Sony CX180E User Manual

be caused by inappropriate waste handling  
of this product. The recycling of materials  
will help to conserve natural resources.  
For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
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.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
ATTENTION  
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.  
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  
(fail), restart the application or disconnect  
and connect the communication cable  
(USB, etc.) again.  
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-of-  
life to the applicable collection point for  
the recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment.  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall  
not be treated as household waste. Instead  
it shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
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.  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
By ensuring this product is disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health, which could otherwise  
For more detailed information about  
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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.  
Note  
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:  
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-CX130E,  
HDR-CX160E  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,  
CA 92127 U.S.A.  
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.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
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 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.  
CAUTION  
Battery pack  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
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.  
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The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed  
or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 61).  
Supplied items  
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied  
quantity.  
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens  
AC Adaptor (1)  
A menu item that is grayed out is not available  
under the current recording or playback  
conditions.  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  
Component A/V cable (1)   
A/V connecting cable (1)   
USB connection support cable (1)   
Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable  
of the camcorder (p. 11) is too short for  
connection.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)  
CD-ROM “Handycam” Application  
Software (1) (p. 34)  
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)  
“Handycam” Handbook (PDF)  
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.  
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)  
Black points  
White, red, blue or green points  
This camcorder has a built-in software  
application called “PMB Portable” (p. 37).  
See page 18 for the memory card you can use  
with this camcorder.  
Exposing 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  
your camcorder to malfunction. Take images  
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as  
at dusk.  
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  
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  
Built-in USB Cable  
To ensure stable operation of the memory  
card, it is recommended to format the memory  
card with your camcorder before the first  
use. formatting the memory card will erase  
all the data stored on it and the data will be  
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your  
PC etc.  
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Before starting to record, test the recording  
function to make sure the image and sound are  
recorded without any problems.  
The type of discs or media on which the images  
can be saved depend on the [ REC Mode]  
selected when the images were recorded.  
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.  
Movies recorded with [50p Quality  
] can  
be saved using external media (p. 42). Movies  
recorded with [Highest Quality  
] can be  
saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs.  
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.  
Use the camcorder in accordance with local  
regulations.  
Note on the camcorder/battery pack  
temperature  
Notes on playing back  
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.  
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.  
When the camcoder is connected to a  
computer or accessories  
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.  
When the camcorder is connected to other  
devices through a USB connection and the  
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not  
close the LCD panel. The image data that has  
been recorded may be lost.  
DVD media recorded with HD image  
quality (high definition)  
DVD media recorded with high definition  
image quality (HD) can be played back with  
devices that are compatible with the AVCHD  
standard. You cannot play discs recorded with  
high definition image quality (HD) with DVD  
players/recorders as they are not compatible  
with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc  
recorded with the AVCHD format (high  
definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD  
player/recorder, you may not be able to eject  
the disc.  
Save all your recorded image data  
To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on external media  
periodically. To save images on your computer,  
see page 33, and to save images on external  
devices, see page 40.  
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If you cannot record/play back images,  
perform [Format]  
Confirm the model name of your  
camcorder  
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 [Format] by touching  
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.  
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]  
[Format] the desired medium (HDR-  
Capacity  
Recording  
of internal  
media  
recording media  
CX160E/CX180E)   
.
HDR-CX130E Memory card  
Notes on optional accessories  
HDR-CX160E Internal  
memory +  
16 GB  
32 GB  
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  
in some countries/regions.  
HDR-CX180E  
memory card  
Notes on use  
About this manual, illustrations and  
on-screen displays  
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  
lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing  
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical  
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the  
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the  
access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing  
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-  
CX160E/CX180E) and the memory card are  
called “recording media.”  
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with  
high definition image quality (HD) is called  
AVCHD recording disc.  
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do  
not crash the camcorder against an object.  
Design and specifications of your camcorder  
and accessories are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Table of contents  
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Getting started  
Step 1: Charging the battery pack  
DC IN jack  
Battery pack  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord  
(Mains lead)  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
CHG (charge) lamp  
DC plug  
Align the mark on the DC plug  
with that on the DC IN jack.  
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).  
3
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off  
when the battery pack is fully charged.  
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When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack of your camcorder.  
4
To charge the battery using your computer  
This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available.  
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder.  
Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer (p. 36).  
Notes  
Operation with all computers is not assured.  
If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery  
of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a  
computer in this manner.  
Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are  
not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used  
with the computer.  
Tips  
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an  
AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R  
or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.  
The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions.  
The CHG (charge) lamp may not light up when the remaining battery power is too low. In such a case,  
charge the battery using the supplied AC adaptor.  
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Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.  
Charging time  
Battery pack  
AC Adaptor  
155  
Built-in USB Cable*  
NP-FV50 (supplied)  
NP-FV70  
315  
600  
195  
NP-FV100  
390  
1050  
The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a  
temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of  
10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).  
* The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable.  
Tips  
See page 58 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 right on the LCD screen.  
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  
Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack” (p. 10). Even if the battery  
pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.  
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Notes on the battery pack  
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure  
that the  
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off.  
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]).  
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.  
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.  
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.  
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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 language, then touch [Next].  
2
Touch the button on the  
LCD screen  
Select the desired geographical area with  
/
, then touch [Next].  
3
To set the date and time again, touch  
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date  
& Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch  
/
until  
the item appears.  
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Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next].  
If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.  
4
Select the date format, then touch [Next].  
5
6
Select the date and time, touch  
/
to set the value, then touch  
[Next]   
.
The clock starts.  
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) [Setup] [  
You can turn off the operation beeps by touching  
[Beep] [Off]   
If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel.  
(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time]   
.
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)]  
.
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To turn off the power  
Close the LCD screen.  
The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off.  
Tips  
You can turn off the 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.  
Touch  
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] 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-CX130E  
Memory card  
HDR-CX160E/CX180E  
*
Internal memory  
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  
See page 59 for the recordable time of movies.  
See page 60 for the number of recordable photos.  
Selecting recording media (HDR-CX160E/CX180E)  
Touch  
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select].  
The [Media Select] screen appears.  
Touch the desired recording medium, then touch  
.
Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.  
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.  
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Inserting a memory card  
Notes  
Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card  
(HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder  
SD Speed Class  
Described in this  
manual  
“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media (Mark2)  
“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media  
“Memory Stick PRO-  
HG Duo” media  
SD memory card  
SDHC memory card  
SDXC memory card  
Class 4 or faster  
SD card  
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.  
“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.  
“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.  
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 AV  
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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Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the  
direction as illustrated until it clicks.  
Close the cover after inserting the memory card.  
Access lamp  
Note the direction of notched corner.  
The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new  
memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.  
Close the cover.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
To eject the memory card  
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.  
Copying movies and photos (HDR-CX160E/CX180E)  
You can copy movies and photos from the internal recording media to the memory card.  
Touch  
(MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Copy], then follow the instructions that appear  
on the screen.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are  
recorded with high definition image quality (HD).  
HDR-CX130E: Memory card  
HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media  
Tips  
To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  
Fasten the grip belt.  
1
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
2
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.  
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Recording movies  
MODE button  
START/STOP button  
[STBY] [REC]  
(Movie): When recording a movie  
(Photo): When recording a photo  
Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.  
Press START/STOP to start recording.  
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
To display items on the LCD screen again  
Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use  
items. You can change the settings using the [Display Setting] menu.  
about 4sec  
after  
To capture smiles  
In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile  
of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter). When the camcorder detects faces during  
movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection]).  
Capturing a photo  
Smile Detection frame  
(Orange)  
Face Detection frame (White)  
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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.  
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.  
Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing  
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing  
Tips  
See page 59 on the recordable time of movies.  
You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec).  
[  
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting.  
You can specify the priority face by touching it.  
You can capture photos from recorded movies.  
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching  
[Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Info].  
(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 [Guide Frame] 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  
then adjust the angle ().  
90 degrees (max.)  
90 degrees to the  
180 degrees (max.)  
camcorder  
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  
Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting   
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback  
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Shooting photos  
MODE button  
Flashes Lights up  
PHOTO button  
(Movie): When recording a movie  
(Photo): When recording a photo  
When  
disappears, the photo is recorded.  
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.  
Tips  
See page 60 on the recordable number of photos.  
To change the image size, touch  
a desired setting   
You cannot record photos while  
(MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [  
Image Size]   
.
is displayed.  
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Selecting the recording mode  
You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching  
(MENU)   
[Image Quality/Size] [  
REC Mode].  
The types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode  
selected.  
For details on a save operation using the external devices, see page 40.  
Recording mode  
Types of media  
FX  
FH/HQ/LP  
PS*  
On this camcorder  
Internal recording media  
Memory card  
On external devices  
External media (USB storage devices)  
Blu-ray discs  
AVCHD recording discs  
* [PS] can be set only when [  
Frame Rate] is set to [50p].  
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Playback.on.the.camcorder  
You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built  
into the camcorder.  
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media  
are played.  
HDR-CX130E: Memory card  
HDR-CX160E/CX180E: Internal recording media  
Tips  
To change the recording media, see page 17 (HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  
The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time.  
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
1
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.  
Press  
(View Images).  
2
The Event View screen appears after some seconds.  
Touch  
/
to select the desired event ().  
3
Highlight  
Playback  
button  
To the MENU screen  
Events  
/
: To the previous/next event  
Event name  
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Change to the movie/photo recording mode  
Time-line bar  
Highlight Playback button*  
Change Event Scale button  
* Appears only when the image quality is set to [  
HD Quality].  
The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center.  
You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar.  
Touch  
(Change Event Scale) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change the time  
range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes the number of  
the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.  
Touch an image you want to view.  
4
Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [  
MOVIE]  
(movies only), [  
photos mixed).  
PHOTO] (photos only), or [  
MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and  
To go back to the Event View screen  
/
: Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button  
scrolls the index screen.)  
Change to the movie/photo recording mode  
Event title  
Switch Image Type button  
Movie  
Photo  
Total playing time of movies in the event (total number of photos if photos only)  
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the  
movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.  
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Operating the camcorder while playing a movie  
You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie.  
The figure below will be displayed when you select [  
MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default  
setting) or [  
screen.  
MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index  
Volume adjustment  
Delete  
Context  
Next  
To stop*  
Previous  
To fast-forward*  
To pause*/play  
To fast-reverse*  
* These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie.  
Notes  
You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.  
Tips  
Touching the  
button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you  
to use those functions easily.  
When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.  
Touch  
As you repeat touching  
/
during pause to play back movies slowly.  
during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times   
/
about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.  
The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording. This  
information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting   
.
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  
To adjust the sound volume of movies  
While playing back movies, touch  
adjust with  
/
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Viewing photos  
You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure  
below will be displayed when you select [  
button on the Event Index screen.  
PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type  
Delete  
Context  
Next  
Previous  
To start/stop slide show  
Tips  
To repeat Slideshow, touch  
[Slideshow Set].  
Performing Highlight Playback  
Press  
Touch  
/
to select the desired event, then touch [ Highlight].  
Touch [ Scenario Save] on the screen after the Highlight Playback is finished so that you can save  
the Highlight Playback scenario.  
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Playing images on a TV  
Connection methods and the image  
quality (high definition (HD) or standard  
definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen  
differ depending on what type of TV is  
connected, and the connectors used.  
List of connection  
Connecting to a high definition TV  
When the recording quality is high  
definition image quality (HD), the movies  
are played back in high definition image  
quality (HD). When the recoding quality is  
standard image quality (STD), the movies  
are played back in standard definition  
image quality (STD).  
Output connectors on the camcorder  
HDMI OUT jack  
Component A/V Cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue)PB/CB  
(Red)PR/CR  
A/V Remote  
Connector  
(White)  
(Red)  
HDMI Cable  
(sold separately)  
1
2
3
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  
Connect the camcorder to a TV.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 12).  
Play a movie or a photo on the  
camcorder (p. 25).  
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Connecting to a non-high-definition  
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
When you connect with component  
A/V cable  
If you connect only component video plugs,  
audio signals are not output. Connect the white  
and red plugs to output audio signals.  
Select the [Component] setting for the  
component input jack you are using. Touch  
(MENU) [Setup]   
When movies are recorded with high  
definition image quality (HD), they are  
played back in standard definition image  
quality (STD). When movies are recoded  
with standard image quality (STD), they are  
played back in standard definition image  
quality (STD).  
[
(Connection)] [Component]   
a desired setting to make the setting.  
When you connect with HDMI cable  
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end  
(for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for  
connecting your TV on the other end.  
Component A/V Cable  
(supplied)  
Copyright-protected images are not output  
from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.  
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no  
sound or image) with this connection.  
Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT  
jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as  
malfunction may result.  
(Green) Y  
(Blue)PB/CB  
(Red)PR/CR  
(White)  
(Red)  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (sold separately)  
To set the aspect ratio according to the  
connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to  
your TV.  
(White)  
(Red)  
When you connect with A/V  
connecting cable with S-Video  
(Yellow)  
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)  
is connected, audio signals are not output. To  
output audio signals, connect the white and red  
plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.  
This connection produces higher resolution  
images compared with the A/V connecting  
cable.  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  
cable to the video input jack and connect the  
white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug  
to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.  
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When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
On “Photo TV HD”  
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  
1, VIDEO 2, etc.).  
This camcorder is compatible with the  
“Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV  
HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like  
depiction of subtle textures and colors.  
By connecting Sonys Photo TV HD-  
compatible devices using an HDMI cable*  
or the component AV cable**, a whole  
new world of photos can be enjoyed in  
breathtaking full HD quality.  
Notes  
When you play back standard definition image  
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not  
compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies  
with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch  
[Image Quality/Size] [  
(MENU)   
Wide Mode]   
*
The TV will automatically switch to the  
appropriate mode when [ PHOTO] is  
selected with the Switch Image Type button.  
[4:3]   
.
When the A/V connecting cable is used to  
output movies, movies are output with standard  
definition image quality (STD).  
** Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer  
to the instructions of your Photo TV HD-  
compatible TV for details.  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to  
view playback pictures.  
TV/VCR  
Tips  
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images,  
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as  
follows:  
HDMI component S VIDEO video  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.  
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality  
images and digital audio.  
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Advanced operations  
Deleting movies and  
photos  
You can free media space by deleting  
movies and photos from recording media.  
When [  
STD Quality],  
instead of  
/
Setting] is set to  
[
appears  
.
Notes  
You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted. Save important movies and photos in  
advance.  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting  
the images. It may damage the recording media.  
Do not eject the memory card while deleting  
images from the memory card.  
You cannot delete protected movies and photos.  
Undo the protection of the movies and photos  
to delete them, before you try to delete them.  
The demonstration movie on your camcorder is  
protected (HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  
If you delete movies/photos that are included  
in saved scenarios, the scenarios will also be  
deleted.  
4
5
Touch and display the mark  
on the movies or photos to be  
deleted.  
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so  
that you can confirm the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
Tips  
If you start playing back an image by selecting it  
from the Event Index screen, you can delete the  
image using on the playback screen.  
To delete all images recorded in the recording  
media, and recover all the recordable space of  
the media, format the media.  
