................................46 AVCHD format............................96 B C L Landscape.....................................69 Language Setting...................19, 81 LCD Brightness............................81 Low Lux...................
R Rec Mode......................................35 Recording.....................................23 Recording media.........................20 Repair............................................84 Repair Img.DB F..........................88 RESET.........................................105 S U USB cable................................57, 60 USB Connect................................49 USB Connect Setting..................80 USB LUN Setting.........................81 W Wall outlet (wall socket)...........
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