Page 2 - Read this first; Owner’s Record; WARNING; To reduce the risk of fire or electric
GB Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony d...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
GB IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dr...
Page 4 - Europe; Asia
GB Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type (British Type) BF Type (British Type) B3 Type (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this...
Page 6 - CAUTION; Battery pack
GB CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not ...
Page 7 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity
GB For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related m...
Page 8 - FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE; Notice for the customers in the; Attention
GB Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1...
Page 10 - About language setting
10 GB For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder i...
Page 11 - Access the Sony support page.
11 GB Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (models with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory card are called “recording media.” In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition imag...
Page 12 - How to use this manual; To confirm the model name of your camcorder; Differences in functions
1 GB How to use this manual In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ...” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with the...
Page 13 - Differences in equipment; Differences in supplied items
1 GB Differences in equipment Illustration used in this manual are based on HDR-PJ230E. Model name Projector HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/ CX280E/CX290/CX290E HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Differences in supplied items Model name AC Adaptor Power Cord (Mains lead) HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/C...
Page 14 - Table of contents; Getting started
1 GB Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 15 - Saving images on an external media device
1 Table of c on ten ts GB Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with an AC Adaptor) .. . . . . . . . . ....
Page 16 - Parts and controls
1 GB Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch Built-in microphones HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E LCD screen (21) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient duri...
Page 17 - To fasten the grip belt
1 GB Power zoom lever (25) PHOTO button (24) POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (24) DC IN jack (19) Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (22) While the lamp is lit ...
Page 18 - Charging the battery pack; Attaching/Removing the battery pack
1 GB Getting started Charging the battery pack For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Attaching/Removing the battery pack Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder and projec...
Page 19 - Connect the AC Adaptor (
1 GB G etting star ted Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC Adaptor) Connect the AC Adaptor ( ) and the power cord (mains lead) ( ) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when th...
Page 20 - Charging time
0 GB To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable p...
Page 21 - Setting; Preparing your camcorder; To turn off the beep sound; Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory)
1 GB G etting star ted Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn off the power, close the LCD screen. 2 Select the des...
Page 22 - Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
GB Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. To eject the memory card, lightly push the memory card in once. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 38). ...
Page 24 - Recording; the desired shooting; To display items on the LCD screen
GB Recording/Playback Recording For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Open the LCD screen and select [MODE] the desired shooting mode. Movie: Photo: 3 Movie: Press START/STOP. You can record ph...
Page 25 - Zooming
GB Rec or ding/P la yback Notes 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 the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing...
Page 26 - Playback; button on the camcorder
GB Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You...
Page 27 - To play back images with other devices
GB Rec or ding/P la yback 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 b...
Page 28 - Connect the camcorder to a TV.; On “Photo TV HD”
GB Playing images on a TV For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. 1 Switch the inp...
Page 29 - projector
GB Rec or ding/P la yback Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in proj...
Page 31 - Saving movies and photos with a computer; Playing images on a computer; What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows); Software for Mac
1 GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software ...
Page 32 - Preparing a computer; Checking the computer system; Notes on installation
GB Preparing a computer (Windows) Checking the computer system OS * 1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3 * 2 /Windows Vista SP2 * 3 /Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 CPU * 4 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or ...
Page 33 - Starting the
GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er functions that were available with “PMB” with this “PlayMemories Home” software. To disconnect your camcorder from the computer 1 Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 2 Select [...
Page 34 - Creating a standard
GB Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV Cable (sold ...
Page 35 - Saving images on
GB Sa ving images on an e xter nal media devic e Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality (Models with an AC Adaptor) For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 You can save movies and...
Page 36 - Customizing your camcorder; Using menus; Shooting Mode; Select your desired menu item.; To find a menu item quickly
GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup 1 Select . 2 Select a category. MENU Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/...
Page 37 - Menu lists
GB Customizing y our camc or der Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......................................... Records movies. Photo ........................................... Shoots photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance ................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environmen...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting
0 GB Others/Index Troubleshooting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 40 to 42), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect ...
Page 41 - indicators
1 GB O thers/I ndex Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Supplied items p.13 If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a ...
Page 42 - On use and care
GB The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. No memory card is inserted (p. 22). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for recording images. Delete unnecessary images (p. 27), or format the memory card after storing the images o...
Page 46 - Specifications
GB Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX220/ CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX220E/ CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E) HD TV Movie recording format: AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital ...
Page 48 - On trademarks
GB Expected running times for the supplied battery pack (in minutes) These tables show the approximate available running times when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E Recording media HDR-CX230/CX230E HDR- CX220/ CX220E Internal memory Memory card Continuous recording...
Page 49 - Screen indicators
GB O thers/I ndex “ ” and “PlayStation” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. Facebook and the “f ” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and ...
Page 51 - Index
1 GB O thers/I ndex Index Install ............................................32Intelligent Auto ...........................25 L Language ......................................10LCD screen ..................................24 M Mac ...............................................31Media select .........
