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Page 1: ...g your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the camcorder Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...ding Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 2 ...

Page 3: ... Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Before use 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 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ...ted 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 Ins...

Page 5: ...enance and precautions Contents list Top page Recording 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 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpor...

Page 6: ...dels 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 su...

Page 8: ...g 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 ...

Page 9: ...E 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...

Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...list Top page Troubleshooting 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 Back to...

Page 12: ...he 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 record...

Page 13: ...ts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Back to top 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...

Page 14: ...or Using the built in projector Models with a projector Using the projector for your computer or smartphone Models with the PROJECTOR IN jack Back to top 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 t...

Page 15: ...e 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 C...

Page 16: ...ormat Repair Img DB F 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 Lan...

Page 17: ...recautions 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 ...

Page 18: ...Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 18 ...

Page 19: ...ction 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...

Page 20: ...w 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 ...

Page 21: ...ng 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 1 Click a title in the side bar on t...

Page 22: ...the font size setting refer to the Help of your web browser Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window then click the Search button Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation A to return to a page you previously viewed 22 ...

Page 23: ...e Click the Print button to print out a page you are viewing Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide the sequence of operations is shown by arrows A Operate the camcorder in the order indicated 23 ...

Page 24: ...Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings The default setting is indicated by Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 24 ...

Page 25: ...ls with a projector Models with the NTSC color system To confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder A Model name HDR xxx Differences in functions Model name Recording media Signal format USB connection SteadyShot Internal memory Memory card Memory card HDR CX220 PJ220 NTSC Input Output Electronic HDR CX220E PJ220E PAL Output only Electronic HDR CX230 PJ230 NTSC Input...

Page 26: ... PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E 27 times 32 times 320 times HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E 27 times 50 times 320 times HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E 30 times 55 times 350 times Differences in supplied items Model name Rechargeable battery pack AC Adaptor Power Cord Mains lead HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E NP FV30 HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E C...

Page 27: ...ndicators Parts and controls Parts and controls HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Lens HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E Carl Zeiss lens HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E G lens LENS COVER switch Built in micro...

Page 28: ...nel HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations Multi selector View Images button PROJECTOR FOCUS lever Projector lens HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E 28 ...

Page 29: ...HDR PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E HDR PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E HDMI OUT jack PROJECTOR IN jack Speaker PROJECTOR button View Images button POWER button 29 ...

Page 30: ...emory card access lamp While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in Depending on the specifications of the tripod your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction Memory card slot BATT battery release lever To fasten the grip belt Back to top Copyright 2013 ...

Page 31: ...Screen indicators Screen indicators Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing Indicator Meaning MENU button Self timer recording Wide Mode Fader Face Detection set to Off Smile Shutter set to Off Manual focus Scene Selection White Balance SteadyShot off Tele Macro x v Color Destination Intell...

Page 32: ...e Playback folder of the memory card 100 112 Current playing movie or photo Number of total recorded movies or photos Connection to the external media device Indicator Meaning Micref Level set to Low Auto Wind NR set to Off Wind Noise Reduct set to On Closer Voice set to Off Blt in Zoom Mic Low Lux Spot Meter Fcs Spot Meter Exposure Intelligent Auto 101 0005 Data file name Protect Indicators and t...

Page 33: ...nance and precautions Contents list Top page Before use About language setting About language setting About language setting Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Details Select Setup General Settings Language Setting a desired language Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpo...

Page 34: ...use Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Selecting items on the LCD screen HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E 1 Move the multi selector towards to select the desired item 2 Press the center of the multi selector to complete the selection HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E 1 Touch the desired part of t...

Page 35: ...y for HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E HDMI cable 1 USB connection support cable 1 The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection Rechargeable battery pack NP FV30 1 Only for HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 ...

Page 36: ... and projection on the battery pack then slide the battery pack upwards 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket A Align the mark on the DC plug with that of DC IN jack The POWER CHG charge lamp turns orange The POWER CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your...

Page 37: ...attery pack Close the LCD screen Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack To use your camcorder continuously for a long time Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Details By using the AC Adaptor you can use your camcorder without worrying about the battery running out of charge Notes on the AC Adaptor Do not s...

Page 38: ...Using your camcorder abroad Power Save Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...sconnect Built in USB Cable from your computer To charge the battery using an AC UD10 USB charger AC Adaptor sold separately You can charge the battery by connecting the Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet wall socket using an AC UD10 USB charger AC Adaptor sold separately You cannot use a Sony CP AH2R CP AL or AC UP100 portable power supply device sold separately to charge the camcorder Charging ...

Page 40: ... C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack Related topics Information on supplied items Differences in supplied items Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Models with an AC Adaptor Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corp...

Page 41: ...n also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER models with the POWER button 2 Select the desired language then select Next Touch the button on the LCD screen For models with the multi selector select the button using the multi selector 3 Select the desired geographical area with then select Next 4 Set Daylight Savings or Summer Time select the date format and the date and time If you set Daylight ...

Page 42: ...ng date and time are recorded automatically on the recording media They are not displayed during recording However you can check them as Data Code during playback To display them select Setup Playback Settings Data Code Date Time Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Power On By LCD HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E To set the date and t...

Page 43: ...Models with internal memory The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Internal memory Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos You can select a recording medium from the menu 1 Select Setup Media Settings Media Select the desired medium...

Page 44: ...escribed in this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Up to 32 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Up to 64 GB SD memory card Class 4 or faster SD card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Operation with all memory cards is not assured Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder Movies recorded on the Memory Stick XC HG Duo media a...

Page 45: ...age Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card Details Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop Related topics...

Page 46: ...stop recording press START STOP again To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes To display the items again do as follows Models with multi selector Move the multi selector Models with touch panel Touch anywhere except the bu...

Page 47: ...ayed back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display It is recommended you record images with Grid Line set to On and using the outer frame of Grid Line as a guide Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on supplied items Differences in supplied items Expected recording time of movies Media Select HDR CX230 CX230E CX290 CX290E CX380 CX380E CX39...

Page 48: ...hotos are recorded on the following media Models without internal memory Memory card Models with internal memory Internal memory 1 Open the LCD screen and select MODE Photo on the LCD screen 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully When the focus is adjusted properly AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Informa...

Page 49: ...tton Status detected by Intelligent Auto Recording status STBY REC AE AF automatic exposure automatic focus lock Tracking focus models with touch panel Zoom Remaining battery Counter hour minute second Capturing a photo Recording playback editing media Estimated recording remaining time Recording image quality Frame rate Recording mode HD STD Movie size MP4 Approximate number of recordable photos ...

Page 50: ...to Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever If you move your finger off the power zoom lever the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded You cannot change the zoom speed with the button on the LCD screen models with touch panel The minimum possible distance between camcorder...

Page 51: ...tents list Top page Recording Useful functions for recording images Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Capture Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Capture 1 Press PHOTO during movie recording to capture still photos Notes You cannot use the Dual Capture function when is displayed You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in REC Mode and Frame Rate Back to top ...

Page 52: ...hooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Recording Useful functions for recording images Recording in mirror mode Recording in mirror mode 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...f the recording screen of movies or photos 2 Point the camcorder toward the subject and start recording The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed Face detection Portrait Baby Scene detection Backlight Landscape Night Scene Spotlight Low light Macro Camera shake detection Walk HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Tripod S...

Page 54: ...rder can track a face you select and adjust the focus exposure and skin tone of the face automatically 1 Touch one of the faces targeted A The double lined frame is displayed B You can release the selection Notes The subject you touched may not be detected depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject Make sure to set the Face Detection setting to other than Off Auto is the d...

Page 55: ...rded images by date and time of recording Event View 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode Models with touch panel Models with multi selector You can enter the playback mode by selecting on the LCD screen Details 2 Select to move the desired event to the center and then select it The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based...

Page 56: ...bout 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times Select during pause to play movies slowly To repeat Slideshow select Slideshow Set when is selected with the Switch Image Type button Screen display on the Event View screen To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie photo recording mode To play back short movies Highlight Playback Remaining battery Events To th...

Page 57: ...es that were recorded on your camcorder normally Also you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard definition image quality STD movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers Notes To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically In the default settin...

Page 58: ... precision Notes A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments An MP4 movie cannot be divided Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder If you want to do advanced editing operations use the PlayMemories Home software Do not remove the battery pack or the...

Page 59: ... of the selected movie B Adjusts the capturing point with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels the image size will be set as shown below High definition image quality HD or MP4 2 1 M 16 9 Wide aspect ratio 16 9 with standard definition image quality STD 0 2 M 16 9 4 3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality STD VGA 0 3 M 4 3 Notes You ...

Page 60: ...nd select Highlight A Volume adjustment B Context C To stop D Previous E To pause F Next 3 Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes A The camcorder plays the Highlight Playback scenes again B You can save the Highlight Playback scenes in standard definition image quality STD and share it upload it to the Web etc C You can change the settings for Highlight Playback Notes Hi...

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Page 62: ...yback Music You can select music Audio mix The original sound is played back with the music Length You can set the length of the Highlight Playback segment Highlight Point You can set the points in a movie or photo that will be used in a Highlight Playback Play the desired movie and select Or play the desired photo and select appears on the movie or photo that is used in a Highlight Playback To er...

Page 63: ...layback as a Scenario with high definition image quality HD Up to 8 scenarios can be saved 1 Select Replay on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished 2 When the Highlight Playback starts again select Scenario Save To play back a saved scenario 1 Select Playback Function Scenario select the desired scenario and then select To erase a saved scenario select Erase Erase All while playing th...

Page 64: ...data format of Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD and save them as a Highlight Movie Highlight movies can be uploaded to the Web 1 Select Save and Share on the screen after Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario playback has finished 2 Select the desired operation when the item has been saved A Selecting Share allows you to upload the Highlight mov...

