Sony CX200, HDR-CX190, CX210, PJ200 User Manual

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HDR-CX190/CX200/CX210/PJ200

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Recording movies Shooting photos

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Zooming Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)

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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)

Using the built-in projector

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

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Using the “PlayMemories Home” software

Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software

Selecting a method for saving images

Disc creation guide Types of media devices on which the images can be saved The devices on which the created disc can be played back

Saving images on an external media device

Saving images on an external media device easily Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Devices that cannot be used as an external media device

Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express

Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Performing [DISC BURN OPTION] Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express

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.

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Using menu items

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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 Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button Guide Frame Display Setting

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size

Playback Function

Event View Highlight Movie Scenario

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Edit/Copy

Delete

Protect Copy (HDR-CX210) Direct Copy

Setup

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) Battery Info Eco Mode Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting

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Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators

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About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care On moisture condensation On adjustment of the touch panel (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder

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

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Supplied items

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery abroad

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Preparing the recording media

Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) Inserting a memory card

Recording

Recording movies Shooting photos

Useful functions for recording images

Zooming

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Intelligent Auto

Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)

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

quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)

Using the built-in projector

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

Saving images with an external device

Using the “PlayMemories Home” software

Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software

Selecting a method for saving images

Disc creation guide Types of media devices on which the images can be saved The devices on which the created disc can be played back

Saving images on an external media device

Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express

Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Performing [DISC BURN OPTION] Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express

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.

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Customizing your camcorder

Using menu items

Setting up menu items

Shooting Mode

Movie Photo

Camera/Mic

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size

Playback Function

Event View Highlight Movie Scenario

Edit/Copy

Delete Protect Copy (HDR-CX210) Direct Copy

Setup

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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) Battery Info Eco Mode Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators

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Maintenance and precautions

About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care On moisture condensation On adjustment of the touch panel (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder

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

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Setting the date and time

Date & Time Setting Area Setting

Checking the name of parts and controls

Parts and controls

Identifying part names

Parts and controls

Displaying the data code

Data Code

Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation

Intelligent Auto

Recording people clearly

Face Detection Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Smile Shutter Scene Selection (Portrait) Scene Selection (Spotlight)

Recording images with the selected image quality

REC Mode HD/STD Setting Wide Mode Image Size

Recording images without blurring

SteadyShot (movie)

Adjusting the focus

Spot Focus (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)

Tracking focus: Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)

Focus

Recording movies in a dim place

Low Lux Scene Selection (Night Scene)

Recording sound clearly

Wind Noise Reduct. Blt-in Zoom Mic Micref Level (Microphone reference level)

Capturing photos during movie recording

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies

Smile Shutter

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Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully

Scene Selection (Fireworks)

Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset)

Selecting a recording medium

Media Select (HDR-CX210)

Saving battery power

Eco Mode

Playing movies and photos from an event

Event View

Enjoying a digest of your movies

Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)

Using the built-in projector

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

Editing movies and photos

Capturing a photo from a movie Dividing a movie Delete

Saving images with an external device

Saving images on an external media device easily

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.

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Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide

This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem.

Selecting a topic to display

The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example.

1. Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window.

A list of topic titles appears in the right pane.

2. Click a topic title in the list.

Descriptions appear in the right pane.

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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.

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Printing out a page

Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.

Marks and notations used in this User Guide

In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camcorder in the order indicated.

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Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings.

The default setting is indicated by

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Models described in this User Guide

Models described in this User Guide are as follows. HDR-CX190/CX200/CX210/PJ200

Difference of each model are as follows.

Capacity of internal recording media

8 GB

HDRCX190

HDRCX200

HDRCX210

HDRPJ200

Recording media

Memory card only

Internal memory + memory card

Memory card only

Projector

Illustrations and on- screen displays used in this User Guide

The example images used in this User Guide for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. 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.

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To fasten the grip belt

Speaker Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch Built-in microphone

HDR-CX190

HDR-CX200/CX210

HDR-PJ200

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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

HDR-PJ200

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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

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START/STOP button

Grip belt

Built-in USB Cable DC IN jack A/V Remote Connector 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

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Left Center Right Bottom

The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.

Left

Indicator Meaning

MENU button

Self-timer recording

Wide Mode

Fader

[Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] set to [Off]

Manual focus

Scene Selection

White Balance

SteadyShot off

Tele Macro

x.v.Color

Destination

Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake

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detection)

Center

Indicator Meaning

Slideshow Set

Warning

Playback mode

Right

Indicator Meaning

60i

60min

0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated recording remaining time

5.3M Photo size

9999

Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60i) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP)

Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media

Approximate number of recordable photos and photo size

Playback folder

100/112 Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos

Connection to the external media device

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

Micref Level low

Wind Noise Reduct.

Blt-in Zoom Mic

Low Lux

Spot Meter/Fcs/Spot Meter/Exposure Intelligent Auto

101-0005

Data file name

Protected image

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Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.

Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.

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HDR-CX190

1. Move the multi-selector towards / / / to select the desired item.

2. Press the center of the multi-selector to complete the selection.

HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200

1. Touch the desired part of the LCD screen.

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The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) (only for HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1)

The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable when the 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 preinstalled in this camcorder.

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Charging time To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor

1. Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack (

2. Connect the AC Adaptor ( ) and the power cord (mains lead) ( ) to your camcorder and the

wall outlet (wall socket) (

A: Align the mark on the DC plug ( ) with that of DC IN jack ( ).

The CHG (charge) lamp ( The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the AC

Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.

Notes

You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.

) turns on.

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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 155 NP-FV70 195 NP-FV100 390

The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 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).

To remove the battery pack

Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ).

To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source

Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.

Notes on the battery pack

When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions.

The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.

In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode]).

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps, the access lamp are turned off.

Notes on the AC Adaptor

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

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Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack

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Remaining battery indicator: Screen indicators

Using your camcorder abroad

[Eco Mode]

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To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable Charging time To remove the battery pack

1. Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB

Cable (

: To the wall outlet (wall socket)

The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect Built-in USB Cable from your computer.

To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Builtin USB Cable

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 ACUP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Built-in USB Cable*

NP-FV30 (supplied) 150 NP-FV50 280 NP-FV70 545 NP-FV100 1,000

* The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable.

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To remove the battery pack

Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ).

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Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor

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You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

Notes

Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.

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To change the language setting To turn off the power To adjust the angle of the LCD screen

1. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder to turn the power on.

2. Select the desired language, then select [Next].

Touch the button on the LCD screen. For HDR-CX190, select the button using the multi-selector.

3. Select the desired geographical area with

4. Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the date format and the date and time.

If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with When you select

A: HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 B: HDR-CX190

, the date and time setting operation is complete.

/ , then select [Next].

/ .

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To change the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

Select

[Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.

To turn off the power

Close the LCD screen.

To adjust the angle of the LCD screen

First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), and then adjust the angle ( ).

Notes

The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback.

To display them, select [Date/Time].

[Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Data Code]

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To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)]

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Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210)

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.

Default recording medium Alternative recording medium

Internal memory Memory card

You can select a recording medium from the menu.

1. Select

Notes

You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.

[Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium.

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Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder To eject the memory card

1. Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks.

The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.

A: Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated B: Access lamp

Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

SD Speed Class

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media

SD memory card SDHC memory card

SDXC memory card

Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

Notes

A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on 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 the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.

— 32 GB

Class 4 or faster

Capacity (operation verified)

64 GB SD card

Described in this manual

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

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* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.

To eject the memory card

Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

Notes

To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card. Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.

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Recording movies

To display items on the LCD screen Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode

In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX190/CX200/PJ200: Memory card HDR-CX210: Internal recording media

1. Open the lens cover.

2. Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.

3. Press START/STOP to start recording.

To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture).

