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Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list
HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E
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Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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Before use
How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Model Information Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen
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Top page > Getting started Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
Getting started
Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor) Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Preparing the recording media Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory) Inserting a memory card
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Top page > Recording Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
Recording
Recording Recording movies Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Useful functions for recording images 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)
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Top page > Playback Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list
Playback
Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input function) Highlight playback 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) Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Using the built-in projector Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with the PROJECTOR IN jack)
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Top page > Playing images on a TV Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Playing images on a non-high-definition TV 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 Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Top page > Saving images with an external device Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list
Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software Playing images on a computer Checking the computer system Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer The devices on which the created disc can be played back Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Saving images on an external media device Saving images on an external media device easily (models with an AC Adaptor) Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device (models with an AC Adaptor) Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC Adaptor) Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list
Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E) Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button Grid Line Display Setting Image Quality/Size REC Mode
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Frame Rate HD/MP4/STD Setting Wide Mode x. v. Color Image Size Playback Function Event View Highlight Movie Scenario Edit/Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Select (HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Media Info Format Repair Img. File Number Data Code 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/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Language Setting Calibration (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode
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Date & Time Setting Area Setting
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators
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Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Zoom magnification Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License
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Setting the date and time
Date & Time Setting Area Setting
Identifying part names
Parts and controls
Displaying the data code
Data Code
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
Intelligent Auto
Recording people clearly
Face Detection Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel) Smile Shutter Scene Selection (Portrait) Scene Selection (Spotlight) Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Recording images with the selected image quality
REC Mode Frame Rate HD/MP4/STD Setting Wide Mode Image Size
Recording images without blurring
SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Adjusting the focus
Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Tracking focus: Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel) Focus
Recording movies in a dim place
Low Lux Scene Selection (Night Scene)
Recording sound clearly
Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E) Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E) Blt-in Zoom Mic
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Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
Capturing photos during movie recording
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies Smile Shutter
Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully
Scene Selection (Fireworks) Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset)
Selecting a recording medium
Media Select (HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Saving battery power
Power Save
Playing movies and photos from an event
Event View
Enjoying a digest of your movies
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Editing movies and photos
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input function) Dividing a movie Delete
Saving images with an external device
Saving images on an external media device easily (models with an AC Adaptor)
Creating a disc
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How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem.
Selecting a topic to display
The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example. [. . . ] Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. [Image Quality/Size] [ x. v. Color].
On Select this setting if the recorded movies will be played back on an x. v. Color-compliant TV. Off Records in ordinary color range.
Notes If the movie recorded with this function [On] is played back on a non-x. v. Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Image Size Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired image size.
Image Size
You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size].
Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for photos taken by the Dual Capture function [Details].
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Event View Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Related topics Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
Event View
You can display the Event View screen. [Playback Function] [Event View].
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Highlight Movie Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Related topics Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 2. Select the desired Highlight Movie.
Highlight Movie
You can view the Highlight Movie you have saved. [Playback Function] [Highlight Movie].
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Scenario Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Related topics Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 2. Select the desired scenario.
Scenario
You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved. [Playback Function] [ Scenario].
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Delete Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Multiple Images Select the type of image you want to delete, add check marks select . 1.
Delete
[Edit/Copy] [Delete].
All In Event You can delete all images in the selected date at one time. Select the date you want to delete using / , and then select .
To delete a part of a movie
You can divide a movie and delete it. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor) from your camcorder while deleting the images. Do not eject the memory card while deleting images from the memory card. If you delete movies/photos that are included in saved scenarios, the scenarios will also be deleted.
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Related topics Information on supplied items: Differences in supplied items Release protection: [Protect] [Format] To divide a movie: Dividing a movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Protect Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Multiple Images Select the type of image you want to protect, add check marks select .
Protect
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. [Edit/Copy] [Protect].
to the desired images, and then
You can select multiple images. so that the Select the image with
mark disappears and you can remove the protection.
Set All In Event You can protect all images in the selected date at one time. Select the date you want to protect using You cannot select multiple dates. / , and then select .
To remove the protection of an event
You can remove the protection from all images in the selected date at one time. In step 2 above, select [Remove All In Event], select the date you want to remove the protection using / , and then select . [. . . ] John’s Brasilia/Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores/Cape Verde Is.
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Top page > Maintenance and precautions > On trademarks > On trademarks Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list
On trademarks
“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “AVCHD, ” “AVCHD” logotype, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. , ” “Memory Stick Duo, ” “ , ” “Memory Stick PRO Duo, ” “ , ” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, ” “ , ” “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, ” “ , ” “MagicGate, ” “ , ” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “x. v. Color” and “x. v. Colour” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. [. . . ]
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