Page 65: ...d then press PROJECTOR 2 Select Image Shot on This Device on the LCD screen Models with a PROJECTOR IN jack 3 When the operating guide screen appears select Project This screen appears the first time you use the built in projector after the camcorder is turned on 4 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever A PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The projected image is larger when the...

Page 66: ...touch the projector lens The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use Using the projector shortens battery life using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed Several other functions When the projected ...

Page 67: ...r lens towards a surface such as a wall and then press PROJECTOR 3 Select Image from External Device on the LCD screen 4 Select Project on the LCD screen This screen appears the first time you use the built in projector after the camcorder is turned on 5 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The projected image is larger when the distance between your camcorder an...

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Page 69: ...a photo on the camcorder On an HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo Use an HDMI micro connector on one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack...

Page 70: ...ality STD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD Signal flow 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack 2 Connect your camcorder and the TV using an AV Cable sold separately 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well You should use the AC Adaptor as the power source models with an AC Adaptor Details When you pl...

Page 71: ...er Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Playing images on a TV Playing images on a non high definition TV Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 Set TV Type to 16 9 or 4 3 according to your TV Related topics Wide Mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 71 ...

Page 72: ...st Top page Playing images on a TV Playing images on a non high definition TV When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable sold separately to the video input jack and connect the white left channel or red right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR Back...

Page 73: ... Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Playing images on a TV Playing images on a non high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using an AV Cable sold separately Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 7...

Page 74: ...I cable You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up down left right enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander Set CTRL FOR HDMI to ...

Page 75: ...tware Windows A Import images from the camcorder B View images in a calendar C Upload images to online services D Create a movie disc E Share images in PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL www sony net pm Notes An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online and other online serv...

Page 76: ...s required when processing FX or FH movies and Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies Memory Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB Display Minimum 1 024 768 dots 1 Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the OS ...

Page 77: ...mcorder 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 Notes When you access the camcorder from the computer use the PlayMemories Home software Operation is not guaranteed if you operat...

Page 78: ... page Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer Disconnecting 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 Yes on the camcorder screen 3 Disconnect the USB cable If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8 click then clic...

Page 79: ...ayers recorders Because DVD players recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format DVD players recorders may fail to eject the disc Always keep your PlayStation 3 upgraded to the latest version of its system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions To create a Blu ray disc You can create a Blu ray disc with a high definition image quality HD movie previously im...

Page 80: ...ter screen The PlayMemories Home software starts up When using Windows 8 select the PlayMemories Home icon from the start screen 2 Double click the PlayMemories Home Help Guide short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home When using Windows 8 select PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the help menu of PlayMemories Home If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen ...

Page 81: ...ted software for the camcorder from the following URL For Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win For Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Main software Music Transfer for models with a USB input function Music Transfer allows you to change the music files that have been supplied with your camcorder to suit your tastes or to delete or add music files Furthermore this software can restore the music fi...

Page 82: ...to your computer using the PlayMemories Home software Notes For this operation you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM2 sold separately Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Ada...

Page 83: ... on available external media devices go to the Sony support website in your country region The number of scenes you can save on the external media device is as follows However even if the external media device has free space you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number High definition image quality HD movies Max 3 999 Standard definition image quality STD movies Max 9 999 MP4 movies and p...

Page 84: ...tor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable sold separately A USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM2 sold separately Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while Preparing image database file Plea...

Page 85: ...power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable sold separately A USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM2 sold separately 2 Select Play without copying and select the image you want to view You can also view images o...

Page 86: ...s with an external device Saving images on an external media device Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Devices that cannot be used as an external media device The following devices cannot be used as an external media device media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built in ...

Page 87: ...your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Notes You should connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor when performing this operation models with an AC Adaptor Refer to the instruction manual supplied wi...

Page 88: ...ories Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode Camera Mic Items for customized shooting Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size Playback Function Items for playback Edit Copy Items for editing images such as copy or protect Setup Other setup items 1 Select 2 Select a category 3 Select your desired menu item Notes Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the ...

Page 89: ...enu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available Your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 89 ...

Page 90: ...mages on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Movie Movie You can select the movie recording mode 1 Shooting Mode Movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 91: ...images on a TV Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Photo Photo You can select the photo shooting mode 1 Shooting Mode Photo Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 91 ...

Page 92: ...s for better color balance adjustment Outdoor The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps Indoor The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Unde...

Page 93: ...adjust the color in One Push under white or cool white fluorescent lamps While you are recording a movie One Push cannot be set If you set White Balance Scene Selection is set to Auto Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 93 ...

Page 94: ...focus HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Spot Meter Fcs Spot meter focus HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Meter Fcs 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure and focus To adjust the brightness and focus automatica...

Page 95: ...380 PJ380E PJ390E Spot Meter Flexible spot meter HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background such as subjects in the spotlight on stage 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Meter 2 Touch the subject of which you want t...

Page 96: ...ur camcorder Camera Mic Spot Focus HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Spot Focus HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Focus 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus To adjust the focus automatically touch Auto Notes Focus is automat...

Page 97: ...page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Exposure Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Exposure 2 Select the desired item Auto The exposure is adjusted automatically Manual Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or select if the subject is black or the light is di...

Page 98: ...n the focus cannot be adjusted farther away To adjust the focus It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range move the power zoom lever to W wide angle then adjust the focus On focal distance information Your camcorder displays th...

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Page 100: ...g your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Low Lux Low Lux You can record bright color images even in dim light 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Low Lux 2 Select the desired item Off The Low Lux function is not used On The Low Lux function is used Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 101: ...elect the desired item Auto Adjusts image quality automatically Night Scene 1 Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in night scenes Sunrise Sunset 1 Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises Fireworks 1 Takes spectacular shots of fireworks Landscape 1 Shoots distant subjects clearly This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or m...

Page 102: ...lake Snow 2 Takes bright pictures of a white landscape 1 Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only 2 Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away Notes If you set Scene Selection the White Balance setting is canceled Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 103: ...sition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes Select the desired effect in STBY to fading in or REC to fading out mode 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Fader 2 Select the desired item Off Does not use an effect White Fader Fades in out with the white effect Out In Black Fader Fades in out with the black effect Images recorded using the Black Fader effect may appear dark on th...

Page 104: ...Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Self Timer Self Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Self Timer 2 Select the desired item Off Cancels the self timer On Starts the self timer recording To cancel the recording select Reset Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1...

Page 105: ...eful to shoot small subjects such as flowers or insects 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Tele Macro 2 Select the desired item Off Cancels Tele Macro Tele Macro is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side On The zoom moves to the top of the T telephoto side automatically and allows recording subjects at close range down to about 37 cm 14 5 8 in Notes When recording a distant subject foc...

Page 106: ...adyShot to Off when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings SteadyShot 2 Select the desired item Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect performing wide angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions Off The SteadyShot function is not used Notes The angle of view will be changed after c...

Page 107: ...DR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E SteadyShot photo HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E You can compensate for camera shake Set SteadyShot to Off when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings SteadyShot 2 Select the desired item On The Steady...

Page 108: ...select the maximum zoom level Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Digital Zoom 2 Select the desired item Off Digital zoom cannot be used HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E 350 Up to 350 zoom is performed digitally HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E 320 Up to 320 ...

Page 109: ...and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Auto Back Light Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Auto Back Light 2 Select the desired item On The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically Off Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony ...

Page 110: ...e Face Detection 2 Select the desired item Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children Child Priority Gives faces of children priority Adult Priority Gives faces of adults priority Off Does not detect faces Recording conditions for better face detection performance Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject is not wearing glasses a hat or mask The subject faces directl...

Page 111: ...a Mic Face Smile Shutter 2 Select the desired item Dual Capture Only during movie recording the shutter is released automatically when the camcorder detects a smile Always On The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode Off Smiles are not detected so photos are not recorded automatically Notes When set to the following you cannot use the Sm...

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Page 113: ...nance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Smile Sensitivity Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function 1 Camera Mic Face Smile Sensitivity 2 Select the desired item Big Smile Detects a big smile Normal Smile Detects a normal smile Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpor...

Page 114: ...380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Your camcorder detects a face of a person and records the voice clearly 1 Camera Mic Microphone Closer Voice 2 Select the desired item On Detects faces and records the voices clearly Off Does not detect faces and record voices clearly Notes The Closer Voice function does not activate while an external microphone is connected to the camcorder When you wa...

Page 115: ...recautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Blt in Zoom Mic Blt in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position 1 Camera Mic Microphone Blt in Zoom Mic 2 Select the desired item Off The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out On The microphone records sound following zooming in or out Back to top Copyright 2013 S...

Page 116: ...nd NR HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Your camcorder records a movie with less wind noise input from the built in microphone This function automatically cuts the low range wind noise according to the noise level 1 Camera Mic Microphone Auto Wind NR 2 Select the desired item Off Does not reduce the wind noise On Reduces the wind noise Notes When you set Auto Wind NR ...

Page 117: ... Camera Mic Wind Noise Reduct HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E Wind Noise Reduct HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E Your camcorder records a movie with less wind noise input from the built in microphone 1 Camera Mic Microphone Wind Noise Reduct 2 Select the desired item Off Disables wind noise reduction...

Page 118: ...vel Microphone reference level Micref Level Microphone reference level You can select the microphone level for recording sound 1 Camera Mic Microphone Micref Level 2 Select the desired item Normal Records various ambient sounds converting them into the appropriate level Low Records ambient sound faithfully Select Low when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall etc This...

Page 119: ... precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic My Button My Button You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist My Button 2 Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using 3 Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned 4 Select Back to top Copyright 2013 Son...

Page 120: ...ne Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical Positioning the subject at the cross point of the grid lines makes a balanced composition The lines is not recorded 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Grid Line 2 Select the desired item Off Does not display the grid lines On Displays the grid lines Notes The outer frame of grid lines shows the display area of a ...

Page 121: ...can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while recording 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Display Setting 2 Select the desired item Auto Displays for about 3 seconds The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed models with touch panel On Always displays The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed models with touch panel Notes You cannot change the...

Page 122: ...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 ...

Page 123: ...pend on the recording mode selected Types of media Recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP Internal memory on this camcorder Memory card inserted in this camcorder External media USB storage devices Blu ray discs AVCHD recording discs 60p Quality models with the NTSC color system or 50p Quality models with the PAL color system can be set only when the Frame Rate is set to 60p models with the NTSC color syst...

Page 124: ... an ordinary setting for recording 60p 50p You can record movies with a volume of data twice that of 60i 50i with this setting and this will allow you to enjoy clear images When you play a movie recorded with this setting on a TV the TV must be compatible with 60p 50p movie playback and you have to set HDMI Resolution to 1080p 480p 1080p 576p If the TV is not compatible with 60p 50p movie playback...

Page 125: ...ge Quality Size Setting 2 Select the desired item HD Quality Records movies in high definition image quality HD Enjoy beautiful images on a big screen MP4 Records movies in the MP4 format This format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone for uploading to a network or for uploading to the Web STD Quality Records movies in standard definition image quality STD This is useful for savin...

Page 126: ... Mode Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality STD movies you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio 1 Image Quality Size Wide Mode 2 Select the desired item 16 9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen 4 3 Records movies to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen Notes For details on the holizontal vertical ratio of the TV that will be connected refer to ...

Page 127: ... of colors Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV 1 Image Quality Size x v Color 2 Select the desired item 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 fu...

Page 128: ... Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Image Quality Size Image Size Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot 1 Image Quality Size Image Size 2 Select the desired image size Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for photos taken by the Dual Capture function Details Related topics Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Copyri...

Page 129: ...device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Event View Event View You can display the Event View screen 1 Playback Function Event View Related topics Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 129 ...

Page 130: ...nd precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Highlight Movie Highlight Movie You can view the Highlight Movie you have saved 1 Playback Function Highlight Movie 2 Select the desired Highlight Movie Related topics Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD Highlight Movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony ...

Page 131: ...der Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Scenario Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved 1 Playback Function Scenario 2 Select the desired scenario Related topics Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality HD Scenario Save Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ...to the desired images and then select 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 Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor models with an AC Ada...

Page 133: ...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 133 ...

Page 134: ...ages or Set All In Event Multiple Images Select the type of image you want to protect add check marks to the desired images and then select You can select multiple images Select the image with so that the 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 and then select You cannot...

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Page 136: ... select the source and the destination for the images to be copied appears Select the desired item Models without internal memory You can copy images stored on the recording media to an external media device 1 Edit Copy Copy 2 Select the desired setting Multiple Images or All In Event Multiple Images Select the type of image you want to copy add check marks to the desired images and then select Yo...

Page 137: ...n the memory card to the internal memory of the camcorder models without a USB input function Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on supplied items Differences in supplied items Checking the image copied Media Select HDR CX230 CX230E CX290 CX290E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ230 PJ230E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Saving images on an external media device easily models...

Page 138: ...ct Copy Direct Copy You can save images on an external media device USB storage device manually while the device is connected to your camcorder You can perform this operation while the camcorder is displaying the event view of the external device connected 1 Press View Images 2 Edit Copy Direct Copy 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen Related topics Saving images on an external...

Page 139: ...ents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Media Select HDR CX230 CX230E CX290 CX290E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ230 PJ230E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Media Select HDR CX230 CX230E CX290 CX290E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ230 PJ230E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E You can select the recording medium on which the images will be saved 1 Setup Media Settings Media Select 2 Select the desired recording medium Back to top ...

Page 140: ... You can check the remaining recordable time for movies and the approximate free and used media storage space of the recording media 1 Setup Media Settings Media Info 2 Select the recording medium that you want to view the information Note Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 even if you perform Format Details Related topics Media Select HDR CX230 CX230E CX290...

Page 141: ...ecuting is displayed Open Close the LCD screen Operate buttons on the camcorder Eject the memory card from your camcorder Disconnect the AC Adaptor models with an AC Adaptor To prevent data on the internal memory from being recovered Models with internal memory and an AC Adaptor When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you perform Empty to prevent the leakage of your pe...

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Page 143: ...mcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img DB F Repair Img DB F The camcorder may be able to repair the damaged database file using this menu item 1 Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F 2 Select the recording medium that you want to repair and then select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Page 144: ...f photos MP4 movies 1 Setup Media Settings File Number 2 Select the desired item Series Assigns file numbers of photos MP4 movies in sequence The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo MP4 movie Even if the memory card is replaced with another one the file number is assigned in sequence Reset Assigns file numbers in sequence following the largest file number existing on the record...

Page 145: ...ontents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data Code Data Code During playback your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording You can check the following information 1 Setup Playback Settings Data Code 2 Select the desired item Off Data code is not displayed Date Time Displays the date and time Camera Data Displays camera setting data Date Time ...

Page 146: ...r Speed IRIS Aperture value Gain Brightness Exposure Notes The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV Depending on the recording media condition may appear Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 146 ...

Page 147: ...ng images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Volume Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound 1 Setup Playback Settings Volume 2 Adjust the volume using Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 147 ...

Page 148: ...ownload Music HDR CX220 CX230 CX280 CX290 CX320 CX380 PJ220 PJ230 PJ380 Download Music HDR CX220 CX230 CX280 CX290 CX320 CX380 PJ220 PJ230 PJ380 You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by connecting the camcorder to a computer To transfer music files use Music Transfer 1 Setup Playback Settings Download Music 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the display F...

Page 149: ...izing your camcorder Setup Empty Music HDR CX220 CX230 CX280 CX290 CX320 CX380 PJ220 PJ230 PJ380 Empty Music HDR CX220 CX230 CX280 CX290 CX320 CX380 PJ220 PJ230 PJ380 You can delete all music files stored on the camcorder 1 Setup Playback Settings Empty Music 2 Select OK or Cancel Notes If you delete music files using Empty Music the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be del...

Page 150: ... depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations 1 Setup Connection TV Type 2 Select the desired item 16 9 Select this to view your movies on a 16 9 wide TV Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 wide mode Movies and photos recorded in 4 3 mode 4 3 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4 3 standard TV...

Page 151: ...ith a 480p 576p signal Select this setting when you watch movies that have been recorded with Frame Rate set to 60p 50p on the 60p 50p compliant TV 1080i 480i 1080i 576i Outputs high definition image quality HD MP4 movies with a 1080i signal and standard image quality STD movies with a 480i 576i signal 720p 480p 720p 576p Outputs high definition image quality HD MP4 movies with a 720p signal and s...

Page 152: ... Setup CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI When connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with a HDMI cable you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV s Remote Commander at the TV Details 1 Setup Connection CTRL FOR HDMI 2 Select the desired item On Operates your camcorder using the TV s Remote Commander Off Does not operate your camcorder ...

Page 153: ...Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup USB Connect USB Connect Select this item when a USB connection does not start even when you connect the camcorder to an external device with the USB Cable 1 Setup Connection USB Connect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 153 ...

Page 154: ...s of USB devices Notes When you connect the camcorder to other devices using the MTP mode movies that have been recorded with the same image quality as the one currently selected selected with the Setting menu can only be displayed on the connected device When the camcorder is connected to an external device in the MTP mode movie files will be displayed with the recorded date however some informat...

Page 155: ...recautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup USB LUN Setting USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection 1 Setup Connection USB LUN Setting 2 Select the desired item Multi Use this setting for ordinary operations Single Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device Back to top Copyright 2013 ...

Page 156: ... your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Beep Beep You can turn on or off the operation sound 1 Setup General Settings Beep 2 Select the desired item On A melody sounds when you start stop recording or operate your camcorder Off Cancels the melody Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 156 ...

Page 157: ...ecautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup LCD Brightness LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Setup General Settings LCD Brightness 2 Select the desired item Normal Normal setting normal brightness Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way Back to top Copyright 2013 ...

Page 158: ...E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Power On By LCD HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E You can set the power of the camcorder to turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen 1 Setup General Settings Power On By LCD 2 Select the desired item On Turns the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen Off Does not turn the power on or off by opening or closing the ...

Page 159: ...aintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Language Setting Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen The camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options 1 Setup General Settings Language Setting 2 Select the desired language Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

Page 160: ...oes not work correctly It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor models with an AC Adaptor during the operation 1 Setup General Settings Calibration 2 Touch displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times Touch Cancel to cancel calibration Notes If you did not press the right spot try the calibration again Do no...

Page 161: ...ternal device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Battery Info Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery 1 Setup General Settings Battery Info The battery information appears Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 161 ...

Page 162: ...turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 1 minute The camcorder turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 2 minutes Max The brightness of the LCD screen is adjusted to the surrounding brightness automatically The backlight of the LCD screen turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate...

Page 163: ...rnal device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Initialize Initialize All the settings return to the default Even if you use this function all movies and photos are retained 1 Setup General Settings Initialize Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 163 ...

Page 164: ...sired item On Make the settings for playback of the demonstration movie Off The demonstration does not appear Notes In the default setting the demonstration movie is in the Event View If you delete the demonstration movie you cannot recover it HDR PJ230 PJ230E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E A movie you have recorded will be registered as the demonstration movie if it satisfies all of the following conditions...

Page 165: ...e Setting Date Time Setting 1 Setup Clock Settings Date Time Setting 2 Select the desired item Date Time Format Daylight Savings Summer Time or Date Time Date Time Format You can select one from 4 types of date and time format Daylight Savings Summer Time You can change this setting without stopping the clock Off Does not set the summertime On Sets the summertime The clock is set to move the time ...

Page 166: ...ting Area Setting You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock Select your local area when using the camcorder in other time zones 1 Setup Clock Settings Area Setting 2 Select the desired item Home Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living Destination Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to anot...

Page 167: ...select Initialize all settings including the clock setting are reset 4 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You may need to initialize or change the current internal memory models with internal memory of your camcorder depending on the problem If you do so the data stored on the internal memory will be deleted Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other m...

Page 168: ...reconnect it after about 1 minute The menu settings have been changed automatically While Intelligent Auto is active some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes Fader Self Timer Tele Macro The camcorder gets warm Your camcorder may bec...

Page 169: ...Shot SteadyShot HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Auto Back Light Face Detection Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on supplied items Differences in supplied items Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 169 ...

Page 170: ...CHG charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged When the battery is being charged using the Built in USB Cable disconnect the Built in USB Cable and connect it again If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low you may not be able to charge it Details Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly If the problem persists disconnect the AC Adaptor models with an...

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Page 172: ...y or do not work at all models with touch panel Adjust the touch panel Calibration Details The buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear If you set Display Setting to On the buttons do not disappear from the LCD screen while in recording mode Details There are dots in the shape of a grid on the screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process of the screen and do not affect the...

Page 173: ...order Details Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100 You cannot delete the protected images The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is damaged The file format is not supported by your camcorder Details Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized The pl...

Page 174: ...r with Fader The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it is in the movie recording mode depending on the REC Mode or Frame Rate selected The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card The imaging field looks different The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder Th...

Page 175: ... images on other media format the recording media on your camcorder Details The subjects passing across the camcorder very fast appear crooked This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions Horizontal stripe...

Page 176: ...utomatically when the camcorder detects a smile Smile Shutter Details Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on supplied items Differences in supplied items Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 176 ...

Page 177: ...ding a movie are played back In the default setting movies and photos are played back continuously appears on a thumbnail This may appear on an image recorded on other devices edited on a computer etc You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes or before the access lamp is turned off after recording This may damage you...

Page 178: ... demonstration movie when the filmed movie meets a certain condition on your camcorder This is not a malfunction Details Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on supplied items Differences in supplied items Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 178 ...

Page 179: ...s on your camcorder Unable to edit Unable to edit because of the condition of the image A movie cannot be divided The following movies cannot be divided Movies that are too short MP4 movies Release the protection and then divide Details The demonstration movies cannot be deleted HDR PJ230 PJ230E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Release the protection and then delete them Details Related topics Information on y...

Page 180: ...eft edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display It is recommended you record images using the outer frame of Grid Line as a guide Details The image appears distorted on the 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV Set TV Type correctly and play back the image Details Black bands appear at the top and bottom of...

Page 181: ...roubleshooting Copying Connecting to other devices Copying Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable An AV Cable sold separately is not connected properly Make sure that the cable is connected to the input jack of the device Details Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on supplied items Differ...

Page 182: ...ries Home does not work correctly Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyboard mouse and your camcorder Disconnect the Built in USB Cable from the computer and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the correct order When both the...

Page 183: ...f diagnosis display C 04 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Details Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor models with an AC Adaptor securely to the DC IN jack of your camcorder Details C 06 The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place C 13 C 32 Remove the power source Reconnect it and ope...

Page 184: ...rd is write protected Access to the memory card was restricted on another device Warning indicator pertaining to the external device The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by selecting Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F the recording medium The external device is damaged Warning indicators pertaining to external device formatting The external device is damaged The exter...

Page 185: ...recording movies Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on supplied items Differences in supplied items Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 185 ...

Page 186: ...s may become possible If it does not work copy the image using the PlayMemories Home software There is no Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or played Create a new file There is no HD movie management information Create new information You cannot record or play back movies because no movie management information exists If you select Yes new management information is created and you can ...

Page 187: ...ash even after reinserting the memory card could be damaged Try with another memory card Cannot recognize this memory card Format and use again Format the memory card Note that when you format the memory card all the recorded movies and photos are deleted Details The maximum number of still image folders has been reached Cannot record still images You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF You c...

Page 188: ...ower source of the external media device is connected Others Maximum number of images already selected You can select only 100 images at one time for Deleting movies photos Protecting movies photos or releasing the protection Copying movies photos Data protected You tried to delete protected data Release the protection of the data Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Informatio...

Page 189: ... video camera format used to record a high definition HD signal using efficient data compression coding technology The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is adopted to compress video data and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format As the AVCHD...

Page 190: ...ildren There is danger that a child might swallow it Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot Doing so may cause a malfunction Do not use or keep the memory card in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in the sun Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subje...

Page 191: ...dia This product cannot record or play back data that uses MagicGate technology MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 191 ...

Page 192: ...h Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter If that happens one of the following is recommended to enable longer use of the battery pack Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it ...

Page 193: ...your camcorder completely select Setup General Settings Power Save Off and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off Details About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If the interval between charges becomes significantly short the battery pack may need to be replaced with a new one Each battery s life depends on storage operating and ...

Page 194: ...ing on the country region To view your recordings on a TV you need a TV that supports the signal format for your camcorder For details on the signal format refer to Model Information Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws Notes on use Do not do any of the following If any of those a...

Page 195: ...t sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio Noise may occur On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may m...

Page 196: ...r will continue to use up its charge Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner Charging with a personally assembled computer with a converted computer or through a USB hub are not guaranteed The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format th...

Page 197: ... with the above substances on your hands Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time Carl Zeiss lens Models with Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation and produces superior images It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a qualit...

Page 198: ...ut turning it on Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use your camcorde...

Page 199: ...mcorder is connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Charge the pre installed rechargeable battery before you start using your camcorder However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation other...

Page 200: ... on disposal transfer the ownership of the camcorder Notes on disposal transfer the ownership of the camcorder Note on disposal transfer the ownership of the camcorder Models with internal memory Even if you delete all movies and still images or perform Format data on the internal memory may not be completely erased It is recommended that you perform Empty to prevent the recovery of your data Deta...

Page 201: ... Battery pack Charging time AC Adaptor HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E Built in USB Cable when using your computer NP FV30 supplied 115 150 NP FV50 155 280 NP FV70 195 545 NP FV100 390 1 000 HDR PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Battery pack Charging time AC Adaptor Built in USB Cable when using your computer NP FV50 supplied 155 280 NP FV70 195 54...

Page 202: ...0E CX230 CX230E Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality HD MP4 STD HD MP4 STD NP FV30 supplied 95 105 100 45 50 50 NP FV50 180 200 190 90 100 95 NP FV70 375 415 395 185 205 195 NP FV100 745 830 785 370 415 390 HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Ima...

Page 203: ...ime available when you use a fully charged battery pack unit minute HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E Battery pack Image quality HD MP4 STD NP FV30 supplied 145 145 160 NP FV50 280 280 300 NP FV70 565 565 610 NP FV100 1120 1120 1205 HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E Battery pack Image quality HD MP4 STD NP FV30 supplied 135 135 145 NP FV50 255 255...

Page 204: ...ing time of movies Internal memory HDR CX230 CX230E CX290 CX290E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ230 PJ230E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E HDR CX230 CX230E CX290 CX290E PJ230 PJ230E High definition image quality HD in h hour and min minute Recording mode Recording time 60p Quality 50p Quality 35 min 35 min Highest Quality 45 min 45 min High Quality 1 h 1 h Standard 1 h 45 min 1 h 20 min Long Time 3 h 10 min 2 h 35 min...

Page 205: ...STD in h hour and min minute Recording mode Recording time Standard 3 h 50 min 3 h 30 min HDR CX390E PJ390E High definition image quality HD in h hour and min minute Recording mode Recording time 60p Quality 50p Quality 2 h 35 min 2 h 35 min Highest Quality 3 h 3 h High Quality 4 h 10 min 4 h 10 min Standard 7 h 25 min 5 h 35 min Long Time 12 h 55 min 10 h 35 min MP4 in h hour and min minute Recor...

Page 206: ... GB Standard 225 210 460 420 920 845 When using a Sony memory card Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions REC Mode Details and Frame Rate Details The number in is the minimum recordable time You can record movies of a maximum of 3 999 scenes with high definition image quality HD and 9 999 scenes with standard definition image quality STD And you can re...

Page 207: ...rd definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 480 pixels 60i STD 9 M HQ 16 9 4 3 Models with the PAL color system High definition image quality HD PS Max 28 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 50p AVC HD 28 M PS 16 9 FX Max 24 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 50i AVC HD 24 M FX 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 1 080 pixels 50i AVC HD 17 M FH 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 50i AVC H...

Page 208: ...E CX390E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E Max 40 000 Memory card 8 9M 16 GB 3 800 32 GB 7 700 64 GB 15 000 When using a Sony memory card The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording Details The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recordi...

Page 209: ...om HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E 50 times extended zoom HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E PJ380 PJ380E PJ390E 55 times extended zoom When SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off the magnification size varies as follows HDR CX220 CX220E CX230 CX230E PJ220 PJ220E PJ230 PJ230E 32 times extended zoom HDR CX280 CX280E CX290 CX290E 27 times optical zoom HDR CX320 CX320E CX380 CX380E CX390E PJ320E...

Page 210: ... To view on a TV images recorded in standard image quality STD with your camcorder you need to connect your camcorder using an AV cable to a TV or monitor that supports the signal format of your camcorder and is equipped with AUDIO VIDEO input jacks On TV color systems For signal formats supported by your camcorder refer to Model Information To view images in your camcorder on TV use a TV or monit...

Page 211: ...in 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 11 00 Solomon Is 12 00 Fiji Wellington 11 00 Midway Island 10 00 Hawaii 09 00 Alaska 08 00 LosAngeles Tijuana 07 00 Denver Arizona 06 00 Chicago MexicoCity 05 00 New York Bogota 04 00 Santiago 03 30 St John s 03 00 Brasilia Montevideo 02 00 Fernando de Noronha 01 00 Azores Cape Verde Is Related topics Information on your camcorder model Model Information Information on su...

Page 212: ...and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countri...

Page 213: ... COM We provide the software in your camcorder based on license agreements with the owners of the respective copyrights Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Copies of the licenses in English are stored in the internal memory of your camcorder Establish a Mass Storage conne...

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