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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/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 2
" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient 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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 3
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 4
Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovak Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Asia Countries/regions China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea (rep) Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan GB Voltage 230 230 220 230 230 230 230 220 220 230 230 220 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 5
Countries/regions Thailand Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand North America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama South America Countries/regions - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 6
not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 7
(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.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 8
SONY Model No.: HDR-CX290 Responsible Party: Sony this manual could void the instructions, may off and on, the user is encouraged to try radio/ TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 9
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product . If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. GB - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 10
, or other malfunctions 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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 11
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. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 12
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 NTSC - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 13
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 14
Table of contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 11 Selecting items on the LCD screen 11 Supplied Items 11 How to use this manual 12 Differences in functions 12 Differences in equipment 13 Differences in supplied - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 15
(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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 16
playback operations. Multi selector (11) (View Images) button PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 17
/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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 18
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 19
IN jack Charging the battery using your computer Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Use the USB connection support cable when the Built-in - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 20
) 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 the default - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 21
p.12 Supplied items p.13 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn off 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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 22
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 23
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 24
: Press PHOTO. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. You can display the icons and indicators by pressing the multi - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 25
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. 22) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 26
(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 event to the center () and then MENU select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date 1 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 27
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 28
definition Standard definition Yellow White HDMI Cable (supplied) Red AV Cable (sold separately) Signal flow 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. GB 28 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 26). Notes Refer to the instruction manuals - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 29
When the operating guide screen appears, select [Project]. This screen appears the first time you use the built-in projector after the camcorder is turned on become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended). The following - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 30
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 31
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 32
movies.) Memory Windows 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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 33
properly by the import function and the playback function of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. When using Windows 8, select the "PlayMemories Home" icon from the start screen. 2 Double-click the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 34
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 35
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 36
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 37
camcorder Shooting Mode Movie Records movies. Photo Shoots photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment. Exposure Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 38
scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with standard definition image quality (STD). Scenario Starts 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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 39
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/PJ230 GB - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 40
on the internal 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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 41
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 42
Battery pack The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p. 38). Built-in USB Cable Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 22). The memory card is write-protected. Access to the memory card or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 43
clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. When not using your camcorder for a long time - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 44
through a USB connection and the 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 may not be available in some countries/regions - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 45
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 46
Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ230/PJ230E: 8GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E: Approx. 7.75 GB*6 HDR-PJ230/PJ230E: Approx. 7.75 GB*2 *6 1 GB - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 47
V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/ PJ230/PJ230E)) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness: HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E HD: 2.1 W MP4: 1.9 W STD: 2.0 W HDR-CX280 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 48
media HDR- HDR-CX290/CX290E/PJ230/ PJ230E CX280/ CX280E/ PJ220/ PJ220E Internal memory Memory card Continuous recording time 90 90 Typical recording time 45 45 Playing time 135 135 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 49
" and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SDXC logo is with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 set to [Off] (37) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (37) Manual focus (37) Scene Selection (37) White Balance (37) SteadyShot off (37) - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 50
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 - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 51
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 Stick PRO-HG Duo - Sony HDR-CX230 | Operating Guide - Page 52
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
4-447-514-
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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 :