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HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
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Operating Guide
4-447-514-12(1)
Recording/Playback
Read this first
Owners Record
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
Asia
Oceania
North America
Central America
South America
Middle East
CAUTION
Battery pack
AC Adaptor
Note on the power cord (mains lead)
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
Note
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Attention
Notice
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
About language setting
On recording
Notes on use
LCD Panel
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
1
2 3
of your camcorder within the support page.
Selecting items on the LCD screen
Move the multi-selector towards /// to select the desired item,
How to use this manual
To confirm the model name of your camcorder
Differences in functions
Differences in equipment
Illustration used in this manual are based on HDR-PJ230E.
Differences in supplied items
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Page
Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/ CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E
HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
To fasten the grip belt
Getting started
Charging the battery pack
Attaching/Removing the battery pack
Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack.
Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor)
Charging the battery using your computer
To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately)
Charging time
Setting
Preparing your camcorder
1
2
Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory)
Inserting a memory card
Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks.
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
Page
Recording/Playback
Recording
1 2
3
Zooming
Playback
1
2
3
4
To play back images with other devices
To delete images
Select on the playback screen of movies or photos.
Playing images on a TV
1
2
connected jack.
3
Using the built-in projector
projector)
For information on your camcorder model,
1
surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR.
Page
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Playing images on a computer
What you can do with PlayMemories Home software (Windows)
Software for Mac
Preparing a computer
(Windows)
Checking the computer system
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer
1
Starting the PlayMemories Home software
1
Home icon on the computer screen.
2
Home Help Guide short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home.
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
For information on your camcorder model,
1
in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.).
2
Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality
AC Adaptor)
For information on your camcorder model,
1
the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
Using menus
1 2
3
To find a menu item quickly
When you cannot select a menu item
Menu lists
Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Setup
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
About handling of your camcorder
For information on your camcorder model,
On use and care
LCD screen Battery pack
Built-in USB Cable
When not using your camcorder for a long time
Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature
Notes on charging through the USB cable
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Notes on optional accessories
On handling the LCD screen
LCD screen
To clean the casing and the projector lens (Models with a projector)
Note on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder (Models with internal memory)
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Specifications
System
Input/Output connectors
LCD screen
Projector (HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/ PJ230E)
General
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D (HDR- CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/ PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30
On trademarks
Screen indicators
The following indicators appear when you change the settings.
Left
Center
Right
Bottom
Index
