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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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...small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers... Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. GB Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
...small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers... Do not incinerate or dispose of in the instructions. GB Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
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...; [Language Setting] a desired language. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder is lit or flashing GB 10 removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor (models with local regulations. If any problems. Compensation ...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be lost , or other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on , do not close the LCD panel. Black points White, red, ...
...; [Language Setting] a desired language. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder is lit or flashing GB 10 removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor (models with local regulations. If any problems. Compensation ...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be lost , or other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on , do not close the LCD panel. Black points White, red, ...
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...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for connection. 1 Access the Sony support page. GB 11 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is too short for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes ...
...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for connection. 1 Access the Sony support page. GB 11 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is too short for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes ...
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... confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. 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...
... confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. 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...
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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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... compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB 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...
... compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB 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...
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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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... 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 turns ...
... 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 turns ...
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...). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. Notes In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your computer connected with...AC Adaptor): 115 min. GB 20 When using the AC Adaptor (models with the Built-in USB Cable*: 150 min. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor ...
...). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. Notes In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your computer connected with...AC Adaptor): 115 min. GB 20 When using the AC Adaptor (models with the Built-in USB Cable*: 150 min. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor ...
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..., 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 screen. 2 Select the desired language, the geographical area, and the time ...
..., 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 screen. 2 Select the desired language, the geographical area, and the time ...
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... you forcibly insert the memory card in the direction as illustrated. Formatting the memory card will be used with all the data stored on your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" 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 supporting...
... you forcibly insert the memory card in the direction as illustrated. Formatting the memory card will be used with all the data stored on your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" 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 supporting...
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... shooting modes. 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...
... shooting modes. 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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on the recording screen of the image. 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 the ... [ SteadyShot] 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 W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view In the default setting, you can magnify images up to the following states will...
on the recording screen of the image. 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 the ... [ SteadyShot] 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 W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view In the default setting, you can magnify images up to the following states will...
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... show Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the LCD screen for various playback operations. GB 26 Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can search for recorded images by date and... time of recording (Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the playback mode by selecting on the LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired ...
... show Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the LCD screen for various playback operations. GB 26 Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can search for recorded images by date and... time of recording (Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the playback mode by selecting on the LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired ...
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...GB 27 To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play movies slowly. To repeat... Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). To delete images Select on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with...
...GB 27 To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play movies slowly. To repeat... Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). To delete images Select on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with...
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... 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. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. Notes ...AV Cable (sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Playing images on a TV For information on 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 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. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. Notes ...AV Cable (sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Playing images on a TV For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Connection methods and the image quality viewed ...
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...58317; Make sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in projector after the camcorder is recommended). The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device ...Be careful of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 4 Move the selection frame using the supplied AC Adaptor is turned on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use the multi-selector...
...58317; Make sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in projector after the camcorder is recommended). The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device ...Be careful of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 4 Move the selection frame using the supplied AC Adaptor is turned on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use the multi-selector...
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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. GB 30 This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction.