Sony HDR-CX220 Operating Guide

Sony HDR-CX220 Manual

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    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-CX220
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    magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. GB 
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    apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
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    a supplied power cord. O Type (Ocean Type) Europe Countries/regions Austria Belgium Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovak Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Asia Countries/regions China Hong Kong India
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    240 230/240 Voltage 120 120 Voltage 120/240 110 110/220 110 110 120 110 110 120/127 120/240 110/220 Voltage 220 127/220 220 120 220 120 Voltage 220 220 230 127/220 220 240 Voltage 127/220 220 220 220 240 230 220/230 230 220 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 Frequency (Hz) 60 60 Frequency
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    . GB  Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Note on the power cord (mains lead) The power cord (mains lead) is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only, and should not
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    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 Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address
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    SONY Model No.: HDR-CX290 Responsible Party: Sony manual instructions for help. The supplied interface cable must be used Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific
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    battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries the battery. battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied If the plug supplied with this
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    could occur.  ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing GB 10  removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor) from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 19) is lit
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    pack NP-FV30 (1)  "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/ CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E  AC Adaptor (1)  Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Notes  The "PlayMemories Home" software and "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 32). GB 11
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    the bottom of your camcorder. Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in functions Model name HDR-CX220/ PJ220 HDR-CX220E/ PJ220E HDR-CX230/ PJ230 HDR-CX230E/ PJ230E HDR-CX280 HDR-CX280E HDR-CX290 HDR-CX290E Recording media Internal memory + Memory card Memory card   Signal format NTSC   PAL
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    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
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    INSTRUCTIONS 3 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 11 Selecting items on the LCD screen 11 Supplied Items 11 How to use this manual 12 Differences in functions 12 Differences in equipment 13 Differences in supplied items 13 Parts and controls 16 Getting started Charging
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    (STD) disc with a recorder 34 Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with an AC Adaptor 35 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 36 Menu lists 37 Others/Index Troubleshooting 40 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 41 About handling of
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    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)  LENS COVER (29)  Projector lens (29) HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/ CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E  Speaker  PROJECTOR button (29)  HDMI OUT jack (28) GB 16
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    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
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    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
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    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.   DC plug To the
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    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. Notes  In
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    Supplied items  p.13 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on.  To turn off the power, with internal memory) In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. You can change the recording media to a memory card. Select
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    cannot be used with this camcorder.  Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that
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    Getting started 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. GB 23
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    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
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    . During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.  Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing  The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W (Wide
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    model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 Supplied items  p.13 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode.  You can enter the playback mode by selecting
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    your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 35)  In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E). To with your camcorder.  Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other
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    a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 26). Notes  Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.  You should use the AC Adaptor as the power source (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19).  If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) for connection.  When
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    the projector lens.  The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use.  Using the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended).  The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector.  Output of Highlight Playback to
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     Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed  Several other functions  When the projected images contain a lot of black, faint color unevenness may appear. This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction. GB 30
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    PlayMemories Home" software (Windows) Import images from the camcorder View images in a calendar Upload to online services 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.sony.net/pm
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    Memory supported. software in your computer 1 Access the following download site using an Internet browser on your computer, then click [Install]  [Run]. www.sony.net/pm 2 Install according to the on-screen instructions.  When the on-screen instructions prompting you to connect the camcorder
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    camcorder 3 Disconnect the USB cable.  If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click , then click . Notes  When you access the camcorder from the computer, use the "PlayMemories Home" software Help Guide") on the software or visit the "PlayMemories Home" support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/
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    connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor when performing this operation (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19).  Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected.  You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable.  Since copying
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    software (p. 33). Notes  For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).  Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).  Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media
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    MENU Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] the grayed out menu item, your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can
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    a distant subject. Low Lux Records bright color images in the dim. Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. Fader Fades scenes in or out. Self-Timer Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in
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    the HDMI cable. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to be used when the camcorder is connected to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable. USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you connect your camcorder to an external
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    about the functions of the camcorder. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Sets the date and time. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 21). *1 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E *2 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E *3 HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220
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    memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.  See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 11) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" (p. 33) on connecting your camcorder to a computer. GB 40 The power
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    camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 Supplied items  p.13 If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. 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
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    is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. About handling of your camcorder For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 Supplied items  p.13  No memory card is inserted (p. 22).  When the indicator flashes, there are not
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    not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it (models with an AC Adaptor).  Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  Keep metal contacts clean.  If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off
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    power of the camcorder is turned on, do not close the LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost. Notes on optional accessories  We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Genuine Sony accessories clean the camcorder casing and the lens with a soft cloth lightly moistened with
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    before you start using your camcorder. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other than date recording will not be affected. Note on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder (Models with internal memory) Even if you delete all
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    of Sony's BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *4 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or [Off ]. *5 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Input/Output connectors HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB) Multi/Micro USB Terminal* * Supports
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    power cord (mains lead) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.12 A Capacity Typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder
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    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. HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E Recording media HDR-CX230/CX230E HDRCX220/ CX220E Internal memory Memory card Continuous recording time
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    Others/Index  " " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  SDXC logo is a trademark of SD- 37) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (37) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (37) Manual focus (37) Scene Selection (37) White Balance (37) SteadyShot off (37) Tele Macro (37)
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    image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (37) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ to the external media device (34) Bottom Indicator 101-0005  Meaning [Micref Level] low (37) [Wind Noise Reduct.] (37) Blt-in Zoom Mic (37) Low Lux
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    Full charge 20 G Grip belt 17 H "Handycam" User Guide............11 HDMI Cable 28 How to operate the multi-selector 11 How to use this manual 12 I Initialize 40 Initial setup 21 Install 32 Intelligent Auto 25 L Language 10 LCD screen 24 M Mac 31 Media select 21 Memory card 22 "Memory
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    GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/  2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/
PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
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Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images on an external
media device
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
Please also refer to :