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Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Attaching the supplied accessories
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack using your computer
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory)
Inserting a memory card
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Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Recording information on your location (GPS)
Features available using GPS (Models with GPS)
Using the GPS function (Models with GPS)
Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS)
Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS)
Hints for better reception (Models with GPS)
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Playback
Playing images on a TV
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Using the Wi-Fi function
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS)
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input
function)
Highlight playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with a projector)
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Playing images on a TV
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Contents list
Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Using the Wi-Fi function
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Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Playing images on a computer
Checking the computer system
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer
Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device (models with
internal memory)
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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Contents list
Using the Wi- Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi- Fi function
Attaching the wireless adaptor
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi- Fi function
Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached
Ctrl with Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
Send to Computer
WPS Push
Access point settings
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
Airplane Mode
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Golf Shot
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter)
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Scene Selection
Cinematone
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level
My Button
Grid Line
Display Setting
Audio Level Display
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music (HDR-CX430V/ PJ430/ PJ430V)
Empty Music (HDR-CX430V/ PJ430/ PJ430V)
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR - CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
Airplane Mode (HDR- CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
GPS Setting (HDR -CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
Power On By LCD
Language Setting
Calibration
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR- CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR- CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self- diagnosis display
Warning Indicators
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Contents list
Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (Models with GPS)
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre - installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
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On trademarks
License
Notes on the License
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Operation Search
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Search by operation
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Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Model Information
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Screen indicators
About language setting
About language setting
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Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Attaching the supplied accessories
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack using your computer
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory)
Inserting a memory card
Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
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Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
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Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Recording information on your location (GPS)
Features available using GPS (Models with GPS)
Using the GPS function (Models with GPS)
Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS)
Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS)
Hints for better reception (Models with GPS)
Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS)
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input
function)
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Highlight playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with a projector)
Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
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Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
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Playing images on a computer
Checking the computer system
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer
Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device (models with
internal memory)
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
Using the Wi- Fi function
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi- Fi function
Attaching the wireless adaptor
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi- Fi function
Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached
Ctrl with Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
Send to Computer
WPS Push
Access point settings
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
Airplane Mode
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Golf Shot
Camera/Mic
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White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter)
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Scene Selection
Cinematone
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level
My Button
Grid Line
Display Setting
Audio Level Display
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music (HDR-CX430V/ PJ430/ PJ430V)
Empty Music (HDR-CX430V/ PJ430/ PJ430V)
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR - CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
Airplane Mode (HDR- CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
GPS Setting (HDR -CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
Power On By LCD
Language Setting
Calibration
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR- CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR- CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
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Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self- diagnosis display
Warning Indicators
Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (Models with GPS)
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre - installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos
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Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
License
Notes on the License
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Using the Wi-Fi function
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Search by operation
Setting the date and time
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)
Identifying part names
Parts and controls
Displaying the data code
Data Code
Checking your golf swing
Golf Shot
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
Intelligent Auto
Recording people clearly
Face Detection
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Smile Shutter
Scene Selection (Portrait)
Scene Selection (Spotlight)
Closer Voice
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Editing movies and photos
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input function)
Dividing a movie
Delete
Saving images with an external device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Creating a disc
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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Contents list
How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display
Searching a topic by keyword
Returning to a previous page
Printing out a page
Marks and notations used in this User Guide
This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how
to troubleshoot a problem.
Selecting a topic to display
The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example.
1. Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window.
A list of topic titles appears in the right pane.
2. Click a topic title in the list.
Descriptions appear in the right pane.
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Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size
setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.
Searching a topic by keyword
Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button.
Returning to a previous page
Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you
previously viewed.
Printing out a page
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Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.
Marks and notations used in this User Guide
In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A).
Operate the camcorder in the order indicated.
Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings.
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Model Information
In this User Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together.
If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description
applies to your camcorder.
(Models with GPS)
(Models with the NTSC color system)
For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.
Parts and controls [Details]
Menu items
Expected recording time of movies [Details]
Expected number of recordable photos [Details]
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Parts and controls
Multi interface shoe
For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your
area, or consult your Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony service facility.
Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed.