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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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... damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. GB Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not...power cord (mains lead) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use with this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using the...
... damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. GB Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the following cautions. Do not...power cord (mains lead) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use with this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using the...
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...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in any of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the signal format, refer to "How to use this manual for illustration ... language are normal results of those are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. To view your recordings on your camcorder. Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used for ...
...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in any of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the signal format, refer to "How to use this manual for illustration ... language are normal results of those are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. To view your recordings on your camcorder. Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used for ...
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... Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is too short for in-depth instructions on the bottom of the camcorder. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder. and then press the center of the camcorder is an on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise specified. Use this manual are based on -line manual. Refer to complete the selection...
... Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is too short for in-depth instructions on the bottom of the camcorder. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder. and then press the center of the camcorder is an on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise specified. Use this manual are based on -line manual. Refer to complete the selection...
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... confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to use this manual In this manual, the differences 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 memory + Memory...
... confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to use this manual In this manual, the differences 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 memory + Memory...
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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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... compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB 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...
... compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB 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...
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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. Battery pack GB 18
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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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... time (min.) required when you charge the battery in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. When using your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F... to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 39). To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100...
... time (min.) required when you charge the battery in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. When using your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F... to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 39). To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100...
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... and photos are recorded automatically on the recording media. Setting For information on your camcorder model, 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...
... and photos are recorded automatically on the recording media. Setting For information on your camcorder model, 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...
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... to 64 GB SD card Operation with all the data stored on it is not assured. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC... or played back on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your camcorder before the first use with this manual - Formatting the memory card will erase all memory cards is recommended to format the memory card with your ...
... to 64 GB SD card Operation with all the data stored on it is not assured. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC... or played back on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your camcorder before the first use with this manual - Formatting the memory card will erase all memory cards is recommended to format the memory card with your ...
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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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... LCD screen is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. 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 movies...
... LCD screen is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. 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 movies...
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.../stop slide show Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the LCD screen for various playback operations. Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 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 LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired ...
.../stop slide show Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the LCD screen for various playback operations. Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 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 LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired ...
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.... Select / during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). To delete images Select on the playback screen of other devices images that were recorded on your recorded images on external media periodically...27 To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with other manufacturers. Recording/...
.... Select / during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). To delete images Select on the playback screen of other devices images that were recorded on your recorded images on external media periodically...27 To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with other manufacturers. Recording/...
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... compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. Notes Refer to the... with 4:3 aspect ratio. If you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. High definition Standard definition Yellow White HDMI Cable (supplied) Red AV Cable (sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle...
... compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. Notes Refer to the... with 4:3 aspect ratio. If you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. High definition Standard definition Yellow White HDMI Cable (supplied) Red AV Cable (sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle...
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...guide screen appears, select [Project]. This screen appears the first time you are unavailable while you use the built-in projector after the camcorder is turned on. Recording/Playback 1 Face the projector lens towards the eyes. Make sure not to a device such as a TV ...GB 29 Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use . Using the projector ...
...guide screen appears, select [Project]. This screen appears the first time you are unavailable while you use the built-in projector after the camcorder is turned on. Recording/Playback 1 Face the projector lens towards the eyes. Make sure not to a device such as a TV ...GB 29 Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can also use . Using the projector ...
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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. This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction. GB 30