Sony HDR-CX220, HDR-CX220E, HDR-CX230, HDR-CX230/B, HDR-CX230E, HDR-CX280, HDR-CX280E, HDR-CX290, HDR-CX290E, HDR-PJ220, HDR-PJ220E, HDR-PJ230, HDR-PJ230E

Operation of the camcorder with the LCD

screen closed

Several other functions

When the projected images contain a lot of

black, faint color unevenness may appear. This

is caused by light reflection in the projector lens

and is not a malfunction.

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Contents

Main HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Digital HD Video Camera Recorder http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 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

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Models: HDR-CX220 HDR-CX220E HDR-CX230 HDR-CX230/B HDR-CX230E HDR-CX280 HDR-CX280E HDR-CX290 HDR-CX290E HDR-PJ220 HDR-PJ220E HDR-PJ230 HDR-PJ230E