Sony CX180E User Manual

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If you cannot record/play back images, 
perform [Format]
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  
 
(MENU)  [Setup]  [  (Media Settings)] 
 [Format]  the desired medium (HDR-
CX160E/CX180E)  
  
.
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available 
in some countries/regions.
About this manual, illustrations and 
on-screen displays
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.
Design and specifications of your camcorder 
and accessories are subject to change without 
notice.

Confirm the model name of your 
camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when 
there is a difference in specification between 
models. Confirm the model name on the 
bottom of your camcorder. 
The main differences in specification of this 
series are as follows.
Recording 
media
Capacity 
of internal 
recording media
HDR-CX130E Memory card
HDR-CX160E Internal 
memory + 
memory card
16 GB
HDR-CX180E
32 GB
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the 
recording media may be damaged, recorded 
images may be impossible to play back or may 
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access 
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
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do 
not crash the camcorder against an object.