Sony CX610E User Manual

4-530-437-11(1)

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Please also refer to :

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Saving images

Customizing your camcorder

Others

HDR-CX540/CX610E/PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/PJ610E

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDRSerial No. _________________________ Model No. AC- ____________________ Serial No. _________________________

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-ty pe plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician

for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

 Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or

even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do 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 can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as de scribed in the instructions.

 AC Adaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. 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 the apparatus. 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.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteri es to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.call2recycle.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

 Battery pack/AC Adaptor

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

This equipment has very low levels of

RF energy that are deemed to comply

For Customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

 Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX540 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ540 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This equipment must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

 CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

 Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be

used with the equipment in order to

comply with the limits for a digital

device pursuant to Subpart B of Part

15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS

standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may

not cause interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

For Customers in Europe

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares

that this equipment is in compliance

with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

 Notice for the customers in

the countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

 Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

 Disposal of waste batteries

and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the

treated as household waste. On

certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical

battery shall not be

symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

For Customers in Singapore

Learning more about the camcorder (Help Guide)

Help Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder.

Access the Sony

support page.

http://www.sony.net/ SonyInfo/Support/

Select your country or

region.

Search for the model

name of your camcorder within the support page.

• Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder.

Read this first ............................ 2

Learning more about the

camcorder (Help Guide) .......7

Getting started .............8

Supplied items .......................... 8

Charging the battery pack ....... 9

Turning the power on ...............11

Inserting a memory card ......... 12

Recording/Playback ... 13

Recording ................................. 13

Playback .................................... 15

Viewing images at a larger size

.............................................. 17

Saving images ............ 18

Using PlayMemories Home™

.............................................. 18

Connecting an external media

device .................................. 19

Using the Wi-Fi function ......... 20

Customizing your

camcorder ..................24

Using the menus ..................... 24

Others ........................ 25

Precautions .............................. 25

Specifications .......................... 26

Parts and controls ................... 30

Getting started

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.

•Camcorder (1)

•AC Adaptor (1)

The shape of the AC Adaptor differs depending on the countries/ regions.

• 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.

•HDMI cable (1)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

• Rechargeable battery pack NPFV50 (1)

Charging the battery pack

Battery pack

Built-in USB Cable

USB connection support cable

AC Adaptor

Wall outlet (wall socket)

Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor,

and attach the battery pack.

Pull out the Built-in USB Cable.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the

USB connection support cable, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Getting started

• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.

• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the camcorder.

• The shape of the AC Adaptor differs depending on the countries/ regions.

• Turn off your camcorder before you remove the battery pack.



Charging the battery using your computer

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



To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet (wall socket)

Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same way as “Charging the battery pack.”

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• The battery pack may be consumed even if the camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).

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Sony CX610E User Manual

Read this first

Learning more about the camcorder (Help Guide)

Table of Contents

Getting started

Supplied items

Charging the battery pack