Page 1: User Guide
Getting started Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Operation Search
Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Before use Operation Search Getting started Search by operation Recording Back to top Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Before Use
Parts and controls/Screen indicators Saving images with an external Parts and controls device Screen indicators Customizing your camcorder Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Troubleshooting Back to top Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Getting Started
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Troubleshooting Preparing the recording media Maintenance and precautions Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Contents list Inserting a memory card Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Recording
Shooting photos Playback Useful functions for recording images Saving images with an external Zooming device Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Customizing your camcorder Back to top Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Playback
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200) Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Using “BRAVIA” Sync Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Saving Images With An External Device
Creating a disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Customizing Your Camcorder
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder Operation Search Customizing your camcorder Before use Using menu items Getting started Setting up menu items Recording Shooting Mode Playback Movie Saving images with an external Photo device Camera/Mic Customizing your camcorder White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)
Page 9 CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Disc Burn Beep LCD Brightness Language Setting Calibration (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Battery Info Eco Mode Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Contents list Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Maintenance And Precautions
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 12 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before use Getting started Operation Search Recording Operation Search Search by operation Playback Back to top Saving images with an external device Before use Customizing your camcorder How to use this User Guide Troubleshooting How to use this User Guide...
Page 13 Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Back to top Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Operating buttons while playing Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie Highlight Playback Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Page 14 Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Spot Focus (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) Digital Zoom Auto Back Light...
Page 15 Media Select (HDR-CX210) Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F. File Number Data Code Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Disc Burn Beep LCD Brightness Language Setting Calibration (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)
Page 16 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 17: Search By Operation
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Operation Search Search by operation Before use Getting started Setting the date and time Recording Date & Time Setting Area Setting Playback Checking the name of parts and controls Saving images with an external device Parts and controls...
Page 18: Selecting A Recording Medium
Creating a disc Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 19: How To Use This User Guide
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before use Getting started Selecting a topic to display Recording Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page...
Page 20: Searching A Topic By Keyword
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you previously viewed.
Page 21: Marks And Notations Used In This User Guide
Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing. Marks and notations used in this User Guide ) (A). In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( Operate the camcorder in the order indicated.
Page 22 Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 23 And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Illustrations used in this manual are based on HDR-CX210 unless otherwise specified. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 24: Parts And Controls
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Parts and controls Operation Search Parts and controls Before use Getting started To fasten the grip belt Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting...
Page 25 LCD screen/Touch panel (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) 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 (HDR-CX190) (View Images) button (HDR-CX190) PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (HDR-PJ200) Projector lens (HDR-PJ200) HDR-CX190 HDR-CX200/CX210...
Page 26: Battery Pack
MODE button (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. (View Images) button (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) PROJECTOR button (HDR-PJ200) HDMI OUT jack (USB) jack HDR-CX190 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Power zoom lever PHOTO button CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack...
Page 27 Memory card access lamp Memory card slot Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) BATT (battery) release lever To fasten the grip belt Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 28: Screen Indicators
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Screen indicators Operation Search Screen indicators Before use Getting started Left Recording Center Playback Right Saving images with an external Bottom device The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Customizing your camcorder Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.
Page 29 detection) Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode Right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60i) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) 60min Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated recording remaining time 5.3M Photo size 9999 Approximate number of recordable photos and photo size 9999 Playback folder...
Page 30 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 31: Selecting Items On The Lcd Screen
2. Press the center of the multi-selector to complete the selection. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 1. Touch the desired part of the LCD screen. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 32: Supplied Items
Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) “Operating Guide” (1) Notes The “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version) software and “PlayMemories Home” Help Guide are pre- installed in this camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 33 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Operation Search Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Before use Getting started Charging time Recording To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Playback Notes on the battery pack...
Page 34: Np-Fv30 (Supplied) 115
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack AC Adaptor NP-FV30 (supplied) 115 NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
Page 35 Remaining battery indicator: Screen indicators Using your camcorder abroad [Eco Mode] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 36: Np-Fv30 (Supplied) 150
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.
Page 37 To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( Related topics Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 38 Playback Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Related topics Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Troubleshooting Back to top Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 39 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Operation Search Before use Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting started To change the language setting Recording...
