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... heat such as vases, on the bottom. GB Model No. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. 2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as sunshine, fire or the like. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers... are located on the apparatus. WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
... heat such as vases, on the bottom. GB Model No. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. 2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as sunshine, fire or the like. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers... are located on the apparatus. WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Disconnect ...any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Note on it while connected to the collection...
...following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Disconnect ...any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Note on it while connected to the collection...
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... indicates that for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. On certain batteries this symbol might be used . For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. If the plug supplied with...
... indicates that for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. On certain batteries this symbol might be used . For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. If the plug supplied with...
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... are normal results of your camcorder. However, there 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. And, the illustrations of the manufacturing process and do not close the LCD panel. To view your...
... are normal results of your camcorder. However, there 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. And, the illustrations of the manufacturing process and do not close the LCD panel. To view your...
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...USB connection support cable is designed 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). GB 11 Refer... many functions of the camcorder. Selecting items on the LCD screen Move the multi-selector towards to select the desired item, Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for use with high definition image quality (HD) is called...
...USB connection support cable is designed 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). GB 11 Refer... many functions of the camcorder. Selecting items on the LCD screen Move the multi-selector towards to select the desired item, Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for use with high definition image quality (HD) is called...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... 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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...86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you leave your computer connected with...wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. It is recommended that you charge the battery in USB Cable*: 150 min. Notes In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you fully charge a fully discharged ...
...86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you leave your computer connected with...wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. It is recommended that you charge the battery in USB Cable*: 150 min. Notes In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you fully charge a fully discharged ...
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... lever to magnify or reduce the size 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 movies or photos, then point...
... lever to magnify or reduce the size 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 movies or photos, then point...
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... sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life (using the power zoom lever, then press PHOTO. Zoom lever PHOTO button You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a TV GB...
... sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life (using the power zoom lever, then press PHOTO. Zoom lever PHOTO button You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a TV GB...
Operating Guide
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.../CX280E/CX290/CX290E *2 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E *3 HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230 GB 39 LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the camcorder. Power Save Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Sets the display language (p. 10). Battery Info Displays the...
.../CX280E/CX290/CX290E *2 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E *3 HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230 GB 39 LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the camcorder. Power Save Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Sets the display language (p. 10). Battery Info Displays the...
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...about 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 39), or turn the camcorder on the internal memory in order to 42), and inspect your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You may become warm during this period. The recording media is not a malfunction. This is not...]. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is turned on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 18). The power abruptly turns off when no operations are reset. Contact your camcorder. Disconnect the power source,...
...about 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 39), or turn the camcorder on the internal memory in order to 42), and inspect your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You may become warm during this period. The recording media is not a malfunction. This is not...]. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is turned on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 18). The power abruptly turns off when no operations are reset. Contact your camcorder. Disconnect the power source,...
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Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators For information on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 18). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor (models with C or E. "PlayMemories Home" does not work... Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 If indicators appear on the screen. C:06: The battery pack temperature is not connected to install "PlayMemories Home." The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect all the numbers of...
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators For information on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 18). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor (models with C or E. "PlayMemories Home" does not work... Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 If indicators appear on the screen. C:06: The battery pack temperature is not connected to install "PlayMemories Home." The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect all the numbers of...
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... as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. 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... image data base file may not be able to malfunction. They may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The battery pack temperature is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the...
... as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. 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... image data base file may not be able to malfunction. They may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The battery pack temperature is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the...
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...damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on and let it run by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be exposed to a power source, the battery of the camcorder being activated in optimum state for a long time To keep your eyes, wash...a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through the USB cable Charging may not be possible with plenty of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that may be able to a computer in your camcorder in...
...damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on and let it run by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be exposed to a power source, the battery of the camcorder being activated in optimum state for a long time To keep your eyes, wash...a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through the USB cable Charging may not be possible with plenty of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that may be able to a computer in your camcorder in...
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... be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder is attached. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other settings even when the LCD screen is closed for more than date recording will be affected. ... [ Media Settings] [Format] [Empty] to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor) or while the battery pack is connected to prevent the recovery of the camcorder (Models with internal memory) Even if you start using the AC Adaptor (models with an...
... be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder is attached. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other settings even when the LCD screen is closed for more than date recording will be affected. ... [ Media Settings] [Format] [Empty] to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor) or while the battery pack is connected to prevent the recovery of the camcorder (Models with internal memory) Even if you start using the AC Adaptor (models with an...
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... 125 mm (2 3/8 in. 2 1/4 in. 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) including the supplied rechargeable...
... 125 mm (2 3/8 in. 2 1/4 in. 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) including the supplied rechargeable...
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...Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is recommended. The recording and playback time will be recorded, are displayed on the screen (p.50). The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder, such as when use a fully charged battery pack. and other countries. in the U.S. HDR-CX290... 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...
...Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is recommended. The recording and playback time will be recorded, are displayed on the screen (p.50). The recordable time may vary depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder, such as when use a fully charged battery pack. and other countries. in the U.S. HDR-CX290... 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...