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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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...are called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is too short for connection. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in ( ) indicate the supplied ... multi-selector towards to complete the selection. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is designed for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories...
...are called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is too short for connection. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in ( ) indicate the supplied ... multi-selector towards to complete the selection. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is designed for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories...
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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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... on your camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of subtle textures and colors. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. "Photo TV... HD" allows for connection. When movies are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to record movies with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of ...
... on your camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of subtle textures and colors. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. "Photo TV... HD" allows for connection. When movies are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to record movies with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of ...
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... on your camcorder on the recording device. 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the recording device. 3 Start...
... on your camcorder on the recording device. 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the recording device. 3 Start...
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... operation, you have not yet been saved on to external media device can save movies and photos on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with the external media device. 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 33). GB 35 Notes...
... operation, you have not yet been saved on to external media device can save movies and photos on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with the external media device. 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 33). GB 35 Notes...
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.../CX230E/CX290/CX290E: Approx. 7.75 GB*6 HDR-PJ230/PJ230E: Approx. 7.75 GB*2 *6 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. *2 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *4 ... set to [Active]. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX220/ CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX220E/ CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E) HD TV Movie recording format: AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible): Video: MPEG-4...
.../CX230E/CX290/CX290E: Approx. 7.75 GB*6 HDR-PJ230/PJ230E: Approx. 7.75 GB*2 *6 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. *2 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *4 ... set to [Active]. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX220/ CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX220E/ CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E) HD TV Movie recording format: AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible): Video: MPEG-4...
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.../ PJ230/PJ230E)) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording 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/PJ230E HD: 2.2 W MP4: 2.0 W STD: 2.1 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: ‒20 ...
.../ PJ230/PJ230E)) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording 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/PJ230E HD: 2.2 W MP4: 2.0 W STD: 2.1 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: ‒20 ...
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HDR-CX290/CX290E/PJ230/ PJ230E CX280/ CX280E/ PJ220/ PJ220E Internal memory Memory card Continuous recording time 90 90 Typical recording time 45 45 Playing time 135 135 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with [ REC ...Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. GB 48 The maximum recording time of movies and number of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is recommended. The recording and playback time will be recorded, are displayed on the screen (p.50...
HDR-CX290/CX290E/PJ230/ PJ230E CX280/ CX280E/ PJ220/ PJ220E Internal memory Memory card Continuous recording time 90 90 Typical recording time 45 45 Playing time 135 135 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with [ REC ...Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. GB 48 The maximum recording time of movies and number of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is recommended. The recording and playback time will be recorded, are displayed on the screen (p.50...
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Right Indicator 60i 720 60min 0:00:00 00min 9999 8.9M 100/112 Meaning Recording image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (37) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (...
Right Indicator 60i 720 60min 0:00:00 00min 9999 8.9M 100/112 Meaning Recording image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (37) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (...
Marketing Specifications (Black)
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...babies and family pets. Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with a 2.7" tilting touchscreen- HDR-CX290/B Harness the magic of the moment with beautiful, Full HD 60p quality, 8GB of larger lenses, and SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. even outdoors, ... grain with Active Mode compensates for easy file transfer/charge Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor.
...babies and family pets. Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with a 2.7" tilting touchscreen- HDR-CX290/B Harness the magic of the moment with beautiful, Full HD 60p quality, 8GB of larger lenses, and SteadyShot® image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. even outdoors, ... grain with Active Mode compensates for easy file transfer/charge Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor.
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... cables. Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher) JPEG 8.9 megapixels Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); HD HQ: 1h45m; MP4: 2hr40min 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels 16:9 (640x360) 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels ...Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240) HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer...
... cables. Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher) JPEG 8.9 megapixels Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); HD HQ: 1h45m; MP4: 2hr40min 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels 16:9 (640x360) 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels ...Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240) HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer...
