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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-CX240/CX240E/PJ240/PJ240E/PJ270/PJ270E/PJ275

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

When using the AC Adaptor

155 min

When using your computer

275 min

Hint

The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging this product at a temperature of
25 ˚C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F
to 86 °F).
The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable.

Notes on use

4-531-544-11(1)

Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation

Help Guide

How to Use

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Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-CX240

Page 1: ...en you have any questions on how to use your product Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Using the Wi Fi function Menu operations Charging time recording time of movies number of recordable photos Additional information Help Guide How to Use Troubleshooting ...

Page 2: ...Troubleshooting Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Warning messages How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation List of Topics ...

Page 3: ...tery pack using your computer 101 Turning the power on 103 Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet wall socket 104 Checking the remaining battery power 105 Initial setup 29 Setting the language date and time 106 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing 107 Displaying items on the LCD monitor 108 Preparing a memory card 30 Inserting a memory card 109 Types of memory c...

Page 4: ...y of a moving object 135 Using the built in projector 37 Notes on using the projector 136 Using the built in projector 137 Using the projector for your computer or smartphone 139 Playing images on a high definition TV 38 Connecting this product to a high definition TV 141 Using BRAVIA Sync 142 On Photo TV HD 143 On the HDMI cable 144 Playing images on a non high definition TV 39 Connecting this pr...

Page 5: ...ter 45 Send to Computer 164 Transferring images to a TV 46 Playing images on a TV 165 Connecting a smartphone 47 Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet 166 Connecting to an iPhone or iPad 168 Connecting to an NFC enabled smartphone or tablet 170 Installing PlayMemories Mobile 48 About the PlayMemories Mobile software 172 Menu operations 7 Using menu items 49 Setting up menu items 173 How to...

Page 6: ...enario 205 Edit Copy 55 Send to Smartphone HDR PJ275 206 View on TV HDR PJ275 207 Send to Computer HDR PJ275 208 Delete 209 Protect 210 Copy 211 Setup 56 Media Select HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 212 Media Info 213 Format 214 Empty HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 215 Repair Img DB F 216 File Number 217 Data Code 218 Volume 220 Motion Interval ADJ 221 Download Music HDR CX240 PJ240 PJ270 PJ275 222 Empty Music HDR...

Page 7: ...k times for individual batteries 60 Expected recording time with NP BX1 248 Expected playback time with NP BX1 249 Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory 61 Notes on recording movies 250 Expected recording time of movies 251 Expected number of recordable photos 252 Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards 62 Notes...

Page 8: ...rks 277 License 70 Notes on the License 279 Zoom magnifications 280 Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting 10 If you have problems 281 Overall operations 73 The power does not turn on 282 This product does not operate even when the power is set to on 283 The menu settings have been changed automatically 284 This product gets warm 285 A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken 286 Intelligen...

Page 9: ...emains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped 304 The imaging field looks different 305 The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media 306 This product stops recording 307 There is a slight time lag between the moment when START STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops 308 The auto focus does not function 309 Steady...

Page 10: ...stration movies cannot be deleted 329 Playback on a TV 81 Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV 330 The top bottom right and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV 331 The image appears distorted on the 4 3 TV 332 Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4 3 TV 333 Copying Connecting to other devices 82 Images are not copied correctly ...

Page 11: ...a Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Before use Model Information Parts and controls Screen indicators How to operate Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 1 ...

Page 12: ... CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Getting started Checking the supplied items Power source preparations Initial setup Preparing a memory card Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 2 ...

Page 13: ...eo Camera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Recording Recording movies photos Useful functions for recording Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 3 ...

Page 14: ...aying images using Highlight Playback Playing MP4 movies HD movie switching the movie format Editing images from the playback screen Using the built in projector Playing images on a high definition TV Playing images on a non high definition TV Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 4 ...

Page 15: ...R CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software Creating a disc with a recorder Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 5 ...

Page 16: ...n What you can do with the Wi Fi function Controlling via a smartphone Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a TV Connecting a smartphone Installing PlayMemories Mobile Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 6 ...

Page 17: ...CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Menu operations Using menu items Shooting Mode Camera Mic Image Quality Size Playback Function Edit Copy Setup Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 7 ...

Page 18: ...d recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Bit rate for each recording mode Pixels recorded at each image size of photos Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 8 ...

Page 19: ...PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Additional information Precautions Handling of this product Maintenance Using this product abroad Trademarks License Zoom magnifications Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 9 ...

Page 20: ...have problems Overall operations Batteries power sources Monitor Memory card Recording Playback Wi Fi Editing movies photos on this product Playback on a TV Copying Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 10 ...

Page 21: ...order HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 11 ...

Page 22: ...gital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Warning messages Warning messages Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 12 ...

Page 23: ...d items Supplied items Power source preparations Inserting the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet wall socket Checking the remaining battery power Initial setup Setting the language date and time Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing ...

Page 24: ...images Deleting by date Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie models with the internal memory or models with the USB IN OUT jacks Viewing trajectory of a moving object Motion Shot Video Using the built in projector Notes on using the projector models with the projector Using the built in projector models with the projector Using the projector for your computer or smartphone models with t...

Page 25: ...movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function NFC one touch sharing models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Transferring images to a TV Playing images on a TV View on TV models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet models with t...

Page 26: ... Function Event View Scenario Edit Copy Send to Smartphone HDR PJ275 View on TV HDR PJ275 Send to Computer HDR PJ275 Delete Protect Copy Setup Media Select HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Media Info Format Empty HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Repair Img DB F File Number Data Code Volume Motion Interval ADJ Download Music HDR CX240 PJ240 PJ270 PJ275 Empty Music HDR CX240 PJ240 PJ270 PJ275 WPS Push HDR PJ275 Access ...

Page 27: ...with NP BX1 Expected playback time with NP BX1 Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable p...

Page 28: ... internal memory Maintenance On handling the LCD monitor To clean the casing and the projector lens surface models with the projector About care and storage of the lens Using this product abroad Using this product abroad World time difference Trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 18 ...

Page 29: ...pack is quickly discharged Monitor Menu items are grayed out The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off if you do not attempt to operate this product for a while Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performed Images stored on the memor...

Page 30: ...the Wi Fi NFC functions Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone models with the Wi Fi NFC functions The shooting screen does not display smoothly The connection is cut off models with the Wi Fi NFC functions The NFC connection does not work models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Editing movies photos on this product Unable to edit A movie cannot be divided The demonstration movies cannot be deleted...

Page 31: ...Warning messages Warning Indicators Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 21 ...

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Page 33: ...240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Model Information Model Information Explains how to confirm the model name of this product and differences between each model Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 23 ...

Page 34: ...p sides of this product Parts and controls LCD monitor Explains the parts and controls on the LCD monitor Parts and controls side Explains the parts and controls on the side of this product Parts and controls back bottom Explains the parts and controls on the back and bottom sides of this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 24 ...

Page 35: ...CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Screen indicators Screen indicators Explains the icons displayed at times such as when changing the settings Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 25 ...

Page 36: ...X240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 How to operate Selecting items on the LCD monitor Use the multi selector to select the items on the LCD monitor Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 26 ...

Page 37: ...mera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Checking the supplied items Supplied items Check the supplied accessories Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 27 ...

Page 38: ...ack using your computer Charge the battery pack by connecting this product to your computer with the Built in USB Cable Turning the power on Turn on this product Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet wall socket Shows how to use this product while supplying power from a wall outlet wall socket Checking the remaining battery power Explains the indicator which indicates the remaining...

Page 39: ...anguage date and time when using this product for the first time Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing Displaying items on the LCD monitor Shows how to set the screen display Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 29 ...

Page 40: ...5 Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Shows how to insert a memory card Types of memory card you can use with this product Introduces types of memory card you can use with this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 30 ...

Page 41: ...Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Recording movies photos Recording movies Record movies Shooting photos Shoot photos Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 31 ...

Page 42: ...ording Dual Capture You can shoot photos during movie recording Recording in mirror mode You can rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so the LCD monitor faces toward you to record yourself Intelligent Auto This product records images after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to ...

Page 43: ...using Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen You can search for recorded images by date and recording time Event View Screen display on the Event View screen Explains the Event View screen Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 33 ...

Page 44: ...ing the settings for Highlight Playback You can set the playback range of the Highlight Playback and select a theme for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback Scenario Save You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a Scenario Up to 8 scenarios can be saved Playing back a saved scenario You can play back Highlight Scenarios saved on this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 20...

Page 45: ...5 Playing MP4 movies HD movie switching the movie format Playing MP4 movies HD movie switching the movie format The format of a movie to be played or edited can be changed on the Event View screen Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 35 ...

Page 46: ...ct unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them Dividing a movie Split a recorded movie at your desired point Capturing a photo from a movie models with the internal memory or models with the USB IN OUT jacks You can capture images from movies recorded with this product Viewing trajectory of a moving object Motion Shot Video You can view the trajectory of a fast moving object Notes on u...

Page 47: ...ector Using the built in projector models with the projector You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built in projector Using the projector for your computer or smartphone models with the projector You can project images from a computer or smartphone using the built in projector Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide H...

Page 48: ... by connecting this product to an HDMI compatible TV Using BRAVIA Sync You can operate this product with the remote commander of your TV by connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable On Photo TV HD Explains Photo TV HD On the HDMI cable Read the precautions regarding the HDMI cable Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

Page 49: ...70E PJ275 Playing images on a non high definition TV Connecting this product to a non high definition TV Play back images with this product connected to a TV by an AV cable sold separately Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 39 ...

Page 50: ...ng the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Installing the PlayMemories Home software on your computer enables you to make use of your recorded images Disconnecting this product from the computer Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the Built in USB Cable About the dedicated software for this product You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website Creating ...

Page 51: ...240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images played back on this product on a disc or video cassette Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 41 ...

Page 52: ...0E PJ275 What you can do with the Wi Fi function What you can do with the Wi Fi function models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Explains what you can do using the Wi Fi function of this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 42 ...

Page 53: ...n operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function NFC one touch remote models with the Wi Fi NFC functions You can operate this product using your NFC enabled smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Gu...

Page 54: ...let models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function NFC one touch sharing models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Transfer images to your NFC enabled Android smartphone or tablet Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 44 ...

Page 55: ...PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer models with the Wi Fi NFC functions You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 45 ...

Page 56: ... TV Playing images on a TV View on TV models with the Wi Fi NFC functions You can view images on your TV connected to the network by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 46 ...

Page 57: ...ct to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to an iPhone or iPad models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad Connecting to an NFC enabled smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions You can easily connect this product to your NFC enabled Android smartphone or tablet Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help...

Page 58: ...PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Installing PlayMemories Mobile About the PlayMemories Mobile software models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Explains PlayMemories Mobile Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 48 ...

Page 59: ...40E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Using menu items Setting up menu items Shows how to set the menu items How to use the keyboard HDR PJ275 Explains how to use the keyboard to be displayed Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 49 ...

Page 60: ...R CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Shooting Mode Movie You can select the movie recording mode Photo You can select the photo shooting mode Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 50 ...

Page 61: ...ection You can record images effectively in various situations Picture Effect You can select your desired effect to shoot more impressive images Fader You can record a transition with the effects adding to the interval between scenes Self Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds SteadyShot Movie You can compensate for camera shake Digital Zoom You can se...

Page 62: ...vie with less wind noise input from the built in microphone Micref Level You can select the microphone level for recording sound Ctrl with Smartphone HDR PJ275 You can use your smartphone as a wireless remote commander My Button You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or ve...

Page 63: ...r AVCHD movies Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record AVCHD movies Dual Video REC You can set the dual recording mode recording an MP4 movie during movie recording to on or off Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shoot Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 53 ...

Page 64: ...0E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Playback Function Event View You can play back recorded images by date of recording Event View Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 54 ...

Page 65: ...etwork by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable Send to Computer HDR PJ275 Transfer images recorded with this product to your computer Delete You can delete unnecessary images Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake Copy You can copy images stored on the recording media using this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Co...

Page 66: ...product to another party to prevent leakage of your personal information Repair Img DB F Repair the image database file when necessary such as when the image database repair message appears File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos MP4 movies Data Code During playback this product displays the information recorded automatically at the recording time Volume You can adjust t...

Page 67: ...tio of the TV connected HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI cable CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable you can play back movies on this product by aiming the TV s Remote Commander at the TV USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect th...

Page 68: ... the LCD monitor Power Save You can change the settings for the backlight of the LCD monitor and the power status of this product Initialize All the settings return to the default Demo Mode Set playback of the demonstration movie Date Time Setting Set the date time settings Area Setting You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock Select your local area when using this product in ot...

Page 69: ...E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Check the charging time Charging time Informs you of the approximate time required to fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 59 ...

Page 70: ... playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with NP BX1 Informs you of the expected recording time with NP BX1 Expected playback time with NP BX1 Informs you of the expected playback time with NP BX1 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 60 ...

Page 71: ...recording movies Read the precautions regarding movie recording Expected recording time of movies Informs you of the expected recording time when saving on the internal memory Expected number of recordable photos Informs you of the expected number of images you can save on the internal memory Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 61 ...

Page 72: ...cording movies Read the precautions regarding movie recording Expected recording time of movies Informs you of the expected recording time of movies when saving on a memory card Expected number of recordable photos Informs you of the expected number of images you can save on a memory card Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 62 ...

Page 73: ... PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Bit rate for each recording mode Bit rate and recording pixels Explains the bit rate pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies movie audio etc Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 63 ...

Page 74: ...PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Pixels recorded at each image size of photos Recording pixels and aspect ratio Explains the photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 64 ...

Page 75: ...0E PJ275 Precautions About the AVCHD format Explains the AVCHD standard About the memory card Read the precautions regarding memory cards About the battery pack Read the battery information Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 65 ...

Page 76: ...egarding connecting to your computer or an accessory Notes on optional accessories Read the information on accessories sold separately On moisture condensation Read the information on moisture condensation Notes on disposal transfer the ownership of this product models equipped with the internal memory Read the notes on disposal transfer of this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 S...

Page 77: ...rmation on care of the LCD monitor To clean the casing and the projector lens surface models with the projector Read the information on care of the casing and lens About care and storage of the lens Read the information on care and storage of the lens Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 67 ...

Page 78: ... PJ270E PJ275 Using this product abroad Using this product abroad Read the information on using this product abroad World time difference Check the time difference for cities worldwide Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 68 ...

Page 79: ...ideo Camera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Trademarks On trademarks Read the information on trademarks Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 69 ...

Page 80: ...ideo Camera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 License Notes on the License Read the notes on the license Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 70 ...

Page 81: ...0 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications Introduces the zoom magnifications you can set on this product for recording Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 71 ...

Page 82: ...40E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 If you have problems If you have problems Explains the procedure to follow if you run into any problems using this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 72 ...

Page 83: ...ot turn on This product does not operate even when the power is set to on The menu settings have been changed automatically This product gets warm A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken Intelligent Auto is canceled Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 73 ...

Page 84: ...he POWER CHG charge lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged The POWER CHG charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly The battery pack is quickly discharged Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 74 ...

Page 85: ...s do not appear on the LCD monitor The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off if you do not attempt to operate this product for a while Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 75 ...

Page 86: ... using the memory card cannot be performed Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 76 ...

Page 87: ...than the expected recording time of the recording media This product stops recording There is a slight time lag between the moment when START STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops The auto focus does not function SteadyShot does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly The subjects passing across this product very fast appear crooked Horizontal strip...

Page 88: ...270E PJ275 Playback Images cannot be played back Photos cannot be played back The movie freezes An icon appears on a thumbnail No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 78 ...

Page 89: ...artphone Send to Smartphone Send to Computer or View on TV terminates prematurely models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone models with the Wi Fi NFC functions The shooting screen does not display smoothly The connection is cut off models with the Wi Fi NFC functions The NFC connection does not work models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1...

Page 90: ... PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Editing movies photos on this product Unable to edit A movie cannot be divided The demonstration movies cannot be deleted models with the internal memory Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 80 ...

Page 91: ...d is played on the connected TV The top bottom right and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV The image appears distorted on the 4 3 TV Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4 3 TV Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 81 ...

Page 92: ...mera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Copying Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 82 ...

Page 93: ...E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installed PlayMemories Home does not work correctly This product is not recognized by the computer Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 83 ...

Page 94: ...Camera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Self diagnosis display Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 84 ...

Page 95: ...rder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Warning messages Warning Indicators If warning messages appear follow the instructions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 85 ...

Page 96: ... Differences in functions Models with the internal memory HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Models with the projector HDR PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Models with the Wi Fi NFC functions HDR PJ275 Models with the NTSC color system HDR CX240 PJ240 PJ270 PJ275 Models with the PAL color system HDR CX240E PJ240E PJ270E Models with the USB IN OUT jacks HDR CX240 PJ240 PJ270 PJ275 Models with the USB Output onl...

Page 97: ... LCD monitor Parts and controls side Parts and controls back bottom Screen indicators Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 87 ...

Page 98: ... PJ270E PJ275 Parts and controls front top 1 Power zoom lever 2 PHOTO button 3 N mark HDR PJ275 NFC Near Field Communication 4 LENS COVER switch 5 Lens ZEISS lens 6 Built in microphone Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 88 ...

Page 99: ...i selector 3 View Images button 4 PROJECTOR button HDR PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 5 LCD monitor If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you can close the LCD monitor with the screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations 6 Projector lens HDR PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 89 ...

Page 100: ...trols side 1 Speaker 2 Memory card slot 3 Memory card access lamp While the lamp is lit or flashing this product is reading or writing data 4 HDMI OUT jack 5 PROJECTOR IN jack HDR PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 90 ...

Page 101: ...C AVM1 Adaptor Cable sold separately You cannot use accessories via an A V Remote Connector 5 Grip belt 6 Built in USB Cable 1 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 this product may not attach in the proper direction 2 Battery cover 3 Battery release lever 4 Battery pack To fasten the...

Page 102: ...Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 92 ...

Page 103: ...ding Airplane Mode set to On Fader Face Detection set to Off Smile Shutter Manual focus Scene Selection White Balance SteadyShot off Intelligent Auto At the center of the screen Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode REC STBY Recording mode AE AF lock NFC Wi Fi Picture Effect On the right side of the screen 60i Frame rate 60p 50p 60i 50i recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP and movie size Dual Video REC Hel...

Page 104: ...e or photo Number of total recorded movies or photos At the bottom of the screen Wind Noise Reduct set to On Blt in Zoom Mic Low Lux Exposure Intelligent Auto Data file name Protect Note Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see Some indicators may not appear depending on the model Related Topic Screen display on the Event View screen Notes on use 4 5...

Page 105: ...ms on the LCD monitor Use the multi selector to select the items on the LCD monitor 1 Move the multi selector towards to select the desired item 2 Press the center of the multi selector to complete the selection Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 95 ...

Page 106: ...ns HDMI cable 1 USB connection support cable 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 1 When using this product while connected to a wall outlet wall socket such as while charging make sure to attach the battery pack to this product Operating Guide 1 Hint The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this product only Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of this product is too short fo...

Page 107: ...w A Battery cover 2 Insert the battery pack into this product Insert the battery pack into this product sliding the battery release lever A Battery release lever 3 Close the battery cover by sliding it in the direction of arrow To remove the battery pack Turn off this product then open the battery cover and then remove the battery pack from this product sliding the battery release lever Help Guide...

Page 108: ... to this product In the default setting the power turns off automatically if you leave this product without any operation for about 2 minutes to save battery power Power Save Related Topic Power Save Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 98 ...

Page 109: ...from this product 3 Connect this product to a wall outlet wall socket using the USB connection support cable and the AC Adaptor The POWER CHG charge lamp lights orange The POWER CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Disconnect the USB connection support cable from this product A USB connection support cable B AC Adaptor To store the Built in USB Cable Put the Built in US...

Page 110: ...ack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction To disconnect the AC Adaptor from this product first disconnect the USB connection support cable from the AC Adaptor and then disconnect this product from the USB connection support cable holding the connectors Hint It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50...

Page 111: ...oduct to a running computer using the Built in USB Cable The POWER CHG charge lamp turns orange The POWER CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Disconnect the Built in USB Cable from the computer and then store it in the pocket on the grip belt If the Built in USB Cable is not long enough for the connection use the USB connection support cable Built in USB Cable To a wal...

Page 112: ...ture range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Related Topic Charging time Expected recording time with NP BX1 Expected playback time with NP BX1 Using this product abroad Checking the remaining battery power Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 113: ...PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Turning the power on Turn on this product 1 Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 103 ...

Page 114: ...he battery pack is not charged even when the AC Adaptor is connected to this product as long as the power is on To supply power via the AC Adaptor to this product set USB Power Supply to On Also the battery pack must be inserted into this product Even when connecting the AC Adaptor to this product this product may subsidiarily use power from the battery pack depending on the environment in which y...

Page 115: ...icient power remaining Remaining battery level Battery power depleted It will take approximately 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery power The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly depending on ambient conditions and the environment in which you are using this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 105 ...

Page 116: ...elector 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 Savings or Summer Time to On the clock advances 1 hour When you select the date and time select one of the items and adjust the value with When you select the date and time setting operation is complete Hint The date and time ar...

Page 117: ...justing the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing 1 First open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product and then adjust the angle Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 107 ...

Page 118: ...product for a few seconds after you turn this product on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes To display items on the LCD monitor again operate the multi selector Hint To keep the LCD monitor active use Display Setting to change the setting Related Topic Display Setting Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 108 ...

Page 119: ...rable Save your important data on your PC etc If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card 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 Do not insert any memory card other than those that ...

Page 120: ...itor Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Types of memory card you can use with this product Media Select HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 110 ...

Page 121: ... a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this product Types of SD memory card you can use with this product In this Help Guide the following types of microSD cards you can use with this product are called microSD card microSD memory card microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card Note For recording movies use the card of Class 4 or faster microSD cards with a capacity ...

Page 122: ...ous recordable time of a movie is about 13 hours When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished During this time do not apply shock or vibration to this product or remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor Access lamp is lit or flashing The media icon...

Page 123: ...n using the outer frame of Grid Line as a guide Hint In the default setting this product records an AVCHD movie and MP4 movie simultaneously in the movie recording mode When you do not want to record an MP4 movie set Dual Video REC to Off Related Topic Expected recording time of movies Media Select HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Media Info Grid Line Dual Video REC Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 201...

Page 124: ...ens cover 2 Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on 3 Select MODE on the LCD monitor and then select the photo recording mode 4 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully When the focus is adjusted properly the AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor Note Help Guide How to Use 114 ...

Page 125: ...ding has finished During this time do not apply shock or vibration to this product or remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor Access lamp is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD monitor is flashing Related Topic Image Size Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 115 ...

Page 126: ... Move it further for a faster zoom Note 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 The minimum possible distance between this product and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 31 1 2 in for telephoto Related Top...

Page 127: ...during movie recording to capture still photos Note You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in REC Mode and Frame Rate You cannot capture photos during movie recording in the following situation s When an item of Picture Effect is selected Related Topic REC Mode Frame Rate Picture Effect Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 117 ...

Page 128: ... LCD monitor faces toward you to record yourself 1 Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side and then start recording Hint A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor but the image will be normal when recorded Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 118 ...

Page 129: ... Auto function select Off 2 Point this product toward the subject and start recording The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed About the detectable scenes Face detection Portrait Baby Scene detection Backlight Landscape Night Scene Spotlight Low light Macro Camera shake detection Tripod Note This product may not detect the expected scene or subject depending on the record...

Page 130: ...de You can also operate by selecting View Images on the LCD monitor 2 Select to move the desired event to the center and then select it This product displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time 3 Select the image This product plays from the selected image to the last image in the event 4 Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD monitor for various playback operati...

Page 131: ...ult setting a protected demonstration movie is pre recorded models with the internal memory Hint As you repeat selecting during playback movies are played as fast as about 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 Related Topic Send to Computer models wit...

Page 132: ...t View screen Event View screen 1 To the MENU screen 2 Event name 3 To the previous event 4 To the movie photo recording mode 5 To play back short movies Highlight Playback 6 Remaining battery 7 To switch movie format HD MP4 8 Events 9 To the next event 10 Time line bar 11 To change Event Scale approx 3 months 1 5 years Index screen Help Guide How to Use 122 ...

Page 133: ...st played image 7 Recorded time number of photos 8 To switch between the movie photo playback screen 9 Movie 10 Photo Hint Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails Related Topic Event View Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 123 ...

Page 134: ...yback mode You can also operate by selecting View Images on the LCD monitor 2 Display the desired event at the center of the Event View and select Highlight 3 Play a movie or a photo 4 Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes A This product plays the Highlight Playback scenes again B You can change the settings for Highlight Playback Buttons for playback operations Previou...

Page 135: ...erred to this product if you cannot play the music the music file may be damaged Delete the music file by selecting Setup Playback Settings Empty Music then transfer the music file again You can restore the music data recorded on this product at the default using Music Transfer For operating instructions see Music Transfer help models with the USB IN OUT jacks Related Topic Empty Music HDR CX240 P...

Page 136: ...arting and ending date of the Highlight Playback Theme You can select a theme for Highlight Playback 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 de...

Page 137: ...scenarios can be saved 1 Select Replay on the LCD monitor after a Highlight Playback has finished 2 When the Highlight Playback starts again select Scenario Save Note The scenarios can be played on this product only Related Topic Playing back a short movie Highlight Playback Playing back a saved scenario Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 127 ...

Page 138: ...hlight Scenarios saved on this product 1 Select Playback Function Scenario select the desired scenario and then select Hint To erase a saved scenario select Erase Erase All on the Scenario screen Related Topic Saving Highlight Playback Scenario Save Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 128 ...

Page 139: ...ovie to be played or edited can be changed on the Event View screen 1 Press View Images to enter the playback mode 2 Select the movie format you want to play from or at the top right corner of the LCD monitor The format of a movie to be played or edited will be switched Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 129 ...

Page 140: ...eting Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from this product while deleting or dividing the images Doing so may damage the recording media Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images saved on the memory card If you delete or divide movies that are included in saved scenarios the scenarios will also be deleted Related Topic Using the PlayMemories Home software Saving ...

Page 141: ...nd then select the movie format you want to delete 3 Edit Copy Edit Delete 4 Select Multiple Images and then select the type of image you want to delete 5 Add check marks to the movies or photos to be deleted and select Hint You cannot delete protected images Release the protection of the data before deleting To delete the unwanted part of a movie divide the movie and then delete that part Related...

Page 142: ...m 1 Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode 2 On the Event View screen select and then select the movie format you want to delete 3 Edit Copy Edit Delete 4 Select All In Event 5 Select the date you want to delete using and then select Related Topic Format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 132 ...

Page 143: ...he movie into scenes using and then select A Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B Adjusts the dividing point with more precision Note A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point as this product selects the dividing point based on about half second increments An MP4 movie cannot be divided Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Co...

Page 144: ...e image size of the photo will be 2 1 M A Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B Adjusts the capturing point with more precision Note You cannot capture photos from a movie saved on a memory card models with the USB output only jack Hint The recording date and time of captured photos are the same as the recording date and time of the movies If the movie you are capturing from has no data...

Page 145: ...ved as movies Trajectories of a moving object may not be plottable if the object is moving slowly or almost not at all Hint If this function does not work well you can use to change the interval of trajectories to be plotted You can capture photos from your favorite scene of a Motion Shot Video Photo Capture Related Topic Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Capturing photos during...

Page 146: ...or lens The LCD monitor 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 Operation of this product with the LCD monitor closed Several other functions When the projected images contain a lot of black faint color unevenness may appear This i...

Page 147: ... This Device on the LCD monitor 3 Select Project on the LCD monitor This screen appears the first time you use the built in projector after this product 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 distance between this product and the reflecting surface increase It is recommended that you plac...

Page 148: ...ss the PHOTO button A Power zoom lever B PHOTO button For details on playback see Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Press PROJECTOR to turn off the projector Related Topic Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 138 ...

Page 149: ...ss PROJECTOR 3 Select Image from External Device on the LCD monitor 4 Select Project on the LCD monitor This screen appears the first time you use the built in projector after this product is turned on 5 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever A PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The further you position this product from the wall the larger the screen will be It is recommended ...

Page 150: ...PROJECTOR FOCUS lever while projecting images Hint If the terminal of the device connected is not compatible with the HDMI cable supplied use an HDMI plug adaptor sold separately Related Topic On the HDMI cable Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 140 ...

Page 151: ... supplied to the HDMI OUT jack on this product and to the HDMI input jack on the TV 3 Play a movie or a photo on this product Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack use an AV cable sold separately If you connect this product to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images HDMI i...

Page 152: ...ch 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 Note There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander Set CTRL FOR HDMI to On Also set your TV accordingly Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details The operation of BRAVIA Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA Ref...

Page 153: ...r highly detailed photo like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s Photo TV HD compatible devices using the HDMI cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 143 ...

Page 154: ...cted images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of this product Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of this product to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and dig...

Page 155: ...ld separately 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack 2 Connect the MULTI terminal of this product and the VIDEO AUDIO jack of your TV using an AV cable sold separately 3 Play a movie or a photo on this product Note Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source Related Topic TV Type Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corp...

Page 156: ...t images from this product B The functions below are also available on a Windows PC C View images in a calendar D Create a movie disc E Upload images to online services F Play the imported images G Share images on PlayMemories Online Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL www sony net pm Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copy...

Page 157: ...CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Checking the computer system You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL www sony net pcenv Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 147 ...

Page 158: ... is installed on your computer it will be overwritten by the PlayMemories Home software Use PlayMemories Home the successor software of PMB 2 Connect this product and your computer with the Built in USB Cable If the PlayMemories Home software is already installed on your computer connect this product to your computer Functions that can be used with this product will then be available Built in USB ...

Page 159: ...sage displayed on the computer screen 3 Select on the LCD monitor and then disconnect the Built in USB Cable Note If you use a Mac computer drag and drop the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash before disconnecting The connection with the computer is released If you use a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer a disconnection icon may not be displayed In this case you can release the connection wi...

Page 160: ... product You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website Windows www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac www sony co jp imsoft Mac Note The software that can be used with this product will differ depending on the countries regions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 150 ...

Page 161: ...the creation of Blu ray discs BD R unrewritable and BD RE rewritable media are available for creating Blu ray discs You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc To play back a Blu ray disc that has been created with a movie that was recorded in 60p Quality models with the NTSC color system 50p Quality models with the PAL color system image quality you need a device that c...

Page 162: ...t it to the input mode 2 Connect this product to the recording device with an AV cable sold separately Connect this product to the input jacks of the recording device A AV cable sold separately 3 Start playback on this product and record it on the recording device 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then this product Note You cannot copy images to recorders connected with the ...

Page 163: ...ime and the camera setting data information Set TV Type to 4 3 if the screen size of your display device such as TV is 4 3 Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Data Code TV Type Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 153 ...

Page 164: ...i Fi function models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Explains what you can do using the Wi Fi function of this product Saving movies and photos to your computer Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Help Guide How to Use 154 ...

Page 165: ...e Wi Fi NFC functions Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function NFC one touch sharing models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function NFC one touch remote models with the Wi Fi NFC f...

Page 166: ...dy to be operated using your smartphone A SSID B Password 3 Start PlayMemories Mobile then on the smartphone screen select the SSID displayed on the LCD monitor of this product and then enter the password displayed on the LCD monitor of this product Connect to this product using your smartphone 4 Operate this product using your smartphone Note The photo size stored on the smartphone is 2M except w...

Page 167: ...to an Android smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Connecting to an NFC enabled smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Connecting to an iPhone or iPad models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 157 ...

Page 168: ...ce 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone update the software to the latest version 2 Select Settings on the smartphone then select More and place a checkmark next to NFC 3 Enter the recording mode and then touch N mark of this product to N mark of your smartphone Make sure that N mark is displayed on the LCD monitor of this ...

Page 169: ...nes and tablets If the connections is not made successfully try the procedures shown in Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Hint For the latest supported OS refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Connecting t...

Page 170: ...roduct to enter the playback mode 3 On the LCD monitor of this product select Edit Copy Send to Smartphone Select on This Device If you select Select on Smartphone all images stored in the internal memory of this product models with the internal memory or on the memory card are displayed on the smartphone screen 4 Select the type of image you want to transfer 5 Select the image you want to transfe...

Page 171: ...ou want to import images recorded on a memory card insert the memory card to this product and then select the memory card in Media Select models with the internal memory This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets Hint For the latest supported OS refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software models with the Wi F...

