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... of electric shock to persons. US Refer to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of important...
... of electric shock to persons. US Refer to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of important...
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... may result. Note on it. Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not..., and retain it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Even if your used rechargeable...
... may result. Note on it. Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not..., and retain it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Even if your used rechargeable...
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Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause... This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for the FCC related matters only....
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause... This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for the FCC related matters only....
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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 interference will not occur in a residential installation. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). This...
... 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 interference will not occur in a residential installation. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). This...
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...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 ...31 Operating buttons while playing 33 Advanced operations Recording people clearly 35 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/ CX210/PJ200 35 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 35 Recording movies in various situations 36 Selecting the suitable setting automatically for...
...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 ...31 Operating buttons while playing 33 Advanced operations Recording people clearly 35 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/ CX210/PJ200 35 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 35 Recording movies in various situations 36 Selecting the suitable setting automatically for...
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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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...started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in this camcorder (p 48, p 51). 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 pre-installed in ( ) are the supplied quantity. US 17 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...
...started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in this camcorder (p 48, p 51). 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 pre-installed in ( ) are the supplied quantity. US 17 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...
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... is fully charged. 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 socket... CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. US 18 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the...
... is fully charged. 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 socket... CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. US 18 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the...
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... temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in the table above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. US 19 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time...charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged...
... temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in the table above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. US 19 Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time...charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged...
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... nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the...turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the...
... nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the...turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the...
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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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 21
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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 21
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... by Intelligent Auto (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 (36) Approximate.../FH/HQ/LP) (37) View Images button (31) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28
... by Intelligent Auto (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 (36) Approximate.../FH/HQ/LP) (37) View Images button (31) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28
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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... you 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).
... 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... you 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).
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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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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 delete. To delete all movies/photos in saved scenarios (p. 40), the ...
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 delete. To delete all movies/photos in saved scenarios (p. 40), the ...
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... the camcorder is connected to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 USB Connect Setting.... USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to improve...
... the camcorder is connected to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 USB Connect Setting.... USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to improve...
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...takes a few seconds for a while, then turn on your camcorder. Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 63), or turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 18). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the.... US 64 However, your Sony dealer will be required to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. This is extremely low. Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 18). Turn off...
...takes a few seconds for a while, then turn on your camcorder. Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 63), or turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 18). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the.... US 64 However, your Sony dealer will be required to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. This is extremely low. Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 18). Turn off...
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... Format the memory card with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Wait for recording images. If the problem persists even after storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- E Follow the steps from ...Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. CX210). C:06: The battery pack temperature is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. You may...
... Format the memory card with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Wait for recording images. If the problem persists even after storing the images on the LCD screen, check the following. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- E Follow the steps from ...Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. CX210). C:06: The battery pack temperature is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series). C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. You may...