Sony HDR-CX160E, HDR-CX180E good memories

Computer

(49)

Easy ways to store

good memories

Saving

External media

(54)

Recorder

(61)

Easy uploading

Uploading with a PC when

you are out

PMB Portable

DVD writer

(57, 60)

Contents

Main Using the Handycam Handbook Searching for information quickly Read this first Supplied items White, red, blue or green points The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Software (1) On recording Notes on playing back DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) Save all your recorded image data Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Notes on use Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Recording Enjoy useful functions Page Fun & simple playback & edit Using Easy ways to store good memories Saving Easy uploading Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Advanced operations Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. To charge the battery using your computer When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. To the wall outlet (wall socket) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. To remove the battery pack Close 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 Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Page To turn off the power Changing the language setting Step 3: Preparing the recording media Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) Touch the desired recording medium, then touch . To check the recording media settings Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Close the cover. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. Recording Recording movies To capture smiles Face Detection frame (White) Smile Detection frame (Orange) Capturing a photo 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder Shooting photos Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Playback. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Press (View Images). Touch / to select the desired event (). Touch an image you want to view. Operating the camcorder while playing a movie To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . Viewing photos Playing images on a TV Output 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. 27). Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When you connect with component A/V cable When you connect with HDMI cable To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video Using BRAVIA Sync Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) Touch at the right bottom on the recording screen of movies or photos. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) Selecting the recording mode Recording modes and the media Using the Tracking focus function Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Recording in mirror mode Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Press (View Images). Touch / () to select the desired Event, then touch [ Highlight] (). The LCD screen during Highlight Playback Changing the settings for Highlight Playback You can make various settings for Highlight Playback. Touch [Highlight Setting] during Highlight Playback. You can set the following items. Volume adjustment Context To stop Previous Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save) Touch [ Scenario Save] during Highlight Playback. To play back a saved scenario To erase a saved scenario Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Touch (MENU) [Edit/ Copy] [Delete]. To select and delete movies, touch [Multiple Images] [MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ [ MOVIE/PHOTO]. Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Copying images (HDR-CX160E/ CX180E) Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Discs you can use with PMB 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) Importing movies and photos to a computer Saving images on a disc Creating a Blu-ray disc Copying a disc Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device External media device DVDirect Express DVD writer DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Hard disk recorder, etc. 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 PlayS tation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Saving images on an external media device Functions 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 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 Saving desired movies and photos Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express Performing [DISC BURN OPTION] Playing back a disc on the DVD writer Page Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Page Customizing your camcorder Using menus Operating menus Menu lists Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size Playback Function Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) Movie Photo Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) See Using menus (p. 63) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. Off On ( ) Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. Auto Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Guide Frame Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) REC Mode Frame Rate / Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size Playback Function (Items for playback) Edit/Copy (Items for editing) Setup (Other setup items) Media Select (HDR-CX160E/ CX180E) Media Info To turn off the display Repair Img. DB F. See page 88, 92. Photo File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos. Series Volume TV Type Component HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Disc Burn Beep LCD Brightness A. Shut Off (Auto shut off) Battery Info To close the battery information screen Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Date & Time Home Destination ( ) Additional information Troubleshooting Overall operations The power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been changed automatically. Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. LCD screen Memory card Recording Page [LCD Brightness ] cannot be adjusted. Sound is not recorded correctly. Playback Images cannot be played back. Photos cannot be played back. is indicated on a thumbnail. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card) (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card) Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Recording media Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. Data error. Page Other Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies On TV color systems Setting to the local time World time difference Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? Recording and playback on your camcorder About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About x.v.Color About handling of your camcorder On use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time Moisture condensation LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On adjustment of the touch panel ([Calibration]) On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX160E/CX180E) Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card On trademarks Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Quick reference Screen indicators 50i Left Center Right Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Page Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index A B C Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index R S T U