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

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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

Status detected by Intelligent Auto Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock

Tracking focus*

Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing

media*

Tracking focus cancel button*

Intelligent Auto button Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), and photo

size (L/S) Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), and

recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) View Images button My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this

area)

*1 HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200

HDR-CX210

To record in mirror mode

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1. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side

( A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when

recorded.

Notes

If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.

Access lamp is lit or flashing

The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images with [Guide Frame] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] as a guide.

Related topics

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]

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Shooting photos

1. Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the

2. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.

(Photo) lamp.

When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen.

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Screen indicators during recording Zooming

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To magnify images further (Extended Zoom)

1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.

W: Wider range of view (Wide angle) T: Close view (Telephoto)

You can magnify images using optical zooming up to 25 times the original size with the default setting. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

To magnify images further (Extended Zoom)

1. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Standard] or [Off].

You can magnify images up to 30 times the original size by extending the wide angle.

Notes

Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.

You cannot change the zoom speed with the CX200/CX210/PJ200). 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.

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Further zooming: [Digital Zoom]

/ button on the LCD screen (HDR-

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Intelligent Auto

Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is the default setting.) When the camcorder detects a subject, the icons that correspond to the detected conditions are displayed.

1. Select

Face detection:

The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color and exposure.

(Portrait), (Baby)

Scene detection:

The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene.

(Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro)

Camera-shake detection:

The camcorder detects whether camera-shake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation.

(Tripod)

[On] at the right bottom of the recording screen of movies or photos.

To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select

[Off].

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.

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Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDRCX200/CX210/PJ200)

To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus)

Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically.

1. Touch one of the faces targeted.

A: The double-lined frame is displayed. B: You can release the selection.

Notes

The subject you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. 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.

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Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen

Screen display on the Event View screen

You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view).

1. Open the LCD screen and press the

HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200

HDR-CX190

button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode.

You can enter the playback mode by selecting on the LCD screen. [Details]

2. Select

3. Select the image.

/ to move the desired event to the center ( ) and then select it ( ).

The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time.

The camcorder plays from the selected image to the last image in the event.

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: To the MENU screen

: Event name : To the previous event : Change to the movie/photo recording mode : To play back short movies : Remaining battery : Events : To the next event : Time-line bar : Change Event Scale button

: Event title : To go back to the Event View screen : Previous/next : Change to the movie/photo recording mode : Last played image : Recorded time/number of photos : Switch image type button : Movie : Photo

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)

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Operating buttons while playing

While playing a movie While viewing photos To play back images with other devices

Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display the items again, do as follows. HDR-CX190: Move the multi-selector. HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200: Touch the LCD screen.

While playing a movie

: Volume : Delete : Context : To stop : Previous : To fast-reverse : Next : To fast-forward : To pause/play

While viewing photos

Operating buttons while viewing photos will be changed depends on the setting of Switch Image Type Button.

(Movie/photo) (default setting)

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: Delete

: Previous : Next : To play/pause movies and photos in the order recorded

(photo)

: Delete : Context : Previous : Next : To start/stop slide show

As you repeat selecting about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.

Select To repeat Slideshow, select

/ during pause to play movies slowly.

/ during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times

[Slideshow Set].

To play back images with other devices

You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. 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.

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Dividing a movie

1. Select [Divide] on the movie playback screen.

2. Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using / , and then select

A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision

Notes

A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to do advanced editing operations, use the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the images. It may damage the recording media. 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.

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[Delete]

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Capturing a photo from a movie

On recording date and time of captured photos

1. Select

2. Select the point where you want to capture a photo using / , and then select .

[Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of a movie.

A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the capturing point with more precision

If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set as shown below.

High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3)

On recording date and time of captured photos

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.

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Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)

To change the settings for Highlight Playback

You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie.

1. Press

2. Display the desired event at the center of the Event View, and select [

(View Images).

Highlight].

