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Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may ... numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to persons.
Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may ... numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to persons.
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...822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (...wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result...
...822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (...wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. For more information regarding recycling of in the instructions. Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result...
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... may cause undesired operation. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. UL is subject to the...
... may cause undesired operation. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. UL is subject to the...
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... not expressly approved in this manual could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to...
... not expressly approved in this manual could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to...
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...items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 Charging the battery pack 18 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Charging the battery pack abroad 21 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 22 Changing the ... 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...
...items on the LCD screen 10 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied Items 17 Charging the battery pack 18 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Charging the battery pack abroad 21 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 22 Changing the ... 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...
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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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Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (27) Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) DC IN jack (18) A/V Remote Connector (41) Memory card access lamp (24) Memory card slot (24) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (20) To fasten the grip belt US 16
Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (27) Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) DC IN jack (18) A/V Remote Connector (41) Memory card access lamp (24) Memory card slot (24) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (20) To fasten the grip belt US 16
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US 17 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are pre-installed ..., p 51). Getting started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is designed for connection. 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 only.
US 17 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are pre-installed ..., p 51). Getting started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 19) is designed for connection. 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 only.
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... 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp ...turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
... 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp ...turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
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... of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to charge the camcorder. It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To... charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-...
... of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to charge the camcorder. It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To... charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-...
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...from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging the battery pack abroad (21) US 20 Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder... and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if 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 ...
...from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging the battery pack abroad (21) US 20 Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder... and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if 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 ...
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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. US 21 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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... by Intelligent Auto (36) Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (27) Tracking focus* (35) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media** (77) Tracking focus cancel button* (35) Intelligent Auto button (36) Approximate.../FH/HQ/LP) (37) View Images button (31) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28
... by Intelligent Auto (36) Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (27) Tracking focus* (35) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media** (77) Tracking focus cancel button* (35) Intelligent Auto button (36) Approximate.../FH/HQ/LP) (37) View Images button (31) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28
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..., right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to...
..., right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to...
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... the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie/ photo recording mode To play back short movies (p. 39) Remaining battery Events To the next event Time-line bar Change Event Scale button To go back to the Event View screen Previous/next Event name Recorded... view many images at the same time on external media periodically. (p. 52) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX210). US 32 Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on an index screen are called "thumbnails."
... the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie/ photo recording mode To play back short movies (p. 39) Remaining battery Events To the next event Time-line bar Change Event Scale button To go back to the Event View screen Previous/next Event name Recorded... view many images at the same time on external media periodically. (p. 52) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-CX210). US 32 Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on an index screen are called "thumbnails."
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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. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image you place...
... 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. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image you place...
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Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to delete using / , and then select . Deleting movies and photos 1 Select [...
Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to delete using / , and then select . Deleting movies and photos 1 Select [...
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... images that they turn off automatically. Language Setting.......... Sets the display language (p. 22). USB Connect Setting.... Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear on the TV connected (p. 41). LCD Brightness Adjusts...yet been saved onto a disc. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Calibration*1 Calibrates the touch panel....
... images that they turn off automatically. Language Setting.......... Sets the display language (p. 22). USB Connect Setting.... Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear on the TV connected (p. 41). LCD Brightness Adjusts...yet been saved onto a disc. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Calibration*1 Calibrates the touch panel....
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... when about 1 minute. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder and take it to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. ...Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be deleted. Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 63), or turn the camcorder on. US 64 Connect it to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 15) using a pointed object, and turn on the power again. Charge the battery...
... when about 1 minute. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder and take it to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. ...Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be deleted. Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 63), or turn the camcorder on. US 64 Connect it to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 15) using a pointed object, and turn on the power again. Charge the battery...
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...your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images (p. 45), or format the memory card after you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with both hands and record the image. C:06: The battery pack...Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- US 66 The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder securely (p. 18). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 18). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor...
...your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images (p. 45), or format the memory card after you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with both hands and record the image. C:06: The battery pack...Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- US 66 The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder securely (p. 18). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 18). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor...