Sony HDR-XR150 Correction (operating guide) User manual

HDR-XR150
High Defi nition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder
Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-defi nition video2 and 3.1 Megapixel
still images with the HDR-XR150, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS
sensor for superior low-light performance and a 120GB1 internal hard
disk drive. SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode enables
you to capture remarkably smooth video even when you’re on the move.
Full HD Recording with 60p
playback
Record amazing HD video at full 1920x1080
resolution and enjoy 60p playback via HDMI™
cable and compatible HDTV. Additionally, you
can record your video at 24 Mbps, the highest
possible bit-rate for AVCHD, and enjoy near
Blu-ray Disc™ quality video reproduction.2
1/4" “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor
Delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed
video footage, as well as 3 Megapixel still
images. Additionally, it provides stunning
low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity
and drastically reduced grain whether you're
in video or still photo mode.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
Features precision-ground optics to help
achieve the level of sharpness and contrast
usually found only in larger lenses, plus
SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active
Mode to help reduce blur caused by
camera shake.
Face Detection Technology w/
Face Priority
With Face Priority, your camcorder optimizes
focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter™
technology for the face you prioritize. Just
touch the preferred face on the LCD display
and the camcorder will not only prioritize it for
you, but will remember your prioritized face
until the camera is turned off.
Quick Autofocus
An improved autofocus (AF) system now lets
you take crisp images even faster. In fact, this
new Quick AF feature focuses twice as fast
when compared to previous Sony camcorder
models.
Direct Copy to External HDD
Lets you copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive (sold
separately)13, all without a computer. Your
camcorder can also access videos stored on
the external hard drive for playback on your
HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s
handy playback features.
Highlight Playback with Highlight
Scenario playback
Automatically creates short movies—complete
with music and transitions—by identifying and
compiling key scenes. You can then save up to
eight of these movies for later playback.
Intelligent Auto Mode
Analyzes your shot and then automatically
selects the appropriate settings from 9 distinct
scene modes: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight,
Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby,
Tripod. Lets you get extra creative with 60
possible scene combinations.
Additional Features:
• 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display3
• Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9
• Power On by LCD
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HDR-XR150
High Defi nition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Dynamic Range Optimizer Yes
Image Stabilization SteadyShot® / Active Mode (In Movie Position)
x.v.Color™Yes
White Balance Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Fader Effects Yes
Scene Selection Mode(s)Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape,
Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Face Index Yes
Film Roll Index Yes
Photo Capture from Movie Yes
Still Image Mode(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
Easy Handycam No
One Touch Disc Burn Yes12
PhotoTV HD Yes8
Multiple Language Display Yes
Smooth Slow Record Yes
POWER
Power Consumption 3.3W
Supplied Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV50)
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)2 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/4inch (57 x 67 x 106mm)
Weight (Approx.)10oz (300g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV50)
Remote Commander® control unit No
Clock Lithium (Installed)Yes
Component Video Cable Yes
Composite Video Cable Yes
USB Cable Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.5.09
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM
Batteries NP-FV50/FV70/FV100
Starter Kit ACC-FV70, ACC-FV50A, ACC-HDV7
AC Adaptor/Charger for
V series batteries AC-VQV10/BC-TRV
Lens VCL-HGA07B, VCL-HGE08B, VCL-HG1730A
HDMI Cable (mini)VMC-15MHD, VMC-30MHD
Tripod VCT-80AV, VCT-60AV, VCT-50AV, VCT-R640
Video Light HVL-10NH
GPS Unit GPS-CS3KA
FOOTNOTES
1. 120GB equals 120 billion bytes. A portion of the total storage is used for system management and/or
application fi les. The capacity that a user can use is approximately 119GB.
2. This camcorder captures high defi nition footage in the AVCHD format. High Defi nition AVCHD discs can be
created using standard DVD media, the supplied software and a compatible PC. DVD media containing
AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder, PC with supplied software or
PLAYSTATION®3 devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with standard DVD based
players, as the DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI™ cable, both sold separately.
5. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Please refer to owner’s
manual to determine compatibility.
8. Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV, and HDMI™ or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PBM software (sold
separately).
13. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard
drive formatted in FAT-32. Connection via USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less
than 2TB(Terabytes).
20. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG™, SD/SDHC
media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended.
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/4” “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor with ClearVid™ array
Processor BIONZ® image processor
Imager Pixel Gross Size 4200K
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 1350K pixels
Video Actual 4:3 1010K pixels
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)HD: 1920x1080, 1440x1080; SD: 720 x 480
Video Signal System HD: HDTV 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color
Video Format(s) Supported HD: AVCHD2: MPEG-2
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 1180K
Still Actual 4:3 1570K
Still Picture Resolution 3.1 MP
Dual Record Resolution 2.7 MP
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately);
SD/SDHC Media20
Internal Memory HDD 120GB1
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / Playback with Internal
Memory
High Defi nition: FX = up to 680 min., High Defi nition: FH =
up to 890 min., HQ = up to 1780 min., LP = up to 3030 min.
Standard Defi nition: HQ = up to 1830 min.
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
35mm Equivalent 16:9 37 - 1075mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 45 - 1325mm
Aperture F1.8 - 3.2
Exposure Control Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter (mm)30mm
Focal Distance (mm)2.5 - 62.5mm
Focus System Full Range Auto/Manual
Progressive Shutter Mode N/A
Shutter Speed Scene Selection, 1/8-1/1000; STD: 1/60-1/1000;
LOW LUX: 1/30-1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 - 1/1000
Minimum Illumination 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom 25x
Digital Zoom 300x
DISPLAY
Display 2.7" Clear Photo™ wide touch screen LCD3
View Finder No
HARDWARE
Flash No
Memory Card Slot Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media20)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Manual
S/S & Zoom Button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel)
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Audio/Video Remote Terminal Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)HDMI™
USB Port(s)Yes (mini B/Hi-Speed)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Output(s)A/V terminal
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack No
Microphone Input No
Active Interface Shoe No
CONVENIENCE
Face Detection Yes
Smile Shutter™ Mode Yes
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
BRAVIA® Sync Control for HDMI (CEC)Yes5
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