Touch  
.
Reduced-size images which enable you to view  
many images at the same time on an index  
screen are called “thumbnails.”  
To delete all movies/photos in an event  
at one time  
In step 3, touch [All In Event].  
1
2
Press  
(View Images) (p. 25).  
Touch  
Copy] [Delete].  
(MENU) [Edit/  
Touch  
event, then touch  
/
to select the desired  
.
3
To select and delete movies,  
touch  
[
[Multiple Images]   
MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/  
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so  
that you can confirm the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
[
MOVIE/PHOTO].  
Touch  
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Saving movies and photos with a computer  
Useful functions available if you connect the  
camcorder to a computer  
Editing and managing images on your computer (Windows)  
The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do  
more with the images recorded with the camcorder.  
View  
Calendar  
Save on a disc  
Upload  
DVD/Blu-ray  
Network services  
Edit  
Joining image files  
Easy uploading when away from home (Windows,Macintosh)  
With PMB Portable, which is pre-installed on the camcorder, you can play back or upload  
your images to the Web by connecting your camcorder to a computer away from home.  
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Preparing a computer  
Display  
Step 1 Checking the computer  
system  
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots  
Others  
USB port (this must be provided as standard,  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Blu-  
ray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is  
necessary for installation) Either NTFS or  
exFAT file system is recommended as the  
hard disk file system.  
Windows  
OS*1  
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista  
SP2*3/Windows 7  
CPU*4  
Macintosh  
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel  
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core  
2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when  
processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core  
2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when  
processing PS movies.)  
OS  
PMB Portable: Mac OS X*5 (v10.5-v10.6)  
*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is  
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a  
multi-boot environment.  
However, Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is  
sufficient for the following operations:  
Importing the movies and photos to the  
computer  
*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported. Windows Image Mastering API  
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc  
creation function, etc.  
One Touch Disc Burn  
Creating a Blu-ray disc/AVCHD recording  
disc/DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz  
or faster is required when creating a DVD  
video by converting high definition image  
quality (HD) to standard definition image  
quality (STD).)  
Copying a disc  
Processing only the movies with standard  
definition image quality (STD)  
*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
*4 Faster processor is recommended.  
*5 Macintosh computer with an Intel processor  
Notes  
Operation with all computer environments is  
not assured.  
When using a Macintosh  
Application  
The supplied software “PMB” is not  
supported by Macintosh computers. To  
import the movies and photos to the  
computer, please contact Apple Inc.  
PMB/PMB Portable  
Memory  
For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or  
more is recommended.)  
However, 256 MB or more is sufficient for  
processing only the movies with standard  
definition image quality (STD).  
For Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or  
more  
Step 2 Installing the supplied  
software “PMB”  
Hard disk  
Install “PMB” before connecting your  
camcorder to a computer.  
Disk volume required for installation:  
Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more  
may be necessary when creating AVCHD  
Notes  
recording discs. 50 GB maximum may be  
If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been  
installed on your computer, you may be unable  
necessary when creating Blu-ray discs.)  
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to use some functions of those “PMB” when  
installing the “PMB” from the supplied CD-  
ROM. 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.”  
Read the terms of the license  
agreement carefully. If you agree  
to the terms, change to , and  
then click [Next] [Install].  
Follow the instructions that  
appear on the computer screen  
to continue the installation.  
You may be required to install some  
other applications included on the disc at  
the same time. If the installation display  
appears, follow the instructions that appear  
on the screen.  
When you are required to restart the  
computer, follow the instructions that  
appear on the screen and restart it.  
Connect the camcorder to the computer  
when you are instructed to do so.  
Confirm that your camcorder is  
not connected to the computer.  
Turn on the computer.  
Log on as an Administrator for  
installation.  
Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
Place the supplied CD-ROM in  
the disc drive of your computer.  
Connect the camcorder to the  
computer using the Built-in USB  
Cable, then touch [USB Connect]  
on the LCD screen of the  
camcorder.  
The installation screen appears.  
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].  
Select the country or region.  
Select the language for the  
application to be installed, then  
proceed to the next screen.  
When the installation is  
completed, remove the CD-ROM  
from the computer.  
Click (PMB icon) that appears on the  
desktop of the computer to start up the  
software.  
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devices.  
Notes  
To create discs or use other functions on  
Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for  
Windows XP should be installed. If Image  
Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP has not  
been installed yet, select it from required  
programs on the installation screen and install  
it following the procedures displayed. (The  
computer must be connected to the internet  
for the installation.) You may install Image  
Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP in  
response to the message displayed when you try  
to start those functions.  
Operation is not guaranteed if you read or write  
video data from or to the camcorder using  
software other than the supplied “PMB.” For the  
information on the compatibility of the software  
you are using, consult the manufacturer of the  
software.  
This camcorder captures high definition footage  
in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed  
PC software, high definition footage can be  
copied onto DVD media. However, 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.  
When you access the camcorder from the  
computer, use the supplied software “PMB” or  
the pre-installed software “PMB Portable.” Do  
not modify the files or folders on the camcorder  
from the computer. The image files may be  
damaged or may not be played back.  
Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the  
data on the camcorder from the computer.  
The camcorder automatically divides an image  
file that exceeds 2 GB or larger and saves the  
parts as separate files. All image files may be  
shown as separate files on a computer, however,  
the files will be handled properly by the import  
function of the camcorder or the “PMB”  
software, and also by the playback function of  
the “PMB Portable” software.  
To disconnect your camcorder from the  
computer  
Click the  
icon at the bottom right of the  
desktop of the computer [Safely remove  
USB Mass Storage Device].  
Use the supplied “PMB” software when you  
import long movies or edited images from  
the camcorder to a computer. If you use other  
software, the images may not be imported  
correctly.  
When you delete image files, follow the steps  
on page 32.  
You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a  
computer with a Blu-ray disc burner. Install the  
BD Add-on Software for “PMB.”  
Touch [Cancel] [Yes] on the camcorder  
screen.  
Disconnect the USB cable.  
If you are using Windows 7, the  
icon may  
not appear on the desktop of the computer. In  
this case, you can disconnect the camcorder  
from your computer without following the  
procedures described above.  
Notes  
Do not format the internal recording media of  
the camcorder using a computer. If you do this,  
the camcorder will not operate correctly.  
Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have  
been created using the “PMB” software to DVD  
players or recorders, as these devices do not  
support the AVCHD standard. If you do, you  
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Starting PMB (Picture  
Motion Browser)  
Uploading images to a  
network service  
The application software “PMB Portable”  
is pre-installed in the camcorder. You can  
enjoy the following functions using the  
“PMB Portable.”  
Uploading images to network services such as  
blogs with ease  
1
Double-click the “PMBshort-cut  
icon on the computer screen.  
Uploading by a network connected computer  
while away from home  
Register network services (such as blogs) to use  
frequently  
Click the [Help] button on the upper right  
of the computer screen after the “PMB  
Portable” software starts up, and then you  
can view the details on how to use the  
software.  
The PMB software starts up.  
2
Double-click the “PMB Help”  
short-cut icon on the computer  
screen to see how to use “PMB.”  
Starting up “PMB Portable”  
(Windows)  
Turn on your camcorder, then  
connect the camcorder to the  
computer using the Built-in USB  
Cable.  
Notes  
If the icon is not displayed on the computer  
screen, click [Start] [All Programs]   
[
PMB] the desired item.  
Tips  
Double-click “PMB Launcher” on the desktop  
of the computer. This allows you to start the  
desired function (application) by selecting one  
from a list of “PMB” functions.  
The [USB Select] screen appears on the  
camcorder screen.  
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Starting up “PMB Portable”  
(Macintosh)  
Touch [USB Connect] on the  
camcorder screen.  
