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Charging the battery using your computer

To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable

Charging time

To remove the battery pack

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

Cable ().

: To the wall outlet (wall socket)

The CHG (charge) lamp turns on.

The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect Built-in USB Cable from your computer.

To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built- in USB Cable

You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R, CP-AL, or AC- UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack	Built-in USB Cable*
NP-FV30 (supplied)	150

NP-FV50	280

NP-FV70	545

NP-FV100	1,000

The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

* The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable.

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Sony HDR-CX190, PJ200, CX210, CX200 manual Charging the battery using your computer, Battery pack Built-in USB Cable

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Contents list TopBack to top Operation Search Operation SearchTop page Operation Search How to use this User Guide Parts and controls/Screen indicatorsBefore use Operating your camcorder Charging the battery pack Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeGetting started Checking the supplied items Recording RecordingUseful functions for recording images Top page Recording Using the built-in projector PlaybackPlayback Highlight Playback Using the PlayMemories Home software Saving images with an external deviceSelecting a method for saving images Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express Customizing your camcorder Setup Edit/Copy Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Search by operation Saving battery power Using the built-in projectorRecording sunset or fireworks beautifully Selecting a recording medium How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Changing the font size Searching a topic by keywordReturning to a previous 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 Parts and controls To fasten the grip beltHDR-CX200/CX210 LCD screen/Touch panel HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Mode button Movie/ Photo lamp Reset button Batt battery release lever To fasten the grip belt Screen indicators Indicator MeaningLeft Left Center Right Bottom Center RightBottom 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 To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power sourceBattery pack AC Adaptor 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 change the language setting To turn off the powerTo adjust the angle of the LCD screen 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 Recording movies To display items on the LCD screenTop page Recording Recording Recording movies Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode Expected recording time of movies Media Select HDR-CX210 Contents list Top page Recording Recording Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Zooming Back to topShooting photos Zooming To magnify images further Extended ZoomTo magnify images further Extended Zoom Intelligent Auto Face detectionScene detection Camera-shake detection To record subjects other than people Tracking focus To record subjects other than people Tracking focus Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screenScreen display on the Event View screen HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Back to top Movie/photo default setting Operating buttons while playingWhile playing a movie While viewing photos Photo To play back images with other devices Dividing a movie Top page Playback Playback Dividing a movieDelete Back to top Capturing a photo from a movie On recording date and time of captured photosTop page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie On recording date and time of captured photos 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 Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV On an Hdmi cableOn 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 Devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality HDDVD disc with standard definition image quality STD 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 Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVD WriterHttp//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Related topics Setting up menu items To find a menu item quicklySelect Select a category Select your desired menu item When you cannot select a menu item Movie Photo White Balance AutoOutdoor 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 Exposure Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic ExposureManual To adjust the focus To adjust the focus On focal distance informationFocus On focal distance information Back to top Low Lux Off Scene Selection Spotlight*2 Beach*2Snow*2 Fader White FaderBlack Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro Zooming Focus Back to top SteadyShot movie ActiveStandard Digital Zoom 300 Auto Back Light Face Detection Recording conditions for better face detection performanceRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child Priority Smile Shutter Dual CaptureAlways On Smile Sensitivity Back to top Smile Sensitivity Slight SmileNormal Smile Big Smile Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct Micref Level Microphone reference level NormalLow My Button Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic My Button Guide Frame Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Guide Frame Display Setting REC Mode On image qualityFor high definition image quality HD For standard definition image quality STD 114 HD/STD Setting HD QualitySTD Quality Wide Mode WideTV Type Back to top Color Image Size Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screenCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Highlight Movie Scenario Delete To delete a part of a movieMultiple Images All In Event 123 Protect To remove the protection of an eventTop page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect 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 Reset File NumberSeries Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data Code Data CodeDate/Time 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 USB LUN Setting MultiSingle 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 Eco Mode Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco ModeMax Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Date & Time FormatDaylight Savings/Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting HomeDestination World time difference Back to top If you have problems Overall operations SteadyShot Auto Back Light Face Detection Batteries/power sources Power abruptly turns offBattery pack is quickly discharged LCD screen Menu items are grayed outButtons do not appear on the LCD screen Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear Operations using the memory card cannot be performed Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cardMemory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Recording Pressing START/STOP or Photo does not record imagesPhotos cannot be recorded Imaging field looks different Auto focus does not function SteadyShot does not functionImages cannot be recorded or played back correctly 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 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to editMovie cannot be divided Demonstration movies cannot be deleted Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TV Playback on the TVNeither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Image appears distorted on the 43 TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installedPlayMemories Home does not work correctly Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Battery level warning Self-diagnosis displayCor E Self-diagnosis display Fast flashing Data error Recovering data Cannot recover dataReinsert the memory card Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Unable to access external media OtherExternal media cannot execute functions Maximum number of images already selected What is the Avchd format? About the Avchd formatRecording and playback on your camcorder About the memory card On the memory card adaptorOn image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media 179 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor About language setting On use and careOn recording LCD Panel About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displaysOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories To clean the LCD screen To clean the projector lens HDR-PJ200LCD screen On handling the casing On moisture condensation Condensation On adjustment of the touch panel HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 Getting started Recording On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryHow to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 191 Charging time Recording time Playing timeRecording time Playing time 194 Expected recording time of movies Memory cardHigh definition image quality HD Bit-rate and recording pixels 16 GB 32 GBStandard definition image quality STD Pixels/169 Using your camcorder abroad Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein On trademarks 201