Operating Guide
Page 2
Model No. HDRSerial No. ACSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. US Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, ... accompanying the appliance. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HDRSerial No. ACSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. US Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, ... accompanying the appliance. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Operating Guide
Page 6
...injury may result. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) 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...Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the ...
...injury may result. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) 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...Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the ...
Operating Guide
Page 7
Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this ...undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must...
Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this ...undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must...
Operating Guide
Page 8
... 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 in order to comply with local...
... 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 in order to comply with local...
Operating Guide
Page 11
...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
Operating Guide
Page 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
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
Operating Guide
Page 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
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
Operating Guide
Page 17
... (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 (p 48, p 51). Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes ...
... (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 (p 48, p 51). Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes ...
Operating Guide
Page 18
...; The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. US 18 Battery pack 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. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes... You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . ...
...; The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack. US 18 Battery pack 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. DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes... You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . ...
Operating Guide
Page 19
...10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a running computer using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (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-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB...
...10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a running computer using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (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-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB...
Operating Guide
Page 20
...AC Adaptor from 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 ...as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) ...
...AC Adaptor from 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 ...as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) ...
Operating Guide
Page 21
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.
Operating Guide
Page 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... can assign your favorite functions to the page in ( ) for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer 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... can assign your favorite functions to the page in ( ) for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer to icons displayed in this area) (61) * HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 ** HDR-CX210 US 28
Operating Guide
Page 29
... record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is not...
... record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is not...
Operating Guide
Page 32
... screen To 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... you to 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).
... screen To 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... you to 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).
Operating Guide
Page 44
... 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 using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the projected image...
... 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 using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the projected image...
Operating Guide
Page 45
... To delete all movies/photos in "PlayMemories Home" software. You cannot restore images once they are included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be done on the camcorder. To delete a part of image you...
... To delete all movies/photos in "PlayMemories Home" software. You cannot restore images once they are included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be done on the camcorder. To delete a part of image you...
Operating Guide
Page 63
... onto a disc. General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. USB Connect Setting.... Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 Customizing your camcorder Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on...
... onto a disc. General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. USB Connect Setting.... Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). *1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 *2 HDR-CX210 US 63 Customizing your camcorder Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on...
Operating Guide
Page 64
... camcorder there for your camcorder to be deleted. Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 63), or turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to a computer. Connect it to a warm place. Turn off your camcorder and take it to save the data on the internal memory on... RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. If the functions still do not...
... camcorder there for your camcorder to be deleted. Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 63), or turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to a computer. Connect it to a warm place. Turn off your camcorder and take it to save the data on the internal memory on... RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the internal memory (HDR-CX210) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. If the functions still do not...
Operating Guide
Page 66
... record the image. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. Wait for recording images. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. C:04:...No memory card is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. You may be recorded during processing. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E Follow the steps from on another device. The camcorder is inserted ...
... record the image. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Hold the camcorder steady with C or E. Wait for recording images. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. C:04:...No memory card is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. You may be recorded during processing. Change the battery pack or place it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E Follow the steps from on another device. The camcorder is inserted ...