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Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1 Back to top "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1 Back to top "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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"Handycam" User Guide Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Operation Search Back to top 2
"Handycam" User Guide Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Operation Search Back to top 2
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"Handycam" User Guide Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Before use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Model Information Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Before use Back to top 3
"Handycam" User Guide Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Before use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Model Information Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Before use Back to top 3
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Charging the battery ..., and setting the date and time Preparing the recording media Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory) Inserting a memory card Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 4
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Charging the battery ..., and setting the date and time Preparing the recording media Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory) Inserting a memory card Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 4
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording Recording Recording Recording movies Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Useful functions for recording images Zooming ... recording (Dual Capture) Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 5
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording Recording Recording Recording movies Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Useful functions for recording images Zooming ... recording (Dual Capture) Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 5
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a ... projector Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with the PROJECTOR IN jack) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 6
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a ... projector Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with the PROJECTOR IN jack) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 6
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...page > Playing images on a TV Playing images on a TV Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV ...is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Playing images on a TV supporting "BRAVIA" Sync Using "BRAVIA" Sync Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 7
...page > Playing images on a TV Playing images on a TV Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV ...is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Playing images on a TV supporting "BRAVIA" Sync Using "BRAVIA" Sync Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 7
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... Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device Saving images with an external device Using... in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 8
... Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device Saving images with an external device Using... in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 8
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... Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Camera/Mic White ... CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E) Micref Level (...
... Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Camera/Mic White ... CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E) Micref Level (...
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... Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries/power... sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis ...
... Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries/power... sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis ...
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...Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format...battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Zoom magnification Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 12
...Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format...battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Zoom magnification Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 12
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...Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Contents list Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Before use How to use this User... Guide Model Information Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Top page > Contents list Back to top Back to top Getting started Checking the ...
...Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Contents list Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Before use How to use this User... Guide Model Information Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Top page > Contents list Back to top Back to top Getting started Checking the ...
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... the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Playing images on a TV supporting "BRAVIA" Sync Using "BRAVIA" Sync Back to top Saving images with an external device ...Using the "PlayMemories Home" software Playing images on a computer Checking the computer system Installing the "PlayMemories Home" software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer The devices on which the created disc can be played back Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 14
... the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Playing images on a TV supporting "BRAVIA" Sync Using "BRAVIA" Sync Back to top Saving images with an external device ...Using the "PlayMemories Home" software Playing images on a computer Checking the computer system Installing the "PlayMemories Home" software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer The devices on which the created disc can be played back Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 14
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... Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Back to top Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus... Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/...
... Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Back to top Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus... Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/...
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...have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Warning ... and precautions About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the...
...have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Warning ... and precautions About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the...
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...Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Search by ... Selection (Night Scene) Recording sound clearly Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E...
...Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Search by ... Selection (Night Scene) Recording sound clearly Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E...
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...Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Scene Selection (Fireworks) Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset) Selecting a recording medium Media Select (HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Saving battery power...Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Editing movies and photos Capturing a photo from a movie ... image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 20
...Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Scene Selection (Fireworks) Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset) Selecting a recording medium Media Select (HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Saving battery power...Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Editing movies and photos Capturing a photo from a movie ... image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 20
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...used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to display The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example. 1. A list of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem. Click a topic title in the right pane. 21 Descriptions appear in the list. ...Click a title in the side bar on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide ...
...used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to display The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example. 1. A list of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem. Click a topic title in the right pane. 21 Descriptions appear in the list. ...Click a title in the side bar on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide ...
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Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing. Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( Operate the camcorder in the order indicated. ) (A). 23
Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing. Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( Operate the camcorder in the order indicated. ) (A). 23
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Icons in its default settings. The default setting is in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is indicated by . Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 24
Icons in its default settings. The default setting is in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is indicated by . Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 24
