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...the presence of electric shock to persons. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. This symbol is intended to alert the...presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ACSerial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive ...
...the presence of electric shock to persons. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. This symbol is intended to alert the...presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ACSerial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive ...
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...or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. US You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the specified type only. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. ... AC Adaptor Do not use with this manual thoroughly, and retain it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. Disconnect the AC...
...or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. US You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the specified type only. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. ... AC Adaptor Do not use with this manual thoroughly, and retain it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. Disconnect the AC...
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...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two... undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC...
...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two... undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX190 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC...
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.... Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that has been recorded may be lost , or other malfunctions could void your recordings on a circuit different from the camcorder...
.... Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that has been recorded may be lost , or other malfunctions could void your recordings on a circuit different from the camcorder...
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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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...Items The numbers in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is designed for connection. 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 this cable when the Built-in ( ) 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 too short for use with this camcorder only...
...Items The numbers in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is designed for connection. 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 this cable when the Built-in ( ) 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 too short for use with this camcorder only...
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... mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 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...other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN...
... mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 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...other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN...
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Getting started Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 150 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. US 19 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 battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor...
Getting started Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 150 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. US 19 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 battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor...
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... outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) ... US 20 To use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26, 27) and the access lamp...
... outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) ... US 20 To use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26, 27) and the access lamp...
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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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Refer to icons displayed in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28 Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in ...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)...
Refer to icons displayed in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28 Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in ...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)...
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... record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is created...
... record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is created...
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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). US 32
... 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). US 32
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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 using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. US 44 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The projected image is larger when the distance...
... 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 using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. US 44 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The projected image is larger when the distance...
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... check marks to the movies or photos to delete using / , and then select . To delete all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be done on the camcorder. Save important movies and photos in...
... check marks to the movies or photos to delete using / , and then select . To delete all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be done on the camcorder. Save important movies and photos in...
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... Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to a computer or a USB device. Disc Burn Saves images that they turn off automatically. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your...
... Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to a computer or a USB device. Disc Burn Saves images that they turn off automatically. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your...
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... The temperature of your camcorder for a while, then turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to a warm place. US 64 Connect it to the camcorder (p. 18). The plug... settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. Turn... automatically turns off your camcorder and take it to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after...
... The temperature of your camcorder for a while, then turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to a warm place. US 64 Connect it to the camcorder (p. 18). The plug... settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. Turn... automatically turns off your camcorder and take it to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after...
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...of times, contact your camcorder again. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. CX210). C:04: The battery pack is inserted (p. 24). When the... the recording medium (HDR- Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. E Follow the steps from on the screen. The battery pack temperature is full. ... [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13: / C:32: ...
...of times, contact your camcorder again. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. CX210). C:04: The battery pack is inserted (p. 24). When the... the recording medium (HDR- Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. E Follow the steps from on the screen. The battery pack temperature is full. ... [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13: / C:32: ...