Page 172: ...yMemories Mobile on your smartphone If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone update the software to the latest version 2 Select Settings on the smartphone then select More and place a checkmark next to NFC 3 Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode and then display the image you want to transfer on the LCD monitor of this product 4 Touch N mark of this prod...

Page 173: ...uct and then select the memory card in Media Select models with the internal memory This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets If the connections is not made successfully try the procedures shown in Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Hint For the latest supported OS refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobi...

Page 174: ...ur access point does not support the WPS push button refer to Access point settings If your access point supports the WPS push button refer to WPS Push Settings for steps 1 and 2 are required only the first time 3 Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode 4 On the LCD monitor of this product select Edit Copy Send to Computer Images are automatically transferred to and saved on th...

Page 175: ...roduct to enter the playback mode 3 Select Edit Copy View on TV the type of image you want to transfer 4 Play a movie or a photo on the TV Note This function is available with the DLNA player compatible TVs You can view images only on TVs that are compatible with the network function including wired network It may take time until the images are played on the TV This function is not available when ...

Page 176: ...nctions Shows how to connect this product to your Android smartphone or tablet Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting Send to Smartphone or Ctrl with Smartphone on this product 1 Start up PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone 2 Select the SSID displayed on this product 3 Enter the password displayed on this product Help Guide How to Use 166 ...

Page 177: ...NFC functions Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 167 ...

Page 178: ...FC functions Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting Send to Smartphone or Ctrl with Smartphone on this product 1 Open the settings menu 2 Select Wi Fi 3 Select the SSID displayed on this product 4 Enter the password displayed on this product Help Guide How to Use 168 ...

Page 179: ...t the PlayMemories Mobile software models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 169 ...

Page 180: ...you touch this product to an NFC enabled smartphone differs depending on the status of this product When this product is in movie photo recording mode Ctrl with Smartphone starts up When images are being played back on this product Send to Smartphone starts up and images being played back are transferred Note To use the one touch functions of this product an NFC enabled smartphone or tablet is req...

Page 181: ...otos to your smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 171 ...

Page 182: ...hone the PlayMemories Mobile application for smartphone is required Install the application from the applications store for your smartphone If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone update the application to the latest version For details on PlayMemories Mobile visit the PlayMemories Mobile support page www sony net pmm Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporati...

Page 183: ...er each of 6 menu categories 1 Select 2 Select a category 3 Select your desired menu item Note Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen To find a menu item quickly The Camera Mic and Setup menus have sub categories Select the sub category icon so that you can select your desired menu item Help Guide How to Use 173 ...

Page 184: ...enu items or settings are not available depending on the settings of this product When you select grayed out menu items or settings this product displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 174 ...

Page 185: ...ed in turn For example If you want to enter abd Select abc and press it once to display a and then enter a with To enter b and d press abc twice to display b and then press def once to display d 3 Space Enters a space 4 Input box The characters you entered are displayed indicates the limit to text length 5 Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left 6 Delete Deletes the char...

Page 186: ... HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Movie You can select the movie recording mode 1 Shooting Mode Movie Related Topic Recording movies Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 176 ...

Page 187: ...r HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Photo You can select the photo shooting mode 1 Shooting Mode Photo Related Topic Shooting photos Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 177 ...

Page 188: ...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 Under video lamps in a studio or under sodium lamps or incandescent like color lamps One Push The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light 1 Select 2 Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper to...

Page 189: ...ect is too bright or too dark 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Exposure desired setting Descriptions of menu items Auto default setting 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 dim Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 179 ...

Page 190: ...stance between this product and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 31 1 2 in for telephoto Hint 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...

Page 191: ...n record bright color images even in dim light 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Low Lux desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting The Low Lux function is not used On The Low Lux function is used Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 181 ...

Page 192: ...ult setting Adjusts image quality automatically Night Scene Using a tripod sold separately allows you to shoot beautiful night scenes Sunrise Sunset Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises Fireworks Takes spectacular shots of fireworks Landscape Shoots distant subjects clearly This setting also prevents this product from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between th...

Page 193: ...rom appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light Beach Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake Snow Takes bright pictures of a white landscape Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only Note If you set Scene Selection the following settings are canceled White Balance Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 183 ...

Page 194: ...ion Creates a high contrast abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors or in black and white Select the effect you want with OPTION Retro Photo Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast Soft High key Allows you to shoot soft clear images with an emphasis on brightness Partial Color Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a s...

Page 195: ... Camera Mic Camera Settings Fader desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting Does not use an effect White Fader Fades in out with the white effect A Out B In Black Fader Fades in out with the black effect Images recorded using the Black Fader effect may appear dark on the index screen A Out B In Note When you press START STOP the setting is cleared Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 C...

Page 196: ...down A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Self Timer desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting Cancels the self timer On Starts the self timer recording To cancel the recording select Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 186 ...

Page 197: ... more effective SteadyShot function Standard This product reduces camera shake using the SteadyShot function in wide angle shooting Off This product does not use the SteadyShot function Note The angle of view will be changed after changing the settings of the SteadyShot function The zoom magnification varies depending on the SteadyShot setting Related Topic Zoom magnifications Notes on use 4 531 5...

Page 198: ...el Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Digital Zoom desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting Digital zoom cannot be used 320 Up to 320 zoom is performed digitally Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 188 ...

Page 199: ...backlit subjects automatically 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Auto Back Light desired setting Descriptions of menu items On default setting The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically Off Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 189 ...

Page 200: ...red setting Descriptions of menu items Auto default setting Detects faces Off Does not detect faces Note Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions Hint Recording conditions for better face detection performance are as follows Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject is not wearing glasses a hat or mask The subject faces directly towards the camera Related Topic Smile Shut...

Page 201: ... Capture Only during movie recording the shutter is released automatically when this product detects a smile Always On The shutter is released when this product detects a smile whenever this product is in recording mode Off default setting Smiles are not detected so photos are not recorded automatically Note Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the se...

Page 202: ...tivity for using the Smile Shutter function 1 Camera Mic Face Smile Sensitivity desired setting Descriptions of menu items Big Smile Detects a big smile Normal Smile default setting Detects a normal smile Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 192 ...

Page 203: ...ropriate to the zoom position 1 Camera Mic Microphone Blt in Zoom Mic desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out On The microphone records sound following zooming in or out Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 193 ...

Page 204: ...less wind noise input from the built in microphone 1 Camera Mic Microphone Wind Noise Reduct desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting Disables wind noise reduction On Enables wind noise reduction cutting the low range wind noise Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 194 ...

Page 205: ...etting Descriptions of menu items Normal default setting 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 setting is not suitable for recording conversations Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 195 ...

Page 206: ...Mic Shooting Assist Ctrl with Smartphone Related Topic Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function NFC one touch remote models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 196 ...

Page 207: ...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 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 197 ...

Page 208: ...ng Descriptions of menu items Off default setting Does not display the grid lines On Displays the grid lines Hint Positioning the subject at the cross point of the grid lines makes a balanced composition The lines is not recorded The outer frame of grid lines shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation H...

Page 209: ...D monitor while recording 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Display Setting desired setting Descriptions of menu items Auto default setting Displays for about 3 seconds On Always displays Note You cannot change the setting of the icons or indicators on the LCD monitor while in playback mode Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 199 ...

Page 210: ... in 60i 50i Standard Records a standard quality movie when in 60i 50i Long Time Records a long movie when in 60i 50i 60p Quality 50p Quality Records a movie in 60p 50p Models with the NTSC color system Models with the PAL color system Hint Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the image quality selected 60p Quality 50p Quality Highest Quality Blu ray discs High Quality Standard...

Page 211: ...ry setting for recording 60p 50p You can record movies with a volume of data twice that of 60i or 50i per unit time When you play a movie recorded with this setting on a TV the TV must be compatible with 60p or 50p movie playback and you have to set HDMI Resolution to 1080p Models with the NTSC color system Models with the PAL color system Note The media that the recorded images can be saved on wi...

Page 212: ...ideo REC desired setting Descriptions of menu items On default setting Records an MP4 movie while recording an HD movie Off Does not record an MP4 movie while recording an HD movie Note When REC Mode is set to 60p Quality models with the NTSC color system 50p Quality models with the PAL color system Dual Video REC will be set to Off Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help ...

