Sony HDR-CX240, HDR-CX240E, HDR-PJ240, HDR-PJ240E, HDR-PJ270 Operating Guide

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Operating Guide

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Getting started

Recording/Playback

Saving images

Customizing your camcorder

Others

HDR-CX240/CX240E/PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275

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.

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 interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

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-CX240 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This de vice complie s with Part15 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.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ275 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This de vice complie s with Part15 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 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 Europe

 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)

treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be

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.

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 (HDR-

PJ275) .................................. 20

Customizing your

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

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

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

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

Specifications ...........................27

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)

• Rechargeable battery pack NPBX1 (1)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual)

(1)

Charging the battery pack

Battery release lever

Battery pack

Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow,

and open it.

Insert the battery pack while pressing and holding

the battery release lever.

Close the battery cover and slide it back securely.

Getting started

Pull out the Built-in USB Cable.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the

Built-in USB Cable

USB connection support cable

AC Adaptor

Wall outlet (wall socket)

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

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

• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 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.”

• Insert the battery pack to the camcorder.

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

Turning the power on

Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn

the power on.

Select the language, the geographical area, Daylight

Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date and time.

Move the multi-selector towards /// to select the desired item, and then press the center of the selector to complete the selection.

• To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor.

• To set the date and time again, select  [Setup]  [Clock

Settings]  [Date & Time Setting].

• To turn off the operating sound, select  [Setup] 

[ General Settings]  [Beep]  [Off].

Getting started

Inserting a memory card

microSD memory card Memory Stick Micro™ (M2)

media

Printed surface

Terminal

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 memory card straight in the right direction so that the camcorder can recognize it.

• To select a memory card as the recording medium, select  [Setup]  [ Media Settings]  [Media Select]  [Memory Card]. (HDR-PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275)

• To eject the memory card, open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.



Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

SD Speed Class

microSD memory card/ microSDHC memory card/ microSDXC memory card

Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media

Class 4 or faster Up to 64 GB

–Up to 16GB

Capacity (operation verified)

Recording/Playback

Power zoom lever

Recording

Recording movies

Open the lens cover.

Open the LCD monitor, and 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).

• In the default setting, movies are recorded with HD format and MP4 format simultaneously (Dual Video REC). MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a network, or for uploading to the Web.

• You can check the recording time of a medium on the LCD monitor in the shooting mode.

• To change the image quality of the movies you record, select  [Image Quality/Size]  [REC Mode].

Recording/Playback

Shooting photos

Power zoom lever

Open the lens cover.

Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] 

(Photo).

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it

fully.

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

Playback

To the MENU

screen

Event name

To the

previous event

Remaining battery

To the next event

Time-line bar

Change Event Scale button

Events

Change to the

movie/photo

recording

mode

Play short movies

Switch Movie Format button (HD/ MP4)

Open the LCD monitor and press the (View Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode.

Select / to move the desired event to the center, and then select the part circled () in the figure.

Recording/Playback

Select the image.

To go back to

the Event View

screen

Change to the

movie/photo

recording

mode

Event name

Recorded time/ number of photos

Movie

Photo

Last played image

Switch Image Type button



Playback operations

Volume / Previous/Next

Delete / Fast-reverse/Fast-forward

Context / Play/Pause

Stop Play/Stop slide show

Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ



To select the format of the movie you want to play, edit, or copy to other devices

In step 2, select at the top right of the LCD monitor  [HD Quality] or [ MP4].

Viewing images at a larger size

Signal flow

Power zoom lever/PHOTO

PROJECTOR FOCUS lever

Connecting the camcorder to a TV

Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the

HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied.

• If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi Terminal of

the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV using an AV cable (sold separately).

Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/ PJ270E/PJ275)

Press the PROJECTOR button (page 30).

Select [Image Shot on This Device].

Follow the operating guide on the LCD monitor, and

then select [Project].

Recording/Playback

Adjust the focus of the projected image.

Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the projected image, then press the PHOTO button. You can also use the multi-selector for this operation.

Saving images

Viewing images on Calendar

Sharing images on PlayMemories Online™

Import images from the camcorder.

Creating movie discs

Uploading images to network services

Playing back imported images

For Windows, the following functions are also available.

Using PlayMemories Home™

What you can do with PlayMemories Home

PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your computer to use them in a variety of ways.



To download PlayMemories Home

PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm/



To check the computer system

You can check the computer requirements for the software at the following URL. www.sony.net/pcenv/

Connecting an external media device



Recorder without a USB jack

Connect a recorder to the Multi Terminal of your camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately).

