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... short circuit and do not allow metal objects to any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. 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 ... is designed specifically for future reference. For customers in the instructions. US Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this camcorder only, and should not be used with the specified type only. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Replace the...
... short circuit and do not allow metal objects to any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. 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 ... is designed specifically for future reference. For customers in the instructions. US Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this camcorder only, and should not be used with the specified type only. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Replace the...
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...frequency energy and, if not installed and used for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with local regulations. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by ...turning the equipment off and on the country/region. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). Notes on -screen displays in a particular installation. These limits are designed to a malfunction of such materials may...
...frequency energy and, if not installed and used for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with local regulations. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by ...turning the equipment off and on the country/region. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). Notes on -screen displays in a particular installation. These limits are designed to a malfunction of such materials may...
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...HDR-PJ200 HDR-CX210 Internal 8 GB memory + memory card Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual are based on -line manual. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder US http://www.sony...or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your camcorder. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on HDR-CX210 unless otherwise specified. These points are normal results of the ...
...HDR-PJ200 HDR-CX210 Internal 8 GB memory + memory card Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual are based on -line manual. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder US http://www.sony...or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your camcorder. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on HDR-CX210 unless otherwise specified. These points are normal results of the ...
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Selecting items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 Charging the battery pack... 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 Shooting photos 27 Zooming 30 Playback 31 Operating buttons while playing 33 ...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Selecting items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 Charging the battery pack... 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 Shooting photos 27 Zooming 30 Playback 31 Operating buttons while playing 33 ...
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... the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 40 Playing images on a TV 41 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200 43 Editing Editing on your camcorder 45 Deleting movies and photos 45 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 46 Saving movies and photos with ...a computer Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer.. . . . 47 For Windows 47 For Mac 47 Preparing a computer (Windows 48 Step 1 Checking the computer system 48 Step 2...
... the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 40 Playing images on a TV 41 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200 43 Editing Editing on your camcorder 45 Deleting movies and photos 45 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 46 Saving movies and photos with ...a computer Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer.. . . . 47 For Windows 47 For Mac 47 Preparing a computer (Windows 48 Step 1 Checking the computer system 48 Step 2...
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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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.... 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 connection. Getting started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is too short for use with this cable...
.... 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 connection. Getting started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is too short for use with this cable...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. US 18 CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns .... DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 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...
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. US 18 CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns .... DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 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...
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...NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (... (50 °F to charge the camcorder. It is recommended that you 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 USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100...
...NP-FV30 (supplied) NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 115 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (... (50 °F to charge the camcorder. It is recommended that you 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 USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100...
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... in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and... wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any operation for charging the battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. ...
... in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 63). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and... wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any operation for charging the battery pack. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. ...
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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 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.
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Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with / , then ... and the date and time. If you select , the date and time setting operation is complete. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 US 22 Touch the button on . 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. For HDR-CX190, select the button using the multiselector. 3 Select the desired geographical area with /. When you...
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with / , then ... and the date and time. If you select , the date and time setting operation is complete. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 US 22 Touch the button on . 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. For HDR-CX190, select the button using the multiselector. 3 Select the desired geographical area with /. When you...
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They are recorded automatically on -screen displays to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language ...time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 63) To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) (p. 72) US 23 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees...
They are recorded automatically on -screen displays to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language ...time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 63) To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) (p. 72) US 23 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees...
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... Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR-CX190/CX200/ PJ200 HDR-CX210 Default recording medium Memory card Internal memory Alternative recording medium - Inserting a memory card Open the cover...the screen disappears. Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Insert the card with...
... Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR-CX190/CX200/ PJ200 HDR-CX210 Default recording medium Memory card Internal memory Alternative recording medium - Inserting a memory card Open the cover...the screen disappears. Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Insert the card with...
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... connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Save your important data on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. Types of the memory card, it and the data will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the... memory card does not pop out and drop. If you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity...
... connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Save your important data on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. Types of the memory card, it and the data will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the... memory card does not pop out and drop. If you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity...
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...on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn on the (Photo) lamp. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. US 27 Recording/Playback Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to... When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. To display the items again, do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you do as follows.
...on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn on the (Photo) lamp. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. US 27 Recording/Playback Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to... When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. To display the items again, do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you do as follows.
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...with full pixel display. Recording/Playback To record in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). It is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to the lens side ..., bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is recommended you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the subject appears on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 61) ...
...with full pixel display. Recording/Playback To record in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). It is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to the lens side ..., bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is recommended you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of the subject appears on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 61) ...
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... default setting. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. If you move your finger on the LCD screen (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200). The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about...
... default setting. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. If you move your finger on the LCD screen (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200). The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about...
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HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time. 3 Select the image. The camcorder plays from the selected image to enter the playback mode. ... You can search for recorded images by selecting on the camcorder to the last image in the event. US 31 Recording/Playback Playback You can enter the playback mode by date and time of ...
HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time. 3 Select the image. The camcorder plays from the selected image to enter the playback mode. ... You can search for recorded images by selecting on the camcorder to the last image in the event. US 31 Recording/Playback Playback You can enter the playback mode by date and time of ...
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..., do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds. While playing a movie Volume Delete Context To stop Previous To fast-reverse Next To fast-forward To pause/play /pause movies and photos in the order recorded US 33 HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch the LCD screen. Recording...
..., do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds. While playing a movie Volume Delete Context To stop Previous To fast-reverse Next To fast-forward To pause/play /pause movies and photos in the order recorded US 33 HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch the LCD screen. Recording...