4-170-893-13(1)
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
camcorder
Saving images with an
external device
HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/
CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E
Customizing your
camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
“Handycam”Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
recorded without any problems.
Save all your recorded image data
Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recommended that you save
the image data on a disc such as DVD-R, etc.
using your computer. Also, you can save your
image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD
recorder (p. 51).
You cannot make a AVCHD disc from the
image data recorded with
(MENU)
[Show others] [ REC MODE] (under
[SHOOTING SET] category) set to [HD
FX]. Save them on a Blu-ray Disc or using an
external media (p. 49).
Notes on playing back
The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition
image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you
cannot play back images recorded with high
definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder
with the following devices;
Other AVCHD format compatible devices
which are not compatible with High Profile
Devices which are not compatible with the
AVCHD format
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.
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the
DC plug.
Note on the camcorder/battery pack
temperature
When the temperature of the camcorder
or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 86).
When the camcoder is connected to a
computer or accessories
Discs recorded with HD image quality
(high definition)
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
This camcorder captures high definition footage
in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing
AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD
based players or recorders, as the DVD player/
recorder may fail to eject the media and may
erase its contents without warning. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage may be played on
a compatible Blu-ray Discplayer/recorder or
other compatible device.
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AVCHD disc.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
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/
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.
XR155E) [YES] [YES]
.
Recording
media
Capacity
of internal
recording
media
USB
jack
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.
HDR-
Memory
card
—
Input/
output
CX110E
HDR-
Output
only
CX115E
HDR-
Internal
memory +
memory
card
8GB
Output
only
CX116E
HDR-
16GB
Input/
output
CX150E
Notes on optional accessories
HDR-
Output
only
CX155E
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
HDR-
Internal
hard disk
+ memory
card
120GB
Input/
output
XR150E
HDR-
Output
only
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
XR155E
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
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
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
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not crash the camcorder against an object.
Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.
On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/
XR155E)
To protect the internal hard disk from shock
by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor
under a non-gravity condition, the block noise
made when this function is activated by the
camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/
playback may be stopped.
Note on using the camcorder at high
altitudes (HDR-XR150E/XR155E)
Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where the altitude is more than 5,000
meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage the
internal hard disk drive of your camcorder.
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Operation flow
Getting started (p. 12)
Prepare the power source and memory card.
Recording movies and photos (p. 20)
Playing movies and photos
Saving images
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Deleting movies and photos (p. 40)
If you delete the image data that has been saved on your
computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free
media space again.
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Advice for successful recording
To get good results in recording
Stabilizing your camcorder
When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright,
and hold your arms close to your body.
The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake,
however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.
Zooming smoothly
Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming
sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make
the viewer feel tired when viewing them.
Evoking a feeling of spaciousness
Use the panning technique. Stabilize yourself, move your
camcorder horizontally as you turn your upper body slowly. Stay
still at the end of panning for a while to make the scene look
stable.
Accentuating movies with narration
Consider the sound to be recorded with your movies. Narrate
the subject, or talk to the subject during shooting.
Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person
is closer to the microphone than the recorded person.
Using accessories
Make good use of camcorder accessories.
For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse
recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of
fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you
can continue recording without worrying about battery power
shortages.
