User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Notes on use4Operation flow6Advice for successful recording7Table of contents9Getting started12Step 1: Charging the battery pack12Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time15Changing the language setting16Step 3: Preparing the recording media17Selecting the recording media for movies (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E)17Selecting the recording media for photos (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E)17Inserting a memory card18Recording/Playback20Recording20Recording movies22Shooting photos24Useful functions for recording movies and photos25Zooming25Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO)25Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD)26Selecting the recording mode26Prioritizing the subject27Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)28Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)28Recording in mirror mode28Playback on the camcorder29Useful functions for playing movies and photos32Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)32Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)32Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)33Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)33Using PB zoom with photos35Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)36Playing images on a TV37Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]37Using “BRAVIA” Sync39Making good use of your camcorder40Deleting movies and photos40Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)41Dividing a movie42Capturing a photo from a movie (HDR-CX110E/CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E)43Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (HDR-CX116E/CX150E/CX155E/XR150E/XR155E)44Dubbing movies44Copying photos45Using the Playlist of movies46Creating the Playlist46Playing the Playlist47Saving images with an external device49Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)49Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder51Selecting the method for creating a disc51Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express52Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express55Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.56Customizing your camcorder58Using menus58Operating menus58Using MY MENU59Using the OPTION MENU60Menu lists61MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)63SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)67PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)71PLAYBACK (Items for playback)72EDIT (Items for editing)73OTHERS (Items for other settings)74MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)74GENERAL SET (Other setup items)76Additional information80Troubleshooting80Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators86Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos90Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack90Expected recording time of movies90Expected number of recordable photos92Using your camcorder abroad93Maintenance and precautions95About the AVCHD format95About the memory card95About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack96About x.v.Color98About handling of your camcorder98Quick reference103Screen indicators103Parts and controls104Index107Size: 2.29 MBPages: 109Language: EnglishOpen manual