Sony HDR-PJ275B, HDR-CX240L, HDR-CX240B Owner’s Manual

SON'_ 4-531-548-11(1)

Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder

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Pleasealso refer to : http://www.sony.net/Sonylnfo/Support/

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Saving images

Customizing your camcorder

Others

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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. HDR- Serial No.

Model No. AO Serial No.

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.

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TOREDUCE

THERISKOFFIREOR

ELECTRICSHOCK,

CAREFULLYFOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not usethis apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block anyventilation openings. Install inaccordance 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 foryour safety. If the provided plug does notfit into your outlet, consult an electrician

forreplacementoftheobsolete

outlet.

•Protectthepowercordfrombeing walkedonorpinchedparticularlyat plugs,conveniencereceptacles, andthepointwheretheyexitfrom theapparatus.

•Onlyuseattachments/accessories specifiedbythemanufacturer.

•Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod, bracket,ortablespecifiedbythe manufacturer,orsoldwiththe apparatus.Whenacartisused,use cautionwhenmovingthecart/ apparatuscombinationtoavoid injuryfromtipover.

•Unplugthisapparatusduring

lightningstormsorwhenunused forlongperiodsoftime.

•Referallservicingtoqualified

servicepersonnel.Servicingis requiredwhentheapparatushas

beendamagedinanyway,suchas

powersupplycordorplugis damaged,liquidhasbeenspilledor

objectshavefallenintothe

apparatus,theapparatushasbeen exposedtorainormoisture,does

notoperatenormally,orhasbeen

dropped.

•Iftheshapeoftheplugdoesnotfit thepoweroutlet,usean

attachmentplugadaptorofthe properconfigurationforthepower outlet.

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

fi re.

• 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 inthe

instructions.

AC Adaptor

Do not use the ACAdaptor placed ina narrow space, such as between a wall

and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall

socket) when using the ACAdaptor. Disconnect the ACAdaptor from the

wall outlet (wall socket)immediately

if any malfunction occurs while using

the apparatus.

Even if your camcorder isturned off,

AC power source (mains) is still

supplied to it while connected to the

wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC GB

Adaptor. 3

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.

Eor more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries,

call toll free 1 SO0 822 SS37, 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 FCCRules. 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 ICES3 B/NMB 3 B

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

Sony Customer Information Center

1 800 222 SONY (7669). The number below isfor the FCC

related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR CX240

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858 942 2230

This device complies with PartlS 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 PJ275

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858 942 2230

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

CAUTION

Youarecautionedthatanychanges ormodificationsnotexpressly approvedinthismanualcouldvoid

yourauthoritytooperatethis

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.

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)

product, the battery or

on the packaging

indicates that the

This symbol on the

product and the

treated as household waste. On

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

symbol. The chemical symbols for GB mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if 5

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 localCivic 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 itfor in depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder.

1 Access the Sony

support page.

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

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2 Select your country or

region.

3Search for the model

name of your camcorder within the

support page.

• Check the model name on the bottom of your

carncorder.

Table of Contents

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

Learning more about the

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

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

Supplied items .......................... S

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

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

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

Recording/Playback ... 13

Recolding ................................. 13

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

Viewing images at a larger size

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

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

Using PlayMemories Home TM

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

Connecting an external media

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

Using the WiWi function (HDR-

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

Customizing your

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

Using tile menus ..................... 24

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

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

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

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

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.

• (iamcorder (1)

• AC Adaptor (1)

The shape of the ACAdaptor 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 NP- BX1(1)

• "Operating Guide" (This manual)

Charging the battery pack

1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor.

2 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow,

and open it.

3Insert the battery pack while pressing and holding

the battery release lever.

Battery pack

Battery release lever

4 Close the battery cover and slide it back securely.

5 Pull out the Built-in USBCable.

6 Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the

USBconnection support cable, and connect the AC

Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

USB connection support cable AC Adaptor

Built-in USB Cable

• The POWER/(}HG (charge) lamp turns orange.

• The POWER/(}HG (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 offyour camcorder before you remove the battery pack.

Wall outlet (wall socket)

Charging the battery using your computer

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

To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet

(wall socket)

Connect tile 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).

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