Customizing your camcorder | Sony CX210, HDR-CX190, PJ200, CX200

Customizing your camcorder

Using menu items

Setting up menu items

Shooting Mode

Movie

Photo

Camera/Mic

White Balance

Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200) Spot Focus (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)

Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct.

Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button

Guide Frame

Display Setting

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size

Playback Function

Event View

Highlight Movie

Scenario

Edit/Copy

Delete

Protect

Copy (HDR-CX210)

Direct Copy

Setup

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Sony CX210, HDR-CX190, PJ200, CX200 manual Customizing your camcorder

Contents

Back to top Contents listTop Top page Operation Search Operation SearchOperation Search Before use How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators Operating your camcorder Getting started Charging the battery packTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Checking the supplied items Useful functions for recording images RecordingRecording Top page Recording Playback Using the built-in projectorPlayback Highlight Playback Selecting a method for saving images Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSaving images with an external device Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express Customizing your camcorder Setup Edit/Copy Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you have problems Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Search by operation Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Saving battery powerUsing the built-in projector Selecting a recording medium How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Returning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Models described in this User Guide HDR-CX200/CX210 Parts and controlsTo fasten the grip belt LCD screen/Touch panel HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Mode button Movie/ Photo lamp Reset button Batt battery release lever To fasten the grip belt Left Screen indicatorsIndicator Meaning Left Center Right Bottom Bottom CenterRight Back to top Selecting items on the LCD screen HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 1 Operating Guide Supplied items Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Battery pack AC Adaptor To remove the battery packTo use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Charging time Using your camcorder abroad Eco Mode Back to top Charging the battery using your computer Battery pack Built-in USB Cable Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Charging the battery abroad Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To adjust the angle of the LCD screen To change the language settingTo turn off the power Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Selecting a recording medium HDR-CX210 Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder To eject the memory card Top page Recording Recording Recording movies Recording moviesTo display items on the LCD screen Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode Expected recording time of movies Media Select HDR-CX210 Shooting photos Contents list Top page Recording Recording Shooting photosScreen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top To magnify images further Extended Zoom ZoomingTo magnify images further Extended Zoom Scene detection Intelligent AutoFace detection Camera-shake detection To record subjects other than people Tracking focus To record subjects other than people Tracking focus Screen display on the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from the Event View screenScreen display on the Event View screen HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Back to top While playing a movie Movie/photo default settingOperating buttons while playing While viewing photos Photo To play back images with other devices Delete Back to top Dividing a movieTop page Playback Playback Dividing a movie Top page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie Capturing a photo from a movieOn recording date and time of captured photos On recording date and time of captured photos Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback To change the settings for Highlight PlaybackTo change the settings for Highlight Playback Back to top To play back a saved scenario To play back a saved scenario To play back a Highlight Movie To play back a Highlight Movie Using the built-in projector HDR-PJ200 Back to top On an Hdmi cable Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TVOn an Hdmi cable Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Related topics TV Type Wide Mode Back to top Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Using Bravia Sync Starting the PlayMemories Home software Disc creation guide Related topics Types of media Recording mode Types of media devices on which the images can be saved DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality HD Devices on which the created disc can be played back Saving images on an external media device easily To delete images in the external media device To delete images in the external media device Device Contents list Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Performing Disc Burn Option Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express Http//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVDWriter Related topics Select Select a category Select your desired menu item Setting up menu itemsTo find a menu item quickly When you cannot select a menu item Movie Photo Outdoor White BalanceAuto Indoor Back to top Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Spot Meter Flexible spot meter HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Spot Focus HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Manual ExposureTop page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Exposure Focus To adjust the focusTo adjust the focus On focal distance information On focal distance information Back to top Low Lux Off Scene Selection Snow*2 Spotlight*2Beach*2 Black Fader FaderWhite Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro Zooming Focus Back to top Standard SteadyShot movieActive Digital Zoom 300 Auto Back Light Recording conditions for better face detection performance Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child Priority Always On Smile ShutterDual Capture Smile Sensitivity Back to top Normal Smile Smile SensitivitySlight Smile Big Smile Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct Low Micref Level Microphone reference levelNormal My Button Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic My Button Guide Frame Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Guide Frame Display Setting For high definition image quality HD REC ModeOn image quality For standard definition image quality STD 114 STD Quality HD/STD SettingHD Quality TV Type Back to top Wide ModeWide Color Image Size Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Event ViewPlaying movies and photos from the Event View screen Highlight Movie Scenario Multiple Images DeleteTo delete a part of a movie All In Event 123 Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect ProtectTo remove the protection of an event To remove the protection of an event Then select Copy HDR-CX210 Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Copy HDR-CX210 Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Direct Copy Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Media Select HDR-CX210 Media Info Media Select HDR-CX210 Back to top Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Format Format 132 Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img. DB F Repair Img. DB F Series ResetFile Number Date/Time Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data CodeData Code Camera Data 136 Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type 169 Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi Ctrl for Hdmi Contents list Back to top USB Connect USB Connect Setting Mass Storage Single USB LUN SettingMulti Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Disc Burn Disc Burn Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Beep Beep LCD Brightness Bright Language Setting Calibration HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Battery Info Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Battery Info Max Eco ModeTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco Mode Demo Mode Daylight Savings/Summer Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Date & Time Destination Area SettingHome World time difference Back to top If you have problems Overall operations SteadyShot Auto Back Light Face Detection Battery pack is quickly discharged Batteries/power sourcesPower abruptly turns off Buttons do not appear on the LCD screen LCD screenMenu items are grayed out Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performedTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Photos cannot be recorded RecordingPressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images Imaging field looks different Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly Auto focus does not functionSteadyShot does not function Subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked Details Back to top Playback Movie is played back automatically HDR-CX210 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Movie cannot be divided Editing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit Demonstration movies cannot be deleted Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TVPlayback on the TV Image appears distorted on the 43 TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly PlayMemories Home does not work correctly Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home cannot be installed Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Cor E Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningSelf-diagnosis display Fast flashing Data error Reinsert the memory card Recovering dataCannot recover data Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again External media cannot execute functions Unable to access external mediaOther Maximum number of images already selected Recording and playback on your camcorder What is the Avchd format?About the Avchd format On image data compatibility About the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor About the Memory Stick media 179 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor On recording About language settingOn use and care On use and care LCD PanelAbout this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays When not using your camcorder for a long time When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories LCD screen To clean the LCD screenTo clean the projector lens HDR-PJ200 On handling the casing On moisture condensation Condensation On adjustment of the touch panel HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Getting started Recording How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery 191 Charging time Recording time Playing time Recording timePlaying time 194 High definition image quality HD Expected recording time of moviesMemory card Standard definition image quality STD Bit-rate and recording pixels16 GB 32 GB Pixels/169 Using your camcorder abroad Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein On trademarks 201