4-447-514-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Please also refer to : Others/Index http://www.sony.
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDRSerial No. Model No. ACSerial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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.
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type BF Type B3 Type (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean 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 power cord.
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 220 220 50 50 C/BF A/C Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 240 230/240 50 50 O O Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 120 120 60 60 A A Thailand Vietnam Oceania North America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 120/240 110 110/220 110 110 120 110 110 120/127 120/240 110/220 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 60 60 60 A A A/C A A A A A A A A Volta
CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary. [Setup] [ General Select Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without 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 unless otherwise specified.
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 equipment Illustration used in this manual are based on HDR-PJ230E. Model name HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/ CX280E/CX290/CX290E HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Projector Differences in supplied items Model name HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E AC Adaptor Power Cord (Mains lead) Notes For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name. Safety Regulation (p. 2) Parts and controls (p.
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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.)).
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.
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. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
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 CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Preparing your camcorder 1 2 Getting started Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn off the power, close the LCD screen. Select the desired language, the geographical area, and the time using the multi-selector. To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].
Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Access lamp To eject the memory card, lightly push the memory card in once. Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 38). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable.
format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards.
Recording/Playback Recording For information 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 LCD screen and select [MODE] the desired shooting mode. Movie: Photo: 3 Movie: Press START/STOP. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Photo: Press PHOTO.
Notes The following states will be indicated if data 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.
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. 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then select it (). 3 You can enter the playback mode by on the LCD screen.
As you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. / during pause to play movies slowly. Select [Slideshow Set] when is selected with the Switch Image Type To repeat Slideshow, select button. Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 35) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E).
Playing images on a TV For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. 3 High definition Standard definition Yellow White Red HDMI Cable (supplied) AV Cable (sold separately) Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 26).
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 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 4 Move the selection frame using the power zoom lever, then press PHOTO. You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector.
Operation GB 30 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.
Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows) View images in a calendar Upload to online services Import images from the camcorder Saving movies and photos with a computer Create a disc Share images in “PlayMemories Online” “PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.
Preparing a computer (Windows) Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 CPU*4 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.
functions that were available with “PMB” with this “PlayMemories Home” software. To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software 1 Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen. 1 Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. [Yes] on the camcorder 3 Disconnect the USB cable. If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click , then click .
Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV Cable (sold separately). You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette.
Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with an 1 AC Adaptor) Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup 1 Select . Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item 2 Select a category.
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie........................................... Records movies. Photo............................................ Shoots photos. Camera/Mic Customizing your camcorder Manual Settings White Balance.................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment. Exposure............................ Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual], adjust / . the brightness (exposure) using to adjust Focus..................................
x.v.Color............................... Records a wider range of colors. Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is compliant with x.v.Color. Image Size.......................... Sets the photo size. Playback Function Event View.................................. Starts playing images from the Event View display. Highlight Movie....................... Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with standard definition image quality (STD). Scenario.....................
General Settings Beep.................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. LCD Brightness . ............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Language Setting.......... Sets the display language (p. 10). Battery Info....................... Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Power Save....................... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically. Initialize.............................
Others/Index Troubleshooting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 40 to 42), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Initialize].
Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 27). “PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed. An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.” Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PlayMemories Home.” “PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly. Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your computer. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
About handling of your camcorder The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. No memory card is inserted (p. 22). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for recording images. Delete unnecessary images (p. 27), or format the memory card after storing the images on other media (p. 38). The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. DB F.
Near When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder with a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [Format] (p. 38), data on the internal memory may not be completely erased. It is recommended that [Setup] [ Media you select Settings] [Format] [Empty] to prevent the recovery of your data. Others/Index Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed.
Specifications System GB 46 Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX220/ CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX220E/ CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E) HD TV Movie recording format: AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator*1 MPEG-2 PS: Video: MPEG-2 (Video) Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator*1 MP4: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
USB connection is only for output (HDRCX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/ PJ230E). LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960 240) Projector (HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/ PJ230E) Projection type: DLP Light source: LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Resolution (output): nHD (640 360) Continuous projection time (when using the supplied battery pack): Approx. 50 min.
Expected running times for the supplied battery pack (in minutes) These tables show the approximate available running times when you use a fully charged battery pack.
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Index A Attaching/Removing the battery pack...............................................18 AVCHD recording disc...............11 B Battery pack..................................18 Beep...............................................21 Built-in USB Cable......................19 C Care...............................................42 Charging the battery pack..........18 Charging the battery pack using your computer..............................19 Charging the battery using the AC adaptor..................
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