Sony HDR-CX190, HDR-CX200, HDR-CX210, HDR-PJ200 Operating Guide

4-416-969-11(1)
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
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Printed in China
HDR-CX190/CX200/CX210/PJ200
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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HDR­Serial No. Model No. AC­Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Read these instructions.
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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-type 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.
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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.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
A Type
(American
Type)
B Type
(British Type)
BF Type
(British Type)
B3 Type
(British Type)
C Type
(CEE Type)
SE Type
(CEE Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
or only the United States
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e a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply
cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.”
Europe
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Austria 230 50 C Belgium 230 50 C Czech 220 50 C Denmark 230 50 C Finland 230 50 C France 230 50 C Germany 230 50 C Greece 220 50 C Hungary 220 50 C Iceland 230 50 C Ireland 230 50 C/BF Italy 220 50 C Luxemburg 230 50 C Netherlands 230 50 C Norway 230 50 C Poland 220 50 C Portugal 230 50 C Romania 220 50 C Russia 220 50 C Slovak 220 50 C Spain 127/230 50 C Sweden 230 50 C Switzerland 230 50 C UK 240 50 BF
Asia
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
China 220 50 A Hong Kong 200/220 50 BF India 230/240 50 C Indonesia 127/230 50 C Japan 100 50/60 A Korea (rep) 220 60 C Malaysia 240 50 BF Philippines 220/230 60 A/C Singapore 230 50 BF
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Taiwan 110 60 A
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O Type
(Ocean Type)
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Thailand 220 50 C/BF Vietnam 220 50 A/C
Oceania
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O
North America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A
Central America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120/127 60 A Nicaragua 120/240 60 A Panama 110/220 60 A
South America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Argentina 220 50 C/BF/O Brazil 127/220 60 A/C Chile 220 50 C Colombia 120 60 A Peru 220 60 A/C Venezuela 120 60 A
Middle East
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Iran 220 50 C/BF Iraq 220 50 C/BF Israel 230 50 C Saudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BF Turkey 220 50 C UAE 240 50 C/BF
Africa
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Algeria 127/220 50 C Congo (dem) 220 50 C Egypt 220 50 C Ethiopia 220 50 C Kenya 240 50 C/BF Nigeria 230 50 C/BF South Africa 220/230 50 C/BF Tanzania 230 50 C/BF Tunisia 220 50 C
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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.
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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 described in the instructions.
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
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.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
Note on the power cord (mains lead)
The power cord (mains lead) is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
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 batteries 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.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium­Ion batteries.
AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
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Battery pack
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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800­222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX190 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 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX200 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 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX210 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 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ200 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 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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.
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before
sing t
he camcorder if necessary (p. 23).
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On recording
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26) or the
access lamp (p. 24) are lit or flashing
When the camcorder is connected to other devices 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.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations.
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LCD Panel
The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Black points
White, red, blue or green points
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
The example images used in this manual 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.
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.
In this manual, the internal memory (HDR­CX210) and the memory card are called “recording media.”
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc.
The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder.
Illustrations used in this manual are based on
HDR-CX210 unless otherwise specified.
Recording media
HDR-CX190 Memory
HDR-CX200
HDR-PJ200
HDR-CX210 Internal
card only
memory + memory card
Capacity of internal recording media
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8 GB
Projector
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide)
“Handycam” User 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.
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http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/
Select your country or region.
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Search for the model name
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of your camcorder within the support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder
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Selecting items on the LCD screen
HDR-CX190
Move the multi-selector towards /// to select the desired item, and then press the center of the selector to complete the selection.
HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200
Touch the desired part of the LCD screen.
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. 3
Read this first . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . 6
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide) . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. 9
Selecting items on the LCD screen . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . 10
Parts and controls . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. 14
Getting started
Supplied Items. .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . 17
Charging the battery pack . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. 18
Charging the battery using your computer . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 19
Charging the battery pack abroad . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . 21
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 22
Changing the language setting . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . 23
Preparing the recording media . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . 24
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210) . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . 24
Inserting a memory card . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 24
Recording/Playback
Recording . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . 26
Recording movies . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 26
Shooting photos . .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 27
Zooming . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 30
Playback . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . 31
Operating buttons while playing . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . 33
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Advanced operations
Recording people clearly . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . 35
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (HDR-CX200/
CX210/PJ200) . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 35
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 35
Recording movies in various situations. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 36
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
(Intelligent Auto) . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . 36
Recording images with the selected image quality . . . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . 37
Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . 37
Changing the image quality of photos . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 38
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Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 39
Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality (
Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie) .. . .. . . . 40
Playing images on a TV . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . 41
Using the built-in projector
(HDR-PJ200) . . .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . 43
Scenario Save) . . .. . . . . . . 40
Editing
Editing on your camcorder . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . 45
Deleting movies and photos . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 45
Dividing a movie . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . 45
Capturing a photo from a movie . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. 46
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer . . .. 47
For Windows . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . 47
For Mac . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . 47
Preparing a computer (Windows) . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . 48
Step 1 Checking the computer system . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 48
Step 2
Installing the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software. . . . .. . .. .. . .. . . . 48
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software . .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . 51
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 51
Installing Music Transfer . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 51
Installing software for Mac . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . 51
Saving images with an external device
Disc creation guide . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. 52
The devices on which the created disc can be played back . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. 53
Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . 54
Creating a disc with DVDirect Express . . . .. . .. .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . 54
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer .. . . . .. 55
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a
recorder, etc. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . 55
Saving images on an external media device . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 57
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 59
Menu lists . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . 61
Others/Index
Troubleshooting . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 64
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . 66
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . 67
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack .. . . . .. . .. . 67
Expected recording time of movies . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. 67
Expected number of recordable photos . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. 68
About handling of your camcorder . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 69
Specifications .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . 73
Screen indicators . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . 76
Index . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 78
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Speaker
Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)
LENS COVER switch
Built-in microphone
HDR-CX190
HDR-PJ200
LCD screen/Touch panel (HDR-CX200/ CX210/PJ200) (22, 23)
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 (10) (HDR-CX190)
(View Images) button (HDR-CX190)
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (43) (HDR­PJ200)
Projector lens (43) (HDR-PJ200)
HDR-CX200/CX210
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HDR-CX190
HDR-CX200/CX210
HDR-CX190
HDR-PJ200
MODE button
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (26, 27)
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 (43) (HDR-PJ200)
HDMI OUT jack (41)
(USB) jack (54, 57)
HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200
Power zoom lever (30)
PHOTO button (27)
CHG (charge) lamp (18)
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Battery pack (18)
START/STOP button (27)
Grip belt
Built-in USB Cable (19)
DC IN jack (18)
A/V Remote Connector (41)
Memory card access lamp (24)
Memory card slot (24)
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 (20)
To fasten the grip belt
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Supplied Items
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)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
Notes
The “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version) software and “PlayMemories Home” Help
uide ar
e pre-installed in this camcorder (p 48,
G p 51).
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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 (p. 19) is too short for connection.
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Charging the battery pack
Close the LCD screen and attach
1
the battery pack.
Connect the AC Adaptor () and
2
the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHG (charge) lamp turns on.
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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.
CHG (charge) lamp
Align the mark on the
Battery pack
DC IN jack
DC plug with that on
the DC IN jack.
DC plug
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
Charging the battery using your computer
Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.
Built-in USB cable
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in 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 CP­AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 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
NP-FV30 (supplied) 115 150 NP-FV50 155 280 NP-FV70 195 545 NP-FV100 390 1,000
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).
* The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable.
AC Adaptor
Charging time
Built-in USB Cable
using your computer)
* (when
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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:
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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] p. 63).
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26, 27) and the access lamp (p. 24) are turned off.
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.
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.
Recording time, Playing time (67)
Remaining battery indicator (28)
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Charging the battery pack abroad (21)
Charging the battery pack abroad
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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Open the LCD screen of your
1
camcorder to turn the power on.
Select the desired language, then
2
select [Next].
Select the desired geographical
3
area with
/ , then select
[Next].
Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer
4
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
setting operation is complete.
, the date and time
HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200
HDR-CX190
Touch the button on the LCD screen. For HDR-CX190, select the button using the multi­selector.
Changing 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 panel
First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle ().
90 degrees (max.)
180 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the camcorder
To turn off the beep sound
Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].
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
To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 63)
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To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) (p. 72)
[Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time].
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Preparing the recording media
The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.
Default recording medium Alternative recording medium HDR-CX190/CX200/ PJ200
HDR-CX210
Notes
You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.
Memory card
Internal memory Memory card
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210)
Select [Setup] [
Media Settings] [Media
Select] the desired medium.
Inserting a memory card
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.
Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated.
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