When using Windows 7: The Device  
Stage* window opens.  
Turn on your camcorder, then  
When using Windows XP/Windows  
Vista: The AutoPlay wizard is  
displayed.  
If the[USB Select] screen does not appear,  
connect the camcorder to the  
computer using the Built-in USB  
Cable.  
touch  
(MENU) [Setup]   
[
(Connection)] [USB Connect].  
* “Device Stage” is a menu of Windows 7,  
that is used to manage devices (camcorder,  
camera, etc.) that are connected to the  
computer.  
Click “PMB Portable.”  
The [USB Select] screen appears on the  
camcorder screen.  
The license agreement screen appears.  
Touch [USB Connect] on the  
camcorder screen.  
Select the desired language and  
click [OK].  
When the computer recognizes the  
camcorder, the [PMBPORTABLE] icon  
appears on the computer screen  
The area select screen appears.  
Select [Region] and [Country/  
Area] and click [OK].  
Click “PMBP_Macin the  
[PMBPORTABLE] folder.  
The license agreement screen appears.  
The area select screen appears.  
Read the agreement well and  
click [I Agree].  
Select [Region] and [Country/  
Area] and click [OK].  
“PMB Portable” starts up.  
The license agreement screen appears.  
Read the agreement well and  
click [I Agree].  
“PMB Portable” starts up.  
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Notes  
Notes on “PMB Portable”  
When using “PMB Portable,” make sure to  
connect the camcorder to the network.  
Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi] (p. 54).  
If the “PMB Portable” does not start up, set  
[USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage] (p. 54)  
and try reconnecting.  
You can download the URLs of some  
websites from a server administered by  
Sony (hereinafter referred to as the “Sony  
server”) using “PMB Portable.”  
You must agree to the following in order to  
utilize the image uploading service (herein  
after referred to as “the service”) provided  
by various websites including those using  
“PMB Portable.”  
Depending on the website, registration  
and fees may be required for use of the  
service. Use the service in accordance  
with the terms stipulated by the website.  
The service can be suspended or altered  
without notice by the website organizer.  
In these, as well as other cases, Sony  
shall not be liable in any way for any loss,  
damages or trouble between you and a  
third party which arose from the use of  
the service.  
You will be redirected to the websites by  
the Sony server. However, you may not  
be able to access the websites for some  
reason such as server maintenance.  
If Sony decides to terminate server  
operation, it will be announced in  
advance on Sony’s website, etc.  
Such information as URL address of  
the site you are redirected to from the  
Sony server may be recorded in order  
to improve products and services Sony  
offers in the future. However, personal  
information will not be recorded.  
If the AutoPlay wizard does not appear when  
you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista,  
click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP,  
[My Computer]) [PMBPORTABLE], then  
double click [PMBP_Win.exe].  
If the “Device Stage” does not start up when you  
are using Windows 7, click [Start], then double  
click the camera icon for this camcorder the  
medium icon on which the desired images are  
stored [APPLICATION] [PMBP_MTP.  
exe].  
If you are using Windows 7, the Device Stage  
start-up window (which does not contain the  
information about the specific device) may  
appear, depending on the computer settings.  
In such a case, follow the instructions on the  
screen and download the latest information  
about the system.  
If you are using Windows 7, the [USB Connect  
Setting] (USB transfer mode) will be changed to  
[Mass Storage] automatically when you start up  
“PMB Portable.”  
When you upload images via Internet, as in the  
case of with the camcorder, cache files may be  
stored in the computer you are using depending  
on the service provider to upload the image to.  
If a problem occurs to “PMB Portable” or if you  
wrongly delete the software, you can download  
the “PMB Portable” installer from the Web to  
repair.  
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Selecting a method for saving images with an  
external device  
You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the  
method to be used according to the device.  
External devices  
Connecting cable  
Page  
External media device  
Saving images on an external  
media device with high  
USB Adapter cable  
VMC-UAM1 (sold  
separately)  
definition image quality (HD).  
DVDirect Express DVD writer  
Saving images on a DVD disc  
with high definition image  
quality (HD).  
Built-in USB cable of  
the DVDirect Express  
DVD writer other than  
DVDirect Express  
Saving images on a DVD disc  
with high definition image  
quality (HD) or with standard  
definition image quality (STD).  
Built-in USB Cable  
Hard disk recorder, etc.  
Saving images on a DVD disc  
with standard definition image  
quality (STD).  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)  
Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images  
are saved.  
Notes  
The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.  
Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/  
recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/  
recorders may fail to eject the disc.  
Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may  
not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it.  
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The types of media on which images are saved  
The devices on which the created disc can be played back  
DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)  
AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.  
DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)  
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.  
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.  
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Saving images on an  
external media device  
important data has not previously been saved  
on the external media device before you format  
it using the camcorder.  
Operation is not assured with every device  
satisfying requirements for operating.  
For details on available external media devices,  
go to the Sony support website in your  
country/region.  
You can save movies and photos on an  
external media device (USB storage  
devices), such as an external hard disk  
drive. You can also play back images on the  
camcorder or another playback device.  
Notes  
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor  
Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately).  
The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not  
be available in some countries/regions.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 12).  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the external media device.  
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2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the  
power cord (mains lead) to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder and  
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
Tips  
If the external medium device  
has the AC power cable, connect  
it to the wall outlet (wall socket).  
You can import images saved on the external  
media device to your computer by using the  
supplied software “PMB.”  
Functions available after saving images  
on an external media device  
playback of images through the camcorder  
(p. 44)  
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4
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable  
to the external media device.  
importing images to “PMB”  
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable  
to the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder.  
Devices that cannot be used as an  
external media device  
You cannot use the following devices as an  
external media device.  
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB  
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive  
media devices connected via a USB hub  
media devices with built-in USB hub  
card reader  
Make sure not to disconnect the USB  
cable while [Preparing image database  
file. Please wait.] is displayed on the  
LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is  
displayed on the camcorder screen,  
touch  
.
Notes  
You may not be able to use external media  
devices with a code function.  
The FAT file system is available for your  
camcorder. If the storage medium of the  
external device was formatted for the NTFS file  
system, etc., format the external media device  
using the camcorder before use. The format  
screen appears when an external media device  
is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that  
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When connecting an external media  
device  
The images saved in the external media  
device are displayed on the LCD screen.  
When an external media device is  
connected, the USB icon will appear on the  
Event View screen, etc.  
USB Adaptor  
Cable  
VMC-UAM1  
(sold separately)  
You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for  
this type of connection.  
You can make menu settings of the external  
media device such as deleting images.  
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Connect the external media  
device and touch [Copy.] on the  
camcorder screen.  
Touch  
(MENU) [Edit/Copy] on  
Event View.  
To disconnect the external media  
device  
HDR-CX130E:  
Movies and photos that are stored  
in the memory card (inserted in the  
camcorder), and that have not yet been  
saved on to external media device  
can be saved on the connected media  
device at this time.  
Touch  
while the camcorder is in  
the playback standby mode ([Event  
View] or Event Index is displayed) of the  
external media device.  
Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.  
HDR-CX160E/CX180E:  
Notes  
The number of scenes you can save on the  
external media device are as follows. However,  
even if the external media device 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: Max. 9,999  
Photos: Max. 40,000  
Movies and photos that are stored on  
one of the camcorder’s recording media  
selected in [Media Select], and that  
have not yet been saved on external  
media device can be saved on the  
connected media device at this time.  
This operation is available only when there  
are newly recorded images.  
The number of scenes may be smaller  
depending on the type of images recorded.  
After operation is completed,  
touch  
on the camcorder  
screen.  
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Saving desired movies and photos  
Touch  
You can save desired images in the  
camcorder to the external media device.  
on the camcorder screen.  
Connect the camcorder to the  
external media device and touch  
[Play without copying.].  
Playing back images in the external  
media device on the camcorder  
Event View of the external medium is  
displayed.  
Connect the camcorder to the  
external media device and touch  
[Play without copying.].  
Touch  
(MENU) [Edit/  
Copy] [Copy] .  
Event View of the external media device  
is displayed.  
Follow the instructions that  
appear on the screen to select  
the recording media (HDR-  
CX160E/CX180E), image selection  
methods and type of the image.  
Select the image you want to  
view and play back the image  
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], and select the  
drive where the external media device is  
connected with [Settings].  
You cannot copy images from an  
external media device to the internal  
recording medium on the camcorder.  
When you selected [Multiple  
Images], touch the image to be  
saved.  
appears.  
To perform [Direct Copy] manually  
You can perform [Direct Copy] manually  
while the camcorder is connected to an  
external media device.  
Touch  
(MENU) [Edit/Copy]  
[Direct Copy] on the [Event View]  
screen of the external media device.  
Touch [Copy images that have not been  
copied.].  
Press and hold the image down on the  
LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
If you select [All In Event], select the event  
Touch  
.
to copy with  
/
. You cannot  
select multiple events.  
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Creating a disc with  
the DVD writer,  
DVDirect Express  
Notes  
If your camcorder does not recognize the  
external media device, try the following  
operations.  
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your  
camcorder.  
If the external media device has the AC power  
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet  
(wall socket).  
You can create a disc or play back the  
images on a created disc by using the 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. 12).  
DVDirect Express is referred to as “DVD  
writer” in this section.  
Discs that can be used  
12 cm DVD-R  
12 cm DVD+R  
The device does not support two-layered  
discs.  
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2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the  
power cord (mains lead) to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder  
and the wall outlet (wall socket)  
Turn on your camcorder, and  
connect the DVD writer to the  
(USB) jack of your camcorder  
with the USB cable of the DVD  
writer.  
You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable  
for this type of connection.  
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4
Insert an unused disc into the  
DVD writer, and close the disc  
tray.  
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Touch  
USB cable.  
, then disconnect the  
Tips  
Press  
(DISC BURN) on the DVD  
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.  
writer.  
HDR-CX130E  
Movies that are stored in the memory  
card (inserted in the camcorder), and that  
have not yet been saved on any disc can be  
saved on the disc at this time.  
Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]  
HDR-CX160E/CX180E  
Movies that are stored on one of the  
camcorder’s recording media selected in  
[Media Select], and that have not yet been  
saved on any discs can be saved on the disc  
at this time.  
When there are unsaved high definition  
(HD) and standard definition (STD)  
image quality movies, they will be saved  
on individual discs according to the image  
quality.  
If the files you want to copy do not fit  
onto one disc, replace the disc in the DVD  
writer with an unused one and repeat the  
operation.  
Perform this operation in the following  
cases:  
When copying a desired image  
When creating multiple copies of the same  
disc  
Connect the camcorder to the  
DVD writer and touch [DISC  
BURN OPTION].  
Select the recording media  
containing the movie(s) you want  
to save (HDR-CX160E/CX180E)  
and touch [Next].  
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After the operation is completed,  
touch  
(the  
tray opens) remove the  
disc touch  
on the  
camcorder screen.  
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Play the created disc to make sure copying 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.  
Touch the movie you want to  
burn on the disc.  
appears.  
Remaining Disc capacity  
Tips  
Disc creation time to copy 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.  
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so  
that you can confirm the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
Playing back a disc on the DVD  
writer  
Touch  
camcorder screen.  
on the  
Connect the AC Adaptor and the  
power cord (mains lead) to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder  
and the wall outlet (wall socket)  
To create another disc of the same  
contents, insert a new disc and touch  
[CREATE SAME DISC].  
After the operation is completed,  
Turn on your camcorder, and  
connect the DVD writer to the  
(USB) jack of your camcorder  
with the USB cable of the DVD  
writer.  
touch [Exit.]   
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  
You can play back movies on the TV  
screen by connecting the camcorder to a  
TV (p. 29).  
Eject the memory card from the camcorder  
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Creating a high  
definition image  
quality (HD) disc with a  
DVD writer, etc., other  
than DVDirect Express  
Insert a created disc into the DVD  
writer.  
The movies on the disc appear on the  
index screen on the camcorder.  
Use the USB cable to connect your  
camcorder to a disc creation device, which  
is compatible with high definition image  
quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD  
writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
Press the play button on the DVD  
writer.  
You can also operate by the camcorder  
screen.  
Notes  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 12).  
After the operation is completed,  
touch  
on the camcorder  
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  
countries/regions.  
screen and remove the disc when  
the tray is open.  
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2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the  
power cord (mains lead) to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder  
and the wall outlet (wall socket)  
Touch  
USB cable.  
and disconnect the  
Turn on your camcorder, and  
connect a DVD writer, etc. to your  
camcorder with the Built-in USB  
Cable.  
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Creating a standard  
definition image  
quality (STD) disc with  
a recorder, etc.  
The [USB Select] screen appears on the  
camcorder screen.  
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,  
touch  
(MENU) [Setup]   
You can copy images played back on your  
camcorder on a disc or video cassette,  
by connecting your camcorder to a disc  
recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other  
than DVDirect Express, with the A/V  
connecting cable. Connect the device in  
either way of or . Refer also to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the  
devices to be connected.  
[
(Connection)] [USB Connect].  
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4
Touch [USB Connect] on the  
camcorder screen.  
The displayed recording media differ  
depending on the model.  
Record movies on the connected  
device.  
For details, refer to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the device to be  
connected.  
Notes  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 12).  
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  
countries/regions.  
High definition image quality (HD) movies  
will be copied with standard definition image  
quality (STD).  
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6
After the operation is completed,  
touch  
on the  
camcorder screen.  
Disconnect the USB cable.  
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A/V Remote Connector  
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Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device (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.  
Input  
S VIDEO  
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4
Start playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied  
with your recording device for details.  
VIDEO  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
AUDIO  
(Red)  
When dubbing is finished, stop  
the recording device, and then  
your camcorder.  
(Yellow)  
Signal flow  
Notes  
Since copying is performed via analog data  
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
You cannot copy images to recorders connected  
with an HDMI cable.  
A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(sold separately)  
To copy date/time information and camera  
By using this cable, higher quality  
images can be produced than with an  
data, touch  
(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a  
desired setting   
When the screen size of display devices (TV,  
etc.) is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Setup]  
[ (Connection)] [TV Type] [4:3]  
(MENU) [Setup]   
[
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white  
and red plug (left/right audio) and the S  
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the  
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug  
only, you will hear no sound. The yellow  
plug (video) connection is not necessary.  
.
.
When you connect a monaural device, connect  
the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable  
to the video input jack, and the white (left  
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the  
audio input jack on the device.  
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Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
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Customizing your camcorder  
Using menus  
You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations.  
The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.  
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 52  
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 52  
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 53  
Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 53  
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) p. 53  
Setup (Other setup items) p. 53  
Operating menus  
Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.  
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Touch the sub-category icon, and  
the screen changes to other sub-category menus.  
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.  
Notes  
You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.  
Touch  
to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.  
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Menu lists  
Shooting Mode  
Movie .......................................... Records movies.  
Photo........................................... Shoots photos.  
Smth Slw REC........................... Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion.  
Golf Shot.................................... Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then  
recorded as a movie and photos.  
Camera/Mic  
(Manual Settings)  
White Balance................. Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.  
Spot Meter/Fcs............... Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously.  
