If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]
• If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, f)cagmentation 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
tben perform [Format] by touching
(MENU) _ [Setup] _ [_ (Media Settings)]
_" [Format] _" the desired medimn (HDR-
CXI60/CX180) _ _ _ l_'i.
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
diffbrent fi'om 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
understandabilit>
• In this manual, the internal memory (HDP,
CXI60/CX180) and the memory card are called
"recording medi£'
• 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 diffbrence in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
• The main differences in specification of this
series are as fbllows.
Recording
media
HI)R CX130 Memory card
HI)R CX160 Internal
ineiilory +
HI)R CX180 memory card
Capacity
of internal
recording media
16 GB
32 GB
• Do not do any of the fbllowing. 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 cant when the access
lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing
- removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
fi'om the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
(Movie)/l_ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the
access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing
• When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.
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