Sony CX180E manuals
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HDR-CX130E/CX160E/CX180E Digital HD Video Camera RecorderOperating Guide4-271-483-12(1) Recording/Playback 2 Read this firstWARNING CAUTIONBattery pack AC Adaptor Note on the power cord (mains lead) Notice for customers in the United Kingdom 3 FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE4 For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information CAUTION Note Battery pack5 Supplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.White, red, blue or green points Built-in USB Cable Software (1) (p. 34) Using the camcorder Menu items, LCD panel, and lens About language setting On recording 6 Notes on playing backDVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) Save all your recorded image data Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Format] Notes on optional accessories About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays Confirm the model name of your camcorder 7 Notes on useTable of contents 8 Recording/Playback 20 Recording21 Recording moviesPress MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording.To display items on the LCD screen again To capture smiles 22 Data code during recording 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder 23 Shooting photosPress MODE to turn on the (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. 24 Selecting the recording mode25 Playback.Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Press (View Images). Touch / to select the desired event (). 26 Touch an image you want to view.27 Operating the camcorder while playing a movieWhile playing back movies, touch adjust with / . To adjust the sound volume of movies 28 Viewing photosPerforming Highlight PlaybackPress Touch / to select the desired event, then touch [ Highlight]. 29 Playing images on a TVOutput connectors on the camcorder Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Connect the camcorder to a TV. Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 25). List of connection Advanced operations 32 Deleting movies and photos33 Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer34 Preparing a computerStep 1 Checking the computer system When using a Macintosh Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB 37 Starting PMB Uploading images to a network service 40 Selecting a method for saving images with an external deviceExternal media device DVDirect Express DVD writer DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Hard disk recorder, etc. Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)Saving images with an external device The types of media on which images are savedRefer to Selecting the recording mode on page 24. 41 The devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayS tation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. 42 Saving images on an external media deviceFunctions available after saving images on an external media device Devices that cannot be used as an external media device If the external medium device has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the external media device. Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. 43 Connect the external media device and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.After operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen.When connecting an external media device To disconnect the external media device 44 Saving desired movies and photosPlaying back images in the external media device on the camcorder 45 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express49 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.Customizing your camcorder 51 Using menus55 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook56 Troubleshooting58 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photosHD stands for high definition image quality, and STD stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery packRecording timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.(unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 150 165 75 80 NP-FV70 315 345 155 170 NP-FV100 625 680 310 340 Memory cardHigh definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) Playing timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. 59 Expected recording time of moviesInternal recording mediaHDR-CX160E/CX180E High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) 60 Expected number of recordable photosInternal recording media (HDR-CX160E/ CX180E)You can record the maximum 40,000 photos. Memory card 3.3M 2 GB 1300 4 GB 2600 8 GB 5300 16 GB 10500 32 GB 21000 61 PrecautionsOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On handling the casing 62 About care and storage of the lensOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) Note on disposal/transfer of memory card 63 SpecificationsSystem Input/Output connectors LCD screen General AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 64 On trademarksQuick reference 66 Screen indicators67 Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.Quick reference You will find the menu lists on pages 52 to 54. 69 Index
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