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Useful recording techniques
Capturing images beautifully without
troublesome setting
Focusing on the child on the left side of
the screen
Prioritizing the subject(27)
SPOT FOCUS(65)
INTELLIGENT AUTO(25)
Capturing photos during movie
recording
Recording in a dimly-lit room
LOW LUX(68)
Dual Rec(28)
Smile Shutter (28)
Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all
its splendor
Checking your golf swing
SMTH SLW REC(66)
FIREWORKS(63)
SUNRISE&SUNSET(63)
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Table of contents
Read this first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notes on use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Advice for successful recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the language setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 3: Preparing the recording media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
XR150E/XR155E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
XR150E/XR155E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shooting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Useful functions for recording movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Zooming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
or standard image quality (STD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting the recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Prioritizing the subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Recording in mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playback on the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Useful functions for playing movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Searching for desired images by date (Date Index). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using PB zoom with photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Playing images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using “BRAVIA”Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Deleting movies and photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dividing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
XR155E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
card (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dubbing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Copying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Playlist of movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Creating the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Playing the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Selecting the method for creating a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
other than DVDirect Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
with a recorder, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Operating menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using MY MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
OPTION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Menu lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
EDIT (Items for editing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
OTHERS (Items for other settings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Expected recording time of movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Expected number of recordable photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using your camcorder abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Maintenance and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
About the AVCHD format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
About the memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
About x.v.Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
About handling of your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Screen indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Parts and controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E
DC IN jack
DC plug
Battery pack
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
CHG (charge) lamp
To the wall outlet (wall
socket)
HDR-XR150E/XR155E
DC IN jack
DC plug
Battery pack
Power cord (Mains lead)
AC Adaptor
CHG (charge) lamp
To the wall outlet (wall
socket)
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You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your
camcorder.
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
1
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.
3
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery pack is fully charged.
When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack of your camcorder.
4
Tips
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.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-FV50(supplied)
NP-FV70
Charging time
155
195
390
NP-FV100
Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F).
10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended.
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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
attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Notes
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure
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.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
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], p. 78).
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the
date and time
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1
Your camcorder is turned on.
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
MODE lamp
POWER button
Select the desired geographical area with
/
, then touch [NEXT].
2
Touch the button on the
LCD screen
To set the date and time again, touch
(MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG]
(under
/
[GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch
until the item appears.
Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch
.
3
The clock starts.
If you set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour.
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Notes
The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the
recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch
(MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under
CODE] [DATE/TIME]
You can turn off the operation beeps by touching
SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF]
[PLAYBACK] category) [DATA
.
(MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP
.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned
off.
Tips
You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Touch
(MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET]
category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language
.
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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
Memory
card
HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E
*
Internal
Memory
card
memory
HDR-XR150E/XR155E
*
Internal hard
disk
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.
Tips
Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/
XR150E/XR155E)
Touch
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under
[MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET].
The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears.
Touch the desired recording media.
Touch [YES]
.
The recording medium is changed.
Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/
XR150E/XR155E)
Touch
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under
[MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET].
The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.
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Touch the desired recording media.
Touch [YES]
.
The recording medium is changed.
To check the recording media settings
In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected
recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.
Recording media icon
The icon displayed may vary depending on your model.
Inserting a memory card
Notes
Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card
(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). However, operation with all memory cards is not
assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to
operate with your camcorder.
In this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are
called “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card
are called SD card.
Notes
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
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. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.
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Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used
for this camcorder.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the
direction as illustrated until it clicks.
Close the cover after inserting the memory card.
Note direction of notched corner.
Access lamp
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory
card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch
[NO].
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong
direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
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 by touching
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA
FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/
CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) [YES] [YES]
.
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
drop.
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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 open the lens cover
Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
Tips
When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover.
Fasten the grip belt.
1
HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E
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HDR-XR150E/XR155E
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
2
Your camcorder is turned on.
You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording
mode lamp.
HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E
MODE button
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
HDR-XR150E/XR155E
MODE button
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
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Recording movies
Press START/STOP to start recording.
You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen.
START/STOP button
[STBY] [REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen.
The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after
turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the
icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD.
Rec & zoom buttons on LCD
about 3sec
after
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.
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.
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The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording
has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or
AC Adaptor.
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
Tips
When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized
automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 68).
In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person
during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 28).
You can capture photos from recorded movies (HDR-CX110E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E
/XR155E)(p. 43).
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching
[Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category).
(MENU)
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel
display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when
played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and
then adjust the angle ().
90 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the
180 degrees (max.)
camcorder
[ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in the default setting.
Data code during recording
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]
during playback. To display them, touch
(MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK
SET] (under
[PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting
.
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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
Press 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.
You can record photos also by touching
on the LCD screen.
Flashes Lights up
When
disappears, the photo is recorded.
Tips
To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under
[PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting
You cannot record photos while is displayed.
.
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Useful functions for
recording movies and
photos
Tips
want to zoom to a greater level.
Zooming
Recording better images
automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO)
You can magnify images up to 25 times the
original size with the power zoom lever.
You can magnify images also with the
on the LCD screen.
/
By pressing
, you can record images
using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function.
When you turn the camcorder toward
the subject, the camcorder records using
the optimum combination of the three
detection modes: Face detection, Scene
detection and Camera-shake detection.
When the camcorder detects the subject,
the icons that correspond to the detected
condition are displayed.
Tips
In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO
is set to ON.
Wider range of view
(Wide angle)
Close view
(Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Face detection
(Portrait), (Baby)
The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts
the focus, color, and exposure.
Notes
SteadyShot may not reduce image blurring as
desired when the power zoom lever is set to the
T (Telephoto) side.
Scene detection
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
(Backlight),
(Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light),
(Macro)
The camcorder selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the
scene.
(Landscape),
You cannot change the zoom speed with the
/
on the LCD screen.
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for
telephoto.
Camera-shake detection
(Tripod)
The camcorder detects that camera-shake
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does not occur, and makes the optimum
setting for tripod.
quality (STD) that has more compatibility
with various playback devices. Change the
image quality according to the recording
situation or the playback device.
Notes
The camcorder may not detect the expected
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.
Touch
others] [
(MENU) [Show
SET] (under
/
To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO
[SHOOTING SET] category).
Press
.
or the detection mode icons disappear,
and you can record with the preferred
settings.
Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting
is canceled if you change the following
settings:
[SMTH SLW REC]
[SCENE SELECTION]
[WHITE BAL.]
Touch [
HD QUALITY] to
record high definition image
quality (HD) images, or touch
[
STD QUALITY] to record
standard definition image quality
(STD) images.
[SPOT MTR/FCS]
[SPOT METER]
[SPOT FOCUS]
Touch [YES]
.
Recording image quality is changed.
[EXPOSURE]
[FOCUS]
[TELE MACRO]
Tips
You can record, play, or edit movies in the
selected image quality only. To record, play, or
edit movies in another image quality, change
this setting.
[ STEADYSHOT]
[AUTO BACK LIGHT]
[LOW LUX]
[FACE DETECTION]
[SMILE PRIORITY]
Selecting the recording mode
Notes
You can select a recording mode to record
the high definition image quality (HD)
movies from 4 levels. The recording time
of the media is changed depending on
recording mode.
Above settings are reset to the default settings
when INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON.
Selecting high definition image
quality (HD) or standard image
quality (STD)
You can select the desired image quality
from the high definition image quality
(HD) that enables you to record fine
images, or the standard definition image
Long time
recording
High quality
recording
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[HD LP] (AVC HD 5M (LP))
The recording mode of the standard image
quality (STD) is limited to the following value.
“9M” is an average bit-rate.
[STD HQ] (STD 9M (HQ))
“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”
Touch
(MENU) [Show
others] [ REC MODE] (under
[SHOOTING SET] category).
Touch a desired setting.
Prioritizing the subject
If you want to record high quality
images with the high definition image
quality (HD), select the FX or FH
mode. If you want to record longer
movies, select the LP mode.
to [ON] (the default setting), and several
faces are detected, touch the face you want
to record as priority. Focus/color/exposure
are adjusted automatically for the selected
face. Since the face you touched has priority
also with the Smile Shutter function, your
camcorder records a photo automatically
when it detects the smiling face.
Touch
.
Notes
You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a
movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of
[
REC MODE]. Save a movie recorded with
[HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external
storage devices (p. 49).
Touch the face you want to record as
priority.
Tips
Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920
1080/50i format when the FX or FH mode
of the high definition image quality (HD) is
selected. And when the HQ or LP mode of the
high definition image quality (HD) is selected,
movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440
1080/50i format. Movies are recorded with
MPEG-2 format when the standard image
quality (STD) is selected.
You can select the following high definition
image quality (HD) recording mode. “24M”
of [HD FX] is the maximum bit-rate, and the
value other than of [HD FX], such as “17M< |