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... (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged... Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for use the AC Adaptor placed in the instructions. Even if your camcorder. For customers in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to any malfunction occurs while ...
... (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged... Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for use the AC Adaptor placed in the instructions. Even if your camcorder. For customers in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to any malfunction occurs while ...
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... a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following . If this equipment. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. On recording Before starting... not installed and used in order to the copyright laws. The image data that has been recorded may be lost . Use the camcorder in a particular installation. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for illustrating the operating procedures...
... a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following . If this equipment. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. On recording Before starting... not installed and used in order to the copyright laws. The image data that has been recorded may be lost . Use the camcorder in a particular installation. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for illustrating the operating procedures...
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... only HDR-CX200 HDR-PJ200 HDR-CX210 Internal 8 GB memory + memory card Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual are subject to it for the model name of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support...
... only HDR-CX200 HDR-PJ200 HDR-CX210 Internal 8 GB memory + memory card Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual are subject to it for the model name of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support...
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Selecting items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 ...30 Playback 31 Operating buttons while playing 33 Advanced operations Recording people clearly 35 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/ CX210/PJ200 35 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 35 Recording movies in various situations 36 Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation ...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Selecting items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 ...30 Playback 31 Operating buttons while playing 33 Advanced operations Recording people clearly 35 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/ CX210/PJ200 35 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 35 Recording movies in various situations 36 Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation ...
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...Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 40 Playing images on a TV 41 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200 43 Editing Editing on your camcorder 45 Deleting movies and photos 45 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 46 Saving movies and photos with ...a computer Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer.. . . . 47 For Windows 47 For Mac 47 Preparing a computer (Windows 48 Step 1 Checking the computer system 48 Step ...
...Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 40 Playing images on a TV 41 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200 43 Editing Editing on your camcorder 45 Deleting movies and photos 45 Dividing a movie 45 Capturing a photo from a movie 46 Saving movies and photos with ...a computer Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer.. . . . 47 For Windows 47 For Mac 47 Preparing a computer (Windows 48 Step 1 Checking the computer system 48 Step ...
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Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 59 Menu lists 61 Others/Index Troubleshooting 64 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 66 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 67 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 67 Expected recording time of movies 67 Expected number of recordable photos 68 About handling of your camcorder 69 Specifications 73 Screen indicators 76 Index 78 US 13
Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 59 Menu lists 61 Others/Index Troubleshooting 64 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 66 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 67 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 67 Expected recording time of movies 67 Expected number of recordable photos 68 About handling of your camcorder 69 Specifications 73 Screen indicators 76 Index 78 US 13
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HDMI cable (1) (only for HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is too short for use with this camcorder (p 48, p 51). US 17 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)...Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are the supplied quantity. Use this cable when the Built-in this camcorder only. Getting started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the...
HDMI cable (1) (only for HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is too short for use with this camcorder (p 48, p 51). US 17 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)...Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are the supplied quantity. Use this cable when the Built-in this camcorder only. Getting started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when .... DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and...
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when .... DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and...
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... the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. Getting started Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 150 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table... a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to a running computer using the USB connection support cable. 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 charge the battery in USB...
... the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. Getting started Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 150 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table... a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to a running computer using the USB connection support cable. 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 charge the battery in USB...
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...put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under ...the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26, 27) and the access lamp (p. 24) are turned off automatically if you leave...
...put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under ...the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26, 27) and the access lamp (p. 24) are turned off automatically if you leave...
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US 21 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Getting started Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
US 21 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Getting started Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
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... you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to turn the power on the LCD screen. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 US 22 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time...
... you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to turn the power on the LCD screen. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 US 22 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time...
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...[Language Setting] a desired language. However, you can change the on the recording media. They are recorded automatically on -screen displays to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. To turn off ...& Time Setting] (p. 63) To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) (p. 72) US 23 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) ...
...[Language Setting] a desired language. However, you can change the on the recording media. They are recorded automatically on -screen displays to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. To turn off ...& Time Setting] (p. 63) To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) (p. 72) US 23 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) ...
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Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as ... appears if you insert a new memory card. Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image...
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as ... appears if you insert a new memory card. Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image...
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Formatting the memory card will erase all memory cards is not assured. If you forcibly insert the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be possible that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Getting started To eject the ... slot, or image data may be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. If you can use (p. 62). Types of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and...
Formatting the memory card will erase all memory cards is not assured. If you forcibly insert the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be possible that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Getting started To eject the ... slot, or image data may be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. If you can use (p. 62). Types of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and...
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... the multi-selector. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch anywhere except the buttons on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. To display the items again, do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you do as follows. Recording/Playback Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to... display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn on the (Photo) lamp. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on the LCD screen.
... the multi-selector. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch anywhere except the buttons on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. To display the items again, do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you do as follows. Recording/Playback Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to... display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn on the (Photo) lamp. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on the LCD screen.
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... AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to [On] and using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 61) as a guide. ... pixel display. Recording/Playback To record in the upper right of the LCD screen is recommended you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of photos (p. 67) [Media Select] (p. 24) To display items on the LCD...
... AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to [On] and using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 61) as a guide. ... pixel display. Recording/Playback To record in the upper right of the LCD screen is recommended you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of photos (p. 67) [Media Select] (p. 24) To display items on the LCD...
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... finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the image. If you move your finger on the LCD screen (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200). The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about...
... finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the image. If you move your finger on the LCD screen (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200). The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about...
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...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 date and time. 3 Select the image. ...; The camcorder plays from the selected image to the center () and then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the LCD screen (p. 28). US 31 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 2 Select / to move the desired event to...
...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 date and time. 3 Select the image. ...; The camcorder plays from the selected image to the center () and then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the LCD screen (p. 28). US 31 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190 2 Select / to move the desired event to...
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...photos will be changed depends on the LCD screen disappear if you do as follows. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. To display the items again, do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds. Recording/Playback Operating buttons while playing Items on the setting of... Switch Image Type button (p. 32). (Movie/photo) (default setting) Delete Previous Next To play/pause movies and photos in the order recorded US 33 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch the LCD...
...photos will be changed depends on the LCD screen disappear if you do as follows. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. To display the items again, do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds. Recording/Playback Operating buttons while playing Items on the setting of... Switch Image Type button (p. 32). (Movie/photo) (default setting) Delete Previous Next To play/pause movies and photos in the order recorded US 33 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch the LCD...