Sony HDR-XR150E Specifications

4-170-897-14(1)Digital HD Video Camera RecorderOperating Guide 2010 Sony CorporationHDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/ CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155ETable of con

10GBTable of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11Table of contentsGBCustomizing your camcorderUsing menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12GBGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packHDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155EHDR-XR150E/XR155EPower cord (Mains lead)To the wall outlet (

13Getting startedGBYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder.NotesYou cannot attach any “InfoLITHI

14GBNotes on the battery packWhen you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Ph

15Getting startedGBStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on.To

16GBNotesThe date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during p

17Getting startedGBStep 3: Preparing the recording mediaThe recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons

18GBSelecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E) Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MA

19Getting startedGBMovies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the exFAT* fi

2GBRead this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock haz

20GB To eject the memory cardOpen the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.Do not open the cover during recording.When inserting or ejecting

Recording/Playback21GBRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following

22GBHDR-XR150E/XR155E2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on.To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already op

23Recording/PlaybackGBRecording moviesPress START/STOP to start recording.You can start recording also by touching  in the bottom left of LCD screen.

24GBThe following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do

25Recording/PlaybackGBShooting photosIn the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media.HDR-CX110E/CX115E: Memory cardHDR-CX

26GBPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played.HDR-CX110E/CX115E

27Recording/PlaybackGBDisplays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[FILM ROLL]/ [FACE])./ : Displays movies recorded on the previous/

28GBTo adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch  adjust with /  .You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in

29Recording/PlaybackGBPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the

3GBATTENTIONThe electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.This product has been tested and f

30GB Touch [YES].When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD). Play

31Recording/PlaybackGBWhen you connect with HDMI cableUse an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder),

32GBMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.NotesYou ca

33Making good use of your camcorderGBTo delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one timeNotesYou cannot delete photos on memory card

34GBSaving movies and photos with a computerPreparing a computer (Windows)You can perform following operations using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser).”Im

35Saving movies and photos with a computerGB*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-b

36GB Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcord

37Saving movies and photos with a computerGBTo disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the

38GBSelecting the method for creating a disc (computer)Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition

39Saving movies and photos with a computerGBDiscs you can use with “PMB”You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see pa

4GBFor 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 n

40GBCreating 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

41Saving movies and photos with a computerGBImporting movies and photos to a computerMovies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a

42GBCreating an AVCHD discYou can create an AVCHD disc by putting together high definition image quality (HD) movies previously imported to your compu

43Saving movies and photos with a computerGBCreating a Blu-ray discYou can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previ

44GB4 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 previou

Saving images with an external device45GBSaving images with an external deviceSaving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)You can save movies and ph

46GBHDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E:Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to exter

47Saving images with an external deviceGBTo play back images in the external media on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above.The

48GBCreating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect ExpressYou can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedica

49Saving images with an external deviceGB Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray.The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the

5GBequipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer

50GBTo play back a disc on the DVD writer Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall ou

51Saving images with an external deviceGBTipsIf you cannot play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on any DVD player, connect

52GB* HDR-CX110E/CX115E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E** HDR-XR150E/XR155E Insert the recording media in the recording device.If your recording device has

53Saving images with an external deviceGB Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (s

54GBCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusUsing the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu o

55Customizing your camcorderGBNotesYou may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.Grayed out menu items

56GBUsing the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is dis

57Customizing your camcorderGBMenu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) categorySCENE SELECTION ...Selects an appropriate recording setting accordin

58GB (PHOTO SETTINGS) categorySELF-TIMER ...Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.IMAGE SIZE ...

59Customizing your camcorderGBERASE/ ERASE ..Erases movies from a playlist.ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL ... Erases all movies from a playlist.MOV

6GBExposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause

60GB (GENERAL SET) categorySOUND/DISP SETVOLUME ... Adjusts the volume of playback sound (p. 28).BEEP ...

61Customizing your camcorderGBGetting detailed information from the “Handycam” HandbookThe “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on

62GBAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 62 to 64), a

63Additional informationGBThe recording stops.The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a whil

64GBThe Image Database File is damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU)  [Show others]  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] categ

65Additional informationGBHandling the camcorder with above substances on your handsLeaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a l

66GBNote on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E)Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MED

67Additional informationGB50  56  114 mm (2 × 2 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack

68GBDesign and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratorie

69Additional informationGBOn trademarks“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.“AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of P

7GBNote on the camcorder/battery pack temperatureWhen the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you ma

70GBAll other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore,  and  are no

Quick reference71GBQuick referenceScreen indicatorsUpper leftIndicator MeaningMENU buttonSelf-timer recordingMICREF LEVEL lowWIDE SELECTBLT-IN ZOOM MI

72GBIndicator MeaningSlide show button 101-0005Data file nameProtected imageIndex buttonIndicators and their positions are approximate and may differ

73Quick referenceGB LCD screen/Touch panelIf you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This i

74GBHDR-XR150E/XR155E Power zoom lever PHOTO button (25) Battery pack (12) START/STOP button (23) CHG (charge) lamp (12) DC IN jack (12) A/V Re

75GBQuick referenceYou will find the menu lists on pages 57 to 60.IndexLLANGUAGE SET ...16MMacintosh ...

GBAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.http://www.sony.net/Pr

8GBConfirm the model name of your camcorderThe model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Confirm

9GBOperation flowGetting started (p. 12)Prepare the power source and memory card.Recording movies and photos (p. 21)Recording movies  p. 23 Changing