SON'_ 4-531-548-11(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 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.
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.
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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
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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.
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5 Pull out the Built-in USBCable.
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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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