User manual SONY HANDYCAM HDR-CX290

[. . . ] 4-447-514-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback 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 manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. [. . . ] When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. 1 Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc. ).  If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 34 GB Connect your camcorder to the recording device with an AV Cable (sold separately). Copying date and time information: [Data Code] (p. 38) Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] (p. 38) 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 photos on an 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.  1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately) Saving 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. 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). Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. 2 Select [Copy. ] on the camcorder screen.       Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time. This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in your camcorder. To disconnect the external media device, while the camcorder is in the select playback standby mode (either Event View or Event Index is displayed). 35 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 To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. 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 you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item. 2 Select a category. MENU Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup 3 Select your desired menu item. Shooting Mode STBY Movie Photo Edit/Copy Scrolls the menu items up or down Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy  Notes to finish setting the menu or to Select return to the previous menu screen. 36 GB Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoots photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment. Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. the brightness (exposure) using to adjust Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you select [Manual], select to adjust the focus for a distant the focus for a nearby subject and subject. Camera Settings Scene Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. [. . . ] Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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