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... To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Refer to persons. Model No. Do not expose the... batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the ...
... To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Refer to persons. Model No. Do not expose the... batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the ...
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...or stepping on the power cord (mains lead) The power cord (mains lead) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. US Read this first Before operating the unit, please read... Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit...
...or stepping on the power cord (mains lead) The power cord (mains lead) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. US Read this first Before operating the unit, please read... Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit...
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... ICES-003. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA... 92127 U.S.A. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Battery...
... ICES-003. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA... 92127 U.S.A. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Battery...
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... not expressly approved in this manual could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for illustrating the operating procedures. Note...
... not expressly approved in this manual could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for illustrating the operating procedures. Note...
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...9 Selecting items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 Charging the battery pack 18 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Charging the battery pack abroad 21 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 22 Changing the language setting... 23 Preparing the recording media 24 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210 24 Inserting a memory card 24 Recording/Playback Recording 26 Recording movies 26...
...9 Selecting items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 Charging the battery pack 18 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Charging the battery pack abroad 21 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 22 Changing the language setting... 23 Preparing the recording media 24 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210 24 Inserting a memory card 24 Recording/Playback Recording 26 Recording movies 26...
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Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 59 Menu lists 61 Others/Index Troubleshooting 64 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 66 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 67 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 67 Expected recording time of movies 67 Expected number of recordable photos 68 About handling of your camcorder 69 Specifications 73 Screen indicators 76 Index 78 US 13
Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 59 Menu lists 61 Others/Index Troubleshooting 64 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 66 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 67 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 67 Expected recording time of movies 67 Expected number of recordable photos 68 About handling of your camcorder 69 Specifications 73 Screen indicators 76 Index 78 US 13
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Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (27) Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) DC IN jack (18) A/V Remote Connector (41) Memory card access lamp (24) Memory card slot (24) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (20) To fasten the grip belt US 16
Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (27) Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) DC IN jack (18) A/V Remote Connector (41) Memory card access lamp (24) Memory card slot (24) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (20) To fasten the grip belt US 16
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HDMI cable (1) (only for HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this cable when the Built-... ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is too short for connection. US 17 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are the supplied quantity.
HDMI cable (1) (only for HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this cable when the Built-... ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is too short for connection. US 17 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are the supplied quantity.
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...on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. US 18 Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You ...cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall ...
...on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. US 18 Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You ...cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall ...
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...measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 ...fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet ...(wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-...running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Getting started Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 150 280 545 1,000 ...
...measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 ...fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet ...(wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-...running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Getting started Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 150 280 545 1,000 ...
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... (wall socket) when using your camcorder without any operation for charging the battery pack. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it... in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (...
... (wall socket) when using your camcorder without any operation for charging the battery pack. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it... in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (...
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Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Getting started Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. US 21
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Getting started Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. US 21
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... (36) Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (27) Tracking focus* (35) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media** (77) Tracking focus cancel button* (35) Intelligent Auto button (...; View Images button (31) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to the page in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28 Refer to icons displayed in ( ) for both movie recording and photo recording modes.
... (36) Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (27) Tracking focus* (35) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media** (77) Tracking focus cancel button* (35) Intelligent Auto button (...; View Images button (31) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to the page in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28 Refer to icons displayed in ( ) for both movie recording and photo recording modes.
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... compatible with [Guide Frame] set to the lens side (). However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to...
... compatible with [Guide Frame] set to the lens side (). However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to...
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...screen To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie/ photo recording mode To play back short movies (p. 39) Remaining battery Events To the next event Time-line bar Change Event Scale button To go back to the Event View screen Previous/next Event name Recorded... to view many images at the same time on external media periodically. (p. 52) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX210). Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on an index screen are called "thumbnails."
...screen To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie/ photo recording mode To play back short movies (p. 39) Remaining battery Events To the next event Time-line bar Change Event Scale button To go back to the Event View screen Previous/next Event name Recorded... to view many images at the same time on external media periodically. (p. 52) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX210). Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on an index screen are called "thumbnails."
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... sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image you place...
... sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image you place...
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... movies or photos to delete. Dividing a movie 1 Select [Divide] on the camcorder. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" for the built...
... movies or photos to delete. Dividing a movie 1 Select [Divide] on the camcorder. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" for the built...
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... connection by restricting some USB functions. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 Sets the display language (p. 22). Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder. Clock Settings...
... connection by restricting some USB functions. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 Sets the display language (p. 22). Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder. Clock Settings...
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... with the power of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 51) on connecting your camcorder to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder. Change the setting of your camcorder to be required to a computer. The power abruptly turns off. Use the...or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to a warm place. Be sure to 66), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after the power is set to on. It takes a few seconds for repair. However, your Sony dealer will not ...
... with the power of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 51) on connecting your camcorder to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder. Change the setting of your camcorder to be required to a computer. The power abruptly turns off. Use the...or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to a warm place. Be sure to 66), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after the power is set to on. It takes a few seconds for repair. However, your Sony dealer will not ...
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... by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. C:04: The battery pack is high. Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. In this case, when you have tried to the memory card was...the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, then record. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it in a cool place. No memory card is write-protected....the LCD screen, check the following. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR-
... by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. C:04: The battery pack is high. Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. In this case, when you have tried to the memory card was...the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, then record. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it in a cool place. No memory card is write-protected....the LCD screen, check the following. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR-