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HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/
CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-897-14(1)
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Making good use of your
camcorder
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your
camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
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- Page 1 HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 2010 Sony Corporation 4-170-897-14(1) Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your...
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Page 2: Read This First
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. - Page 3 ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway...
- Page 4 For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX110E...
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Page 5: Supplied Items
See page 18 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ... -
Page 6: About Language Setting
The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to initialize the memory card with your camcorder before the first use. - Page 7 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.
- Page 8 (p. 19) are lit or flashing Input/ When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do output not crash the camcorder against an object. Output Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. only Output On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/ only XR155E)
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Page 9: Operation Flow
Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 25 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 26 Playing images on a TV p. 29 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p. 34 Saving movies and photos in external media ... -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Playback on the camcorder ........ - Page 11 Customizing your camcorder Using menus ..................54 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam”...
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Page 12: Getting Started
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp HDR-XR150E/XR155E Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall... -
Page 13: Charging Battery Pack
See page 68 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 Close the LCD screen. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). -
Page 15: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the... -
Page 16: Changing The Language Setting
You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. -
Page 17: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media
Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX110E/CX115E HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E 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. -
Page 18: To Check The Recording Media Settings
(HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder You can use the following memory cards for this camcorder; “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards (Speed Class 4 or faster is required for each SD card). - Page 19 Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the exFAT * file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format.
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Page 20: Dubbing Or Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Recording Media To Memory Card (Hdr-Cx116E/Cx150E/Cx155E/Xr150E/Xr155E)
To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and ... -
Page 21: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). - Page 22 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording ...
- Page 23 When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
- Page 24 TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON], and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and ...
- Page 25 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory card HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E: Internal memory HDR-XR150E/XR155E: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). Press MODE to turn on the The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3.
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Page 26: Playback On The Camcorder
To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). - Page 27 To stop To fast-reverse Notes You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder. Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
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Page 28: Viewing Photos
To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch You can also adjust the sound volume by using Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, ... -
Page 29: Playing Images On A Tv
TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. - Page 30 A/V connecting cable (supplied) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO...
- Page 31 “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- compatible devices using an HDMI cable or the component A/V cable new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.
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Page 32: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. - Page 33 To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] DELETE by date]/[ by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one ...
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Page 34: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
To save movies and photos using a computer, install “PMB” from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Notes Do not format the media of your camcorder from a computer. Your camcorder may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage ... -
Page 35: When Using A Macintosh
“PMB Launcher. ” Double-click the “PMB Launcher” short-cut icon on the computer screen to start “PMB Launcher. ” Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for ... - Page 36 Touch the one of the media types displayed on the camcorder screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder. HDR-CX110E/CX115E: [ CONNECT] (memory card) HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E USB CONNECT] (internal memory) HDR-XR150E/XR155E: [ CONNECT] (internal hard disk) The displayed recording media differ ...
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Page 37: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Notes Access from the computer using the supplied ... -
Page 38: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc (Computer)
Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your disc player. - Page 39 Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB. ” For Blu-ray disc, see page 43. Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW Notes Always maintain your PlayStation The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. ...
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Page 40: Creating A Disc With One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
(STD) disc (p. 43). Install “PMB” beforehand (p. 35), however, do not start “PMB. ” Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 13). With One Touch Disc Burn function on your ... -
Page 41: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer
Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Turn on your camcorder, then... -
Page 42: Creating An Avchd Disc
disc You can create an AVCHD disc by putting together high definition image quality (HD) movies previously imported to your computer (p. 41). In this section, the procedure for recording a high definition image quality (HD) movie on a DVD disc is explained. Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. -
Page 43: Creating A Blu-Ray Disc
Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 41). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB, ”... -
Page 44: Copying A Disc
At the top of the window, click [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)]. The window used to select movies appears. 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. -
Page 45: Saving Images With An External Device
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. For details on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. Tips You can import images saved in the external media by using the supplied software “PMB. ”... - Page 46 HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/ XR150E/XR155E: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images. After the operation is completed,...
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Page 47: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder
See page 43 to create a Blu-ray disc. See page 45 to save images in the external media. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation 3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 48) ... - Page 48 Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Only unused discs of the following types can ...
- Page 49 (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. Movies that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX110E/CX115E). Movies recorded on the internal recording media that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/ CX155E/XR150E/XR155E).
- Page 50 Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder.
- Page 51 Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the...
- Page 52 Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD).
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Page 53: Your Camcorder
(a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. -
Page 54: Customizing Your Camcorder
Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 57 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) ... - Page 55 Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU.
- Page 56 When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time.
- Page 57 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION ... Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. FADER ... Fades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL..Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. SPOT MTR/FCS ...
- Page 58 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER ... Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. IMAGE SIZE ... Sets the photo size. FILE NO..Sets how to assign the file number. (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX ... Displays recording images as thumbnails (p. 26).
- Page 59 ERASE .. Erases movies from a playlist. ERASE/ ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL ... Erases all movies from a playlist. MOVE ... Changes the order of movies in a playlist. MOVE/ (OTHERS) category USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* ... Connects the internal memory via USB..
- Page 60 POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF ... Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p. 13). POWER ON BY LCD ... Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on and off when you open OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE... Sets whether the demonstration appears or not.
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Page 61: Getting Detailed Information From The "Handycam" Handbook
[Install], and follow the on-screen instructions to install “Handycam” Handbook. The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. To view the “Handycam” Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen. -
Page 62: Additional Information
Press RESET (p. 73) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or ... - Page 63 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. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E.
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Page 64: Precautions
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. -
Page 65: Rechargeable Battery
pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with ... -
Page 66: Specifications
(See “Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook” on page 61.) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Note on disposal/transfer of memory... - Page 67 11 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/50 second) 3 lx (lux) (LOW LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/25 second) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
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Page 68: Expected Recording Time Of Movies
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (in minute) HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E Image quality Charging time (full charge) - Page 69 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
- Page 70 All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, are not mentioned in each case in this manual. ...
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Page 71: Quick Reference
Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 60 min Remaining battery Recording folder Return button Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status Photo size Slide show set ... -
Page 72: Parts And Controls
and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (21) ... - Page 73 LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E HDR-XR150E/XR155E (VIEW IMAGES) button (26) Speaker ...
- Page 74 BATT (battery) release lever (13) Memory card Access lamp (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
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Page 75: Index
Index A/V connecting cable...30, 52 AVCHD...38 Battery pack ...12 Blu-ray disc ...43 Capturing photos from a movie ...44 Care ...64 Charging the battery abroad ...14 Charging the battery pack ...12 CLOCK SET ...15 Computer...34 Computer system ...34 Copying a disc ...44 Creating a disc ...38, 47 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc ...43... - Page 76 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper. Printed in China...