Page 213: ...ot The number of photos you can shoot differs depending on the image size selected 1 Image Quality Size Image Size desired setting L 9 2M L 6 9M S 2 1M S VGA Note The image size selected with this setting also is applied to photos taken by the Dual Capture function Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 203 ...

Page 214: ...J270E PJ275 Event View You can play back recorded images by date of recording Event View 1 Playback Function Event View Related Topic Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 204 ...

Page 215: ...PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved 1 Playback Function Scenario Related Topic Playing back a saved scenario Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 205 ...

Page 216: ...uct to enter the playback mode 2 Edit Copy Send to Smartphone Related Topic Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function NFC one touch sharing models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to U...

Page 217: ...ut connecting this product and TV with a cable Operations may be required on your TV before playing depending on the TV you use For details refer to the instruction manuals of the TV 1 Press on this product to enter the playback mode 2 Edit Copy View on TV Related Topic Playing images on a TV View on TV models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

Page 218: ...275 Transfer images recorded with this product to your computer 1 Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode 2 Edit Copy Send to Computer Related Topic Send to Computer models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 208 ...

Page 219: ... Copy Edit Delete desired setting Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images You can select images to be deleted Select the type of image you want to delete then add 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 Related Topic Deleting the selected images Deleting by date Notes o...

Page 220: ...ons of menu items Multiple Images You can select images to be protected Select the type of image you want to protect then add to the desired images and then select 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 Remove All In Event You can remove the protection from all images in the selected date at one time Se...

Page 221: ...e Images You can select images to be copied Select the type of image you want to copy then add to the desired images and then select All In Event You can copy all images in the selected date at one time Select the date you want to copy using and then select Note When you record an image on the memory card for the first time create the image database file by selecting Repair Img DB F Memory Card HD...

Page 222: ...g medium Descriptions of menu items Int Memory default setting Records plays or edits images on the internal memory Memory Card Records plays or edits images on a memory card Note You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos Related Topic Screen indicators Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 S...

Page 223: ...the approximate free and used space of the recording media 1 Setup Media Settings Media Info Note Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 even if you perform Format Related Topic Media Select HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 213 ...

Page 224: ...t images you should save them before formatting the recording media Protected movies and photos will also be deleted Make sure not to do the following while Executing is displayed Open Close the LCD monitor Operate buttons on this product Eject the memory card from this product Disconnect the AC Adaptor Remove the battery pack Hint Perform Empty to prevent data on the internal memory from being re...

Page 225: ...u cannot perform Empty unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket To avoid the loss of important images they should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing Empty Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation If you stop performing Empty while Executing appears be sure to complete the operation by performing...

Page 226: ...75 Repair Img DB F Repair the image database file when necessary such as when the image database repair message appears 1 Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F desired recording medium and select Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 216 ...

Page 227: ...f 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 recording medium When the memory card is replaced with another one the file number is assigned for each memory card ...

Page 228: ...nformation recorded automatically at the time of recording You can check the following information 1 Setup Playback Settings Data Code desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting Data code is not displayed Date Time Date Time Camera Data Movie Photo SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed Help Guide How to Use 218 ...

Page 229: ...htness Exposure Note The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV Depending on the recording media condition may appear Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 219 ...

Page 230: ...CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound 1 Setup Playback Settings Volume adjust the volume using Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 220 ...

Page 231: ...idual image intervals of a motion shot video 1 Setup Playback Settings Motion Interval ADJ 2 Adjust the setting value of the residual image intervals with 3 Select Related Topic Viewing trajectory of a moving object Motion Shot Video Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 221 ...

Page 232: ...J275 Download Music HDR CX240 PJ240 PJ270 PJ275 You can transfer music files from audio CDs etc to this product by connecting this product to a computer 1 Setup Playback Settings Download Music Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 222 ...

Page 233: ... PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Empty Music HDR CX240 PJ240 PJ270 PJ275 You can delete all music files stored on this product 1 Setup Playback Settings Empty Music Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 223 ...

Page 234: ...P or your access point does not support the WPS push button method register the access point manually For details on the supported functions and settings for your access point refer to the manual of your access point or contact the administrator of your access point Depending on the surrounding conditions such as obstacles between this product and access point signal condition and the materials of...

Page 235: ...to register The desired access point is displayed Select the access point The desired access point is not displayed Select Manual setting then enter the SSID name of the access point and then select the security mode 3 Enter the password and then select Next Register Access points without the icon do not require a password to be entered Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting me...

Page 236: ...ur network environment Priority Connection Select On or Off Note To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On Hint For input method see How to use the keyboard Related Topic WPS Push HDR PJ275 How to use the keyboard HDR PJ275 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 226 ...

Page 237: ...ame for Wi Fi Direct etc 1 Setup Connection Edit Device Name 2 Select the input box input the device name and then select Hint For input method see How to use the keyboard Related Topic Access point settings HDR PJ275 How to use the keyboard HDR PJ275 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 227 ...

Page 238: ... PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Disp MAC Address HDR PJ275 Display the MAC address of this product 1 Setup Connection Disp MAC Address The MAC address is displayed Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 228 ...

Page 239: ... password you must set the smartphone again Related Topic Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function NFC one touch remote models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Transferring movies MP4 and photos to your smartphone or tablet models with the Wi Fi NFC functions ...

Page 240: ...ormation of the access point etc If you want to change the access point to connect to reset the connection information by the following procedure 1 Setup Connection Network Info Reset Note After resetting the connection information you must set the smartphone or the access point again Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 230 ...

Page 241: ...TV Type desired setting Descriptions of menu items 16 9 default setting Select this to view your movies on a 16 9 wide TV A Images recorded in 16 9 wide mode B Images recorded in 4 3 mode 4 3 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4 3 standard TV A Images recorded in 16 9 wide mode B Images recorded in 4 3 mode Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to ...

Page 242: ...uct to a TV with the HDMI cable 1 Setup Connection HDMI Resolution desired setting Descriptions of menu items Auto default setting Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically 1080p Outputs the 1080p signal 1080i Outputs the 1080i signal 720p Outputs the 720p signal Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 232 ...

Page 243: ...an play back movies on this product by aiming the TV s Remote Commander at the TV 1 Setup Connection CTRL FOR HDMI desired setting Descriptions of menu items On default setting Operates this product using the TV s Remote Commander Off Does not operate this product using the TV s Remote Commander Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 233 ...

Page 244: ...0E PJ275 USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect this product to an external device with the Built in USB Cable 1 Setup Connection USB Connect Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 234 ...

Page 245: ...e with many types of USB devices Note When this product is connected to an external device in the MTP mode image files will be displayed with the recorded date however some information included in the image files cannot be displayed on the connected device To import images from this product to your computer use the PlayMemories Home software If the Device Stage window does not open when you connec...

Page 246: ...upply power when connected using the Built in USB Cable Note If you changed this setting while the Built in USB Cable was connected to this product disconnect the Built in USB Cable and connect it again The setting of USB Power Supply is effective only when this product is connected to a USB device that is compatible with the 500 mA power supply standard Only the playback functions are available w...

Page 247: ...y limiting the functions of the USB connection 1 Setup Connection USB LUN Setting desired setting Descriptions of menu items Multi default setting Use this setting for ordinary operations Single Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 237 ...

Page 248: ...n or off the melody which sounds when you start stop recording or operate this product 1 Setup General Settings Beep desired setting Descriptions of menu items On default setting A melody sounds Off Cancels the melody Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 238 ...

Page 249: ...1 Setup General Settings Monitor Brightness desired setting Descriptions of menu items Normal default setting Normal setting normal brightness Bright Select this when the LCD monitor is not bright enough This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 239 ...

Page 250: ...rd an airplane you can deactivate the Wi Fi function temporarily 1 Setup General Settings Airplane Mode desired setting Descriptions of menu items Off default setting Normal setting On Use the setting when you are on board an airplane Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 240 ...

Page 251: ...PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor 1 Setup General Settings Language Setting desired language Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 241 ...

Page 252: ...turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 2 minutes Max The brightness of the LCD monitor is adjusted to the surrounding brightness automatically The backlight of the LCD monitor turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 15 seconds This product turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate t...

Page 253: ...E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Initialize All the settings return to the default 1 Setup General Settings Initialize Hint Even if you use this function all movies and photos are retained Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 243 ...

Page 254: ... movie Off The demonstration does not appear Note In the default setting the protected demonstration movie is pre recorded in the Event View If you delete the demonstration movie you cannot recover it HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 A movie you have recorded will be registered as the demonstration movie if it satisfies all of the following conditions HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The movie is protected The movie ...

Page 255: ... Date Time Setting desired setting Descriptions of menu items Date Time Format You can select the order of year month and day displayed Daylight Savings Summer Time Sets the summertime The clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour Date Time You can set the clock Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 245 ...

Page 256: ...ence without stopping the clock Select your local area when using this product in other time zones 1 Setup Clock Settings Area Setting Home desired setting Hint You can set another place as a Destination Related Topic World time difference Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 246 ...

Page 257: ... When using your computer 275 min Hint The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging this product at a temperature of 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide...

Page 258: ...ch recording time is measured with the following settings REC Mode is set to Standard Dual Video REC is set to On Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the Shooting Mode and zooming Times measured when using this product at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions un...

Page 259: ...HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Expected playback time with NP BX1 Approximate playback time with NP BX1 is shown as follows 210 min Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 249 ...

Page 260: ...And you can record a maximum of 40 000 MP4 movies and photos collectively The maximum continuous recording time of a movie is approximately 13 hours This product uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorde...

Page 261: ... Dual Video REC is set to Off 1 h 1 h Standard Dual Video REC is set to On 1 h 20 min 1 h 5 min Dual Video REC is set to Off 1 h 45 min 1 h 20 min Long Time Dual Video REC is set to On 1 h 55 min 1 h 45 min Dual Video REC is set to Off 3 h 10 min 2 h 35 min Models with the NTSC color system Models with the PAL color system Note The number in is the minimum recordable time If you want to record up ...

Page 262: ...75 Expected number of recordable photos The expected number of images you can save on the internal memory is shown as follows You can record a maximum of 33 500 MP4 movies and photos collectively Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 252 ...

Page 263: ...tandard Dual Video REC is set to On 2 h 40 min 2 h 10 min Dual Video REC is set to Off 3 h 35 min 2 h 45 min Long Time Dual Video REC is set to On 3 h 55 min 3 h 25 min Dual Video REC is set to Off 6 h 20 min 5 h 10 min 32 GB 60p Quality 50p Quality Dual Video REC is set to Off 2 h 30 min 2 h 30 min Highest Quality Dual Video REC is set to On 2 h 35 min 2 h 35 min Dual Video REC is set to Off 3 h ...

Page 264: ... REC is set to Off 8 h 15 min 8 h 15 min Standard Dual Video REC is set to On 10 h 55 min 8 h 50 min Dual Video REC is set to Off 14 h 40 min 11 h 5 min Long Time Dual Video REC is set to On 15 h 55 min 14 h 5 min Dual Video REC is set to Off 25 h 45 min 21 h Models with the NTSC color system Models with the PAL color system Note When using a Sony memory card The number in is the minimum recordabl...

Page 265: ...ing a Sony memory card The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of this product The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD monitor during recording The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions The unique image processing system of Sony s BIONZ X allows still image resolution equivalent to...

Page 266: ...AVC HD 24 M FX 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 x 1 080 pixels 60i or 1 920 1 080 pixels 50i AVC HD 17 M FH 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 x 1 080 pixels 60i or 1 440 x 1 080 pixels 50i AVC HD 9 M HQ 16 9 LP Approx 5 Mbps average 1 440 x 1 080 pixels 60i or 1 440 x 1 080 pixels 50i AVC HD 5 M LP 16 9 MP4 Approx 3 Mbps average 1 280 x 720 pixels 30p or 1 280 x 720 pixels 25p 16 9 Models wi...

Page 267: ...t ratio The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode Dual capture 4 032 2 272 dots 16 9 3 024 2 272 dots 4 3 1 920 1 080 dots 16 9 640 480 dots 4 3 Capturing a photo from a movie 1 920 1 080 dots 16 9 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 257 ...

Page 268: ...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 Hint As the AVCHD format uses a compression coding technology the picture may be disturbed in scenes where picture field angles or brightness etc change drast...

Page 269: ...ot allow the memory card to get wet Keep the memory card out of the reach of small children 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...

Page 270: ...it parallel data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media 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 Related Topic Format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 260 ...

Page 271: ...o warm it up and install it on this product immediately before you start shooting Frequent use of the LCD monitor or a frequent playback fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster Be sure to close the LCD monitor when not recording or playing back on this product The battery pack is also consumed when this product is in recording standby or playback pause Have spare batter...

Page 272: ...ve this product in recording standby until the power goes off To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying or storing 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 dep...

Page 273: ...d blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD monitor These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the shooting in any way A White red blue or green points B Black points About this Help Guide illustrations and on screen displays The example images used in this Help Guide for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefor...

Page 274: ...de the casing unplug your product and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful with the lens Keep the LCD monitor closed when you are not using your product Do not operate your product with it wrapped in an object such as a towe...

Page 275: ... adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a ZEISS lens MTF Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens On the pre installed rechargeable battery This product has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the LCD monitor is closed The pre ins...

Page 276: ...her device with communication cables be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of this product When this product is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of this product is turned on do not close the LCD monitor The image data that has been recorded may be ...

Page 277: ...PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 267 ...

Page 278: ... vice versa or when you use this product in a humid place as follows You bring this product from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring this product from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use this product after a squall or a rain You use this product in a hot and humid place How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring this product from a ...

Page 279: ...els equipped with the 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 Related Topic Format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 269 ...

Page 280: ...will come off easily Wipe those off as soon as possible If you wipe the LCD monitor strongly with a tissue etc the coating of the LCD monitor may be scratched If the LCD monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth etc Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 2...

Page 281: ...the lens with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water and then wipe the casing and the projector lens with a dry soft cloth Avoid the following so as not to deform the casing damage the finish or scratch the lens Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths insect repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling this product with the above substances on your hands Leaving this pro...

Page 282: ...ollowing instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean and store the lens as described above Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 272 ...

Page 283: ...h definition image quality HD as they were recorded with this product To view images at the same high definition image quality HD as they were recorded with this product you need the HDMI cable and a high definition TV or monitor that supports the signal format for this product and is equipped with an HDMI jack On TV color systems For signal formats supported by this product refer to Model Informa...

Page 284: ...ence when using this product abroad Select Setup Clock Settings Daylight Savings or Summer Time and Setup Clock Settings Area Setting Related Topic Connecting this product to a high definition TV Connecting this product to a non high definition TV World time difference Area Setting Date Time Setting Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 274 ...

Page 285: ...s GMT Lisbon London 01 00 Berlin Paris 02 00 Helsinki Cairo Istanbul 03 00 Nairobi 03 30 Tehran 04 00 Moscow Abu Dhabi Baku 04 30 Kabul 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 05 30 Kolkata New Delhi 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 06 30 Yangon 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 08 00 HongKong Singapore Beijing 09 00 Tokyo Seoul 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 11 00 Help Guide How to Use 275 ...

Page 286: ...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 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 276 ...

Page 287: ...Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc Intel...

Page 288: ... for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 278 ...

Page 289: ... 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 this product Establish a Mass Storage connection between this product and a computer and read the files in the LICENSE folder in PMHOME On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is...

Page 290: ...tions When recording a movie with SteadyShot set to Active 45 times When recording a movie or photo with SteadyShot set to Standard or Off 54 times When Digital Zoom is set to 320x 320 times Related Topic Zooming Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 280 ...

Page 291: ...alize or change the current internal memory HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 of this product depending on the problem If you do so the data stored on the internal memory HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 will be deleted Be sure to save the data on the internal memory HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 on other media backup before sending this product for repair We will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory HDR PJ270 ...

Page 292: ...battery pack to this product The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from a wall outlet wall socket Connect it to a wall outlet wall socket Related Topic Inserting the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 282 ...

Page 293: ...the power is set to on Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute Related Topic Inserting the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 283 ...

Page 294: ...o 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 photo recording and playback modes Fader Self Timer Related Topic Fader Self Timer Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 284 ...

