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Table of contents

Getting started

Recording/Playback
Making good use of your camcorder
HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Saving movies and photos 34 with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information

Operating Guide

Quick reference

2010 Sony Corporation

Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

AC Adaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. 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. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60C (140F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. 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. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

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).
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See Precautions (p.64).

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p.35)

PMB Handycam

Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
(software, including PMB Help) Handbook (PDF)
A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Internal memory + memory card

8GB 16GB

Output only Input/ output Output only
On the drop sensor (HDR-XR150E/ XR155E)
Internal hard disk + memory card
To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity 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.

Operation flow

Getting started (p.12)
Prepare the power source and memory card.
Recording movies and photos (p.21)
Recording movies p.23 Shooting photos p.25
Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO)
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 p.45 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p.47
Deleting movies and photos (p.32)
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.
Read this first. 2. Operation flow.. 9
Step 1: Charging the battery pack. Charging the battery pack abroad. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time. Changing the language setting. Step 3: Preparing the recording media. To check the recording media settings. Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E). 20
Recording. 21 Playback on the camcorder. 26 Playing images on a TV. 29
Deleting movies and photos. 32
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Preparing a computer (Windows). When using a Macintosh. Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser). Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer). Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn). Importing movies and photos to a computer. Creating an AVCHD disc. Playing an AVCHD disc on a computer. Creating a Blu-ray disc. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players.. Copying a disc.. Editing movies. Capturing photos from a movie. 44
Saving images with an external device

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] Touch . category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language
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

* Internal memory * Internal hard disk
* 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 See page 68 for the recordable time of movies.
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)
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET].
The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.
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.

Turn on the computer.

Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
Notes Operation with all computer environments is not assured.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.

When using a Macintosh

The supplied software PMB is not supported by Macintosh computers. To import the movies and photos to the computer, please contact Apple Inc.
If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYPMB (E:)] (CD-ROM)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.

Click [Install].

Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB
Install PMB before connecting your camcorder to a computer.
Notes If a version of PMB under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be unable to use some functions of those PMB when installing the PMB from the supplied CDROM. Also, PMB Launcher is installed from the supplied CD-ROM and you can start PMB or other software by using the PMB Launcher. Double-click the PMB Launcher short-cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB Launcher.
Select the country or region. Select the language for the application to be installed, then proceed to the next screen. Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install].
Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.
Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation.
When the installation is completed, following icons will appear. Remove the CD-ROM from your computer. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically.
Touch the one of the media types displayed on the camcorder screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder.
HDR-CX110E/CX115E: [ USB CONNECT] (memory card) HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E : [ USB CONNECT] (internal memory) HDR-XR150E/XR155E: [ USB CONNECT] (internal hard disk)

Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Help]. You can also open the PMB Help from [Help] of PMB.
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. Player
Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.)
Choosing a method and disc type
Importing movies and photos to a
computer (p.41) Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p.43) Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) (p.40)
AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.)
computer (p.41) Creating a AVCHD format disc with high definition image quality (HD) (p.42) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that can play DVDs, etc.)
computer (p.41) Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc (p.43)
* To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for PMB must be installed (p.43).
Characteristics of each type of disc
Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created.
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 Features Unrewritable Rewritable
Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
Creating a disc with one touch

(One Touch Disc Burn)

Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality.
Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD disc. You cannot create AVCHD discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with One Touch Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p.41), and then create a standard definition image quality (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 camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal recording media only (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E).

Press

(DISC BURN).
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive.
Notes Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn.
See page 39 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than PMB starts automatically, shut it down.
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).

Click [Import].

Refer to PMB Help (p.37) for details.
Movies and photos are imported to your computer. When the operation is completed, the PMB screen appears.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
Touch the recording media that contains the images you want to save on the camcorder screen.
[ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card
Tips You can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from your computer to your camcorder (HDR-CX110E/CX150E/XR150E). See PMB Help (p.37) for details.
The window for import appears on the computer screen.

Creating an AVCHD 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. 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.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc.
It may take a long time to create a disc.
See page 38 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than PMB starts automatically, shut it down.
Start PMB (p.37). Click [Calendar] or [Index] on the left side in the window, and select the date or folder, then select the high definition image quality (HD) movies.

When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, touch [YES].
USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)
Tips You can import images saved in the external media by using the supplied software PMB.
Touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.
HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved.
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.
To save desired movies and photos
You can save images from the memory cards to the external media.
This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images.
Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date which are recorded on the memory card.
After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen.
Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows. However, even if the external media has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames 899 folders The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded.
Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed. (MENU) [Show others] Touch [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media (HDRCX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/ XR155E) and image selection methods. When you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to be saved. appears.
When you selected [DUB by date], select the date of the images to be dubbed with / , then touch and go to step.
When connecting an external media
The images saved in the external media are displayed on the LCD screen. The movie display and photo display buttons on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as illustrated below.
Remaining external media capacity
You can make menu settings of the external media such as deleting images. Touch (MENU) [Show others] on the VISUAL INDEX screen.

Touch [YES] camcorder screen.
Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you can search for images by date.

on the

Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder
To play back images in the external media on the camcorder
Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p.26).
Selecting the method for creating a disc
Several methods for creating an AVCHD 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.
Notes Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a disc. See page 43 to create a Blu-ray disc. See page 45 to save images in the external media.
You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p.29). You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player for AVCHD] (p.42), and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings].
Notes The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket)
AVCHD format compatible device Player
Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc.
To finish the external media connection
Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.

Creating device

DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p.48) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p.51) AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD))

Disc type

Ordinary DVD device Player
Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express
You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). 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 be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is referred to as DVD writer in this section.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc. [END] [EJECT Touch DISC] on the camcorder screen.
Remove the disc after the operation is completed.
Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears.
The image quality of the disc depends on the recording time of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).
, then disconnect the Touch USB cable.

Remaining Disc capacity

Touch screen.

[YES] on the camcorder

To play back a disc on the DVD writer
To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch
[CREATE SAME DISC]. After the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] [END] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder.
Notes Do not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder 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. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again.
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.13). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer.
Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off. Disc creation time to dub movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording.
Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen. Press the play button on the DVD writer.
You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV (p.29).
Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed. and disconnect the USB Touch cable.

Using menus

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) p.57 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p.58 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p.58 EDIT (Items for editing) p.58 OTHERS (Items for other settings) p.59 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p.59 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p.60
Menu items are described in more details in the Handycam Handbook.

Setting menus

You can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. , the screen returns to the MY MENU screen. When you touch
: The menu list moves from category to category. : The menu list moves through 4 items at once.
Touch (MENU). Touch [Show others] on the MY MENU screen.
Touch the central part in the left side of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to be changed. After changing the setting, touch. To finish setting the menu, touch To return to the previous menu screen, touch
See the next page for details on MY MENU.
may not be displayed depending on the menu item.
Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. 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. You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER]
Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). Touch [ FADER] (under. When MY MENU is displayed, touch Repeat the same steps above to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your Handycam.

Center

Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set Warning Playback mode Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated

Parts and controls

Indicator 101-0005
Meaning Slide show button Data file name Protected image Index button
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (21) Built-in microphone
RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. HDMI OUT jack (29) (USB) jack (36, 40, 41, 45, 48) HDR-CX115E/CX116E/CX155E/XR155E: output only MODE button (22) 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.
(movie)/ (Photo) lamps (22) (DISC BURN) button (40) (INTELLIGENT AUTO) button POWER button (15)
(VIEW IMAGES) button (26)

Speaker

Power zoom lever PHOTO button (25) Battery pack (12) START/STOP button (23) CHG (charge) lamp (12) DC IN jack (12) A/V Remote Connector (29) Grip belt (21) Hook for a shoulder belt Memory card slot (19) 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.)).
A/V connecting cable.30, 52 AVCHD..38

LANGUAGE SET.16

Saving images in external media..45. Screen indicators..71 Self-diagnosis display.63 Setting the date and time.15 Software..35 Specifications.66 Supplied items..5
Macintosh..35 Maintenance..64 MANAGE MEDIA..17 MEDIA SETTINGS..17. Memory card..18 Memory Stick media.18 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media..18. Memory Stick PRO Duo media..18. Menus..54, 57. MOVIE MEDIA SET.17 Movies..23, 27 MY MENU..54 MY MENU SETTING.54
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 Creating AVCHD disc.42