• Movies are copied with standard definition image quality.

Signal flow

Saving images

Using the Wi-Fi function (HDRPJ275)

Installing PlayMemories Mobile™ on your smartphone

For the latest information and more detailed information on the functions of PlayMemories Mobile, visit the following URL.

http://www.sony.net/pmm/



Android OS

Install PlayMemories Mobile from Google play.

• Android 4.0 or higher is required to use One-Touch functions (NFC).

• One-touch functions (NFC) are not available with iOS.

Notes

• If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version.

• The Wi-Fi fun ction described here is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.

• The Wi-Fi function of the camcorder cannot be used connected to a public wireless LAN.

• To use the One-touch functions (NFC) of the camcorder, a smartphone or tablet supporting the NFC function is required.

• The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without notice by future upgrades.



iOS

Install PlayMemories Mobile from App Store.

Transferring MP4 movies

Android

and photos to your smartphone



One-touch connection with an Android supporting NFC

On the smartphone, select

[Settings], then, select [More...] to check that [NFC] is enabled.

On the camcorder, play back

an image to be sent to the smartphone.

You can transfer MP4 movies

•

and photos only.

Touch the camcorder to the

smartphone.

Notes

• Cancel the sleep mode or unlock

the screen on the smartphone beforehand.

• Make sure that is displayed

on the LCD monitor of the camcorder and the smartphone.

• Continue touching the

camcorder to the smartphone without moving until PlayMemories Mobile starts (1 to 2 seconds).

•If the camcorder cannot be

connected with the smartphone by NFC, see “Connection without using NFC” (page 21).



Connection without using NFC

Press the (View Images)

button, then select  [Edit/Copy]  [Send to Smartphone]  [Select on This Device]  image type.

Select the image you want to

transfer, and add , and then select 

The SSID and a password are

•

displayed, and the camcorder is ready to be connected with the smartphone.

Connect the camcorder to

the smartphone, and transfer images.

Saving images

Start up PlayMemories

Mobile and select the SSID of the camcorder.

Input the password

iPhone/iPad

displayed on the camcorder (first time only).

Selec t [Settings]  [Wi-Fi] 

the SSID displayed on the camcorder.

Input the password

displayed on the camcorder (first time only).

Confirm that the SSID

displayed on the camcorder is selected.

Return to Home, and start up

PlayMemories Mobile.

Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander

You can record with the camcorder using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander.

On your camcorder, select

• Depending on local electrical

 [Camera/Mic] 

[ Shooting Assist]  [Ctrl with Smartphone].

On your smartphone, perform in the same way as in step 3 in “Connection without using NFC” (page 21).

When you use NFC, display the recording screen on your camcorder, and touch on the camcorder to on the smartphone.

Operate the camcorder on your smartphone.

Notes

interference or the smartphone’s capabilities, the live view images may not be displayed smoothly.

Saving movies and photos to your computer via Wi-Fi

Connect your computer to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router in advance.

Install the dedicated

software in your computer (first time only).

Windows: PlayMemories Home www.sony.net/pm/

Mac: Wireless Auto Import http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/ Mac/

• If the software is already

installed in your computer, update the software to the latest version.

Connect your camcorder to

an access point as follows (first time only).

If you cannot register, refer to the instruction of the access point, or contact the person who set up the access point.

If the wireless access point has a WPS button

On your camcorder, select

Press the WPS button on the

 [Setup] 

[ Connection]  [WPS Push].

access point you want to register.

If you know the SSID and the password of your wireless access point

On your camcorder, select

Select the access point you

If your computer is not

started, turn on the computer.

Start sending images from

the camcorder to the computer.

Press the (View Images)

Select  [Edit/

• Images are automatically

• Only newly recorded images

 [Setup] 

[ Connection]  [Access point settings].

want to register, enter the password, then select

button on your camcorder.

Copy]  [Send to Computer].

transferred to and saved on the computer.

are transferred. Importing movies and multiple photos may take time.

Saving images

Customizing your camcorder

Scroll the menu items up or down.

Using the menus

Select .

Select a category.

Select a desired menu

item.

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

Others

Precautions

AC Adaptor

Do not short-circuit the battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

Playing back images with other devices

You may not be able to play back images that were recorded on your camcorder with other devices normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.

Recording and playback

• Avoid rough handling,

disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful with the lens.

• 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.

• 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.

• Before starting to record, test the

recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

• Television programs, films, video

tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be violate to the copyright laws.

• Compensation for the content of

recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not

possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.

• The camcorder is not dustproofed,

dripproofed or waterproofed.

• Do not let your camcorder get wet,

for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

• Do not aim the camcorder at the

sun or strong light. Doing so may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• Do not use the camcorder near

strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record or play back images properly.

• Do not use the camcorder on a

sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Doing so may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• If moisture condensation occurs,

stop using the camcorder until moisture evaporates.

• Do not subject the camcorder to

mechanical shock or vibration. If you do so, the camcorder may operate incorrectly or may not record images. In addition, the recording medium or recorded data may be damaged.

LCD monitor

The LCD monitor 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 monitor. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Others

Camcorder temperature

If you use the camcorder continuously for a long time, the camcorder gets very warm. This is not a malfunction.

Overheat protection

Depending on the camcorder and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camcorder. A message will be displayed on the LCD monitor before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camcorder and battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camcorder and battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies.

Deactivating wireless LAN (Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily (HDR-PJ275)

When you board an airplane, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi function temporarily. Select  [Setup]  [ General Settings]  [Airplane Mode]  [On].

Wireless LAN (HDR-PJ275)

We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized access to, or unauthorized use of, destinations loaded on the camcorder, resulting from loss or theft.

• Initialize your camcorder.

All settings, including the clock setting, are reset.

• Contact your Sony dea ler or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder:

• Check your camcorder referring to

Help Guide (page 7).

• Disconnect the power source,

attach the power source again after

about 1 minute, and turn the

camcorder on.

Specifications

System

Signal format:

NTSC color, EIA standards (HDRCX240/PJ240/PJ270/PJ275) PAL color, CCIR standards (HDRCX240E/PJ240E/PJ270E) HD TV

Movie recording format:

AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MP4: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Photo file format:

DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver. 2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible

Recording media (Movie/Photo):

Internal memory HDR-PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275: 8 GB Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media microSD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use (Approx.) HDR-PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275:

7.75 GB

1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. Only preinstalled demonstration movie may be deleted.

Image device:

3.1 mm (1/5.8 type) CMOS Sensor Recording pixels (photo, 16:9): Max. 9.2 mega pixels (4 032 ×

2272) Gross: Approx. 2 510 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9) Approx. 2 100 000 pixels Effective (photo, 16:9):

Approx. 2 290 000 pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 1 710 000 pixels

Lens:

ZEISS Vario-Tessar Lens 27× (Optical), 54× (Clear Image Zoom, while recording movies) 320× (Digital) F1.9 - F4.0 Focal length: f=2.1 mm - 57.0 mm (3/32 in. 21/4 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies

1609.2mm (1 3/16 in. - 63 3/8 in.) (16:9) For photos: 29.8 mm - 804.0 mm (1 3/16 in. - 31 3/4 in.) (16:9)

Color temperature: [Auto], [One

Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor]

Minimum illumination:

6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/30 second (HDRCX240/PJ240/PJ270/PJ275) or 1/25 second (HDR-CX240E/ PJ240E/PJ270E)) 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/30 second (HDRCX240/PJ240/PJ270/PJ275) or 1/25 second (HDR-CX240E/ PJ240E/PJ270E))

: 29.8 mm -

The unique image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ-X allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or [Off].

Others

Input/Output connectors

HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro

connector

PROJECTOR IN jack (HDR-PJ240/

PJ240E/PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275):

HDMI micro connector USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB) USB connector is only for output (HDR-CX240E/PJ240E/PJ270E). Multi Terminal

LCD monitor

Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio

16:9)

Total number of pixels:

230 400 (960 × 240)

Projector (HDR-PJ240/PJ240E/ PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275)

Projection type: DLP Light source: LED (R/G /B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or

over Contrast ratio: 1 500:1 Resolution (output): 640 × 360 Continuous projection time (when

using the supplied battery pack):

Approx. 1 h. 10 min.

Wireless LAN (HDR-PJ275)

Supported standard:

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency: 2.4 GHz Supported security protocols: WEP/

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi

Protected Setup)/manual Access method: Infrastructure Mode NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag

compliant

General

Power requirements: DC 3.6 V

(battery pack), DC 5 V 1 500 mA

(AC Adaptor) USB Charging: DC 5 V 800 mA Average power consumption: During camera recording using LCD

monitor at normal brightness:

HDR-CX240/CX240E: 1.8 W

HDR-PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/

PJ270E/PJ275: 1.9 W Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

(32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to

+60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.):

HDR-CX240/CX240E:

54.0 mm × 59.5 mm × 128.0 mm (2 1/4 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 5 1/8 in.) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts

54.0 mm × 59.5 mm × 128.0 mm (2 1/4 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 5 1/8 in.) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack inserted

HDR-PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/ PJ270E/PJ275:

59.0 mm × 59.5 mm × 128.0 mm (2 3/8 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts

59.0 mm × 59.5 mm × 128.0 mm (2 3/8 in. × 2 3/8 in. × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack inserted

Mass (approx.)

HDR-CX240/CX240E: 190 g (6.7 oz) main unit only 215 g (7.6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/ PJ270E/PJ275: 210 g (7.4 oz) main unit only 235 g (8.3 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack

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AC Adaptor AC-UUD11

Power requirements: AC 100 V -

240V, 50Hz/60Hz Current consumption: 200 mA Power consumption: 11 W Output voltage: DC 5.0 V, 1 500 mA Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C

(32°F to 122°F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to

+60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

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Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1

Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V Maximum charge current: 1.89 A Capacity: 4.5 Wh (1 240 mAh)

Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

Estimated time of charging, recording, and playback using the supplied battery pack

HDR-CX240/CX240E

Charging time (minutes)

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Computer 275

Recording time (minutes)

Continuous 130

Typical 65

Playback time (minutes) 210

HDR-PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/PJ270E/ PJ275

Charging time (minutes)

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Computer 275

Recording time (minutes)

Continuous 125

Typical 60

Playback time (minutes) 210

155

• The charging times are measured

when charging the camcorder at a

room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F)

without using the USB Connection

support cable.

• The recording and playback times

are measured when using the

camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F).

• The recording times are measured

when recording movies with the

default settings ([ REC Mode]:

[Standard ], [Dual Video REC]:

[On]).

• Typical recording time shows the

time when you repeat recording

start/stop, switching the [Shooting

Mode], and zooming.

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Trademarks

• AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD

logotype and AVCHD Progressive

logotype are trademarks of

Panasonic Corporation and Sony

Corporation.

• Memory Stick and are

trademarks or registered

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are

trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc

Association.

• Dolby and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• The terms HDMI and HDMI High-

Definition Multimedia Interface, and

the HDMI Logo are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC in the United States

and other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows

Vista are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

• Mac and Mac OS are registered

trademarks of Apple Inc. in the

United States and other countries.

• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are

trademarks of Intel Corporation in

the U.S. and/or other countries.

Others

• microSDXC logo is a trademark of

SD-3C, LLC.

• Android, Google Play are

trademarks of Google Inc.

• iOS is a registered trademark or

trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi

PROTECTED SET-UP are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The N Mark is a trademark or

registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

• Facebook and the “f” logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc.

• YouTube and the YouTube logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.

• iPhone and iPad are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and ® are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.

 Power zoom lever (13, 14)  PHOTO button (14)  N mark (21) (HDR-PJ275)

NFC: Near Field Communication

 LENS COVER switch (13, 14)  Lens (ZEISS lens)  Built-in microphone

 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (17)

(HDR-PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/ PJ270E/PJ275)

 Multi-selector (11)  (View Images) button (15)  PROJECTOR button (17) (HDR-

PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/ PJ270E/PJ275)

 LCD monitor  Projector lens (HDR-PJ240/

PJ240E/PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275)

 Speaker

 Memory card slot (12)

 Memory card access lamp

(12)

 HDMI OUT jack

 PROJECTOR IN jack (17) (HDR-

PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/ PJ270E/PJ275)

 POWER/CHG (charge) lamp

(10)

 START/STOP button (13)

 Loop for a shoulder belt

 Multi Terminal

This terminal does not support VMC-AVM1 Adaptor Cable (sold separately). You cannot use accessories via an A/V remote connector.

 Grip belt

 Built-in USB Cable (9)

 Tripod receptacle  Battery cover (9)  Battery release lever  Battery pack (9)

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To fasten the grip belt

Others

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Sony HDR-CX240, HDR-CX240E, HDR-PJ240, HDR-PJ240E, HDR-PJ270 Operating Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Getting started

Supplied items

Charging the battery pack

Turning the power on

Inserting a memory card

Recording/Playback

Recording

Playback

Viewing images at a larger size

Saving images

Using PlayMemories Home™

Connecting an external media device

Customizing your camcorder

Using the menus

Others

Precautions

Specifications

Parts and controls