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... Date and Time, Camera info) Yes/Yes Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity) Yes Slide Show Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Yes (Menu) 100% Grid Line Contrast AF Auto/Manual (Menu) Full range Focus Multi-segment Auto; Canadian French;
... Date and Time, Camera info) Yes/Yes Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity) Yes Slide Show Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Yes (Menu) 100% Grid Line Contrast AF Auto/Manual (Menu) Full range Focus Multi-segment Auto; Canadian French;
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... should be less than 2TB(Terabytes). © 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in part without notice. Sony, Optical Steady Shot, S-Master, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. PlayMemories Home (by download); For Mac: Requires Mac...Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible SD Output Composite Video Out (AV CABLE(sold separately)) HD Output USB Port(s) BRAVIA® Sync™ PhotoTV HD Direct Copy DC IN HDMI Terminal Multi/Micro USB Terminal Weights and Measurements HDMI Out (micro)(supplied) Type A...
... should be less than 2TB(Terabytes). © 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in part without notice. Sony, Optical Steady Shot, S-Master, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. PlayMemories Home (by download); For Mac: Requires Mac...Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible SD Output Composite Video Out (AV CABLE(sold separately)) HD Output USB Port(s) BRAVIA® Sync™ PhotoTV HD Direct Copy DC IN HDMI Terminal Multi/Micro USB Terminal Weights and Measurements HDMI Out (micro)(supplied) Type A...
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...8GB1 embedded Flash memory can be enjoyed on the cloud. Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active... let your social networks or store on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal for compact camcorders. HDR-CX290/Li Harness the magic of the moment with beautiful, Full HD 60p quality, 8GB of built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge MP4 is designed specifically...
...8GB1 embedded Flash memory can be enjoyed on the cloud. Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active... let your social networks or store on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal for compact camcorders. HDR-CX290/Li Harness the magic of the moment with beautiful, Full HD 60p quality, 8GB of built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge MP4 is designed specifically...
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... Yes (Off/On) Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to remember separate cables. HD HQ: 1h45m; STD HQ: 1h50m (Times are 90 different combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod , Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro...USB; Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™; Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240) Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); STD: MPEG2-PS; HD FH: 1h00m; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2); for charging or file transfer without having to Tele) F1.9-F4.0 27x 320x STD:720x480...
... Yes (Off/On) Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to remember separate cables. HD HQ: 1h45m; STD HQ: 1h50m (Times are 90 different combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod , Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro...USB; Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™; Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240) Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); STD: MPEG2-PS; HD FH: 1h00m; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2); for charging or file transfer without having to Tele) F1.9-F4.0 27x 320x STD:720x480...
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... Date and Time, Camera info) Yes/Yes Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity) Yes Slide Show Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Brazilian Portugese; Korean Yes Event Yes Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) Traditional Chinese; Canadian French; Focal Length (35mm...
... Date and Time, Camera info) Yes/Yes Yes (recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity) Yes Slide Show Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Brazilian Portugese; Korean Yes Event Yes Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele) Traditional Chinese; Canadian French; Focal Length (35mm...
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... Windows Vista are not supported. Music Transfer(by download); Starter (Edition) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Approx.9.8oz (NP-FV70); Sony is a trademark of Sony. Dolby is used for data management functions. 4. All other trademarks are not supported. for PC only); Operation is prohibited. External...PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible SD Output Composite Video Out (AV CABLE(sold separately)) HD Output USB Port(s) BRAVIA® Sync™ PhotoTV HD Direct Copy DC IN HDMI Terminal Multi/Micro USB Terminal Weights and Measurements HDMI Out (micro)(supplied) Type...
... Windows Vista are not supported. Music Transfer(by download); Starter (Edition) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Approx.9.8oz (NP-FV70); Sony is a trademark of Sony. Dolby is used for data management functions. 4. All other trademarks are not supported. for PC only); Operation is prohibited. External...PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible SD Output Composite Video Out (AV CABLE(sold separately)) HD Output USB Port(s) BRAVIA® Sync™ PhotoTV HD Direct Copy DC IN HDMI Terminal Multi/Micro USB Terminal Weights and Measurements HDMI Out (micro)(supplied) Type...