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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the apparatus. ACSerial No. ...
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the apparatus. ACSerial No. ...
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... conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as described in the U.S.A. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. GB Even...
... conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as described in the U.S.A. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. GB Even...
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... or the shop where you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for your nearest Sony service station. For all other batteries, please view the section on the packaging indicates that the battery will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could...to the applicable collection point for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. Hand the battery over to be used . Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Disposal of materials will help to the applicable collection point ...
... or the shop where you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for your nearest Sony service station. For all other batteries, please view the section on the packaging indicates that the battery will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could...to the applicable collection point for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. Hand the battery over to be used . Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Disposal of materials will help to the applicable collection point ...
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... images may be impossible to play back or may be provided, even if recording or playback is lit or flashing GB 10 removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor (models with local regulations. To view your recordings on your camcorder. If any way. Select [Setup] [ General Settings...
... images may be impossible to play back or may be provided, even if recording or playback is lit or flashing GB 10 removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor (models with local regulations. To view your recordings on your camcorder. If any way. Select [Setup] [ General Settings...
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...(1) The USB connection support cable is an on-line manual. Selecting items on the bottom of your camcorder. Refer to it for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" ...Sony website (p. 32). http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the LCD screen Move the multi-selector towards to select the desired item, Rechargeable battery...
...(1) The USB connection support cable is an on-line manual. Selecting items on the bottom of your camcorder. Refer to it for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" ...Sony website (p. 32). http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the LCD screen Move the multi-selector towards to select the desired item, Rechargeable battery...
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... equipment 13 Differences in supplied items 13 Parts and controls 16 Getting started Charging the battery pack 18 Attaching/Removing the battery pack 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...
... equipment 13 Differences in supplied items 13 Parts and controls 16 Getting started Charging the battery pack 18 Attaching/Removing the battery pack 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...
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To fasten the grip belt Power zoom lever (25) PHOTO button (24) POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (24) DC IN jack (19) Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. Grip belt ... in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in the proper direction. Memory card slot (22) BATT (battery) release lever (18) GB 17
To fasten the grip belt Power zoom lever (25) PHOTO button (24) POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (24) DC IN jack (19) Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. Grip belt ... in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in the proper direction. Memory card slot (22) BATT (battery) release lever (18) GB 17
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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 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.
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... camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Align the mark on the DC 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...
... camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Align the mark on the DC 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...
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...shown above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). GB 20 Notes ... In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you fully charge a fully discharged NP-FV30 battery pack (supplied). Charging time Approximate time (min...
...shown above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). GB 20 Notes ... In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you fully charge a fully discharged NP-FV30 battery pack (supplied). Charging time Approximate time (min...
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... images up to the following states will be indicated if data is flashing Zooming Move the power zoom lever 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 movies or photos, then point...
... images up to the following states will be indicated if data is flashing Zooming Move the power zoom lever 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 movies or photos, then point...
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Notes The LCD screen turns off the projector, press PROJECTOR. Using the built-in use. Using the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is turned on your camcorder model, see the following operations or situations while using the projector. Make sure ...
Notes The LCD screen turns off the projector, press PROJECTOR. Using the built-in use. Using the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is turned on your camcorder model, see the following operations or situations while using the projector. Make sure ...
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... the approximate remaining battery time. Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Sets the date and time. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 21). *1 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E *2 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E *3 HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230 GB 39 Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Sets...
... the approximate remaining battery time. Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Sets the date and time. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 21). *1 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E *2 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E *3 HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230 GB 39 Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Sets...
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...Contact your camcorder to initialize or change the current internal memory (models with an AC Adaptor) from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 11) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder...all settings, including the clock setting, are performed for about 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 39), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 18). Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may need to be deleted. Be sure to on. It takes a few ...
...Contact your camcorder to initialize or change the current internal memory (models with an AC Adaptor) from the wall outlet (wall socket). However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 11) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder...all settings, including the clock setting, are performed for about 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 39), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 18). Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may need to be deleted. Be sure to on. It takes a few ...
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... screen, check the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 If indicators appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all USB devices from the USB jack of your... by the computer. Disconnect all the numbers of the error code beginning with an AC Adaptor) to install "PlayMemories Home." Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 18). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor (models with C or E. Total number of movie scenes...
... screen, check the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 If indicators appear on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all USB devices from the USB jack of your... by the computer. Disconnect all the numbers of the error code beginning with an AC Adaptor) to install "PlayMemories Home." Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 18). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor (models with C or E. Total number of movie scenes...
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...memory card after storing the images on other media (p. 38). The image data base file may not be able to malfunction. LCD screen Battery pack The memory card is inserted (p. 22). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, ...then record. Change the battery pack or place it in the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 No memory card is damaged....
...memory card after storing the images on other media (p. 38). The image data base file may not be able to malfunction. LCD screen Battery pack The memory card is inserted (p. 22). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, ...then record. Change the battery pack or place it in the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 No memory card is damaged....
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... get wet, for a long time, turn it on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it. In this malfunction cannot be repaired. ... LCD screen. For DC or AC operation, use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that is used with plenty of the...
... get wet, for a long time, turn it on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may have it checked by a Sony dealer before storing it. In this malfunction cannot be repaired. ... LCD screen. For DC or AC operation, use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that is used with plenty of the...
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...still images, or perform [Format] (p. 38), data on the internal memory may not be completely erased. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other settings even when the LCD screen is recommended that you select [Setup] [ Media ...Even if you delete all . It is closed for more than 24 hours. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other than date recording will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you...
...still images, or perform [Format] (p. 38), data on the internal memory may not be completely erased. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other settings even when the LCD screen is recommended that you select [Setup] [ Media ...Even if you delete all . It is closed for more than 24 hours. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other than date recording will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you...
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... 5 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E: 178 g (6.3 oz) main unit only 222 g (7.8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E: 180 g (6.3 oz) main unit only 224 g (7.9 oz) ...GB 47 Others/Index CX220E/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...
... 5 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E: 178 g (6.3 oz) main unit only 222 g (7.8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E: 180 g (6.3 oz) main unit only 224 g (7.9 oz) ...GB 47 Others/Index CX220E/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...
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... Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the movie or photo mode, and zooming. When using a Sony memory card. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F... Continuous recording time 95 95 Typical recording time 45 45 Playing time 145 145 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/ PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Recording media HDR- Expected running times for the supplied battery pack (in minutes) These tables show the approximate available running times when you ...
... Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the movie or photo mode, and zooming. When using a Sony memory card. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F... Continuous recording time 95 95 Typical recording time 45 45 Playing time 145 145 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/ PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Recording media HDR- Expected running times for the supplied battery pack (in minutes) These tables show the approximate available running times when you ...