Sony Handycam HDRCX12 User Manual

Additional Information
101
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 fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen 
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft 
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD 
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the 
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. 
Use cleaning paper moistened with the 
liquid.
On adjustment of the touch panel 
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the...

102
On trademarks
 “Handycam” and  are 
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are 
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial 
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
  “Memory Stick,” “,” “Memory Stick Duo,” 
“,” “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo,” “,” “Memory 
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “,”  
 “MagicGate,”  
“
,” “MagicGate Memory 
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony 
Corporation.
  “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony 
Corporation.
...

Additional Information
10
Source code is provided on the web. Use 
the following URL to download it. When 
downloading the source code, select HDR-CX12 
as the model for your camcorder.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the 
contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the 
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of 
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If 
it is not installed on your...

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Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
 Power zoom lever (27, 34)
  PHOTO button (22, 26)
  POWER switch (18)
  START/STOP button (22, 25)
  Battery pack (15)
 
 (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (18)
 
/CHG (charge) lamp (15)
  Grip belt (20) 

Quick Reference
105
 Hooks for a shoulder belt
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
  Remote sensor/Infrared port
Point the Remote Commander (108) 
towards the remote sensor to operate 
your camcorder.
  Active Interface Shoe 
 
The Active Interface Shoe supplies 
power to optional accessories such as 
a video light, a flash, or a microphone. 
The accessory can be turned on or off 
as you operate the POWER switch on 
your camcorder. Refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your 
accessory for...

106
 DISP/BATT INFO button (16, 20)
  NIGHTSHOT switch (28)
   (back light) button (29)
 
 (HOME) button (12, 59)
  Zoom buttons (27, 34)
  START/STOP button (22, 25)
  LCD screen/touch panel (20)
  Memory Stick Duo slot (21)
  EASY button (22)
  RESET button
Initializes all the settings, including the 
setting of the date and time.
 
 (VIEW IMAGES) button (23, 31)
  QUICK ON button/QUICK ON lamp 
(28)
  HDMI OUT (mini) jack (38)
  A/V Remote Connector (36, 51)
Connect to A/V devices and...

Quick Reference
10
 Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)
  Flash
  MANUAL button (30)
  CAMERA CONTROL dial (30)
  Tripod receptacle
Attach the tripod (optional: the length 
of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm 
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using 
a tripod screw.
  BATT (battery) release lever (16)
  Interface connector
Connects your camcorder to the 
Handycam Station.
Handycam Station:
  (DISC BURN) button (43)
  Interface connector
Connects your camcorder to the 
Handycam Station.
  ...

108
Remote Commander 
 DATA CODE button (70)
Displays the date and time or camera 
setting data of the recorded images 
when you press this during playback.
  PHOTO button (22, 26)
  SCAN/SLOW buttons (23, 32)
    (Previous/Next) buttons (24, 
32)
  PLAY button (23, 32)
  STOP button (23, 32)
  DISPLAY button
The information is displayed or hidden 
(display  no display) each time you 
press DISPLAY.
  Transmitter
  START/STOP button (22, 25)
  Power zoom buttons (27, 34)
  PAUSE button (23,...

Quick Reference
109
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do 
not recharge, disassemble or dispose of 
in fire.
 When the lithium battery becomes weak, the 
operating distance of the Remote Commander 
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may 
not function properly. In this case, replace the 
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. 
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire 
or explosion. 

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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
Recording still images
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
 HOME button (12, 59)
  Remaining battery (approx.) (16)
  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or 
[REC] (recording))
  Recording quality (HD/SD) and 
recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (62)
  Recording/playback media
  Counter (hour/minute/second)
  Approximate recording time remaining
  OPTION button (76)
  DETECTION SET (68)
  VIEW IMAGES button (23, 31)
  FACE DETECTION...