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Table of contents
Digital HD Video
Getting started
Camera Recorder
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images on an external
media device
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
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HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/
PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this This symbol is intended manual thoroughly, and retain it for future to alert the user to the reference. presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure Owner’s Record that may be of sufficient The model and serial numbers are located magnitude to constitute on the bottom. Record the serial number a risk of electric shock to in the space provided below. Refer to these persons. numbers whenever you
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, sto
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a supplied po
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Thailand 220 50 C/BF Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A J
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Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC CAUTION power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the Note on the power cord (mains lead) battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even The power cord (mains lead) is designed chemical burns. Observe the following specifically for use with this camcorder cautions. only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
=> Do
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For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY UL is an internationally recognized safety Model No.: HDR-CX230 organization. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, been UL Listed. CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 If you have any questions about this product, you may call: This device complies with Part 15 of the Sony Customer Information Center FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Declaration of Conformity Increase the separation between the Trade Name: SONY equipment and receiver. Model No.: HDR-CX290 Connect the equipment into an outlet on Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. a circuit different from that to which the Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, receiver is connected. CA 92127 U.S.A. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 TV technician for help. The supplied interfac
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will help to conserve natural resources. Disposal of Old Electrical In case of products that for safety, & Electronic Equipment performance or data integrity reasons (Applicable in the European require a permanent connection with an Union and other European incorporated battery, this battery should be countries with separate replaced by qualified service staff only. collection systems) To ensure that the battery will be treated This symbol on the product or on its properly, hand over
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removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor For information on your camcorder model, (models with an AC Adaptor) from the see the following page: camcorder, or applying mechanical shock Functions and equipment p.12 or vibration to the camcorder when the Supplied items p.13 POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing green or the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing About language setting
=> When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the
=> The
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=> Design and specifications of your camcorder and then press the center of the and accessories are subject to change without selector to complete the selection. notice.
=> In this manual, the internal memory (models with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory card are called “recording media.”
=> In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc.
=> Illustrations and screen images in this manual are based on HDR-PJ230E unl
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How to use this manual In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ...” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder Model name (HDR-xxx) See the bottom of your camcorder. Differences in functions Recording media USB Internal Model name Signal format Ste
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Differences in equipment Illustration used in this manual are based on HDR-PJ230E. Model name Projector HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/ CX280E/CX290/CX290E HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Differences in supplied items Model name AC Adaptor Power Cord (Mains lead) HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Notes
=> For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name. Safety Regulation (p. 2) Parts and controls (
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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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. LCD screen (21) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Multi selector (11) (View Images) button PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (29) Projector lens (29) HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/ CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch Built-in microphones HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/P
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To fasten the grip belt Power zoom lever (25) PHOTO button (24) POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (24) DC IN jack (19) Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB 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 screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). D
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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 pa
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Getting started Charging 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. To the wall outlet DC plug (wall socket)
=> The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack POWER/CHG DC IN jack (charge) lamp Charging the battery using
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To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. Notes
=> In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to
