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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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... expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your used with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any shock or force such as described in the... and furniture. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837...
... expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using your used with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any shock or force such as described in the... and furniture. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837...
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..., recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost , or other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the ...be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that supports the signal format for your camcorder and its screen indication are used in each local language are exaggerated or simplified for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on a...
..., recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost , or other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the ...be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that supports the signal format for your camcorder and its screen indication are used in each local language are exaggerated or simplified for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on a...
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...User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is called AVCHD recording disc. Illustrations and screen images in USB Cable of the camcorder 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). Design and specifications of your camcorder ...
...User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is called AVCHD recording disc. Illustrations and screen images in USB Cable of the camcorder 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). Design and specifications of your camcorder ...
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...the bottom of your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..." Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. like below, confirm 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... Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Optical Optical Optical Optical GB 12 How to use this manual In this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder.
...the bottom of your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..." Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. like below, confirm 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... Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Optical Optical Optical Optical GB 12 How to use this manual In this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder.
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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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... 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 camcorder may not attach in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...
... 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 camcorder may not attach in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...
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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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...77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you leave your computer connected with an AC Adaptor): 115 min. When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. The charging times shown above are measured without any operation for about 2 minutes, to a wall ...UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). GB 20 You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50...
...77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you leave your computer connected with an AC Adaptor): 115 min. When using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. The charging times shown above are measured without any operation for about 2 minutes, to a wall ...UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). GB 20 You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50...
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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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... card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. To eject the memory card, lightly push the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV... devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to format the memory card with your PC, etc. Confirm the direction of the memory card. Confirm in advance that the memory card does...
... card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. To eject the memory card, lightly push the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV... devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to format the memory card with your PC, etc. Confirm the direction of the memory card. Confirm in advance that the memory card does...
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...: Press PHOTO. 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...
...: Press PHOTO. 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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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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... on the LCD screen 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 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...
... on the LCD screen 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 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...
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...As you may not be able to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). To play back images with other devices You may not be played on AV equipment of movies or photos. Also, ...recorded on your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on the playback screen of other devices with the Switch Image Type button. GB 27...
...As you may not be able to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). To play back images with other devices You may not be played on AV equipment of movies or photos. Also, ...recorded on your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on the playback screen of other devices with the Switch Image Type button. GB 27...
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...are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. High definition Standard ...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...
...are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. High definition Standard ...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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...; Make sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while 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 the multi-selector for the...
...; Make sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while 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 the multi-selector for the...
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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.