Spot Meter....................... Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen.  
Spot Focus....................... Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen.  
Exposure........................... Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos.  
Focus.................................. Focuses manually.  
Low Lux............................. Records bright color images in the dim.  
(Camera Settings)  
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.  
Self-Timer................. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.  
Tele Macro........................ Shoots a subject in focus with the background out of focus.  
SteadyShot.............. Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.  
SteadyShot.............. Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.  
Digital Zoom................... Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom  
level of the zoom.  
Conversion Lens ............ Sets the type of an attached conversion lens (sold separately). Optimizes  
the SteadyShot function and focus according to the attached lens.  
Auto Back Light.............. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.  
(Face)  
Face Detection............... Adjusts the image quality of the face(s) automatically.  
Smile Shutter.................. Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.  
Smile Sensitivity ............ Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function.  
(Microphone)  
Blt-in Zoom Mic ............. Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.  
Wind Noise Reduct....... Reduces wind noise.  
Micref Level..................... Sets the microphone level.  
(Shooting Assist)  
Guide Frame.................... Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical.  
Display Setting............... Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.  
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Image Quality/Size  
REC Mode .......................... Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a  
high image quality is recommended.  
Frame Rate ........................ Sets the frame rate to record movies.  
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Setting................. Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing movies.  
Wide Mode........................ Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard  
definition image quality (STD).  
x.v.Color.............................. Records wider range of colors.  
Image Size......................... Sets the photo size.  
Playback Function  
Event View................................. Shows the Event View display.  
Highlight Movie ...................... Starts Highlight Playback.  
Scenario............................... Starts playing Highlight Scenario that has been saved.  
Edit/Copy  
Delete.......................................... Deletes movies or photos.  
Protect ........................................ Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.  
Copy* .......................................... Copies images from the selected internal recording medium to the  
inserted memory card.  
Direct Copy ............................... Copies images stored on the internal recording medium or on a memory  
card to some type of external media.  
Setup  
(Media Settings)  
Media Select* ................. Sets the type of media to be used for recording movies or photos (p. 17).  
Media Info........................ Displays information on the recording media, such as free space.  
Format............................... Deletes all data on the internal recording media or a memory card.  
Repair Img. DB F............. Repairs the image database file on the internal recording media or a  
memory card (p. 57).  
File Number..................... Sets how to assign the file number.  
(Playback Settings)  
Data Code........................ Sets the date and time.  
Volume.............................. Adjusts the volume of playback sound (p. 27).  
(Connection)  
TV Type ............................. Converts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 29).  
Component..................... Select this option when you connect your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack (p. 30).  
HDMI Resolution ........... Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a  
TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).  
CTRL FOR HDMI ............. Sets whether or not the TVs Remote Commander is to be used when  
the camcorder is connected to a “BRAVIASync compatible TV with the  
HDMI cable (sold separately).  
USB Connect................... Selects which type of media on the camcorder is to be used when the  
camcorder is connected to an external device via USB.  
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USB Connect Setting ... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer  
or a USB device.  
USB LUN Setting............ Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by  
restricting some USB functions.  
Disc Burn.......................... Allows you to save images onto discs by a single press of a button.  
(General Settings)  
Beep................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.  
LCD Brightness .............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
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  
and close the LCD screen.  
Language Setting ......... Sets the display language (p. 16).  
Calibration....................... Calibrates the touch panel.  
Battery Info...................... Displays the battery information.  
Demo Mode.................... Sets whether the demonstration appears or not.  
(Clock Settings)  
Date & Time Setting ..... Sets the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time] (p. 14).  
Area Setting .................... Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 14).  
* HDR-CX160E/CX180E  
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Getting detailed  
information from the  
“HandycamHandbook  
The “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide  
designed to be read on a computer screen.  
The “Handycam” Handbook is intended to  
be read when you want to know more about  
operating your camcorder.  
To view the “Handycam” Handbook,  
double-click the short-cut icon on the  
computer screen.  
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To install the “Handycam”  
Handbook on a Windows  
computer, place the supplied  
CD-ROM in the disc drive of your  
computer.  
When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook]  
– [GB] folder in the CD-ROM, then copy  
[Handbook.pdf].  
You need Adobe Reader to read “Handycam”  
Handbook. If it is not installed on your  
computer, you can download it from the Adobe  
Systems web page:  
Refer to “PMB Help” for details on the supplied  
software “PMB” (p. 34).  
The installation screen appears.  
If the screen does not appear, click  
[Start] [Computer] (in Windows  
XP, [My Computer]), then double- click  
[SONYPMB(E:)](CD- ROM)* [install.  
exe].  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depinding on the computer.  
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3
Click [Handbook].  
Click the desired language  
and the model name of your  
camcorder [Install], and follow  
the on- screen instructions to  
install “HandycamHandbook.  
The model name of your camcorder is  
printed on the bottom surface.  
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Additional information  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems using your  
camcorder, follow the steps below.  
The camcorder does not operate even  
when the power is set to on.  
Check the list (p. 56 to 58), and  
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to  
be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.  
This is not a malfunction.  
inspect your camcorder.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
If your camcorder still does not work, press  
RESET (p. 67) using a pointed object. (If you  
press RESET, all settings, including the clock  
setting, are reset.)  
The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off the camcorder and  
leave it for a while in a cool place.  
The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Leave the camcorder with the  
power turned on. If you still cannot operate  
your camcorder, turn off the camcorder and  
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder  
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.  
Remove the power source, attach  
the power source again after about 1  
minute, and turn the camcorder on.  
Press RESET (p. 67) 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 change the current internal memory  
(HDR-CX160E/CX180E) of your camcorder,  
depending on the problem. In the event of  
this, the data stored on the internal memory  
will be deleted. Be sure to save the data on the  
internal memory on other media (backup)  
before sending your camcorder for repair. We  
will not compensate you for any loss of internal  
memory data.  
During repair, we may check a minimum  
amount of data stored on the internal memory  
in order to investigate the problem. However,  
your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain  
your data.  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
Your camcorder may become warm during  
operation. This is not a malfunction.  
The power abruptly turns off.  
Use the AC Adaptor (p. 12).  
Turn on the power again.  
Charge the battery pack (p. 10).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not  
record images.  
Press MODE to turn on the  
(Photo) lamp.  
Your camcorder is recording the image you  
have just shot on the recording media. You  
cannot make any new recordings during this  
period.  
(Movie) or  
See the “Handycam” Handbook (p. 55) for  
details on the symptoms of your camcorder,  
and “PMB Help” (p. 37) on connecting your  
camcorder to a computer.  
The recording media is full. Delete  
unnecessary images (p. 32).  
Total number of movie scenes or photos has  
exceeded the recordable capacity of your  
camcorder (p. 59). Delete unnecessary images  
The power does not turn on.  
Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 10).  
Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12).  
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The recording stops.  
C:04:  
The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool/warm place.  
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack V series. Use an “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (V series) (p. 10).  
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to  
your camcorder securely (p. 10).  
“PMBcannot be installed.  
Check the computer environment or  
installation procedure required to install  
“PMB” (p. 34).  
C:06:  
The battery pack temperature is high. Change  
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.  
“PMBdoes not work correctly.  
C:13:/ C:32:  
Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.  
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and  
operate your camcorder again.  
The camcorder is not recognized by the  
computer.  
E::  
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the  
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,  
and your camcorder.  
Follow the steps from on page 56.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer  
and your camcorder, and restart the computer,  
then connect the computer and your  
Battery power is low.  
camcorder again in an orderly manner.  
When both the built-in USB cable and other  
USB cable (that is connected to the USB port  
on the camcorder) are connected to external  
devices at the same time, disconnect the one  
that is not connected to a computer.  
The battery pack temperature is high. Change  
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.  
No memory card is inserted (p. 18).  
When the indicator flashes, there is not  
enough free space for recording images. Delete  
unnecessary images (p. 32), or format the  
memory card after storing the images on other  
media.  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
The Image Database File is damaged. Check  
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.  
the data base file by touching  
(MENU)  
[Setup] [ (Media Settings)]   
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium  
(HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  
The memory card is damaged. Format the  
memory card with your camcorder (p. 53).  
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Recording time of  
movies/number of  
recordable photos  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “STD” stands for standard  
image quality.  
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 18).  
The memory card is write-protected.  
Access to the memory card was restricted on  
another device.  
Expected time of recording and  
playback with each battery pack  
Recording time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder  
steady with both hands. However, note that  
the camera-shake warning indicator does not  
disappear.  
(unit: minute)  
Battery pack  
Continuous  
recording time  
Typical recording  
time  
The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 32).  
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.  
Wait for a while, then record.  
Image quality  
NP-FV50  
(supplied)  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
HD STD  
HD STD  
150  
165  
75  
80  
315  
625  
345  
680  
155  
310  
170  
340  
When [  
Quality  
REC Mode] is set to [Highest  
] or [50p Quality ], you cannot  
capture photos while recording movies.  
Each recording time is measured when the  
camcorder is recording high definition image  
quality (HD) movies with [  
to [Standard ].  
REC Mode] set  
Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, switching the  
MODE lamp, and zooming.  
Times measured when using the camcorder at  
25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  
recommended.  
The recording and playback time will be  
shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
The recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
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Notes  
Playing time  
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable  
time.  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
Tips  
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999  
scenes with high definition image quality (HD),  
and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image  
quality (STD).  
The maximum continuous recording time of  
movies is approximately 13 hours.  
(unit: minute)  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
NP-FV50  
(supplied)  
HD  
240  
STD  
280  
If you want to record up to the maximum  
recording time indicated in the table, you need  
to delete the demonstration movie on your  
camcorder (HDR-CX160E/CX180E).  
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit  
Rate) format to automatically adjust image  
quality to suit the recording scene. This  
technology causes fluctuations in the recording  
time of the media. Movies containing quickly  
moving and complex images are recorded at  
a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall  
recording time.  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
490  
980  
565  
1120  
Expected recording time of movies  
Internal recording media  
HDR-CX160E/CX180E  
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m  
(minute)  
Recording mode  
Recording time  
Memory card  
HDR-CX160E HDR-CX180E  
High definition image quality (HD)  
1 h 15 m  
2 h 35 m  
[50p Quality  
]
(1 h 15 m) (2 h 35 m)  
(unit: minute)  
[Highest Quality  
]
1 h 30 m  
3 h 5 m  
2 GB  
9
(9)  
4 GB  
15  
8 GB  
35  
16 GB 32 GB  
75 150  
(15) (35) (75) (150)  
(1 h 30 m)  
(3 h 5 m)  
2 h 5 m  
(2 h 5 m) (4 h 15 m)  
3 h 40 m  
(2 h 45 m) (5 h 45 m)  
6 h 25 m 13 h 15 m  
(5 h 15 m) (10 h 50 m)  
4 h 15 m  
[High Quality  
]
10  
20  
40  
90  
180  
7 h 35 m  
[Standard  
]
(10) (20) (40) (90) (180)  
10  
(10) (30) (60) (120) (245)  
25 50 105 215 440  
(15) (40) (80) (165) (330)  
30  
60  
120  
245  
[Long Time  
]
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and  
m (minute)  
45 90 190 380 770  
(35) (75) (155) (310) (630)  
Recording mode  
Recording time  
Standard definition image quality (STD)  
HDR-CX160E HDR-CX180E  
(unit: minute)  
16 GB 32 GB  
3 h 50 m 7 h 55 m  
(3 h 30 m) (7 h 15 m)  
[Standard  
]
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
25  
55  
110  
225  
460  
(25) (50) (100) (210) (420)  
GB  
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Notes  
Tips  
The recordable time may vary depending on the  
recording and subject conditions and [ REC  
Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 53).  
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable  
time.  
You can also use memory card with a capacity  
of under 1 GB for recording photos.  
The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and  
aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie +  
audio, etc.).  
High definition image quality (HD):  
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9  
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9  
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080  
pixels/16:9  
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/16:9  
Expected number of recordable  
photos  
Internal recording media (HDR-CX160E/  
CX180E)  
You can record the maximum 40,000  
photos.  
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/16:9  
Standard definition image quality (STD):  
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 576  
pixels/16:9, 4:3  
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.  
Photo recording mode:  
2,112 1,584 dots/4:3  
2,112 1,188 dots/16:9  
1,600 1,200 dots/4:3  
640 480 dots/4:3  
Dual recording:  
2,304 1,296 dots/16:9  
Memory card  
3.3M  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
1300  
2600  
5300  
10500  
21000  
1,728 1,296 dots/4:3  
Capturing a photo from a movie:  
1,920 1,080 dots/16:9  
640 360 dots/16:9  
640 480 dots/4:3  
The selected image size is effective when the  
(Photo) lamp is lit.  
The number of recordable photos of memory  
card shown is for the maximum image size  
of your camcorder. The actual number of  
recordable photos is displayed on the LCD  
screen during recording (p. 66).  
The number of recordable photos of memory  
card may vary depending on the recording  
conditions.  
Notes  
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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Precautions  
On use and care  
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  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in  
the sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If  
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder  
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a  
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording  
and playing back images about once a month.  
Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
LCD screen  
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
While using your camcorder, the back of  
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
To clean the LCD screen  
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.  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft  
cloth to clean it.  
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such  
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
Keep the camcorder turning off when you are  
not using your camcorder.  
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).  
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery  
pack.  
On handling the casing  
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen  
Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands  
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time  
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About care and storage of the lens  
Note on disposal/transfer of the  
camcorder (HDR-CX160E/CX180E)  
Even if you delete all movies and still images, or  
perform [Format], data on the internal recording  
media may not be completely erased.  
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface  
In hot or humid locations  
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside  
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above.  
When you transfer the camcorder, it is  
recommended that you perform [Empty]  
(See “Getting detailed information from the  
“Handycam” Handbook” on page 55.) 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.  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Note on disposal/transfer of memory  
card  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable  
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings  
even when the camcorder is turned off. The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always charged  
while your camcorder is connected to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while  
the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable  
battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months  
if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use  
your camcorder after charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as long  
as you are not recording the date.  
Even if you delete data in the memory card or  
format the memory card on your camcorder or  
a computer, you may not delete data from the  
memory card completely. When you give the  
memory card to somebody, it is recommended  
that you delete data completely using data  
deletion software on a computer. Also, when you  
dispose of the memory card, it is recommended  
that you destroy the actual body of the memory  
card.  
Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave  
it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24  
hours.  
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Specifications  
System  
Minimum illumination  
Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards  
11 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/50  
HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p specification  
second)  
Movie recording format  
3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed  
HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format  
compatible (1080 50p/original format)  
STD: MPEG2-PS  
1/25 second)  
1
*
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
and the image processing system  
(BIONZ) allow still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes described.  
Audio recording system  
Dolby Digital 2ch  
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator  
2
3
*
[
SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or  
[Off].  
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].  
Photo file format  
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible  
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible  
MPF Baseline Compatible  
*
[
Input/Output connectors  
A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and  
Recording media (Movie/Photo)  
audio output jack  
Internal memory  
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector  
HDR-CX160E: 16 GB  
HDR-CX180E: 32 GB  
USB jack: mini-AB/Type A (Built-in USB)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
SD card (Class 4 or faster)  
(output only)  
HDR-CX160E/CX180E:  
MIC input jack: Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)  
When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals  
1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for  
system management and/or application files.  