Page 295: ...HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 This product gets warm This product may become warm during operation This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 285 ...

Page 296: ...is heard when this product is shaken If no noise is heard when this product is turned on and is in movie photo recording mode the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 286 ...

Page 297: ...o setting is canceled if you change the following settings White Balance Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Auto Back Light Face Detection Related Topic White Balance Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Auto Back Light Face Detection Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 287 ...

Page 298: ...g this product turns itself off when no operations are performed for more than about 2 minutes Power Save Change the setting of Power Save or turn on the power again Charge the battery pack Related Topic Power Save Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 288 ...

Page 299: ...rged Turn off this product Insert the battery pack to this product correctly Connect the power cord mains lead to a wall outlet wall socket properly The battery charge is completed Related Topic Inserting the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 289 ...

Page 300: ...nect 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 Insert the battery pack to this product correctly If the problem persists disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet wall socket and contact your Sony dealer The battery pack may be damaged Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help...

Page 301: ...oo low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one The indicated remaining battery power may not be correct depending on the environment in which this product is used Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 291 ...

Page 302: ... discharged The ambient temperature is too high or low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 292 ...

Page 303: ... PJ270E PJ275 Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed out items in the current recording playback situation There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 293 ...

Page 304: ...mera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor Use the multi selector Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 294 ...

Page 305: ...275 The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear If you set Display Setting to On the buttons do not disappear from the LCD monitor while in recording mode Related Topic Display Setting Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 295 ...

Page 306: ...270E PJ275 There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process of the monitor and do not affect the recording in any way Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 296 ...

Page 307: ... do not attempt to operate this product for a while In the default setting the backlight of the LCD monitor turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute Power Save Related Topic Power Save Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 297 ...

Page 308: ...J270 PJ270E PJ275 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed If you use the memory card formatted on a computer format it again on this product Related Topic Format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 298 ...

Page 309: ...ges 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 Related Topic Protect Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 299 ...

Page 310: ...E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is damaged The file format is not supported by this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 300 ...

Page 311: ...PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized The playback device does not support playing back memory cards Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 301 ...

Page 312: ...or Photo This product is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media You cannot make new recording during this period The recording media is full Delete unnecessary images Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of this product Delete unnecessary images Related Topic Delete Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troub...

Page 313: ...This product cannot shoot photos while it is in movie recording mode depending on the REC Mode or Frame Rate selected When you select a Picture Effect item you cannot record photos in the movie recording mode Related Topic Fader REC Mode Frame Rate Picture Effect Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 303 ...

Page 314: ...J240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped This product is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 304 ...

Page 315: ... PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The imaging field looks different The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of this product This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 305 ...

Page 316: ...me for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media Depending on the recording conditions the time available for recording may be shorter for example when recording a fast moving object etc Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 306 ...

Page 317: ...HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 This product stops recording If you keep applying vibration on this product recording may stop Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 307 ...

Page 318: ... START STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops On this product there may be a slight time difference between the moment when you press START STOP and when the actual movie recording starts stops This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 308 ...

Page 319: ...J240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The auto focus does not function Set Focus to Auto If the auto focus does not lock on the subject adjust the focus manually Related Topic Focus Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 309 ...

Page 320: ... does not function Set SteadyShot to Active or Standard Even if SteadyShot is set to Active or Standard this product may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations Related Topic SteadyShot Movie Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 310 ...

Page 321: ...ete images repeatedly for a long time the files on the recording media may become fragmented and images cannot be recorded or played back correctly After backing up the images on other media perform Format of the recording media on this product Related Topic Format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 311 ...

Page 322: ...r 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 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 312 ...

Page 323: ... PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Horizontal stripes appear on the images This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 313 ...

Page 324: ...ness cannot be set You cannot set Monitor Brightness when The LCD monitor is closed on this product with the LCD monitor facing out The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor Related Topic Monitor Brightness Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 314 ...

Page 325: ...275 Photos are recorded automatically When Smile Shutter is set to Dual Capture or Always On photos are recorded automatically when this product detects a smile Related Topic Smile Shutter Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 315 ...

Page 326: ... the internal memory Select the movie type HD MP4 you want to play with the movie format select button Images recorded on other devices may not be played back This is not a malfunction Related Topic Media Select HDR PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Playing MP4 movies HD movie switching the movie format Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 316 ...

Page 327: ...annot be played back You may not be able to play back photos if you have changed file or folder names or have edited the data on a computer The file name flashes in that case This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 317 ...

Page 328: ...PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The movie freezes Photos which were recorded while recording a movie are played back In the default setting movies and photos are played back continuously Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 318 ...

Page 329: ...l appears delete the image with 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 is lit or before the access lamp is turned off after recording This may damage your image data and is displayed Related Topic Repair Img DB F Delete Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 C...

Page 330: ...HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Turn up the volume Related Topic Volume Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 320 ...

Page 331: ...on the signal conditions the wireless access point may not appear on this product Move this product closer to the wireless access point Depending on its setting the wireless access point may not appear on this product Refer to the instruction manual for the wireless access point for the correct settings Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 321 ...

Page 332: ... Wi Fi NFC functions Depending on the wireless access point setting WPS Push may not be available Confirm the password and SSID of the wireless access point to set Access point settings Related Topic Access point settings HDR PJ275 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 322 ...

Page 333: ...Computer or View on TV terminates prematurely models with the Wi Fi NFC functions If the battery level is low Ctrl with Smartphone Send to Smartphone Send to Computer or View on TV may terminate prematurely Charge the battery pack before use Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 323 ...

Page 334: ...tphone models with the Wi Fi NFC functions To send a movie to your smartphone be sure to record it in the MP4 format Before shooting a movie to be transferred to a smartphone set Dual Video REC to On Related Topic Dual Video REC Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 324 ...

Page 335: ...ly The connection is cut off models with the Wi Fi NFC functions Depending on the signal conditions communication between the smartphone and this product may not work correctly Reduce the distance between this product and the smartphone Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 325 ...

Page 336: ... 10 seconds or more before touching again This product is in Airplane Mode Set Airplane Mode to Off Make sure that the smartphone is ready for communication Refer to the instruction manual of your smartphone for details Do not put any metal products other than the smartphone close to N mark on this product Do not touch N mark on this product with 2 or more smartphones at the same time When running...

Page 337: ...mera Recorder HDR CX240 CX240E PJ240 PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Unable to edit Unable to edit because of the condition of the image Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 327 ...

Page 338: ...0 PJ270E PJ275 A movie cannot be divided The following movies cannot be divided Movies that are too short MP4 movies Release the protection and then divide Related Topic Protect Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 328 ...

Page 339: ...PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 The demonstration movies cannot be deleted models with the internal memory Release the protection and then delete them Related Topic Protect Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 329 ...

Page 340: ...J270 PJ270E PJ275 Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 330 ...

Page 341: ...ding images across the entire LCD monitor full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left 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 Related Topic Grid Line Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide T...

Page 342: ...J270 PJ270E PJ275 The image appears distorted on the 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image on a 4 3 TV Set TV Type correctly and play back the image Related Topic TV Type Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 332 ...

Page 343: ...40E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image on a 4 3 TV This is not a malfunction Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 333 ...

Page 344: ...ges 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 Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 334 ...

Page 345: ... installed An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home Related Topic Using the PlayMemories Home software Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 335 ...

Page 346: ...PJ240E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 PlayMemories Home does not work correctly Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer Related Topic Using the PlayMemories Home software Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 336 ...

Page 347: ...E PJ270 PJ270E PJ275 This product is not recognized by the computer Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyboard mouse and this product Notes on use 4 531 544 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 337 ...

Page 348: ... 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 operate this product again E Follow the steps from 2 on If you have problems Battery level warning The battery pack is nearly used up Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it...

Page 349: ...dy with both hands and record the image However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording The recording media is full Photos cannot be recorded during processing Wait for a while then record You cannot capture photos while recording movies in the following situations When REC Mode is set to Highest Quality When the Frame Rate is...

Page 350: ...mation 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 record or play back movies Inconsistencies found in image database file Do you want to repair the image database file The Image Database File is damaged Do you want to repair the Image Database File Inconsistencies fo...

Page 351: ...e 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 The maximum number of still image folders has been reached Cannot record still images You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF You cannot create or delete created folders using this product ...

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