Sony HDR-CX220 User manual

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HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/
CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ220/
PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E
User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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Recording
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Before use
Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Model Information
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Screen indicators
About language setting
About language setting
Operating your camcorder
Selecting items on the LCD screen
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Contents list
Top page > Getting started
Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor)
Charging the battery pack using your computer
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory)
Inserting a memory card
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Playback
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Recording
Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel)
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Playing images on a TV
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Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Playback
Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input
function)
Highlight playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with the PROJECTOR IN
jack)
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Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
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Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Saving images with an external device
Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Playing images on a computer
Checking the computer system
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer
Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily (models with an AC Adaptor)
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device (models with an
AC Adaptor)
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC
Adaptor)
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Customizing your camcorder
Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/
PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/
PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/
PJ390E)
Exposure
Focus
Low Lux
Scene Selection
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo) (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/
CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Digital Zoom
Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/
PJ390E)
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/
PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/
CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E)
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
My Button
Grid Line
Display Setting
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
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Frame Rate
HD/MP4/STD Setting
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
Playback Function
Event View
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
Media Select (HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/
PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music (HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380/ PJ220/ PJ230/
PJ380)
Empty Music (HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380/ PJ220/ PJ230/
PJ380)
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Power On By LCD (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/
PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Language Setting
Calibration (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/
PJ390E)
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display
Warning Indicators
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
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Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos
Zoom magnification
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
License
Notes on the License
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Contents list
Contents list
Operation Search
Operation Search
Search by operation
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Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Model Information
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Screen indicators
About language setting
About language setting
Operating your camcorder
Selecting items on the LCD screen
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Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor)
Charging the battery pack using your computer
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium (Models with internal memory)
Inserting a memory card
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Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
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Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel)
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Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input
function)
Highlight playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (Models with the PROJECTOR IN
jack)
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Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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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
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Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily (models with an AC Adaptor)
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device (models with an
AC Adaptor)
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder (models with an AC
Adaptor)
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/
PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/
PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/
PJ390E)
Exposure
Focus
Low Lux
Scene Selection
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo) (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/
CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Digital Zoom
Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/
PJ390E)
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/
PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/
CX290E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E)
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
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My Button
Grid Line
Display Setting
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
Frame Rate
HD/MP4/STD Setting
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
Playback Function
Event View
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
Media Select (HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/
PJ230E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music (HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380/ PJ220/ PJ230/
PJ380)
Empty Music (HDR-CX220/ CX230/ CX280/ CX290/ CX320/ CX380/ PJ220/ PJ230/
PJ380)
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Power On By LCD (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/
PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Language Setting
Calibration (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/
PJ390E)
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
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Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display
Warning Indicators
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Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos
Zoom magnification
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
License
Notes on the License
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation
Search by operation
Setting the date and time
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Identifying part names
Parts and controls
Displaying the data code
Data Code
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
Intelligent Auto
Recording people clearly
Face Detection
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel)
Smile Shutter
Scene Selection (Portrait)
Scene Selection (Spotlight)
Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Recording images with the selected image quality
REC Mode
Frame Rate
HD/MP4/STD Setting
Wide Mode
Image Size
Recording images without blurring
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo) (HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/
CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Adjusting the focus
Spot Focus (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Tracking focus: Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (Models with touch panel)
Focus
Recording movies in a dim place
Low Lux
Scene Selection (Night Scene)
Recording sound clearly
Closer Voice (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Auto Wind NR (HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/
PJ390E)
Wind Noise Reduct. (HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/
PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E)
Blt-in Zoom Mic
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Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
Capturing photos during movie recording
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies
Smile Shutter
Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully
Scene Selection (Fireworks)
Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset)
Selecting a recording medium
Media Select (HDR-CX230/ CX230E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ230/ PJ230E/
PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E)
Saving battery power
Power Save
Playing movies and photos from an event
Event View
Enjoying a digest of your movies
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Editing movies and photos
Capturing a photo from a movie (Models with internal memory or models with a USB input function)
Dividing a movie
Delete
Saving images with an external device
Saving images on an external media device easily (models with an AC Adaptor)
Creating a disc
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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