Selecting a recording medium HDR-CX210 | Sony PJ200, HDR-CX190

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Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX210)

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.

Default recording medium Alternative recording medium

	Internal memory	Memory card

You can select a recording medium from the menu.

1.Select [Setup] [Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium.

Notes

You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.

Related topics

Screen indicators during recording

Expected recording time of movies

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Sony PJ200, HDR-CX190, CX200 Selecting a recording medium HDR-CX210, Default recording medium Alternative recording medium

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Back to top Contents listTop Top page Operation Search Operation SearchOperation Search Parts and controls/Screen indicators How to use this User GuideBefore use Operating your camcorder Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Charging the battery packGetting started Checking the supplied items Recording RecordingUseful functions for recording images Top page Recording Playback Using the built-in projectorPlayback Highlight Playback Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSelecting a method for saving images Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Setup If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Search by operation Using the built-in projector Saving battery powerRecording sunset or fireworks beautifully Selecting a recording medium Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Returning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword 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 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 To fasten the grip belt Batt battery release lever Indicator Meaning Screen indicatorsLeft Left Center Right Bottom Bottom CenterRight 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 To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source To remove the battery packBattery pack AC Adaptor Charging time 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 adjust the angle of the LCD screen To change the language settingTo turn off the power 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 Top page Recording Recording Recording movies Recording moviesTo display items on the LCD screen To record in mirror mode Screen indicators during recording 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 Face detection Intelligent AutoScene 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 Operating buttons while playing Movie/photo default settingWhile playing a movie While viewing photos To play back images with other devices Photo Delete Back to top Dividing a movieTop page Playback Playback Dividing a movie On recording date and time of captured photos Capturing a photo from a movieTop page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie 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 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 DVD disc with high definition image quality HD Devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Devices on which the created disc can be played back 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 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 Auto White BalanceOutdoor 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 To adjust the focus On focal distance information To adjust the focusFocus On focal distance information Back to top Off Low Lux Scene Selection Snow*2 Spotlight*2Beach*2 Black Fader FaderWhite Fader Self-Timer Zooming Focus Back to top Tele Macro Standard SteadyShot movieActive 300 Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Recording conditions for better face detection performance Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child Priority Dual Capture Smile ShutterAlways On Smile Sensitivity Back to top Slight Smile Smile SensitivityNormal Smile Big Smile Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct Low Micref Level Microphone reference levelNormal Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic My Button My Button Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Guide Frame Guide Frame Display Setting On image quality REC ModeFor high definition image quality HD For standard definition image quality STD 114 STD Quality HD/STD SettingHD Quality TV Type Back to top Wide ModeWide Color Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Image Size Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Event ViewPlaying movies and photos from the Event View screen Highlight Movie Scenario To delete a part of a movie DeleteMultiple Images All In Event 123 To remove the protection of an event ProtectTop page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect To remove the protection of an event 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 Series ResetFile Number Data Code Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data CodeDate/Time Camera Data 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 Single USB LUN SettingMulti 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 Max Eco ModeTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco Mode Demo Mode Date & Time Format Date & Time SettingDaylight Savings/Summer Time Date & Time Home Area SettingDestination 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 Menu items are grayed out LCD screenButtons do not appear on the LCD screen Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performedMemory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Pressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images RecordingPhotos cannot be recorded Imaging field looks different SteadyShot does not function Auto focus 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 Unable to edit Editing movies/photos on your camcorderMovie cannot be divided Demonstration movies cannot be deleted Playback on the TV Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TVNeither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Image appears distorted on the 43 TV Images are not copied correctly Copying/Connecting to other devices PlayMemories Home cannot be installed Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home does not work correctly Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Cor E Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningSelf-diagnosis display Fast flashing Data error Cannot recover data Recovering dataReinsert the memory card Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Other Unable to access external mediaExternal media cannot execute functions Maximum number of images already selected Recording and playback on your camcorder What is the Avchd format?About the Avchd format On the memory card adaptor About the memory cardOn 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 On recording About language settingOn use and care On use and care LCD PanelAbout this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories When not using your camcorder for a long time To clean the projector lens HDR-PJ200 To clean the LCD screenLCD screen On handling the casing Condensation On moisture condensation Getting started Recording On adjustment of the touch panel HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200 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