Page 40 However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select [Setup] Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time]. Related topics To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 41 Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Contents list Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Related topics Screen indicators during recording Expected recording time of movies Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 42: Types Of Memory Card You Can Use With Your Camcorder
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Inserting a memory card Operation Search Inserting a memory card Before use Getting started Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording To eject the memory card Playback...
Page 43: To Eject The Memory Card
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: Recording Movies
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Recording movies Operation Search Recording movies Before use Getting started To display items on the LCD screen Recording Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode Playback Saving images with an external In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media.
Page 45: Screen Indicators During Recording
the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. To display the items again, do as follows. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen. Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in photo recording mode)* MENU button...
Page 46 Expected recording time of movies [Media Select (HDR-CX210)] To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] To change the image size: [Image Size] Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Info] Zooming Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 47: Shooting Photos
2. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen. Related topics Screen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 48 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 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Related topics Further zooming: [Digital Zoom] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 49: Intelligent Auto
To record images brighter than that of when using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 50 Make sure to set the [Face Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting). To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Touch the subject you want to record. Your camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 51: Playing Movies And Photos From The Event View Screen
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Operation Search Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Before use Getting started Screen display on the Event View screen Recording You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view).
Page 52 Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.” Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded. (HDR-CX210) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Operating Buttons While Playing
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Operating buttons while playing Operation Search Operating buttons while playing Before use Getting started While playing a movie Recording While viewing photos To play back images with other devices Playback Saving images with an external Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds.
Page 54 Also, 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 played on AV equipment of other manufacturers. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 55: Dividing A Movie
Do not eject the memory card while dividing images from the memory card. If you divide movies that are included in saved scenarios, the scenarios will also be deleted. Related topics [Delete] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 56: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
The recording date and time of captured photos is the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 57 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Operation Search Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Before use Getting started To change the settings for Highlight Playback Recording You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie.
Page 58 “Music Transfer.” For operating instructions, see “Music Transfer” help. When you connect the camcorder to an external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight Playback, these images do not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 59 [Erase]/[Erase All] while playing the scenario. Notes When you connect the camcorder to an external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight Scenario, these images do not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 60: To Play Back A Highlight Movie
B: Your camcorder plays the Highlight Movie saved. To play back a Highlight Movie 1. Select [Playback Function] [Highlight Movie] and select the desired Highlight Movie. To erase Highlight Movie, select while the Highlight Movie is playing. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 61 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Using the built-in projector > Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200) Operation Search Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200) Before use Getting started You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in Recording projector.
Page 62 The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed Several other functions Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 63: Connecting The Camcorder To A High Definition Tv
(STD) even on a high definition TV. If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. The camcorder does not support the S-Video output. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 64 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Before use Getting started To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Recording When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Playback...
Page 66: Connecting The Camcorder To A Tv Via A Vcr
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input Recording selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Back to top Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 67: Using "Bravia" Sync
The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the Maintenance and precautions instruction manual of your TV for details. If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 2. Double-click the ““PlayMemories Home” Help Guide” short-cut icon on the computer screen to see Troubleshooting how to use “PlayMemories Home.” Maintenance and precautions Contents list If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] the desired item. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 69 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > Disc creation guide Operation Search Before use Disc creation guide Getting started Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Recording Playback You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device.
Page 70 REC Mode] setting selected when you record the movie. Movies recorded with [ Mode] set to [Highest Quality ] can be saved on external media devices. Related topics Dubbing on a computer: Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 71: Types Of Media Devices On Which The Images Can Be Saved
Customizing your camcorder Internal recording media on this camcorder* Troubleshooting Memory card inserted in this camcorder Maintenance and precautions External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs Contents list AVCHD recording discs * HDR-CX210 Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 72: The Devices On Which The Created Disc Can Be Played Back
The devices on which the created disc can be played back Getting started Recording DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation®3 Playback DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Saving images with an external...
Page 73 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving images on an external media device easily Operation Search Before use Saving images on an external media device easily Getting started To delete images in the external media device Recording...
Page 74 Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows. However, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number.
Page 75 [Copy], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to save images. If you want to copy images that have not yet been copied, select [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] while your camcorder is connected to the external media device. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 76 Event View screen. To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer On the “PlayMemories Home” software, select the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play movies. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub Saving images with an external media devices with built-in USB hub device card reader Customizing your camcorder Back to top Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 78: Creating A Disc With Dvdirect Express
Customizing your camcorder Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Troubleshooting 1. Connect the DVDirect Express to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the Maintenance and precautions DVDirect Express.
Page 79 5. Select the image quality of the disc you will create. 6. Add check marks to the images you want to copy, and then select A: Remaining disc capacity After the operation is completed, select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 80 2. Insert a created disc into the DVDirect Express. device 3. Press the play button on the DVDirect Express. Customizing your camcorder After the operation is completed, select Troubleshooting Back to top Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 81 Getting started writer Recording Use the Built-in USB Cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Playback Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. Saving images with an external 1.
Page 82 Getting started recorder, etc. Recording Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with Playback the A/V connecting cable. You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette.
Page 83: Setting Up Menu Items
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Using menu items > Setting up menu items Operation Search Setting up menu items Before use Getting started To find a menu item quickly Recording When you cannot select a menu item Playback The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
Page 84 Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 85 Operation Search Movie Before use Getting started You can select the movie recording mode. Recording [Shooting Mode] [Movie]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 86 Operation Search Photo Before use Getting started You can select the photo shooting mode. Recording [Shooting Mode] [Photo]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 87: White Balance
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before use Getting started You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting...
Page 88 Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. While you are recording a movie, (One Push) cannot be set. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 89 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the brightness and focus. Contents list To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 90 Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Contents list Notes [Focus] is automatically set to [Manual]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Auto The exposure is adjusted automatically. Manual Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select if the subject is black or the light is dim. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 93: To Adjust The Focus
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Focus Operation Search Focus Before use Getting started To adjust the focus Recording On focal distance information Playback You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a Saving images with an external certain subject intentionally.
Page 94 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 95 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ) The Low Lux function is used. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: Scene Selection
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before use Getting started You can record images effectively in various situations. Recording [Camera/Mic] Camera Settings] [Scene Selection]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting...
Page 97 Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. (Snow)* Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 98 Contents list Does not use an effect. White Fader ( Fades in/out with the white effect. Black Fader ( Fades in/out with the black effect. Notes When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 99 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Cancels the self-timer. On ( Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select [Reset]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 100: Tele Macro
39 cm (15 3/8 in.). Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically. Related topics Zooming Focus Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 101 The SteadyShot function is not used. Notes If you change the setting, the imaging field will also change accordingly. You can zoom images up to 30 times, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 102: Digital Zoom
Up to 300 zoom is performed digitally. A: The zooming zone appears when you select [300 Notes You can magnify images up to 30 times using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 103: Auto Back Light
Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 104: Face Detection
The subject faces directly towards the camera. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. Related topics Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Smile Shutter Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 105: Smile Shutter
When the recording mode is set to [Highest Quality ], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function while recording movies. Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. Related topics [Smile Sensitivity] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 106: Smile Sensitivity
Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile. Normal Smile Detects a normal smile. Big Smile Detects a big smile. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 107 Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 108: Wind Noise Reduct
[Wind Noise Reduct.]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Disables wind noise reduction. On ( Enables wind noise reduction. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 109 Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Low ( Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [Low] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 2. Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using Contents list 3. Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned. 4. Select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 Contents list Does not display the guide frame. Displays the guide frame. Notes The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 112: Display Setting
Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed. Notes You cannot change the setting of the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while in the playback mode. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 113: Rec Mode
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > REC Mode Operation Search REC Mode Before use Getting started On image quality Recording You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image Playback quality (HD) movies.
Page 115 Records movies in standard definition image quality (STD). This setting is highly-compatible with other playback devices. Notes When you play or edit movies, only movies with the selected image quality will be displayed on your camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 116: Wide Mode
Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. Notes For details on the holizontal/vertical ratio of the TV that will be connected, refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Related topics Type] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 117 Select this setting if the recorded movies will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Notes If the movie recorded with this function [On] is played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Image Size
2. Select the desired item. Contents list Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for photos taken by the Dual Capture function [Details]. Related topics Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 119: Event View
You can display the Event View screen. Recording [Playback Function] [Event View]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Related topics Contents list Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 120: Highlight Movie
Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired Highlight Movie. Contents list Related topics Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 121 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired scenario. Contents list Related topics Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Delete Operation Search Delete Before use Getting started To delete a part of a movie Recording Playback [Edit/Copy] [Delete]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
Page 123 Related topics Release protection: [Protect] [Format] To divide a movie: Dividing a movie Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 124: To Remove The Protection Of An Event
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Protect Operation Search Protect Before use Getting started To remove the protection of an event Recording Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Playback will be displayed on the protected images.
Page 126 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Copy (HDR-CX210) Operation Search Copy (HDR-CX210) Before use Getting started You can copy images back and forth between the internal recording medium of your camcorder and the Recording memory card.
Page 127 Related topics Checking the image copied: [Media Select (HDR-CX210)] Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 128: Direct Copy
[Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy]. device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 3. Follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen. Related topics Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 129 You can select the recording medium on which the images will be saved. Recording [Setup] Media Settings] [Media Select]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired recording medium. Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 130: Media Info
2. Select the recording medium that you want to view the information. Contents list Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you perform [Format]. [Details] Related topics [Media Select (HDR-CX210)] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Format Operation Search Format Before use Getting started To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (HDR-CX210) Recording Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Playback [Setup] Media Settings]...
Page 133 [Repair Img. DB F.]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the recording medium that you want to repair, and then select Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 134: File Number
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the recording medium. When the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each memory card. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 135: Data Code
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Data Code Operation Search Data Code Before use Getting started During playback, your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of Recording recording. You can check the following information. [Setup] Playback Settings] [Data Code].
Page 136 IRIS (Aperture value) Gain Brightness Exposure Notes The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [--:--:--] may appear. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Recording [Setup] Playback Settings] [Volume]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Adjust the volume using Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 138: Download Music
[Download Music]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Follow the instructions that appear on the display. Contents list For details, refer to “Music Transfer” Help. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 139: Empty Music
Maintenance and precautions 2. Select [OK] or [Cancel]. Contents list Notes If you delete music files using [Empty Music], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted as well. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 141: Hdmi Resolution
(STD) movies with a 480i signal. 720p/480p Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 720p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 480p signal. 480p Outputs the 480p signal. 480i Outputs the 480i signal. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 142 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Operates your camcorder using the TV’s Remote Commander. Does not operate your camcorder using the TV’s Remote Commander. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 143: Usb Connect
Select this item when [USB Select] does not appear on the LCD screen even when you connect the Recording camcorder to an external device with the USB Cable. [Setup] Connection] [USB Connect]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 144: Usb Connect Setting
Windows 7, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * “Device Stage” is a menu of Windows 7, that is used to manage devices (camcorder, camera, etc.) that are connected to the computer. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 145: Usb Lun Setting
Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. Notes When you install the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software on your computer, set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 Before use Getting started [Setup] Connection] [Disc Burn]. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate your camcorder. Cancels the melody. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 148: Lcd Brightness
2. Select the desired item. Contents list Normal Normal setting (normal brightness). Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough. This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 149: Language Setting
The camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Playback [Setup] General Settings] [Language Setting]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired language. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 151: Battery Info
You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Recording [Setup] General Settings] [Battery Info]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions The battery information appears. Contents list To close the screen, select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 The backlight of the LCD screen turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 15 seconds. The camcorder turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 1 minute. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 153: Demo Mode
The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD). When you operate your camcorder, the demonstration playback will be suspended. (It appears again if no operation is attempted for more than the specified period of time you set in [Demo Mode].) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 154: Date & Time Setting
You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Does not set the summertime. Sets the summertime. The clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour. Date & Time You can set the clock. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 155: Area Setting
Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living. Destination ( Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place. Related topics World time difference Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 156: If You Have Problems
Maintenance and precautions During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Contents list Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Page 157: Overall Operations
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Overall operations Operation Search Overall operations Before use Getting started The power does not turn on. Recording Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. [Details] Playback The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to Saving images with an external the wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 158 SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 159: The Power Abruptly Turns Off
[Details] Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. [Details] The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Page 160: Lcd Screen
In the default setting, the backlight of the LCD screen turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 1 minute. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 You cannot delete the protected images. Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. Contents list The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 162: Photos Cannot Be Recorded
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Recording Operation Search Recording Before use Getting started Refer also to “Memory card”. Recording Playback Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Saving images with an external The playback screen is displayed.
