CamCorder User Manual

4-447-514-12(1)
Digital HD Video Table of contents
Camera Recorder Getting started
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images on an external
media device
Customizing your camcorder
Please also refer to : Others/Index

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/
PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this This symbol is intended
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future to alert the user to the
reference. presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
Owner’s Record the product’s enclosure
The model and serial numbers are located that may be of sufficient
on the bottom. Record the serial number magnitude to constitute
in the space provided below. Refer to these a risk of electric shock to
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony persons.
dealer regarding this product.
This symbol is intended
Model No. HDR- to alert the user to the
Serial No. presence of important
Model No. AC- operating and maintenance
Serial No. (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock,
1) do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
2) do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
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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 dry cloth.
 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
 If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper
configuration for the power outlet.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the
world.
A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type

(American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type)
Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
 For only the United States
Use a supplied power cord.
Europe
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Austria 230 50 C
Belgium 230 50 C
Czech 220 50 C
Denmark 230 50 C
Finland 230 50 C
France 230 50 C
Germany 230 50 C
Greece 220 50 C
Hungary 220 50 C
Iceland 230 50 C
Ireland 230 50 C/BF
Italy 220 50 C
Luxemburg 230 50 C
Netherlands 230 50 C
Norway 230 50 C
Poland 220 50 C
Portugal 230 50 C
Romania 220 50 C
Russia 220 50 C
Slovak 220 50 C
Spain 127/230 50 C
Sweden 230 50 C
Switzerland 230 50 C
UK 240 50 BF
Asia
China 220 50 A
Hong Kong 200/220 50 BF
India 230/240 50 C
Indonesia 127/230 50 C
Japan 100 50/60 A
Korea (rep) 220 60 C
Malaysia 240 50 BF
Philippines 220/230 60 A/C
Singapore 230 50 BF
Taiwan 110 60 A
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Thailand 220 50 C/BF
Vietnam 220 50 A/C
Oceania
Australia 240 50 O
New Zealand 230/240 50 O
North America
Canada 120 60 A
USA 120 60 A
Central America
Bahamas 120/240 60 A
Costa Rica 110 60 A
Cuba 110/220 60 A/C
Dominican (rep) 110 60 A
El Salvador 110 60 A
Guatemala 120 60 A
Honduras 110 60 A
Jamaica 110 50 A
Mexico 120/127 60 A
Nicaragua 120/240 60 A
Panama 110/220 60 A
South America
Argentina 220 50 C/BF/O
Brazil 127/220 60 A/C
Chile 220 50 C
Colombia 120 60 A
Peru 220 60 A/C
Venezuela 120 60 A
Middle East
Iran 220 50 C/BF
Iraq 220 50 C/BF
Israel 230 50 C
Saudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BF
Turkey 220 50 C
UAE 240 50 C/BF
Africa
Algeria 127/220 50 C
Congo (dem) 220 50 C
Egypt 220 50 C
Ethiopia 220 50 C
Kenya 240 50 C/BF
Nigeria 230 50 C/BF
South Africa 220/230 50 C/BF
Tanzania 230 50 C/BF
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Tunisia 220 50 C

CAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC
power source (mains) is still supplied to
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall
Battery pack socket) via the AC Adaptor.
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even Note on the power cord (mains lead)
chemical burns. Observe the following The power cord (mains lead) is designed
cautions. specifically for use with this camcorder
only, and should not be used with other
 Do not disassemble. electrical equipment.
 Do not crush and do not expose the battery
pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
 Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
terminals.
 Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C Lithium-Ion batteries are
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car recyclable.
parked in the sun. You can help preserve our
 Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. environment by returning
 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion your used rechargeable
batteries. batteries to the collection and
 Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
recycling location nearest you.
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
For more information
regarding recycling of
 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
rechargeable batteries, call
children.
toll free
 Keep the battery pack dry.
1-800-822- 8837, or visit
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type
http://www.rbrc.org/
recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery packs promptly as Caution: Do not handle damaged or
described in the instructions. leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the
AC Adaptor FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a following two conditions:
narrow space, such as between a wall and (1) This device may not cause harmful
furniture. interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) interference that may cause undesired
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect operation.
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket) immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder. This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
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For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
UL is an internationally recognized safety Model No.: HDR-CX230
organization. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
The UL Mark on the product means it has Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
been UL Listed. CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call: This device complies with Part 15 of the
Sony Customer Information Center FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
1-800-222-SONY (7669) following two conditions: (1) This device
The number below is for the FCC related may not cause harmful interference,
matters only. and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
Regulatory Information interference that may cause undesired
Declaration of Conformity operation.
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-CX220 Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Trade Name: SONY
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, Model No.: HDR-PJ230
CA 92127 U.S.A. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device This device complies with Part 15 of the
may not cause harmful interference, FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
and (2) this device must accept any following two conditions: (1) This device
interference received, including may not cause harmful interference,
interference that may cause undesired and (2) this device must accept any
operation. interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Declaration of Conformity  Increase the separation between the
Trade Name: SONY equipment and receiver.
Model No.: HDR-CX290  Connect the equipment into an outlet on
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. a circuit different from that to which the
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, receiver is connected.
CA 92127 U.S.A.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
This device complies with Part 15 of the with the equipment in order to comply with
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the the limits for a digital device pursuant to
following two conditions: (1) This device Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
interference that may cause undesired
operation. Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
This product has been manufactured by
or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
CAUTION
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
You are cautioned that any changes or Inquiries related to product compliance
modifications not expressly approved in based on European Union legislation
this manual could void your authority to shall be addressed to the authorized
operate this equipment. representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Note Germany. For any service or guarantee
This equipment has been tested and found matters, please refer to the addresses
to comply with the limits for a Class B provided in the separate service or
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the guarantee documents.
FCC Rules. This product has been tested and found
These limits are designed to provide compliant with the limits set out in the
reasonable protection against harmful EMC regulation for using connection cables
interference in a residential installation. shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, Attention
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful The electromagnetic fields at the specific
interference to radio communications. frequencies may influence the picture and
However, there is no guarantee that sound of this unit.
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause Notice
harmful interference to radio or television If static electricity or electromagnetism
reception, which can be determined by causes data transfer to discontinue midway
turning the equipment off and on, the (fail), restart the application or disconnect
user is encouraged to try to correct the and connect the communication cable
interference by one or more of the following (USB, etc.) again.
measures:
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Disposal of Old Electrical will help to conserve natural resources.
& Electronic Equipment In case of products that for safety,
(Applicable in the European performance or data integrity reasons
Union and other European require a permanent connection with an
countries with separate incorporated battery, this battery should be
collection systems) replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
This symbol on the product or on its properly, hand over the product at end-of-
packaging indicates that this product life to the applicable collection point for
shall not be treated as household waste. the recycling of electrical and electronic
Instead it shall be handed over to the equipment.
applicable collection point for the recycling For all other batteries, please view the
of electrical and electronic equipment. section on how to remove the battery from
By ensuring this product is disposed of the product safely. Hand the battery over
correctly, you will help prevent potential to the applicable collection point for the
negative consequences for the environment recycling of waste batteries.
and human health, which could otherwise For more detailed information about
be caused by inappropriate waste handling recycling of this product or battery, please
of this product. The recycling of materials contact your local Civic Office, your
will help to conserve natural resources. For household waste disposal service or the
more detailed information about recycling shop where you purchased the product.
of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
Disposal of waste batteries A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
(applicable in the European fitted to this equipment for your safety and
Union and other European convenience.
countries with separate Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
collection systems) be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
This symbol on the battery or on the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI
packaging indicates that the battery to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or
provided with this product shall not be mark) must be used.
treated as household waste. If the plug supplied with this equipment has
On certain batteries this symbol might a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach
be used in combination with a chemical the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or contact your nearest Sony service station.
0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of the battery. The recycling of the materials
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For information on your camcorder model,  removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
see the following page: (models with an AC Adaptor) from the
camcorder, or applying mechanical shock
Functions and equipment  p.12
or vibration to the camcorder when the
Supplied items  p.13
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 19) is lit or
flashing green or the access lamp (p. 22) is lit
or flashing
About language setting  When the camcorder is connected to other
 The on-screen displays in each local language devices through a USB connection and the
are used for illustrating the operating power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
procedures. Change the screen language before close the LCD panel. The image data that has
using the camcorder if necessary. been recorded may be lost.
Select   [Setup]  [ General  Use the camcorder in accordance with local
Settings]  [Language Setting]  a desired regulations.
language.
LCD Panel
On recording
 The LCD screen is manufactured using
 Before starting to record, test the recording extremely high-precision technology, so over
function to make sure the image and sound are 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
recorded without any problems. use. However, there may be some tiny black
 Compensation for the contents of recordings points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
cannot be provided, even if recording or or green in color) that appear constantly on the
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of LCD screen. These points are normal results of
the camcorder, recording media, etc. the manufacturing process and do not affect the
 TV color systems differ depending on the recording in any way.
country/region. To view your recordings on
a TV, you need a TV that supports the signal
format for your camcorder. For details on the
signal format, refer to “How to use this manual”
(p. 12).
 Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted. Black points
Unauthorized recording of such materials may White, red, blue or green points
be contrary to the copyright laws.
About this manual, illustrations and

Notes on use on-screen displays
 Do not do any of the following. If any of those  The example images used in this manual for
are done, the recording media may be damaged, illustration purposes are captured using a
recorded images may be impossible to play back digital still camera, and therefore may appear
or may be lost, or other malfunctions could different from images and screen indicators that
occur. actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
 ejecting the memory card when the access illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing indication are exaggerated or simplified for
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understandability.
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 Design and specifications of your camcorder and then press the center of the
and accessories are subject to change without selector to complete the selection.
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 image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
 Illustrations and screen images in this manual
are based on HDR-PJ230E unless otherwise
specified.
Supplied Items
Learning more about the The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied
camcorder (“Handycam” User quantity.
Guide)  Camcorder (1)
“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line  HDMI cable (1)
manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions  USB connection support cable (1)
on the many functions of the camcorder.  The USB connection support cable is
designed for use with this camcorder only.
Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of
the camcorder is too short for connection.
1 Access the Sony support page.

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/
Support/
 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1)
2 Select your country or region.  “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
3 Search for the model name

of your camcorder within the
Only for HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/
CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
support page.  AC Adaptor (1)
 Check the model name on the bottom of  Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
your camcorder.
Notes
 The “PlayMemories Home” software and
Selecting items on the LCD “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be
downloaded from the Sony website (p. 32).
screen
Move the multi-selector towards GB
/// to select the desired item, 11
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 NTSC color system)
To confirm the model name of your camcorder

See the bottom of your camcorder. Model name (HDR-xxx)
Differences in functions
Recording media
Internal USB
Model name Signal format SteadyShot
memory + Memory card connection
Memory card
HDR-CX220/   NTSC Input/Output Electronic
PJ220
HDR-CX220E/
  PAL Output only Electronic
PJ220E
HDR-CX230/
  NTSC Input/Output Electronic
PJ230
HDR-CX230E/
  PAL Output only Electronic
PJ230E
HDR-CX280   NTSC Input/Output Optical
HDR-CX280E   PAL Output only Optical
HDR-CX290   NTSC Input/Output Optical
HDR-CX290E   PAL Output only Optical
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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/CX230E  
HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/
PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E  
Notes
 For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.
 Safety Regulation (p. 2)
 Parts and controls (p. 16)
 Menu lists (p. 37)
 Specifications (p. 46)
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Table of contents
Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting items on the LCD screen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Supplied Items.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to use this manual.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Differences in functions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Differences in equipment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Differences in supplied items.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parts and controls.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Getting started
Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Attaching/Removing the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (Models with an AC
Adaptor).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Charging the battery using your computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Preparing your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Inserting a memory card .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording/Playback
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Zooming.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playback.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playing images on a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Saving movies and photos with a computer

Playing images on a computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows).. . . . . . . . . . 31
Software for Mac.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Preparing a computer (Windows).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Checking the computer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table of contents
Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Others/Index
Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
About handling of your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Screen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  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 during playback
operations.
 Multi selector (11)
 (View Images) button
 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (29)
 Projector lens (29)
HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/
CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E
 Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)

 LENS COVER switch
 Built-in microphones
HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
 Speaker
 PROJECTOR button (29)
 HDMI OUT jack (28)
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To fasten the grip belt
 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 or flashing, the
camcorder is reading or writing data.
 Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Depending on the specifications of the tripod,
your camcorder may not attach in the proper
direction.
 Memory card slot (22)
 BATT (battery) release lever (18)
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Getting started
Charging the battery pack
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:

Attaching/Removing the battery pack
Close the LCD screen and attach the

battery pack.
 Align the indentation on the camcorder and
projection on the battery pack, then slide the
battery pack upwards.
 To remove the battery pack, close the LCD
screen, then slide the BATT (battery) release
lever and remove the battery pack.
Battery pack
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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. To the wall outlet
 The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off DC plug (wall socket)
Getting started
when the battery pack is fully charged.
Align the  mark on the DC
plug with that on the DC IN jack
POWER/CHG DC IN jack
(charge) lamp
Charging the battery using your computer
Connect the camcorder 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 is fully charged.
 Use the USB connection support cable when the
Built-in USB Cable is too short for connection.
To the wall outlet

Built-in USB Cable
(wall socket)
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To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold
separately)
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket)
using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-
AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the
camcorder.
Notes
 In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 39).
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged NP-FV30 battery
pack (supplied).
When using the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor): 115 min.

When using your computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable*: 150 min.
The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a room
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.
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Setting

Preparing your camcorder
1 Open the LCD screen of your

camcorder and turn the power
on.
Getting started
 To turn off the power, close the LCD
screen.
2 Select the desired language, the

geographical area, and the time
using the multi-selector.
To turn off the beep sound

Select  [Setup]  [ General Settings]  [Beep]  [Off].
Notes
 The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed
during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select
 [Setup]  [ Playback Settings]  [Data Code]  [Date/Time].
Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory)

In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. You can
change the recording media to a memory card.
Select  [Setup]  [ Media Settings]  [Media Select]  the desired medium.
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Inserting a memory card
Open the cover, and insert the memory card

until it clicks. Access lamp
 To eject the memory card, lightly push the

memory card in once.
Insert the card with the notched corner in

the direction as illustrated.
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). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and
the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.
 Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,
the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
 When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and
drop.
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
SD Speed Capacity Described in this

Class (operation manual
verified)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)
Up to 32 GB “Memory Stick PRO
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media —
Duo” media
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media Up to 64 GB
SD memory card
Class 4 or
SDHC memory card Up to 64 GB SD card
faster
SDXC memory card
 Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
Notes
 A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
 Movies recorded on “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards cannot be imported
to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the
camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is
supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the
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format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory
cards.
Getting started
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Recording/Playback
Recording
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 photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual
Capture).
Photo:
Press PHOTO.
To display items on the LCD screen

Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds
after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting
modes.
You can display the icons and indicators by pressing the multi-selector if they are not shown.
STBY STBY 2 h 25 m
00:00:00
14 h 48 m 60i
>9999 16:9 L 8.9M
MODE
AUTO
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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
 The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
Zooming
Move the power zoom lever to

magnify or reduce the size of the
Recording/Playback
image.
W (Wide angle): Wider range of view
T (Telephoto): Close view
In the default setting, you can magnify images up

to the following:
 27 times optical zoom (models with electronic
SteadyShot)
 50 times extended zoom (models with optical
SteadyShot)
 Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower
zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
To magnify images further (Extended Zoom) (Models with electronic

SteadyShot)
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Standard] or [Off] (p. 37).
 You can magnify images up to 32 times the original size by extending the wide angle.
To select the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation

(Intelligent Auto)
Select  [On]  on the recording screen of movies or photos, then point your camcorder
at the subject and record it.
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Playback
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 can enter the playback mode by
selecting on the LCD screen.
2 Select / to move the desired

event to the center () and then MENU

select it ().
 The camcorder displays recorded images as
an event automatically, based on the date
1 1 2013 1-2
and time. 2013
Highlight
3 Select the image. 1 1 2013 12 00:00:00
 The camcorder plays from the selected

image to the last image in the event.
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4 Select the appropriate buttons

on the LCD screen for various
playback operations.
Volume / Previous/Next
Delete / Fast-reverse/fast-forward
Context / Play/Pause
Stop Start/stop slide show
 Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back.
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 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.
Notes
 To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically.
(p. 35)
 In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ230/PJ230E).
To play back images with other devices
Recording/Playback
 You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder
normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.
 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV
equipment of other manufacturers.
To delete images
Select on the playback screen of movies or photos.
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Playing images on a
TV
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page: 3 Play a movie or a photo on the
camcorder (p. 26).
Notes
Connection methods and the image quality  Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as
viewed on the TV screen differ depending well.
on what type of TV is connected, and the  You should use the AC Adaptor as the power
source (models with an AC Adaptor) (p. 19).
connectors used.
 If the TV does not have the HDMI input
jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) for
connection.
 When movies are recorded with standard
High Standard definition image quality (STD), they are played
definition definition back in standard definition image quality (STD)
even on a high definition TV.
Yellow
 When you play back standard definition image
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not
White compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide
Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect
ratio.
Red  If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
AV Cable
HDMI (sold HDMI output takes priority.
Cable separately)
(supplied)
On “Photo TV HD”
This camcorder is compatible with the
“Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV
HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like
depiction of subtle textures and colors.
By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-
compatible devices using an 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.
Signal flow
1 Switch the input on the TV to the

connected jack.
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV.

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Using the built-in
projector (Models with a
projector)
3 Adjust the focus of the projected
image using the PROJECTOR
see the following page: FOCUS lever.
You can use a flat surface such as a wall as
a screen to view recorded images using the
built-in projector.
4 Move the selection frame using
Recording/Playback
the power zoom lever, then press
PHOTO.
Zoom lever
1 Face the projector lens towards a

surface, such as a wall, and then
press PROJECTOR.
PHOTO button
 You can also use the multi-selector for the

operations above while projecting images.
 To turn off the projector, press
PROJECTOR.
2 When the operating guide
screen appears, select [Project]. Notes
 The LCD screen turns off while projecting
images.
 Be careful of the following operations or
situations while using the projector.
 Make sure not to project images towards the
eyes.
 Make sure not to touch the projector lens.
 The LCD screen and the projector lens
become hot while in use.
 This screen appears the first time you use
 Using the projector shortens battery
the built-in projector after the camcorder
life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is
is turned on.
recommended).
 The following operations are unavailable while
you are using the projector.
 Output of Highlight Playback to a device such
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 Operation of the camcorder with the LCD
screen closed
 Several other functions
 When the projected images contain a lot of
black, faint color unevenness may appear. This
is caused by light reflection in the projector lens
and is not a malfunction.
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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 (Windows)
View images in Upload to online services

a calendar
Import images from
the camcorder

Create a disc Share images in
“PlayMemories Online”
“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL.

www.sony.net/pm
Notes
 An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.”
 An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services
may not be available in some countries/regions.
Software for Mac

The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images
from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac.
For details, visit the following URL.
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
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Preparing a computer
(Windows)
Checking the computer system Installing the “PlayMemories
Home” software in your
OS*1 computer
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista
SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8
CPU*4
1 Access the following download
site using an Internet browser on
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel your computer, then click [Install]
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core  [Run].
2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when
processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core www.sony.net/pm
2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when
processing PS movies.)
Memory
2 Install according to the on-screen
instructions.
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or
 When the on-screen instructions
more is recommended)
Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8: prompting you to connect the camcorder
1 GB or more to a computer appear, connect the
camcorder to your computer with the
Hard disk
built-in USB Cable.
Disk volume required for installation:
Approximately 500 MB
Display
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a
multi-boot environment.
*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc
creation function, etc. Built-in USB Cable
*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
*4 Faster processor is recommended.  When the installation completes,
“PlayMemories Home” starts up.
Notes
 Operation with all computer environments is
not assured. Notes on installation
 If the “PlayMemories Home” software is
already installed on your computer, connect the
camcorder to your computer. Functions that
can be used with this camcorder will then be
available.
 If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
software is installed on your computer, it will
be overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home”
software. In this case, you cannot use some
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Starting the
“PlayMemories
functions that were available with “PMB” with Home” software
this “PlayMemories Home” software.
1 Double-click the “PlayMemories

Home” icon on the computer
To disconnect your camcorder from
the computer screen.
1 Click the icon at the bottom right of
the desktop of the computer  [Safely
remove USB Mass Storage Device].

 When using Windows 8, select the
2 Select  [Yes] on the camcorder “PlayMemories Home” icon from the start
screen. screen.
3 Disconnect the USB cable.

2 Double-click the “PlayMemories
Home Help Guide” short-cut
 If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click
, then click . icon on the computer screen to
Notes
see how to use “PlayMemories
 When you access the camcorder from the Home.”
computer, use the “PlayMemories Home”
software. Operation is not guaranteed if you
operate the data using software other than
the “PlayMemories Home” software or you
directly manipulate files and the folders from
a computer.
 Images cannot be saved to some discs
depending on the configuration selected in
[ REC Mode]. Movies recorded in [60p
 When using Windows 8, select
Quality ](models with the NTSC color
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from
system) / [50p Quality ](models with the
the help menu of “PlayMemories Home.”
PAL color system) or [Highest Quality ]
 If the icon is not displayed on the
mode can only be saved to a Blu-ray disc.
computer screen, click [Start]  [All
 You cannot create a disc with movies recorded
Programs]  [PlayMemories Home] 
in [ MP4] mode.
the desired item.
 The camcorder automatically divides an image
 For details on “PlayMemories Home,”
file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as
select (“PlayMemories Home Help
separate files. All image files may be shown as
Guide”) on the software or visit the
separate files on a computer, however, the files
“PlayMemories Home” support page
will be handled properly by the import function
(http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
and the playback function of the camcorder or
the “PlayMemories Home” software.
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Creating a standard
definition image
quality (STD) disc
with a recorder
see the following page:
Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder
with an AV Cable (sold separately). You
AV Cable
can copy images played back on your (sold separately)
camcorder on a disc or video cassette.
Notes
 You should connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor when
performing this operation (models with an AC Red White Yellow
Adaptor) (p. 19).
 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the device connected.
 You cannot copy images to recorders connected
with an HDMI cable.
 Since copying is performed via analog data
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
Signal flow
 High definition image quality (HD) movies
will be copied with standard definition image  Connect your camcorder to the input jacks
quality (STD). of the recording device.
 When you connect a monaural device, connect
the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately)
to the video input jack, and the white (left
3 Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the
recording device.
audio input jack on the device.
1 Insert the recording medium

in the recording device (a disc
4 When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
recorder, etc.). your camcorder.
 If your recording device has an input 
selector, set it to the input mode.  Copying date and time information: [Data
Code] (p. 38)
2 Connect your camcorder to the
recording device with an AV
 Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type]
(p. 38)
Cable (sold separately).
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Saving images on
an external media
device with high
1 Connect your camcorder and
definition (HD) image the external media device using
the USB Adaptor Cable (sold
quality (Models with an separately).
AC Adaptor)
Supplied items  p.13 USB Adaptor Cable
VMC-UAM2
You can save movies and photos on an (sold separately)
external media device (USB storage
devices), such as an external hard disk
drive. The following functions will be

available after you have saved your images
on an external media device.
 You can connect your camcorder and the
external media device, and then play back
images stored on the external media device. 2 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder
screen.
 You can connect your computer and the
external media device and import images to
your computer using the “PlayMemories Home”
software (p. 33).
Notes
 For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor
Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).  Movies and photos that are stored on the
 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power recording media, and that have not yet
cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your been saved on to external media device
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). can be saved on the connected media
 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with device at this time.
the external media device.  This operation is available only when
there are newly recorded images in your
camcorder.
 To disconnect the external media device,
select while the camcorder is in the
playback standby mode (either Event View
or Event Index is displayed).
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Using menus
The camcorder has various menu items To find a menu item quickly
under each of 6 menu categories.
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have
Shooting Mode sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon
Camera/Mic so that the LCD screen displays the list of
menus in the sub-category selected.
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Setup
1 Select . Sub-category icons
When you cannot select a menu item

Grayed out menu items or settings are not
available.
When you select the grayed out menu item,
your camcorder displays the reason why
2 Select a category.
you cannot select the menu item or the
MENU
Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size

instruction of under which condition you
can set the menu item.
Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup
3 Select your desired menu item.

Shooting Mode STBY
Movie Photo
Edit/Copy
Delete
Scrolls the Protect
menu items Copy
Direct Copy
up or down
Notes
 Select to finish setting the menu or to
return to the previous menu screen.
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Menu lists
Shooting Mode
Movie........................................... Records movies.
Photo............................................ Shoots photos.
Camera/Mic
Manual Settings
White Balance.................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment.
Exposure............................ Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual], adjust
the brightness (exposure) using / .
Focus.................................. Adjusts the focus manually. If you select [Manual], select to adjust
the focus for a nearby subject and to adjust the focus for a distant
subject.
Low Lux.............................. Records bright color images in the dim.
Camera Settings
Scene Selection.............. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,
such as night view or beach.
Fader........................... Fades scenes in or out.
Self-Timer.................. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.

Tele Macro........................ Focuses on the subject with its background blurred.
SteadyShot............... Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.
SteadyShot*1........... Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.
Digital Zoom.................... Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom.
Auto Back Light............... Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
Face
Face Detection................ Automatically detects faces.
Smile Shutter................... Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.
Smile Sensitivity............. Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function.
Microphone
Blt-in Zoom Mic.............. Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.
Wind Noise Reduct........ Reduces the wind noise recorded from the built-in microphone.
Micref Level...................... Sets the microphone level for recording.
Shooting Assist
My Button......................... Assigns functions to My Buttons.
Grid Line............................ Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or
vertical.
Display Setting................ Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode........................... Sets the mode to record movies.
Frame Rate......................... Sets the frame rate to record movies.
/ / Setting..... Sets the image quality for recording movies.
Wide Mode......................... Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard
definition image quality (STD).
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x.v.Color............................... Records a wider range of colors. Set this item when you watch images with
a TV which is compliant with x.v.Color.
Image Size.......................... Sets the photo size.
Playback Function
Event View.................................. Starts playing images from the Event View display.
Highlight Movie....................... Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with
standard definition image quality (STD).
Scenario................................ Starts playing the scenarios that were saved by Highlight Playback.
Edit/Copy
Delete.......................................... Deletes movies or photos.
Protect......................................... Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.
Copy*2. ........................................ Copies images.
Direct Copy................................ Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media
device.
Setup
Media Settings
Media Select*2. ............... Selects the type of recording media (p. 21).
Media Info......................... Displays information on the recording media.
Format................................ Deletes and formats all data on the recording media.
Repair Img. DB F.............. Repairs the image database file on the recording media (p. 42).
File Number...................... Sets how to assign the file number to photos.
Playback Settings
Data Code......................... Displays information that was recorded automatically at the time of
recording.
Volume............................... Adjusts the volume of playback sound.
Download Music*3......... Downloads your favorite music files from the computer to your camcorder
(while the camcorder is connected to the computer) that can be played
with the Highlight Playback scenes.
Empty Music*3. ............... Deletes all music files.
Connection
TV Type.............................. Converts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 28).
HDMI Resolution............ Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a
TV with the HDMI cable.
CTRL FOR HDMI.............. Sets whether or not the TV’s Remote Commander is to be used when
the camcorder is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the
HDMI cable.
USB Connect.................... Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you
connect your camcorder to an external device via USB.
USB Connect Setting.... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer
or a USB device.
USB LUN Setting............. Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by
restricting some USB functions.
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General Settings
Beep.................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.
LCD Brightness . ............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Language Setting.......... Sets the display language (p. 10).
Battery Info....................... Displays the approximate remaining battery time.
Power Save....................... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically.
Initialize............................. Initializes all the settings to the default settings.
Demo Mode..................... Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the
camcorder.
Clock Settings
Date & Time Setting...... Sets the date and time.
Area Setting..................... Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 21).
*1 HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E
*2 HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/PJ230/PJ230E
*3 HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230
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Troubleshooting
The power does not turn on.
Functions and equipment  p.12  Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 18).
 The plug of the AC Adaptor (models with an
If you run into any problems using your AC Adaptor) has been disconnected from the
camcorder, follow the steps below. wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 19).
 Check the list (p. 40 to 42), and
inspect your camcorder. The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
 It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
 Disconnect the power source, attach
be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
the power source again after about
This is not a malfunction.
1 minute, and turn the camcorder  Disconnect the AC Adaptor (models with an
on. AC Adaptor) from the wall outlet (wall socket)
or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
after about 1 minute.
 Select  [Setup] 
[ General Settings]  [Initialize]. Your camcorder gets warm.
If you select [Initialize], all settings,  Your camcorder may become warm during
including the clock setting, are reset. operation. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.

 Contact your Sony dealer or local  Use the AC Adaptor (models with an AC
authorized Sony service facility. Adaptor) (p. 19).
 You may need to initialize or change the  In the default setting, the camcorder turns
current internal memory (models with internal itself off when no operations are performed for
memory) of your camcorder depending on the about 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 39), or turn
problem. If you do so, the data stored on the on the power again.
internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to  Charge the battery pack (p. 18).
save the data on the internal memory on other
media (backup) before sending your camcorder Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
for repair. We will not compensate you for any record images.
loss of internal memory data.  The playback screen is displayed. Stop the
 During repair, we may check a minimum playback, and select  [Shooting
amount of data stored on the internal memory
Mode]  [ Movie] or [ Photo].
in order to investigate the problem. However,
 Your camcorder is recording the image you
your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain
have just shot on the recording media. You
your data.
cannot make new recording during this
 See the “Handycam” User Guide (p. 11) for
period.
details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and
 The recording media is full. Delete
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (p. 33) on
connecting your camcorder to a computer.
unnecessary images (p. 27).
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Self-diagnosis
display/Warning
 Total number of movie scenes or photos indicators
exceeds the recordable capacity of your
camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 27). For information on your camcorder model,
“PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed. Functions and equipment  p.12
 An Internet connection is required to install Supplied items  p.13
“PlayMemories Home.”
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
 Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install check the following.
“PlayMemories Home.” If the problem persists even after you
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact
“PlayMemories Home” does not work your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
correctly. service facility. In this case, when you
 Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your contact them, give them all the numbers of
computer. the error code beginning with C or E.
You may hear a melody when some
The camcorder is not recognized by the warning indicators appear on the screen.
computer.
 Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack C:04:
of your computer except the keyboard, mouse,  The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
and your camcorder. battery pack (V series). Use an
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 Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)
computer, and restart the computer, then (p. 18).
connect the computer and your camcorder  Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
again in the correct order. (models with an AC Adaptor) to the DC IN
 When both the Built-in USB Cable and the jack of your camcorder securely (p. 19).
USB jack of the camcorder are connected
to the external devices at the same time,
C:06:
disconnect the one that is not connected to a
computer.  The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13: / C:32:
 Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder again.
E::
 Follow the steps from  on page 40.

 The battery pack is nearly used up.
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About handling of
your camcorder
 The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
 No memory card is inserted (p. 22). On use and care

 When the indicator flashes, there are not
enough free spaces for recording images.  The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
Delete unnecessary images (p. 27), or format or waterproofed.
the memory card after storing the images on  Do not hold the camcorder by the following
other media (p. 38). parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
 The image data base file may be damaged. the jack covers.
Check the data base file by selecting 
LCD screen Battery pack
[Setup]  [ Media Settings]  [Repair
Img. DB F.]  the recording medium (models
with internal memory).
 The memory card is damaged.

 Format the memory card with your camcorder Built-in USB Cable
(p. 38).
 Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 22).

 The memory card is write-protected.
 Access to the memory card was restricted on  Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so
another device. might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
 Do not use or store the camcorder and
 The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake accessories in the following locations:
easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with  Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
both hands and record the image. However, Never leave them exposed to temperatures
note that the camera-shake warning indicator above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
does not disappear. sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
 The recording medium is full.  Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
 Photos cannot be recorded during processing. vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Wait for a while, then record.  Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
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 Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio. When not using your camcorder for a
Noise may occur. long time
 On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
cannot be repaired. and playing back images about once a month.
 Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
 Use up the battery pack completely before
screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct storing it.
sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.
 For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions. Note on the camcorder/battery pack
 Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
temperature
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
 When the temperature of the camcorder
malfunction cannot be repaired.
or battery pack becomes extremely high or
 If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
extremely low, you may not be able to record
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
protection features of the camcorder being
any further.
activated in such situations. In this case, an
 Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful with the lens.
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Notes on charging through the USB
 Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not
using your camcorder. cable
 Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped
 Charging may not be possible with all
in an object such as a towel.
computers.
 When disconnecting the power cord (mains
 If you connect the camcorder to a laptop
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord
computer that is not connected to a power
(models with an AC Adaptor).
source, the battery of the laptop computer will
 Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the
such as by placing anything heavy on it (models
camcorder connected to a computer in this
with an AC Adaptor).
manner.
 Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
 Charging with a personally assembled
pack.
computer, with a converted computer, or
 Keep metal contacts clean.
through a USB hub are not guaranteed.
 If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
The camcorder may not function correctly
 Consult your local authorized Sony service
depending on the USB device which is used
facility.
with the computer.
 Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
 If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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When the camcorder is connected to LCD screen
a computer or accessories
 Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD
 Do not try to format the recording media of the screen, as it may cause uneven color and other
camcorder with a computer. If you do so, your damage.
camcorder may not operate correctly.  If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
 When connecting the camcorder to another residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
device with communication cables, be sure to This is not a malfunction.
insert the connector plug in the correct way.  While using your camcorder, the back of
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction.
malfunction of the camcorder.
 When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the To clean the casing and the projector
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not lens (Models with a projector)
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.  Wipe the casing and the lens gently with a
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass
cleaning cloth.
Notes on optional accessories  If the casing and the projector lens is very dirty,
clean the camcorder casing and the lens with
 We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and
 Genuine Sony accessories may not be available then wipe the casing and the projector lens with
in some countries/regions. a dry soft cloth.
 Avoid the following so as not to deform the
casing, damage the finish or scratch the lens:
On handling the LCD screen  Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent,
 If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on insecticide and sunscreen
the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen  Handling the camcorder with the above
will come off easily. Wipe those off as soon as substances on your hands
possible.  Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber
 If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a or vinyl objects for a long period of time
tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD screen may
be scratched.
 If the LCD screen becomes dirty with About care and storage of the lens
fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you
gently remove those from the screen then clean  Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
it with a soft cloth, etc. cloth in the following 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
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On charging the pre-installed Note on disposal/transfer the
rechargeable battery ownership of the camcorder (Models
with internal memory)
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, Even if you delete all movies and still
time, and other settings even when the images, or perform [Format] (p. 38),
LCD screen is closed. The pre-installed data on the internal memory may not be
rechargeable battery is always charged completely erased. It is recommended that
while your camcorder is connected to you select  [Setup]  [ Media
the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Settings]  [Format]  [Empty] to
Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor) prevent the recovery of your data.
or while the battery pack is attached. The
rechargeable battery will be fully discharged
in about 3 months if you do not use your
camcorder at all. Charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery before you start using
your camcorder.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation other than date
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recording will not be affected.
How to charge the pre-installed

rechargeable battery
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet

(wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (models
with an AC Adaptor) or attach the fully
charged battery pack, and leave it with the
LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours.
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Specifications
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels (HDR-CX280/

System CX280E/CX290/CX290E)
Signal format: Effective (photo, 16:9):
NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-CX220/ Approx. 2 290 000 pixels
CX230/CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) Effective (photo, 4:3):
PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-CX220E/ Approx. 1 710 000 pixels
CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/PJ230E)
Lens:
HD TV
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Movie recording format: HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:
compatible): 27× (Optical)*5, 32× (Extended, while
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 recording movies)*4, 320× (Digital)
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:
Creator*1 27× (Optical)*4, 50× (Extended, while
MPEG-2 PS: recording movies)*5, 320× (Digital)
Video: MPEG-2 (Video) F1.9 ~ F4.0
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Focal length:
Creator*1 f= 2.1 mm ~ 57.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/4 in.)
MP4: When converted to a 35 mm still camera
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 For movies*4:
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch 29.8 mm ~ 953.6 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 37 5/8 in.)
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby (16:9) (HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/
Laboratories. CX230E/PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)
Photo file format: 29.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 31 3/4 in.)
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible (16:9) (HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible CX290E)
MPF Baseline Compatible For photos: 29.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 3/16 in. ~
Recording media (Movie/Photo): 31 3/4 in.) (16:9)
Internal memory Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor],
HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E/ [Outdoor]
PJ230/PJ230E: 8GB Minimum illumination:
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed
SD card (Class 4 or faster) 1/30 second (HDR-CX220/CX230/CX280/
The capacity that a user can use CX290/PJ220/PJ230) or 1/25 second (HDR-
HDR-CX230/CX230E/CX290/CX290E: CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/
Approx. 7.75 GB*6 PJ230E))
HDR-PJ230/PJ230E: Approx. 7.75 GB*2 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter
*6 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of speed 1/30 second (HDR-CX220/CX230/
which is used for system management CX280/CX290/PJ220/PJ230) or 1/25 second
and/or application files. (HDR-CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/
*2 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of PJ220E/PJ230E))
which is used for system management *3 The unique image processing system
and/or application files. Only pre- of Sony’s BIONZ allows still image
installed demonstration movie may be resolution equivalent to the sizes
deleted. described.
Image device: * [
4
SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or
3.1 mm (1/5.8 type) CMOS Sensor [Off].
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9): * [
5
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
Max. 8.9 mega (3 984  2 240) pixels*3
Gross: Approx. 2 390 000 pixels Input/Output connectors
Effective (movie, 16:9)*4: HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector
Approx. 2 150 000 pixels (HDR-CX220/ USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)
CX220E/CX230/CX230E/PJ220/PJ220E/ Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
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PJ230/PJ230E) * Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
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 USB connection is only for output (HDR- 58 mm  57 mm  125 mm (2 3/8 in.
CX220E/CX230E/CX280E/CX290E/PJ220E/  2 1/4 in.  5 in.) (w/h/d) including
PJ230E). the projecting parts, and the supplied
rechargeable battery pack attached
LCD screen Mass (approx.)
Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E:
Total number of pixels: 178 g (6.3 oz) main unit only
230 400 (960  240) 222 g (7.8 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
Projector (HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/ HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E:
PJ230E) 180 g (6.3 oz) main unit only
Projection type: DLP 224 g (7.9 oz) including the supplied
Light source: LED (R/G/B) rechargeable battery pack
Focus: Manual HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:
210 g (7.4 oz) main unit only
Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over 254 g (9.0 oz) including the supplied
Contrast ratio: 1500:1 rechargeable battery pack
Resolution (output): nHD (640  360)
Continuous projection time (when using the
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D (HDR-
supplied battery pack): CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/
Approx. 50 min. PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E)
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
General 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor (HDR-CX280/
Power consumption: 18 W
CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/PJ220E/
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PJ230/PJ230E)) Output voltage: DC 8.4 V
USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Output current: 1.7 A
Average power consumption: Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to
During camera recording using LCD screen 104 °F)
at normal brightness: Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to
HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E +140 °F)
HD: 2.1 W MP4: 1.9 W STD: 2.0 W Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm  29 mm 
HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/ 81 mm (1 15/16 in.  1 3/16 in.  3 1/4 in.)
PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
HD: 2.2 W MP4: 2.0 W STD: 2.1 W Mass (approx.): 150 g (5.3 oz) excluding the
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to power cord (mains lead)
104 °F)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30
Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to
+140 °F) Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Dimensions (approx.): Output voltage: DC 7.2 V
HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E/ Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E: Maximum charge current: 2.12 A
52.5 mm  57 mm  117 mm (2 1/8 in.  Capacity
2 1/4 in.  4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the Typical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
projecting parts Minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
52.5 mm  57 mm  125 mm (2 1/8 in. Type: Li-ion
 2 1/4 in.  5 in.) (w/h/d) including
the projecting parts, and the supplied Design and specifications of your camcorder and
rechargeable battery pack attached accessories are subject to change without notice.
HDR-PJ220/PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E:
58 mm  57 mm  117 mm (2 3/8 in. 
2 1/4 in.  4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
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Expected running times for the supplied  The maximum recording time of movies and
battery pack (in minutes) number of photos that can be recorded, are
These tables show the approximate available displayed on the screen (p.50).
running times when you use a fully charged  The recordable time may vary depending on
battery pack. the recording and subject conditions, [ REC
HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E Mode].
HDR-
HDR-CX230/CX230E CX220/ On trademarks
Recording media CX220E  “Handycam” and are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Internal memory Memory card
 “AVCHD,” “AVCHD Progressive,” “AVCHD”
Continuous logotype and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype
95 95
recording time are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Typical Sony Corporation.
45 45 “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
recording time 
“ ,” “Memory Stick PRO
Playing time 145 145
Duo,” “ ,” “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “
HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/
,” “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,” “
PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E
,” “MagicGate,” “
HDR- ,” “MagicGate Memory
CX280/ Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
HDR-CX290/CX290E/PJ230/
CX280E/ trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Recording media PJ230E
PJ220/ Corporation.
PJ220E  “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Internal memory Memory card Corporation.
 “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Colour” are trademarks of
Continuous
90 90 Sony Corporation.
recording time
 “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Typical  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
45 45
recording time  Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks
Playing time 135 135 of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
 Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
 Each recording time is measured when the of Dolby Laboratories.
camcorder is recording high definition image  The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
quality (HD) movies with [ REC Mode] set Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
to [Standard ].
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
 Typical recording time shows the time when
countries.
you repeat recording start/stop, switching the  Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
movie or photo mode, and zooming. DirectX are either registered trademarks or
 When using a Sony memory card. trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
 Times measured when using the camcorder at United States and/or other countries.
25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
recommended. Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
 The recording and playback time will be  Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
shorter, depending on the conditions under or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
which you use your camcorder, such as when or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
use your camcorder in low temperatures. countries.
GB
48
Screen indicators
 “ ” and “PlayStation” are registered The following indicators appear when you
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
change the settings.
Inc.
 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Center
 MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association. Left Right
 Facebook and the “f ” logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc.
 YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
All other product names mentioned herein may

be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore,  and
 are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Bottom
Left
Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 Indicator Meaning
by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 MENU button (36)
from PlayStation Store (where available.) Self-timer recording (37)
Wide Mode (37)
The application for PlayStation 3 requires
Others/Index
PlayStation Network account and application
Fader (37)
[Face Detection] set to
download.
[Off] (37)
Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is
[Smile Shutter] set to [Off]
available.
(37)
 Manual focus (37)
Scene Selection (37)
 White Balance (37)

SteadyShot off (37)
Tele Macro (37)
Destination (39)
 Intelligent Auto (face
detection/scene detection/
camera-shake detection)
(25)
Center
Indicator Meaning
Slideshow Set
 Warning (41)
 Playback mode (26)
GB
49
Right
Indicator Meaning
60i Recording image quality
720 (HD/MP4/STD), frame
rate (60p/50p/60i/50i),
recording mode (PS/FX/
FH/HQ/LP) and movie
size (37)
60min Remaining battery
Recording/playback/
editing media (21)
0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:
second)
00min Estimated remaining
recording time
9999 Approximate number of
8.9M recordable photos and
photo size (38)
Playback folder
100/112 Current playing movie or
photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
Connection to the external
media device (34)
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
[Micref Level] low (37)
[Wind Noise Reduct.] (37)
Blt-in Zoom Mic (37)
Low Lux (37)
Exposure (37)
Intelligent Auto (25)
101-0005 Data file name
 Protect (38)
 Indicators and their positions are approximate
and may differ from what you actually see.
 Some indicators may not appear, depending on
your camcorder model.
GB
50
Index
A Install.............................................32 T
Attaching/Removing the battery Intelligent Auto............................25 Tripod...........................................17
pack...............................................18 Troubleshooting...........................40
L
AVCHD recording disc...............11 TV..................................................28
Language.......................................10
B LCD screen...................................24 U
Battery pack..................................18 USB................................................19
M
Beep...............................................21 USB Adaptor Cable.....................35
Built-in USB Cable......................19 Mac................................................31
USB connection support
Media select..................................21 cable...............................................11
C Memory card................................22
Care...............................................42 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” W
Charging the battery pack..........18 media.............................................22 Warning indicators......................41
Charging the battery pack using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Wind noise...................................37
your computer..............................19 (Mark2).........................................22
Windows.......................................32
Charging the battery using the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”
AC adaptor...................................19 media.............................................22 Z
Computer.....................................32 Menu lists.....................................37 Zoom.............................................25
Creating discs...............................34 Menus............................................36
D N
Data Code.....................................21 Notes on handling of your
camcorder.....................................42
Date/Time.....................................21
Others/Index
Display items on the LCD P
screen............................................24
Parts and controls........................16
Dual Capture................................24
Playback........................................26
E PlayMemories Home..... 11, 31, 32
Event View....................................26 PlayMemories Home Help
Guide.......................................11, 33
Extended Zoom...........................25
Projector.......................................29
External media device.................35
R
F
Recording.....................................24
Full charge....................................20
Recording and playback time....48
G Recording media.........................21
Grip belt........................................17 Repair............................................40
H S
“Handycam” User Guide............11 Saving images on an external
HDMI Cable.................................28 media device................................35
How to operate the Screen indicators.........................49
multi-selector...............................11 SD card..........................................22
How to use this manual..............12 Self-diagnosis display..................41
Setting...........................................21 You will find the menu lists
I on pages 37 to 39.
Specifications...............................46
Initialize........................................40 Starting PlayMemories Home....33
Initial setup...................................21 Supplied Items..............................11 GB
51
GB
Additional information on this product and

answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Camera Recorder Getting started

Please also refer to : Others/Index

A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type

About this manual, illustrations and

1 Access the Sony support page.

3 Search for the model name

To confirm the model name of your camcorder

Differences in supplied items

Model name AC Adaptor Power Cord (Mains lead)

Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Saving movies and photos with a computer

Customizing your camcorder

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  LCD screen (21)

 Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)

 Power zoom lever (25)

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:

Attaching/Removing the battery pack

Close the LCD screen and attach the

Connect the AC Adaptor () and the 

Charging the battery using your computer

Connect the camcorder to a running

To the wall outlet

When using the AC Adaptor (models with an AC Adaptor): 115 min.

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:

Preparing your camcorder

1 Open the LCD screen of your

2 Select the desired language, the

To turn off the beep sound

Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory)

Open the cover, and insert the memory card

 To eject the memory card, lightly push the

Insert the card with the notched corner in

Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

SD Speed Capacity Described in this

1 Open the lens cover.

2 Open the LCD screen and select

To display items on the LCD screen

Move the power zoom lever to

In the default setting, you can magnify images up

To magnify images further (Extended Zoom) (Models with electronic

To select the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation

1 Open the LCD screen and press

2 Select / to move the desired

3 Select the image. 1 1 2013 12 00:00:00

 The camcorder plays from the selected

4 Select the appropriate buttons

Stop Start/stop slide show

To play back images with other devices

Select on the playback screen of movies or photos.

1 Switch the input on the TV to the

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV.

4 Move the selection frame using

1 Face the projector lens towards a

 You can also use the multi-selector for the

What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows)

View images in Upload to online services

Saving movies and photos with a computer

“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL.

Software for Mac

1 Double-click the “PlayMemories

Saving movies and photos with a computer

3 Disconnect the USB cable.