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... and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. HDRSerial No. GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the apparatus. Record...
... and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. HDRSerial No. GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the apparatus. Record...
Operating Guide
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...Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If this equipment. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by or on European Union legislation shall be used in...
...Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. If this equipment. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by or on European Union legislation shall be used in...
Operating Guide
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...the camcorder in color) that has been recorded may be copyrighted. Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used for understandability. Notes on use Do not do not ... is not possible due to the copyright laws. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are operational for effective use this manual for illustration purposes are recorded without any problems. Compensation for your camcorder. Select [Setup] [ General...
...the camcorder in color) that has been recorded may be copyrighted. Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used for understandability. Notes on use Do not do not ... is not possible due to the copyright laws. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are operational for effective use this manual for illustration purposes are recorded without any problems. Compensation for your camcorder. Select [Setup] [ General...
Operating Guide
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... the desired item, Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for in this manual are called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory card are based on... accessories are subject to it for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" software and "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 32). Learning more about...
... the desired item, Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for in this manual are called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory card are based on... accessories are subject to it for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" software and "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 32). Learning more about...
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...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-CX290E Recording media Internal memory + Memory card Memory card Signal ...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. How to your camcorder.
...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-CX290E Recording media Internal memory + Memory card Memory card Signal ...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. How to your camcorder.
Operating Guide
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... Differences in this manual are explained with the model name. Safety Regulation (p. 2) Parts and controls (p. 16) Menu lists (p. 37) Specifications (p. 46) GB 13 Differences in equipment Illustration used in supplied items Model name HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC...
... Differences in this manual are explained with the model name. Safety Regulation (p. 2) Parts and controls (p. 16) Menu lists (p. 37) Specifications (p. 46) GB 13 Differences in equipment Illustration used in supplied items Model name HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC...
Operating Guide
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... 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 in equipment 13 Differences in supplied items 13 Parts and controls 16 Getting started Charging the battery pack 18...
... 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 in equipment 13 Differences in supplied items 13 Parts and controls 16 Getting started Charging the battery pack 18...
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.... Confirm the direction of the memory card. Types of the memory card, it is not assured. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this manual - Confirm in once.
.... Confirm the direction of the memory card. Types of the memory card, it is not assured. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this manual - Confirm in once.
Operating Guide
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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 an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high ... are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. You should use the AC Adaptor as the power source (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19). If the...
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 an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high ... are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. You should use the AC Adaptor as the power source (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19). If the...
Operating Guide
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... to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor when performing this operation (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording...
... to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor when performing this operation (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording...
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... and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) For information on your camcorder and the external media device using the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 33). USB Adaptor Cable VMC...
... and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) For information on your camcorder and the external media device using the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 33). USB Adaptor Cable VMC...
Operating Guide
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...with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Grid Line Displays grid lines as night view or beach. If you select [Manual], adjust the brightness (exposure) using / . Wind Noise Reduct....... Display Setting Sets the duration that icons or indicators are... displayed on the subject with standard definition image quality (STD). Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and to the recording environment. SteadyShot*1........... ...
...with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Grid Line Displays grid lines as night view or beach. If you select [Manual], adjust the brightness (exposure) using / . Wind Noise Reduct....... Display Setting Sets the duration that icons or indicators are... displayed on the subject with standard definition image quality (STD). Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and to the recording environment. SteadyShot*1........... ...
Operating Guide
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... LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Resolution (output): nHD (640 360) Continuous projection time (when using LCD screen at normal brightness: HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HD: 2.1 W MP4: 1.9 W STD: 2.0 W HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230.../CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/ PJ230E). General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/ PJ230/PJ230E)) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording using the...
... LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Resolution (output): nHD (640 360) Continuous projection time (when using LCD screen at normal brightness: HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HD: 2.1 W MP4: 1.9 W STD: 2.0 W HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230.../CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/ PJ230E). General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/ PJ230/PJ230E)) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording using the...
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...herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Accessible in this manual. Left Indicator Center Indicator Meaning MENU button (36) Self-timer recording (37)...the "f " logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. MultiMediaCard is available. Center Left Right...
...herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Accessible in this manual. Left Indicator Center Indicator Meaning MENU button (36) Self-timer recording (37)...the "f " logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. MultiMediaCard is available. Center Left Right...
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... 35 F Full charge 20 G Grip belt 17 H "Handycam" User Guide............11 HDMI Cable 28 How to operate the multi-selector 11 How to use this manual 12 I Initialize 40 Initial setup 21 Install 32 Intelligent Auto 25 L Language 10 LCD screen 24 M Mac 31 Media select 21 Memory card 22 "Memory...
... 35 F Full charge 20 G Grip belt 17 H "Handycam" User Guide............11 HDMI Cable 28 How to operate the multi-selector 11 How to use this manual 12 I Initialize 40 Initial setup 21 Install 32 Intelligent Auto 25 L Language 10 LCD screen 24 M Mac 31 Media select 21 Memory card 22 "Memory...
Marketing Specifications (Black)
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...Language Display Self Recording View & Index Advanced Features Face Detection Image Stabilization Movie Mode: 29.8-804.0mm(16:9),36.4-984.0mm(4:3); Manual (Menu) Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/ Snow Yes Yes Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor Standard:6 ...Image) Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Yes (Menu) 100% Grid Line Contrast AF Auto/Manual (Menu) Full range Focus Multi-segment Auto; Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) Yes (USB Charge Available) English; Traditional Chinese...
...Language Display Self Recording View & Index Advanced Features Face Detection Image Stabilization Movie Mode: 29.8-804.0mm(16:9),36.4-984.0mm(4:3); Manual (Menu) Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/ Snow Yes Yes Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor Standard:6 ...Image) Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Yes (Menu) 100% Grid Line Contrast AF Auto/Manual (Menu) Full range Focus Multi-segment Auto; Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) Yes (USB Charge Available) English; Traditional Chinese...
Marketing Specifications (Blue)
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.../Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/ Snow Yes Yes Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor Standard:6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range) Manual White/Black Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info) Yes/Yes Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes (recordable time,...White Balance Mode Minimum Illumination Auto Iris Control Backlight Compensation LOW LUX Mode Drive System Drive Mode Self-timer Shutter Speeds Convenience Features Manual / Auto Lens Cover Fader Effect(s) Date / Time Stamp Erase/Protect Media/Battery Indicator Power Save Mode Still Image Playback Options...
.../Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/ Snow Yes Yes Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor Standard:6 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range) Manual White/Black Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info) Yes/Yes Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes (recordable time,...White Balance Mode Minimum Illumination Auto Iris Control Backlight Compensation LOW LUX Mode Drive System Drive Mode Self-timer Shutter Speeds Convenience Features Manual / Auto Lens Cover Fader Effect(s) Date / Time Stamp Erase/Protect Media/Battery Indicator Power Save Mode Still Image Playback Options...