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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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...) Differences in functions Model name HDR-CX220/ PJ220 HDR-CX220E/ PJ220E HDR-CX230/ PJ230 HDR-CX230E/ PJ230E HDR-CX280/ CX320 HDR-CX280E/ CX320E/ PJ320E HDR-CX290/ CX380/ PJ380 HDR-CX290E/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Recording media Internal memory + Memory card Signal Memory... your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use this User Guide > Model Information Model Information In this manual are described together. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on...
...) Differences in functions Model name HDR-CX220/ PJ220 HDR-CX220E/ PJ220E HDR-CX230/ PJ230 HDR-CX230E/ PJ230E HDR-CX280/ CX320 HDR-CX280E/ CX320E/ PJ320E HDR-CX290/ CX380/ PJ380 HDR-CX290E/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Recording media Internal memory + Memory card Signal Memory... your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use this User Guide > Model Information Model Information In this manual are described together. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on...
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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 ... appear during recording or playing. Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording Wide Mode Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] Manual focus Scene Selection White Balance SteadyShot off Tele Macro x.v.Color Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) 31
"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 ... appear during recording or playing. Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording Wide Mode Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] Manual focus Scene Selection White Balance SteadyShot off Tele Macro x.v.Color Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) 31
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... card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or faster Capacity (operation verified) Up to 32 GB Up to 64 GB Described in this manual "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card Operation with this camcorder. Movies recorded on the "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory... with an external device Customizing your camcorder SD Speed Class "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media - "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. Open the cover and insert the memory card until...
... card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or faster Capacity (operation verified) Up to 32 GB Up to 64 GB Described in this manual "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card Operation with this camcorder. Movies recorded on the "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory... with an external device Customizing your camcorder SD Speed Class "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media - "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. Open the cover and insert the memory card until...
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... ( HDMI IN jack ( ) on supplied items: Differences in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 69 Back to the connected jack. 2. Some TVs may result. HDMI (High-... played back in high definition image quality (HD) on the TV to top Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of your TV on the camcorder and to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as well. Play a...no sound or image) with the HDMI logo. Switch the input on a high definition TV. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use an AV Cable (sold separately). [Details] :Signal flow 1. If...
... ( HDMI IN jack ( ) on supplied items: Differences in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 69 Back to the connected jack. 2. Some TVs may result. HDMI (High-... played back in high definition image quality (HD) on the TV to top Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of your TV on the camcorder and to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as well. Play a...no sound or image) with the HDMI logo. Switch the input on a high definition TV. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use an AV Cable (sold separately). [Details] :Signal flow 1. If...
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.... Related topics Information on supplied items: Differences in supplied items [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to record movies with an external device Customizing your camcorder to the TV using ... ( 3. Connect your camcorder and the TV using more than one type of cable to the instruction manuals of the TV as the power source (models with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode]...are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) on the camcorder. ; "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use the AC Adaptor as well. When movies are recorded...
.... Related topics Information on supplied items: Differences in supplied items [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to record movies with an external device Customizing your camcorder to the TV using ... ( 3. Connect your camcorder and the TV using more than one type of cable to the instruction manuals of the TV as the power source (models with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode]...are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) on the camcorder. ; "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use the AC Adaptor as well. When movies are recorded...
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...TV. Notes There may be some operations you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the instruction manual of your TV for details. You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected...to each model of BRAVIA. The operation of "BRAVIA" Sync differs according to the instruction manual of the TV for details. If you cannot do with the remote commander. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV ...
...TV. Notes There may be some operations you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the instruction manual of your TV for details. You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected...to each model of BRAVIA. The operation of "BRAVIA" Sync differs according to the instruction manual of the TV for details. If you cannot do with the remote commander. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV ...
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...media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). "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... device easily (models with the external media device. 1. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) You can connect your camcorder and the external media device, and then play back images stored on the...
...media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). "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... device easily (models with the external media device. 1. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) You can connect your camcorder and the external media device, and then play back images stored on the...
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... copied, select [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] while your camcorder is connected to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. 1. Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable ...(sold separately). "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving ...is displayed on supplied items: Differences in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 84
... copied, select [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] while your camcorder is connected to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. 1. Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable ...(sold separately). "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving ...is displayed on supplied items: Differences in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 84
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A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). To play movies. Refer to top 85 "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 ... images in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) Playing back images in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) Notes For this operation, you want to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Related ...
A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). To play movies. Refer to top 85 "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 ... images in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) Playing back images in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) Notes For this operation, you want to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Related ...
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... information: [Data Code] Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the audio input jack on the device. Notes You should connect your camcorder... recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. 4. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV...to a disc recorder with the device connected. A: AV Cable (sold separately). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AV Cable (sold separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left...
... information: [Data Code] Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the audio input jack on the device. Notes You should connect your camcorder... recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. 4. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV...to a disc recorder with the device connected. A: AV Cable (sold separately). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AV Cable (sold separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left...
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... Push) The white balance will shoot the subject. Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to the recording environment. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance]. 2. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better...
... Push) The white balance will shoot the subject. Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to the recording environment. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance]. 2. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better...
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...Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to top 94 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure and focus. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on ...(Spot meter/focus) (HDRCX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically. 1. [Camera/Mic...
...Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to top 94 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure and focus. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on ...(Spot meter/focus) (HDRCX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically. 1. [Camera/Mic...
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...Sony Corporation Back to automatic exposure, touch [Auto]. To return the setting to top 95 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on stage. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter]. 2. Touch the subject of which you want to [Manual...Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDRCX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure can be adjusted and set to adjust the exposure. This...
...Sony Corporation Back to automatic exposure, touch [Auto]. To return the setting to top 95 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on stage. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter]. 2. Touch the subject of which you want to [Manual...Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDRCX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure can be adjusted and set to adjust the exposure. This...
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... Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto]. "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 > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Focus (HDR...
... Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto]. "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 > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Focus (HDR...
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... the subject is black Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 97 if the subject is too bright or too dark. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Exposure]. 2. Manual Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select or the light is adjusted automatically. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before...
... the subject is black Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 97 if the subject is too bright or too dark. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Exposure]. 2. Manual Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select or the light is adjusted automatically. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before...
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...when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. Notes When you set the focus manually. "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 ... and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to manual or when you want to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide...
...when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. Notes When you set the focus manually. "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 ... and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to manual or when you want to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide...
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On ( ) The Low Lux function is not used . Select the desired item. "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 > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. 2. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 100 Off The Low Lux function is used .
On ( ) The Low Lux function is not used . Select the desired item. "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 > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. 2. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 100 Off The Low Lux function is used .
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Adjust the focus manually when it is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.) On ( ) The zoom moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side ... can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. Related topics Zooming [Focus] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Tele Macro]. 2. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving...
Adjust the focus manually when it is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.) On ( ) The zoom moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side ... can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. Related topics Zooming [Focus] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Tele Macro]. 2. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving...
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...details on the holizontal/vertical ratio of the TV. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback... When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to the instruction manuals of the TV that will be connected, refer to vertical ratio. 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode]. 2.... Related topics [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies to top...
...details on the holizontal/vertical ratio of the TV. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback... When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to the instruction manuals of the TV that will be connected, refer to vertical ratio. 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode]. 2.... Related topics [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records movies to top...