A: Volume adjustment B: Context C: To stop D: Previous E: To pause F: Next

3. Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes.

A: The camcorder plays the Highlight Playback scenes again. B: You can save the Highlight Playback scenes in standard definition image quality (STD) and share

it (upload it to the web, etc.).

C: You can change the settings for Highlight Playback.

To change the settings for Highlight Playback

You can change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Highlight Setting] on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished.

You can also change the setting by selecting highlight scenes.

[Highlight Setting] while the camcorder is playing

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[Playback Range]: You can set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the Highlight

Playback. [Theme]: You can select a theme for Highlight Playback. [Music]: You can select music. [Audio mix]: The original sound is played back with the music. [Length]: You can set the length of the Highlight Playback segment. [Highlight Point]: You can set the points in a movie or photo that will be used in a Highlight Playback.

Play the desired movie, and select

. Or play the desired photo and select .

appears on the movie or photo that is used in a Highlight Playback.

To erase the points, select

[Clear All Points].

Notes

Highlight Playback scenes will change each time you select a Highlight Playback. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may

be damaged. Delete the music file by selecting

[Setup] [ Playback Settings]

[Empty Music], then transfer the music file again. You can restore the music data recorded on your camcorder at the default using “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.

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Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) ( Scenario Save)

To play back a saved scenario

You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a “Scenario” with high definition image quality (HD). Up to 8 scenarios can be saved and these scenarios can be played on the camcorder only.

1. Select [Replay] on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished.

2. When the Highlight Playback starts again, select

To play back a saved scenario

1. Select [Playback Function] [ Scenario], select the desired scenario, and then

select

[ Scenario Save].

To erase a saved scenario, select [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.

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Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)

To play back a Highlight Movie

You can convert the data format of Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) and save them as a “Highlight Movie.” Highlight movies can be used to create DVDs or be uploaded to the Web.

1. Select [Save and Share] on the screen after Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario playback has

finished.

2. Select the desired operation when the item has been saved.

A: Selecting [Share] allows you to upload the Highlight movie to the Web using the built-in

“PlayMemories Home” software, or create DVDs using the “DVDirect Express” DVD writer.

[Details][Details]

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

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Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ200)

You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. The LCD screen turns off while an image is being projected. Use the power zoom lever/PHOTO button to operate the camcorder.

1. Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR.

2. When the operating guide screen appears, select [Project].

This screen appears the first time you use the built-in projector.

3. Adjust the focus of the projected image using the focus lever.

A: PROJECTOR FOCUS lever

The projected image is larger when the distance between your camcorder and the reflecting surface increase. It is recommended that you place the camcorder further than 0.5 m (1.6 feet) away (approximate distance) from the surface that the images are to be projected onto.

4. Move the power zoom lever to select the image you want to play, then press PHOTO to begin

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A: Power zoom lever

B: PHOTO button

Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen and press the PHOTO button to start playing the framed item. For details on playback, see the playback section. [Details] To turn off the projector, press PROJECTOR.

Notes

Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector.

Make sure not to project images towards the eyes.

Make sure not to touch the projector lens.

The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use.

Using the projector shortens battery life. 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

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On an HDMI cable

When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in high definition image quality (HD) on a high definition TV. Use the HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a TV which has an HDMI input jack. If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable. [Details]

: Supplied with HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

2. Connect the HDMI cable (

jack (

) on the TV.

) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on the camcorder and to the HDMI IN

3. Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder.

On an HDMI cable

Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.

Notes

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. [Details] When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (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.

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To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) on a non-high-definition TV. When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

2. Connect the A/V connecting cable (

camcorder and to the AUDIO and VIDEO input jacks (

; supplied) to the A/V Remote Connector ( ) on the

) on the TV.

3. Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder.

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)

Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV.

When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

Notes

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. [Details] When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI input takes priority on the TV. The camcorder does not support the S-Video output.

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[TV Type] [Wide Mode]

Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio.

