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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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..., and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Battery pack This device complies with the specified type only. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose ...children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. GB Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do...
..., and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Battery pack This device complies with the specified type only. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose ...children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. GB Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do...
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... tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in accordance with an AC Adaptor) from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing green or the access lamp (p. 22) is lit...on-screen displays The example images used for effective use Do not do not close the LCD panel. For information on your camcorder model, see the following . Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual for illustration purposes are operational for illustrating the operating...
... tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in accordance with an AC Adaptor) from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing green or the access lamp (p. 22) is lit...on-screen displays The example images used for effective use Do not do not close the LCD panel. For information on your camcorder model, see the following . Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual for illustration purposes are operational for illustrating the operating...
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...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). Refer to complete the selection. Design and specifications of your camcorder... and screen images in -depth instructions on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise specified. 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...
...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). Refer to complete the selection. Design and specifications of your camcorder... and screen images in -depth instructions on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise specified. 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...
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... this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder. like below, confirm in the specifications for each model are described together. Model name (HDR-xxx) 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... GB 12 If you find the description "Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..."
... this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder. like below, confirm in the specifications for each model are described together. Model name (HDR-xxx) 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... GB 12 If you find the description "Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..."
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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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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 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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... to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without any operation for about 2 minutes, to charge the camcorder. To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB...required when you leave your computer connected with an AC Adaptor): 115 min. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. It is recommended that you charge the battery in USB...
... to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without any operation for about 2 minutes, to charge the camcorder. To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB...required when you leave your computer connected with an AC Adaptor): 115 min. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. It is recommended that you charge the battery in USB...
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... Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time]. 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 the recording media. Notes The recording date and...
... Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time]. 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 the recording media. Notes The recording date and...
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... "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 imported to or played back on your important... data on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to 64 GB SD card Operation with your camcorder before the first use (p. 38). Types of the memory card. Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert...
... "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 imported to or played back on your important... data on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to 64 GB SD card Operation with your camcorder before the first use (p. 38). Types of the memory card. Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert...
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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 LCD screen and...
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 LCD screen and...
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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 ... be indicated if data is flashing Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of movies or photos, then point your camcorder GB 25
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 ... be indicated if data is flashing Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of movies or photos, then point your camcorder GB 25
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... selecting on the LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then MENU select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date 1 1 2013 1-2 and time. 2013 Highlight 3 Select the image. The... camcorder plays from the selected image 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 ...
... selecting on the LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then MENU select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date 1 1 2013 1-2 and time. 2013 Highlight 3 Select the image. The... camcorder plays from the selected image 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 ...
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To delete images Select on your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with...You may not be able to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). Recording/Playback As you may not be played on AV equipment of other devices images that were recorded on the ... images on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with your camcorder normally.
To delete images Select on your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with...You may not be able to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). Recording/Playback As you may not be played on AV equipment of other devices images that were recorded on the ... images on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with your camcorder normally.
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...(sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is connected, and the connectors used. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. Playing images... on a TV For information on your camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of ...
...(sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is connected, and the connectors used. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. Playing images... on a TV For information on your camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of ...
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... life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended). The following operations are unavailable while you use the built-in projector after the camcorder is turned on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use a flat surface such as a wall...
... life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended). The following operations are unavailable while you use the built-in projector after the camcorder is turned on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use a flat surface such as a wall...
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This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction. GB 30 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.
This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction. GB 30 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.