Page 163: Photos Are Recorded Automatically
If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop. There is a time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops.
Page 165: Images Cannot Be Played Back
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback Operation Search Playback Before use Getting started Images cannot be played back. Recording Select the type of recording media you want to play back. (HDR-CX210) [Details] Playback Select the image quality of the movie you want to play back.
Page 166 A movie is played back automatically (HDR-CX210). Movies play automatically as a demonstration movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 167 Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Playback The playback device does not support playing back memory cards. [Details] Saving images with an external Back to top device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. Contents list Release the protection, and then delete them. A photo cannot be captured from a movie. The recording media where you want to save photos is full. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 169: Playback On The Tv
TV and play back images. Highlight Playback or a scenario will not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder while it is connected to a TV and play back images. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 170 The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack Saving images with an external of another device. [Details] device Back to top Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 171: Connecting To A Computer
When both the Built-in USB Cable and the USB jack of the camcorder are connected to the external devices at the same time, disconnect one that is not connected to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Self-Diagnosis Display
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Recording If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of Playback the error code beginning with C or E.
Page 173 However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is full. Photos cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a while, then record. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Warning Indicators Operation Search If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Before use Warning Indicators Getting started Recording Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. (HDR- Playback CX210) Saving images with an external...
Page 175 select , new management information is created and you can record or play back movies. Inconsistencies found in the image database file. Back up and recover. Recover, then import using the included PC software. Since the database information of high definition image quality (HD) movies has been damaged, there are inconsistencies between the information in the database and the information in the file.
Page 176 You can select only 100 images at one time for: Deleting movies/photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Copying movies/photos Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 177: About The Avchd Format
1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: HDR-CX190/CX200/PJ200: memory card HDR-CX210: Internal memory, memory card * Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the memory card Operation Search About the memory card Before use Getting started A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed Recording compatibility with your camcorder.
Page 179 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. This product cannot record or play data that uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 180 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Operation Search Before use About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Getting started Recording Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM”...
Page 181 Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 About x.v.Color Before use Getting started x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Recording Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color Playback range than the currently used broadcast standard.
Page 183: About The Ac Adaptor
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Saving images with an external device Back to top Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 184: About Language Setting
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On use and care Operation Search On use and care Before use Getting started About language setting Recording On recording Notes on use Playback LCD Panel Saving images with an external...
Page 185: Lcd Panel
Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. LCD Panel The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen.
Page 186: When Not Using Your Camcorder For A Long Time
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
Page 187: Carl Zeiss Lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
Page 188 When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 25 ˚C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 193: Table Of Contents
The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. (unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FV30 (supplied) 135 NP-FV50 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 1045 1120 Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 195: Expected Recording Time Of Movies
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected recording time of movies Operation Search Before use Expected recording time of movies Getting started Expected recording time of movies Recording Expected number of recordable photos Playback...
Page 196: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
[Details] The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. Notes The unique image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Bit-rate and recording pixels The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies (movie +...
Page 197: High Definition Image Quality (Hd)
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode, Dual capture: 3,072 1,728 dots/16:9 2,304 1,728 dots/4:3 1,536 864 dots/16:9 480 dots/4:3 Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 360 dots/16:9 480 dots/4:3 Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 198: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Using your camcorder abroad > Using your camcorder abroad Operation Search Before use Using your camcorder abroad Getting started Recording Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your Playback camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Page 199 Alaska –08:00 Los Angeles, Tijuana –07:00 Denver, Arizona –06:00 Chicago, Mexico City –05:00 New York, Bogota –04:00 Santiago –03:30 St. John’s –03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo –02:00 Fernando de Noronha –01:00 Azores, Cape Verde Is. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 200: Notes On The License
Before use Getting started “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Recording “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ Playback ,”...
Page 201 Copies of the licenses (in English) are stored in the internal memory of your camcorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection between your camcorder and a computer, and read the files in the “LICENSE” folder in “PMHOME.” Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...

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