4
GB

If you cannot record/play back images,

perform [MEDIA 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. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and then
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching
(MENU) [Show others]
[MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE
MEDIA] category) the desired medium
(HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/
XR155E) [YES] [YES] .

Carl Zeiss lens

Your 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
offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from 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 may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
In this manual, the internal memory (HDR-
CX116E/CX150E/CX155E) and the hard disk
(HDR-XR150E/XR155E) 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 difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this
series are as follows.
Recording
media
Capacity
of internal
recording
media
USB
jack
HDR-
CX110E
Memory
card
— Input/
output
HDR-
CX115E
Output
only
HDR-
CX116E
Internal
memory +
memory
card
8GB Output
only
HDR-
CX150E
16GB Input/
output
HDR-
CX155E
Output
only
HDR-
XR150E
Internal
hard disk
+ memory
card
120GB Input/
output
HDR-
XR155E
Output
only
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. 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. 19) is lit or flashing
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the
access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do