Sony CX400E User manual

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HDR-CX400E/ CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ CX510E/
PJ420E/ PJ420VE/ PJ430/ PJ430E/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE/
PJ510E
User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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How to use this User Guide
Model Information
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Screen indicators
About language setting
About language setting
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Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Attaching the supplied accessories
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack using your computer
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory)
Inserting a memory card
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Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Recording information on your location (GPS)
Features available using GPS (Models with GPS)
Using the GPS function (Models with GPS)
Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS)
Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS)
Hints for better reception (Models with GPS)
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Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS)
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input
function)
Highlight playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with a projector)
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Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Playing images on a computer
Checking the computer system
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer
Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device (models with
internal memory)
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Attaching the wireless adaptor
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached
Ctrl with Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
Send to Computer
WPS Push
Access point settings
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
Airplane Mode
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Golf Shot
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter)
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Scene Selection
Cinematone
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level
My Button
Grid Line
Display Setting
Audio Level Display
Image Quality/Size
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