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... future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this camcorder only, and should not be used with the specified type only. 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 ...
... future reference. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this camcorder only, and should not be used with the specified type only. 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 ...
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... Rules. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). US About language setting The on , do any of such materials may be contrary to radio or television reception,... the user is encouraged to try to play back or may be impossible to correct the interference by one or more of the camcorder is connected to other materials may be copyrighted. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost . Use ...
... Rules. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). US About language setting The on , do any of such materials may be contrary to radio or television reception,... the user is encouraged to try to play back or may be impossible to correct the interference by one or more of the camcorder is connected to other materials may be copyrighted. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost . Use ...
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...line manual. Recording media Capacity of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of internal recording media Projector HDR-CX190 Memory card only HDR-CX200 HDR-PJ200 HDR-CX210 Internal 8 GB memory +...; The model name is shown in this manual are operational for understandability. Design and specifications of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. However, there may appear different from images and screen indicators that appear constantly on the LCD screen....
...line manual. Recording media Capacity of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of internal recording media Projector HDR-CX190 Memory card only HDR-CX200 HDR-PJ200 HDR-CX210 Internal 8 GB memory +...; The model name is shown in this manual are operational for understandability. Design and specifications of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. However, there may appear different from images and screen indicators that appear constantly on the LCD screen....
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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 ... Zooming 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...
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 ... Zooming 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...
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... 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 2...
... 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 2...
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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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... 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 (p 48, p 51). Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack...
... 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 (p 48, p 51). Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack...
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... 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. US 18 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord ...
... 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. US 18 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord ...
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...a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). US 19 It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Getting started ...) using the Built-in the table above are measured without using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately...
...a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). US 19 It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Getting started ...) using the Built-in the table above are measured without using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately...
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...correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging ...attached, the battery pack is high. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder without any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately ...
...correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (67) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging ...attached, the battery pack is high. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder without any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately ...
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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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... your camcorder to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with /. When you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to turn the power on the LCD screen. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190... US 22 For HDR-CX190, select the button using the multiselector. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings...
... your camcorder to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with /. When you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to turn the power on the LCD screen. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 HDR-CX190... US 22 For HDR-CX190, select the button using the multiselector. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings...
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... [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. They are recorded automatically on -screen displays to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. However, you can change... touch panel: [Calibration] (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) (p. 72) US 23 Notes The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during playback. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust...
... [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. They are recorded automatically on -screen displays to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. However, you can change... touch panel: [Calibration] (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) (p. 72) US 23 Notes The recording date, time and condition are not displayed during playback. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust...
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...memory card. Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired... medium. Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until the screen disappears. HDR-CX190/CX200/ PJ200 HDR-CX210 Default recording medium Memory card Internal memory Alternative recording medium - Memory card Notes You cannot select a different...
...memory card. Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired... medium. Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until the screen disappears. HDR-CX190/CX200/ PJ200 HDR-CX210 Default recording medium Memory card Internal memory Alternative recording medium - Memory card Notes You cannot select a different...
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...; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (77) Recording time of movies/number of the memory card. Confirm in this camcorder. Movies recorded on it is not assured. If you forcibly insert the memory card in once. Formatting the memory card will erase all memory... cards is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use with your PC, etc. If [Failed to these devices with all the data stored on SDXC memory ...
...; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (77) Recording time of movies/number of the memory card. Confirm in this camcorder. Movies recorded on it is not assured. If you forcibly insert the memory card in once. Formatting the memory card will erase all memory... cards is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use with your PC, etc. If [Failed to these devices with all the data stored on SDXC memory ...
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HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen. 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 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. US 27 HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. Recording/Playback Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to adjust the...
HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen. 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 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. US 27 HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. Recording/Playback Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to adjust the...
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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. Recording time... back on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. It is recommended you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie...
... 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. Recording time... back on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. It is recommended you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie...
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... default setting. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. 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...
... default setting. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. 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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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch the LCD screen. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. While playing a movie Volume Delete Context To stop Previous To fast-reverse Next To fast-forward To pause/play /pause ... will be changed depends on the LCD screen disappear if you do as follows. To display the items again, do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds.
HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch the LCD screen. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. While playing a movie Volume Delete Context To stop Previous To fast-reverse Next To fast-forward To pause/play /pause ... will be changed depends on the LCD screen disappear if you do as follows. To display the items again, do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds.