Sony PJ230, PJ230E, PJ320E, PJ380, PJ380E, PJ390E, CX220E, CX230, CX230E, CX280, CX280E, CX290, CX290E, CX320, CX320E, CX380, CX380E, CX390E, PJ220, PJ220E REC Mode

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REC Mode

You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image

quality (HD) movies. The recording time or the type of media device to which the images can be copied

may change, depending on the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is the default setting.)

1. [Image Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].

2. Select the desired recording mode.

appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be

copied on that medium.

On image quality

The image quality and the bit-rate for each recording mode can be set as follows. “M,” such as in “24M,”

means “Mbps.”

Models with the NTSC color system:

High definition image quality (HD):

[60p Quality ]: 1920 1080/60p quality, AVC HD 28M (PS)* 1

[Highest Quality ]: 1920 1080/60i quality, AVC HD 24M (FX)

[High Quality ]: 1920 1080/60i quality, AVC HD 17M (FH)

[Standard ]: 1440 1080/60i quality, AVC HD 9M (HQ)* 2

[Long Time ]: 1440 1080/60i quality, AVC HD 5M (LP)

MP4:

1280 720/30p quality

Standard definition image quality (STD):

[Standard ]: Standard quality, Standard STD 9M (HQ)*3

Models with the PAL color system:

High definition image quality (HD):

[50p Quality ]: 1920 1080/50p quality, AVC HD 28M (PS)* 1

[Highest Quality ]: 1920 1080/50i quality, AVC HD 24M (FX)

[High Quality ]: 1920 1080/50i quality, AVC HD 17M (FH)

[Standard ]: 1440 1080/50i quality, AVC HD 9M (HQ)* 2

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Main Table Of Contents Page Page Page Page Page Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Page Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Page Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Search by operation Setting the date and time Identifying part names Displaying the data code Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Page How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Page Page Page Model Information To confirm the model name of your camcorder Differences in functions Differences in equipment Differences in zoom magnification Differences in supplied items Parts and controls Page Page To fasten the grip belt Screen indicators Page About language setting Selecting items on the LCD screen HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Supplied items Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor) Charging time To remove the battery pack To use your camcorder continuously for a long time Notes on the AC Adaptor Page Charging the battery pack using your computer To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) Charging time To remove the battery pack Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To change the language setting To turn off the power To adjust the angle of the LCD screen Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory) 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 screen Page Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel) To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen To play back images with other devices Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input function) On recording date and time of captured photos Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) ( Scenario Save) To play back a saved scenario To play back a Highlight Movie Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) Page Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with the PROJECTOR IN jack) Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV On an HDMI cable Connecting the camcorder to a non -high-definition TV Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Using BRAVIA Sync Playing images on a computer What you can do with PlayMemories Home software (Windows) Software for Mac Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Notes on installation Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer The devices on which the created disc can be played back Blu-ray discs DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) To create a Blu-ray disc Starting the PlayMemories Home software Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Main software Saving images on an external media device easily (models with an AC Adaptor) To delete images in the external media device Page Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Setting up menu items To find a menu item quickly Page Movie Photo White Balance Page Page Page Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure Focus To adjust the focus On focal distance information Low Lux Scene Selection Page Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) Page Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Face Detection Recording conditions for better face detection performance Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ Page Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button Grid Line Display Setting REC Mode On image quality Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Frame Rate HD/MP4/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size Event View Highlight Movie Scenario Delete To delete a part of a movie Page Protect To remove the protection of an event Copy Page Direct Copy Page Media Info Format Page Repair Img. DB F. File Number Data Code Page Volume Download Music (HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380/ PJ220/ PJ230/ PJ380) Empty Music (HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380/ PJ220/ PJ230/ PJ380) TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Beep LCD Brightness Power On By LCD (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ Language Setting Calibration (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting If you have problems Overall operations The power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been changed automatically. The camcorder gets warm. Page Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. Page LCD screen Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Recording Page Page Playback Page Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. A movie cannot be divided. The demonstration movies cannot be deleted (HDR-PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E). Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly. Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Self-diagnosis display C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) (Battery level warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Page Page Warning Indicators Page Unable to access external media. Others Maximum number of images already selected. Data protected. About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? About the memory card On the memory card adaptor On image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media Page About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About battery life On use and care On recording Notes on use LCD Panel About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays On use and care 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 LCD screen To clean the casing and the projector lens (Models with a projector) Carl Zeiss lens (Models with Carl Zeiss lens) About care and storage of the lens On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Note on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder (Models with internal memory) Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Playing time Expected recording time of movies Page Memory card Bit-rate and recording pixels Expected number of recordable photos Memory card Recording pixels Zoom magnification Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies On TV color systems Page On trademarks Notes on the License