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	Before use		Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200)

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	Recording		Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when
			there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on
	Playback
	Playback		stage.
			stage.
	Saving images with an external	1.		[Camera/Mic]	[ Manual Settings]	[Spot Meter].
	device

Customizing your camcorder

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Maintenance and precautions

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2.Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure.

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [Auto].

Notes

[Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual].

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Sony HDR-CX190 manual Spot Meter Flexible spot meter HDR-CX200/CX210/PJ200

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Contents list TopBack to top Operation Search Operation SearchTop page Operation 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 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 Left Screen indicatorsIndicator Meaning 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 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 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 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 Dividing a movie Top page Playback Playback Dividing a movieDelete Back to top 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 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 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 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 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 Exposure Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic ExposureManual Focus To adjust the focusTo adjust the focus On focal distance information 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 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 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 For high definition image quality HD REC ModeOn image quality 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 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 Reset File NumberSeries 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 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 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 Batteries/power sources Power abruptly turns offBattery pack is quickly discharged 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 Battery level warning Self-diagnosis displayCor E Self-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 What is the Avchd format? About the Avchd formatRecording and playback on your camcorder 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 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 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 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