User manual SONY HDR-CX210E

[. . . ] 4-416-970-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index http://www. sony. net/SonyInfo/Support/ HDR-CX190E/CX200E/CX210E/PJ200E Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] Functions that can be used with this camcorder will then be available. If the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software is installed on your computer, it will be overwritten by the "PlayMemories Home" software. In this case, you cannot use some functions that were available with "PMB" with this "PlayMemories Home" software. Instructions for installing the "Expanded Feature" upgrade appear on the computer display. The computer has to be connected to the Internet to install the "Expanded Feature" upgrade. If you did not install the file the first time you started the "PlayMemories Home" software, the instructions appear again when you select a function of the software that can be used only when the "Expanded Feature" upgrade has been installed. For details on "PlayMemories Home, " ("PlayMemories Home" Help select Guide) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www. sony. co. jp/pmh-se/). To disconnect your camcorder from the computer 1 Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 2 Select screen. [Yes] on the camcorder 3 Disconnect the USB cable. If you are using Windows 7, the icon may not appear on the desktop of the computer. In this case, you can disconnect the camcorder from your computer without following the procedures described above. Notes Do not format the internal recording media of the camcorder using a computer. Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software to DVD players or recorders, as these devices do not support the AVCHD standard. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. When you access the camcorder from the computer, use the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software. Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files. All image files may be shown as separate files on a computer, however, the files will be handled properly by the import function and the playback function of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. Use the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software when you import long movies or edited images from the camcorder to a computer. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 42. To create a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on Software" must be installed. http://support. d-imaging. sony. co. jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are available for creating Blu-ray discs. You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc. Saving movies and photos with a computer GB Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 1 Double-click the "PlayMemories Home" icon on the computer screen. Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Installing software for Mac For details on the software for Mac computers, refer to the following URL. [. . . ] 4 1/4 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 51 mm 56 mm 114 mm (2 1/8 in. 4 1/2 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-CX200E/HDR-CX210E: 51 mm 56 mm 106. 5 mm (2 1/8 in. 4 1/4 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 51 mm 56 mm 114 mm (2 1/8 in. 4 1/2 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-PJ200E: 58 mm 56 mm 106. 5 mm (2 3/8 in. [. . . ]