The capacity that a user can use is below.  
HDR-CX160E:  
LCD screen  
Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960 240)  
approximately 15.9 GB  
General  
HDR-CX180E:  
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery  
approximately 31.9 GB  
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (photo, 4:3):  
Max. 3.3 mega (2 112 1 584) pixels*1  
Gross: Approx. 4 200 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9)*2:  
USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA  
Average power consumption:  
During camera recording using LCD screen  
at normal brightness:  
HD: 2.5 W STD: 2.3 W  
Approx. 1 490 000 pixels  
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to  
Effective (photo, 16:9):  
104 °F)  
Approx. 1 250 000 pixels  
Storage temperature: –20 C to + 60 C (‒4 °F to  
Effective (photo, 4:3):  
+140 °F)  
Approx. 1 670 000 pixels  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Lens: G lens  
30 (Optical)*2, 42 (Extended)*3, 350   
(Digital)  
52.5 mm 57 mm 113.5 mm (2 1/8 in. ×  
2 1/4 in. × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the  
projecting parts  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
F1.8 ~ 3.4  
Focal length:  
52.5 mm 57 mm 123.5 mm (2 1/8 in.  
× 2 1/4 in. × 4 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including  
the projecting parts, and the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack attached  
f=2.1 mm ~ 63.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/2 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies*2: 29.8 mm ~ 894 mm (1 3/16 in.  
~ 35 1/4 in.) (16:9)  
Mass (approx.)  
HDR-CX130E:  
For photos: 29.8 mm ~ 894 mm (1 3/16 in. ~  
35 1/4 in.) (4:3)  
250 g (8.8 oz) main unit only  
300 g (10.6 oz) including the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack  
Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor]  
(3 200 K), [Outdoor] (5 800 K)  
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HDR-CX160E:  
On trademarks  
“Handycam” and  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
AVCHD” and AVCHD” logotype are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
250 g (8.8 oz) main unit only  
300 g (10.6 oz) including the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack  
HDR-CX180E:  
are  
250 g (8.8 oz) main unit only  
300 g (10.6 oz) including the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack  
“Memory Stick,” “  
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”  
,” “Memory Stick PRO  
,” “Memory  
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D  
Duo,” “  
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,  
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,” “  
,”  
,” “MagicGate  
50 Hz/60 Hz  
Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A  
Power consumption: 18 W  
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*  
Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick  
Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
“x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to  
104 °F)  
Storage temperature: –20 C to + 60 C (‒4 °F to  
+140 °F)  
“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“BRAVIAis a registered trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Blu-ray Discand Blu-rayare trademarks of  
the Blu-ray Disc Association.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC  
in the United States and other countries.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and  
DirectX are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm 29 mm 81 mm  
(1 15/16 in. 1 3/16 in. 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the  
power cord (mains lead)  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50  
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A  
Capacity  
Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)  
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
Design and specifications of your camcorder and  
accessories are subject to change without notice.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation  
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
“ ” and “PlayStation” are registered  
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment  
Inc.  
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat  
are either registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
GB  
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of  
MultiMediaCard Association.  
All other product names mentioned herein may  
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective companies. Furthermore, and  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3  
by downloading the application for PlayStation 3  
from PlayStation Store (where available.)  
The application for PlayStation 3 requires  
PlayStation Network account and application  
download.  
Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is  
available.  
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Quick reference  
Screen indicators  
Right  
Indicator  
Center  
Meaning  
Right  
Left  
Recording image  
quality (HD/STD),  
frame rate(50p/50i) and  
recording mode (PS/FX/  
FH/HQ/LP)  
50i  
60min  
Remaining battery  
Recording/playback/  
editing media  
Counter (hour:minute:  
second)  
Estimated recording  
remaining time  
Bottom  
0:00:00  
00Min  
Left  
Indicator  
Meaning  
MENU button  
Self-timer recording  
Photo size  
Wide Mode  
Fader  
[Face Detection] set to  
[Off]  
[Smile Shutter] set to [Off]  
Manual focus  
Approximate number of  
recordable photos and  
photo size  
9999  
9999  
Playback folder  
Current playing movie or  
photo/Number of total  
recorded movies or photo  
100/112  
Scene Selection  
Bottom  
Indicator  
White Balance  
SteadyShot off  
Tele Macro  
x.v.Color  
Conversion Lens  
Destination  
Meaning  
View Images button  
Micref Level low  
Wind Noise Reduct.  
Blt-in Zoom Mic  
Low Lux  
Intelligent Auto (face  
detection/scene detection/  
camera-shake detection)  
Spot Meter/Fcs / Spot  
Meter / Exposure  
Intelligent Auto  
Slide show button  
Data file name  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
101-0005  
[STBY]/[REC]  
Recording status  
Slide show set  
Protected image  
Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and may differ from what you actually see.  
Some indicators may not appear, depending on  
your camcorder model.  
Warning  
Playback mode  
GB  
     
Parts and controls  
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  
(View Images) button (25)  
POWER button (14)  
Speaker  
Lens (G lens)  
RESET button  
Press RESET using a pointed object.  
Built-in microphone  
Press RESET to initialize all the settings  
including the clock setting.  
MODE button (21)  
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21)  
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (HDR-  
CX160E/CX180E)  
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.  
GB  
ꢄꢅ  
   
Power zoom lever  
PHOTO button (23)  
START/STOP button (21)  
A/V Remote Connector (29)  
Built-in USB Cable (11)  
Memory card access lamp (19)  
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the  
camcorder is reading or writing data.  
Tripod receptacle  
Memory card slot (19)  
BATT (battery) release lever (12)  
GB  
 
Index  
Media Select ................................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...........................................52  
Movies....................................21, 27  
A
U
A/V connecting cable...........30, 50  
USB cable...............................45, 48  
B
V
Battery pack.................................10  
Built-in USB Cable.................5, 11  
VBR ..............................................59  
W
C
Wall outlet (wall socket)............10  
Warning indicators.....................57  
Windows......................................34  
Care ..............................................61  
Charging the battery pack.........10  
Charging the battery pack  
abroad ..........................................13  
P
Photos ....................................23, 28  
Playing..........................................25  
PMB (Picture Motion  
Browser).......................................37  
Power on......................................14  
Precautions..................................61  
PS..................................................24  
Clock Set......................................14  
Computer.....................................34  
Computer system........................34  
Connection..................................29  
Copy.............................................19  
D
Data Code....................................15  
Date/Time....................................15  
Delete ...........................................32  
Disc recorder...............................49  
DVDirect Express.......................45  
DVD writer............................45, 48  
R
Recording ....................................20  
Recording and playback time ...58  
Recording media.........................17  
Recording time of movies/  
number of recordable photos....58  
E
Repair...........................................56  
RESET..........................................67  
Event Index..................................25  
External media............................42  
S
F
Saving images in external  
media............................................42  
Fully charged...............................10  
Screen indicators ........................66  
Self-diagnosis display.................57  
Setting the date and time...........14  
Software .......................................34  
Specifications ..............................63  
Supplied items...............................5  
H
“Handycam” Handbook.............55  
Highlight Playback.....................28  
I
Install............................................34  
T
L
Thumbnail...................................32  
Tripod...........................................68  
Troubleshooting..........................56  
Turning the power on ................14  
TV.................................................29  
Language Setting ........................16  
You will find the menu lists  
M
Macintosh....................................34  
Maintenance................................61  
GB  
ꢄꢇ  
 
G0B  
Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can be  
found at our Customer Support Website.  
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2011 Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  

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