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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 selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

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Using “BRAVIA” Sync

You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV. You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up/down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV.

Notes

Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [On]. Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously.

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Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software

1. Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen.

The “PlayMemories Home” software starts up.

2. Double-click the ““PlayMemories Home” Help Guide” short-cut icon on the computer screen to see

how to use “PlayMemories Home.”

If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] the desired item.

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Disc creation guide

Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)

You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device.

External devices Connecting cable

Built-in USB cable of the DVDirect Express

DVDirect Express DVD writer

Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD).

[Details]

Built-in USB Cable

DVD writer other than DVDirect Express

Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) or with standard definition image quality (STD). [Details]

A/V connecting cable

Hard disk recorder, etc.

Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD). [Details]

External media device

Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD). [Details]

(supplied)

USB Adapter cable VMCUAM1 (sold separately)

Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)

Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved.

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Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder

may not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it (HDR-CX210). There may be some types of discs or media devices on which movies cannot be saved, depending on the [ Mode] set to [Highest Quality

REC Mode] setting selected when you record the movie. Movies recorded with [ REC

] can be saved on external media devices.

Related topics

Dubbing on a computer: Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software

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Types of media devices on which the images can be saved

Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected.

Recording mode

Types of media

FX FH/HQ/LP

Internal recording media on this camcorder*

Memory card inserted in this camcorder

External media (USB storage devices)

Blu-ray discs

AVCHD recording discs

* HDR-CX210

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The devices on which the created disc can be played back

DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)

AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation®3

DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)

Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player

Notes

The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3system software. The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.

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To delete images in the external media device

You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device.

You can connect your camcorder and the external media device, and then play back images stored on the external media device. You can connect your computer and the external media device and import images to your computer using the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software.

Notes

For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (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 device.

1. Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold

separately).

A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately)

Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen.

If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, select

2. Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.

HDR-CX190/CX200/PJ200 Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time. HDR-CX210 Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder’s recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.

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This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in your camcorder.

To disconnect the external media device, select standby mode (either Event View or Event Index is displayed).

while the camcorder is in the playback

To delete images in the external media device

1. Select [Play without copying.] in step 2 above.

2. Select

screen to delete images.

Notes

You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function. The FAT file system is available for your camcorder. If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system, etc., format the external media device using the camcorder before use. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before you format it using the camcorder. 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.

High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999

Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999

Photos: Max. 40,000 If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations.

Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder.

If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet (wall

socket). The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder.

[Edit/Copy] [Delete], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD

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You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device.

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1. Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold

separately).

A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately)

Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen.

If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, select

2. Select [Play without copying.].

3. Select

screen to save images.

If you want to copy images that have not yet been copied, select [Direct Copy] while your camcorder is connected to the external media device.

[Edit/Copy] [Copy], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD

[Edit/Copy]

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To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer

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1. Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold

separately).

A: USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately)

2. Select [Play without copying.] and select the image you want to view.

You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder. When an external media device is connected,

will appear on the 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.

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Devices that cannot be used as an external media device

You cannot use the following devices as an external media device.

media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built-in USB hub card reader

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Creating a disc with DVDirect Express

Connect your camcorder and the “DVDirect Express” DVD writer (sold separately) using the USB cable supplied with the DVDirect Express.

Notes

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.

1. Connect the DVDirect Express to the

DVDirect Express.

2. Insert an unused disc into the DVDirect Express, and close the disc tray.

(USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the

3. Press

Movies that have not yet been saved on any disc can be saved on the disc at this time.

Notes

High definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies will be saved on individual discs. If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off. Do not do any of the following when creating a disc.

Turn off the camcorder

Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor

Subject the camcorder or the DVDirect Express to mechanical shock or vibration

Eject the memory card from the camcorder Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes.

(DISC BURN) on the DVDirect Express.

After the operation is completed, select

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Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]

You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc using the DVDirect Express (sold separately).

1. Connect the DVDirect Express to the

DVDirect Express.

2. Insert an unused disc into the DVDirect Express, and close the disc tray.

3. Select [DISC BURN OPTION].

4. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save (HDR-CX210)

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 .

(USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the

A: Remaining disc capacity

After the operation is completed, select

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You can watch movies or photos stored on a disc in the DVDirect Express (sold separately) with the TV.

1. When you play back movies on the TV screen, connect the DVDirect Express to the

of your camcorder, and connect your camcorder to the TV.

2. Insert a created disc into the DVDirect Express.

3. Press the play button on the DVDirect Express.

After the operation is completed, select

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Use the Built-in USB Cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies.

1. Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the Built-in USB Cable.

2. Select [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen.

If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, select Connect].

3. Record movies on the connected device.

After the operation is completed, select

[Setup] [ Connection] [USB

Notes

Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer) to its latest version. For details, see the following website.

http://sony.storagesupport.com/

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Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette.

1. Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.).

If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.

2. Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable.

A: A/V Remote Connector B: A/V connecting cable

: Signal flow

Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.

3. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

4. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.

Notes

You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is performed via analog data 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 the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

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Copying date and time information: [Data Code] Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type]

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To find a menu item quickly When you cannot select a menu item

The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.

Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)

Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size)

Playback Function (Items for playback)

Edit/Copy (Items for editing images such as copy or protect) Setup (Other setup items)

1. Select

2. Select a category.

3. Select your desired menu item.

Notes

Select

to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen.

To find a menu item quickly

The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the

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A: Sub-category icons

When you cannot select a menu item

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.

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You can select the movie recording mode.

[Shooting Mode] [Movie].

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You can select the photo shooting mode.

[Shooting Mode] [Photo].

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White Balance

You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.

1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance].

2. Select the desired setting.

(Auto)

The white balance is adjusted automatically. If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.

(Outdoor)

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:

Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps

(Indoor)

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:

Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps

(One Push)

The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.

Select [ Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lightning

conditions as you will shoot the subject. Select [

If the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance.

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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].

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Brightness and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically.

2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the brightness and focus.

Notes

[Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter/Fcs].

To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [Auto].

[Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual].

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Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.

2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure.

[Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter].

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [Auto].

Notes

[Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual].

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Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected.

2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus.

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[Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Focus].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto].

[Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].

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You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Exposure].

Auto

The exposure is adjusted automatically.

Manual

Select or the light is dim.

if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select if the subject is black

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To adjust the focus On focal distance information

You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Focus].

Auto

The focus is adjusted automatically.

Manual

Adjust the focus using

appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot

be adjusted farther away.

(nearby subject) or (distant subject).

To adjust the focus

It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.

On focal distance information

Your camcorder displays the focal distance information for a few seconds when the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual or when you set the focus manually. You can use this information as a guide when the subject is dark and focus adjustment is difficult.

Notes

When you set [Focus] to [Manual], The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is

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about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.

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You can record bright color images, even in dim light.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux].

Off

The Low Lux function is not used.

)

On (

The Low Lux function is used.

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You can record images effectively in various situations.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Scene Selection].

(Auto)

Adjusts image quality automatically.

(Night Scene)*

Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in night scenes.

(Sunrise&Sunset)*

Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.

(Fireworks)*

Takes spectacular shots of fireworks.

(Landscape)*

Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject.

(Portrait)

Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft

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background.

(Spotlight)*

Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

(Beach)*

Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.

(Snow)*

Takes bright pictures of a white landscape.

*1 Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only.

Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.

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Fader

You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Fader].

Off

Does not use an effect.

White Fader (

Fades in/out with the white effect. Out

)

Black Fader ( )

Fades in/out with the black effect. Out

Notes

When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared.

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Self-Timer

Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Self-Timer].

Off

Cancels the self-timer.

On (

Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select [Reset].

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Tele Macro

You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Tele Macro].

Off

Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.)

On (

The zoom moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at close range down to about 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.

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