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4-447-514-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
4-447-514-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
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... Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your... camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as in direct sunlight or in a car ...
... Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your... camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as in direct sunlight or in a car ...
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...57732; a desired language. For details on the signal format, refer to "How to a malfunction of the pixels are normal results of the camcorder is not possible due to use this manual for illustration purposes are exaggerated or simplified for effective use Do not do not affect the... there may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost . Use the camcorder in accordance with an AC Adaptor) from images and screen indicators that has been recorded may be provided, even if recording or playback is...
...57732; a desired language. For details on the signal format, refer to "How to a malfunction of the pixels are normal results of the camcorder is not possible due to use this manual for illustration purposes are exaggerated or simplified for effective use Do not do not affect the... there may be copyrighted. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be lost . Use the camcorder in accordance with an AC Adaptor) from images and screen indicators that has been recorded may be provided, even if recording or playback is...
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... Items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) HDMI cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (...downloaded from the Sony website (p. 32). http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for connection. 1 Access the Sony support page. and then press the center of the camcorder is an on-line manual. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" ...
... Items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) HDMI cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (...downloaded from the Sony website (p. 32). http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for connection. 1 Access the Sony support page. and then press the center of the camcorder is an on-line manual. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" ...
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...camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. How to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..." like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to use this manual In this manual, the differences in functions Model name HDR-CX220/ PJ220 HDR-CX220E/ PJ220E HDR-CX230/ PJ230 HDR-CX230E/ PJ230E HDR-CX280 HDR-CX280E HDR-CX290 HDR.../Output Output only SteadyShot Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Optical Optical Optical Optical GB 12 Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in the specifications for each model are described together.
...camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. How to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..." like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to use this manual In this manual, the differences in functions Model name HDR-CX220/ PJ220 HDR-CX220E/ PJ220E HDR-CX230/ PJ230 HDR-CX230E/ PJ230E HDR-CX280 HDR-CX280E HDR-CX290 HDR.../Output Output only SteadyShot Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Optical Optical Optical Optical GB 12 Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in the specifications for each model are described together.
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Table of contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 11 Selecting items on the LCD screen 11 Supplied Items 11 How to use this manual 12 Differences in functions 12 Differences ... 18 Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor 19 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Setting 21 Preparing your camcorder 21 Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory 21 Inserting a memory card 22 Recording/Playback Recording 24 Zooming 25 Playback 26 Playing images on...
Table of contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 11 Selecting items on the LCD screen 11 Supplied Items 11 How to use this manual 12 Differences in functions 12 Differences ... 18 Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor 19 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Setting 21 Preparing your camcorder 21 Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory 21 Inserting a memory card 22 Recording/Playback Recording 24 Zooming 25 Playback 26 Playing images on...
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Table of contents Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder 34 Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with an AC Adaptor 35 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 36 Menu lists 37 Others/Index Troubleshooting 40 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 41 About handling of your camcorder 42 Specifications 46 Screen indicators 49 Index 51 GB 15
Table of contents Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder 34 Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with an AC Adaptor 35 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 36 Menu lists 37 Others/Index Troubleshooting 40 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 41 About handling of your camcorder 42 Specifications 46 Screen indicators 49 Index 51 GB 15
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... Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (22) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...
... Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (22) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...
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Getting started Charging the battery pack For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Attaching/Removing the battery pack Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. To remove the battery pack, close the LCD screen, then slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Battery pack GB 18
Getting started Charging the battery pack For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Attaching/Removing the battery pack Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. To remove the battery pack, close the LCD screen, then slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Battery pack GB 18
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...the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor) Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the ... plug with that on the DC IN jack Getting started POWER/CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Charging the battery using your computer Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp ...
...the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor) Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the ... plug with that on the DC IN jack Getting started POWER/CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Charging the battery using your computer Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp ...
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...an AC Adaptor): 115 min. It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. When using the AC Adaptor (models with the Built-in USB Cable*: 150 min. GB 20 To charge...176;C to 30 °C (50 °F to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 39). The charging times shown above are...
...an AC Adaptor): 115 min. It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. When using the AC Adaptor (models with the Built-in USB Cable*: 150 min. GB 20 To charge...176;C to 30 °C (50 °F to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 39). The charging times shown above are...
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... are recorded automatically on the recording media. GB 21 Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn off the power, close the LCD...
... are recorded automatically on the recording media. GB 21 Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn off the power, close the LCD...
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... to 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Up to 64 GB Class 4 or faster Up to 64 GB SD card Operation with your camcorder before the first use with your PC, etc. Confirm the direction of the memory card. Confirm in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory..." media "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this camcorder. Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be careful so that the connecting equipment is not assured...
... to 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Up to 64 GB Class 4 or faster Up to 64 GB SD card Operation with your camcorder before the first use with your PC, etc. Confirm the direction of the memory card. Confirm in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory..." media "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this camcorder. Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be careful so that the connecting equipment is not assured...
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... not shown. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Open the...
... not shown. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Open the...
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... to [Standard] or [Off] (p. 37). You can magnify images up to magnify or reduce the size of movies or photos, then point your camcorder GB 25 on the recording screen of the image. To select the suitable setting automatically for a faster zoom. Move it further for the recording situation... (Intelligent Auto) Select [On] at the subject and record it. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of...
... to [Standard] or [Off] (p. 37). You can magnify images up to magnify or reduce the size of movies or photos, then point your camcorder GB 25 on the recording screen of the image. To select the suitable setting automatically for a faster zoom. Move it further for the recording situation... (Intelligent Auto) Select [On] at the subject and record it. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of...
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... from the selected image to enter the playback mode. You can search for various playback operations. Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can enter the playback mode by date and time of ...recording (Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to the last image in the event. 1 1 2013 1 2 00:00:00 1 18 2013 1 19 4 Select the appropriate buttons on the image being played back...
... from the selected image to enter the playback mode. You can search for various playback operations. Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can enter the playback mode by date and time of ...recording (Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to the last image in the event. 1 1 2013 1 2 00:00:00 1 18 2013 1 19 4 Select the appropriate buttons on the image being played back...
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... Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is selected with other manufacturers. Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your camcorder normally. Also, you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times ... recorded on your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). Recording/Playback As you may not be played on AV equipment of movies or photos.
... Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is selected with other manufacturers. Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your camcorder normally. Also, you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times ... recorded on your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). Recording/Playback As you may not be played on AV equipment of movies or photos.
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GB 28 3 Play a movie or a photo on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. High definition Standard definition Yellow ...a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV. When you connect your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen...
GB 28 3 Play a movie or a photo on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. High definition Standard definition Yellow ...a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV. When you connect your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen...
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Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder model, see the following operations are unavailable while you use the built-in use. Using the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC .... Output of Highlight Playback to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in projector after the camcorder is recommended). The following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use a flat surface such as a wall as...
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder model, see the following operations are unavailable while you use the built-in use. Using the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC .... Output of Highlight Playback to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in projector after the camcorder is recommended). The following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use a flat surface such as a wall as...
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GB 30 This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction. Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed Several other functions When the projected images contain a lot of black, faint color unevenness may appear.
GB 30 This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction. Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed Several other functions When the projected images contain a lot of black, faint color unevenness may appear.
