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...the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes ...to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (models with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory card are based on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise specified. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is called "recording media." ...
...the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes ...to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (models with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory card are based on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise specified. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is called "recording media." ...
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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 in equipment 13 Differences in supplied items 13 Parts and controls 16 Getting started...
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 in equipment 13 Differences in supplied items 13 Parts and controls 16 Getting started...
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... E Event View 26 Extended Zoom 25 External media device 35 F Full charge 20 G Grip belt 17 H "Handycam" User Guide............11 HDMI Cable 28 How to operate the multi-selector 11 How to use this manual 12 I Initialize 40 Initial setup 21 Install 32 Intelligent Auto 25 L Language 10 LCD screen 24 M Mac...
... E Event View 26 Extended Zoom 25 External media device 35 F Full charge 20 G Grip belt 17 H "Handycam" User Guide............11 HDMI Cable 28 How to operate the multi-selector 11 How to use this manual 12 I Initialize 40 Initial setup 21 Install 32 Intelligent Auto 25 L Language 10 LCD screen 24 M Mac...
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Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your ...when you change the settings. Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording Wide Mode Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] Manual focus Scene Selection White Balance SteadyShot off Tele Macro x.v.Color Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) 29
Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your ...when you change the settings. Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording Wide Mode Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] Manual focus Scene Selection White Balance SteadyShot off Tele Macro x.v.Color Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) 29
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... a memory card 1. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used with this manual "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured. Open the cover and insert the memory card until the...HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be used for the "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards. 42 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use with your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started Recording Playback ...
... a memory card 1. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used with this manual "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured. Open the cover and insert the memory card until the...HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be used for the "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards. 42 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use with your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started Recording Playback ...
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...on a high definition TV. Copyright-protected images are played back in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 65 Back to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as well. Notes Refer to send... for connecting your camcorder. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to the instruction manuals of your TV on the other end. Switch the input on the TV to a high ... an HDMI input jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately). [Details] :Signal flow 1. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV ...
...on a high definition TV. Copyright-protected images are played back in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 65 Back to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as well. Notes Refer to send... for connecting your camcorder. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to the instruction manuals of your TV on the other end. Switch the input on the TV to a high ... an HDMI input jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately). [Details] :Signal flow 1. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV ...
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...are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in supplied items [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the connected jack. 2. If you connect your camcorder to the TV using an AV Cable... ( 3. Switch the input on the TV to top 66 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use the AC Adaptor as well. Related topics Information on the... (STD). :Signal flow 1. Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of cable to a non-high-definition TV When movies are recorded with 4:3 aspect ratio.
...are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in supplied items [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the connected jack. 2. If you connect your camcorder to the TV using an AV Cable... ( 3. Switch the input on the TV to top 66 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use the AC Adaptor as well. Related topics Information on the... (STD). :Signal flow 1. Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of cable to a non-high-definition TV When movies are recorded with 4:3 aspect ratio.
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...camcorder is turned off simultaneously. If you cannot do with the HDMI cable. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to the instruction manual of your TV for details. Refer to [On]. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external...70 You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected photos by connecting your TV. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the remote commander.
...camcorder is turned off simultaneously. If you cannot do with the HDMI cable. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to the instruction manual of your TV for details. Refer to [On]. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external...70 You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected photos by connecting your TV. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the remote commander.
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...jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). Notes For this time. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your... and the power cord (mains lead) to your computer using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Make sure not to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) You can be available after you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). Select [Copy.]...
...jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). Notes For this time. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your... and the power cord (mains lead) to your computer using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Make sure not to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) You can be available after you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). Select [Copy.]...
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... desired images in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Please wait.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, select . 2. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before...image database file. A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately) Make sure not to the external media device. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) You can save images. [Copy], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD If you need ...
... desired images in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Please wait.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, select . 2. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before...image database file. A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately) Make sure not to the external media device. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) You can save images. [Copy], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD If you need ...
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...a TV connected to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) Notes For this operation, you want to view. When an ... 2. To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the Event View screen. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV ...camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) Playing back images in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 81 Back to top Select [Play without copying.] and select the image you need the...
...a TV connected to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AC Adaptor) Notes For this operation, you want to view. When an ... 2. To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the Event View screen. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV ...camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) Playing back images in supplied items Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 81 Back to top Select [Play without copying.] and select the image you need the...
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...finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording...date and time information: [Data Code] Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 83 Back to a disc recorder with the device connected. Connect your camcorder to the recording device with... flow Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of an AV Cable (sold separately). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AV Cable (sold separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel)...
...finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording...date and time information: [Data Code] Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 83 Back to a disc recorder with the device connected. Connect your camcorder to the recording device with... flow Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of an AV Cable (sold separately). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an AV Cable (sold separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel)...
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...after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance. Notes 88 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for...daylight fluorescent lamps (Indoor ) The white balance is adjusted automatically. If you will be adjusted according to the recording environment. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance]. 2. Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color...
...after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance. Notes 88 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for...daylight fluorescent lamps (Indoor ) The white balance is adjusted automatically. If you will be adjusted according to the recording environment. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance]. 2. Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color...
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... and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before... Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter/Fcs]. 2. Notes [...Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to top 90 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. Touch the subject of which you want to...
... and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before... Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter/Fcs]. 2. Notes [...Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to top 90 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. Touch the subject of which you want to...
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...exposure, touch [Auto]. This function is useful when there is automatically set for the selected subject automatically. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. Notes [Exposure] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on ... CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure can be adjusted and set to top 91 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images...
...exposure, touch [Auto]. This function is useful when there is automatically set for the selected subject automatically. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Manual]. Notes [Exposure] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on ... CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure can be adjusted and set to top 91 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images...
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...Focus] is automatically set to adjust the focus. Touch the subject of which you want to [Manual]. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 92 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV... Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Focus can be adjusted automatically ...
...Focus] is automatically set to adjust the focus. Touch the subject of which you want to [Manual]. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 92 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV... Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Focus can be adjusted automatically ...
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...Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Exposure Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture manually.... Adjust the brightness when the subject is black Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 93 Select the desired item. if the subject is ...
...Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Exposure Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture manually.... Adjust the brightness when the subject is black Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 93 Select the desired item. if the subject is ...
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...the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. Notes When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Focus]. 2. Auto The focus is difficult. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use this function also when you set [Focus] to... [Manual], appears. You can use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T...
...the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. Notes When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Focus]. 2. Auto The focus is difficult. "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use this function also when you set [Focus] to... [Manual], appears. You can use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T...
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. 2. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 95 Off The Low Lux function is used . Select the desired item. On ( ) The Low Lux function is not used .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. 2. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 95 Off The Low Lux function is used . Select the desired item. On ( ) The Low Lux function is not used .