How to use this User Guide | Sony CX200, HDR-CX190, PJ200, CX210

"Handycam" User Guide

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Top Contents listBack to top Operation Search Operation SearchTop page Operation Search Operating your camcorder How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators Before use Checking the supplied items Charging the battery packTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting started Top page Recording RecordingRecording Useful functions for recording images Highlight Playback Using the built-in projectorPlayback Playback Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSaving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Setup Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators TroubleshootingIf you have problems Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Search by operation Selecting a recording medium Saving battery powerUsing the built-in projector Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Marks and notations used in this User Guide Printing out a Back to top Models described in this User Guide Models and illustrations used in this User Guide To fasten the grip belt Parts and controlsHDR-CX200/CX210 LCD screen/Touch panel HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Mode button Movie/ Photo lamp Reset button To fasten the grip belt Batt battery release lever Left Center Right Bottom Screen indicatorsIndicator Meaning Left Right CenterBottom Back to top HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Selecting items on the LCD screen Supplied items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 1 Operating Guide Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging time To remove the battery packTo use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Battery pack AC Adaptor Using your camcorder abroad Eco Mode Back to top Battery pack Built-in USB Cable Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery abroad Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power To change the language settingTo adjust the angle of the LCD screen Selecting a recording medium HDR-CX210 Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Inserting a memory card To eject the memory card To display items on the LCD screen Recording moviesTop page Recording Recording Recording movies To record in mirror mode Screen indicators during recording Expected recording time of movies Media Select HDR-CX210 Screen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top Contents list Top page Recording Recording Shooting photosShooting photos To magnify images further Extended Zoom ZoomingTo magnify images further Extended Zoom Camera-shake detection Intelligent AutoFace detection Scene detection To record subjects other than people Tracking focus To record subjects other than people Tracking focus HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Playing movies and photos from the Event View screenScreen display on the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen Back to top While viewing photos Movie/photo default settingOperating buttons while playing While playing a movie To play back images with other devices Photo Top page Playback Playback Dividing a movie Dividing a movieDelete Back to top On recording date and time of captured photos Capturing a photo from a movieOn recording date and time of captured photos Top page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie To change the settings for Highlight Playback To change the settings for Highlight PlaybackEnjoying a digest of your movies 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 Related topics TV Type Wide Mode Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV 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 devices on which the images can be saved Types of media Recording mode Devices on which the created disc can be played back Devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality HD DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD To delete images in the external media device Saving images on an external media device easily 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 Writer Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVDHttp//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Related topics To find a menu item quickly Setting up menu itemsSelect Select a category Select your desired menu item When you cannot select a menu item Movie Photo Indoor White BalanceAuto Outdoor 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 Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Exposure ExposureManual On focal distance information To adjust the focusTo adjust the focus On focal distance information Focus Back to top Off Low Lux Scene Selection Beach*2 Spotlight*2Snow*2 White Fader FaderBlack Fader Self-Timer Zooming Focus Back to top Tele Macro Active SteadyShot movieStandard 300 Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Child Priority Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Recording conditions for better face detection performance Smile Sensitivity Back to top Smile ShutterDual Capture Always On Big Smile Smile SensitivitySlight Smile Normal Smile Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct Normal Micref Level Microphone reference levelLow Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic My Button My Button Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Guide Frame Guide Frame Display Setting For standard definition image quality STD REC ModeOn image quality For high definition image quality HD 114 HD Quality HD/STD SettingSTD Quality Wide Wide ModeTV Type Back to top Color Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Image Size Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Event ViewCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Highlight Movie Scenario All In Event DeleteTo delete a part of a movie Multiple Images 123 To remove the protection of an event ProtectTo remove the protection of an event Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect Then select Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Copy HDR-CX210 Copy HDR-CX210 Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Direct Copy Media Select HDR-CX210 Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Media Select HDR-CX210 Back to top Media Info Format Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Format 132 Repair Img. DB F Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img. DB F File Number ResetSeries Camera Data Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data CodeData Code Date/Time 136 Volume Download Music Empty Music 169 TV Type Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi USB Connect Contents list Back to top Mass Storage USB Connect Setting Multi USB LUN SettingSingle Disc Burn Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Disc Burn Beep Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Beep Bright LCD Brightness Language Setting Calibration HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Battery Info Battery Info Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco Mode Eco ModeMax Demo Mode Date & Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Daylight Savings/Summer Time World time difference Back to top Area SettingHome Destination If you have problems Overall operations SteadyShot Auto Back Light Face Detection Power abruptly turns off Batteries/power sourcesBattery pack is quickly discharged Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear LCD screenMenu items are grayed out Buttons do not appear on the LCD screen Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Operations using the memory card cannot be performedTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory card Imaging field looks different RecordingPressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images Photos cannot be recorded Subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked Auto focus does not functionSteadyShot does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly Details Back to top Playback Movie is played back automatically HDR-CX210 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Demonstration movies cannot be deleted Editing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit Movie cannot be divided Image appears distorted on the 43 TV Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TVPlayback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Images are not copied correctly Copying/Connecting to other devices Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home cannot be installed PlayMemories Home does not work correctly Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningCor E Self-diagnosis display Fast flashing Data error Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Recovering dataCannot recover data Reinsert the memory card Maximum number of images already selected Unable to access external mediaOther External media cannot execute functions About the Avchd format What is the Avchd format?Recording and playback on your camcorder About the Memory Stick media About the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor On image data compatibility 179 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor On use and care About language settingOn recording About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays LCD PanelOn use and care When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories When not using your camcorder for a long time On handling the casing To clean the LCD screenTo clean the projector lens HDR-PJ200 LCD screen Condensation On moisture condensation Getting started Recording On adjustment of the touch panel HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryHow to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 191 Charging time Playing time Recording timeRecording time Playing time 194 Memory card Expected recording time of moviesHigh definition image quality HD 16 GB 32 GB Bit-rate and recording pixelsStandard definition image quality STD Pixels/169 Using your camcorder abroad Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein On trademarks 201