User manual SONY VPCEL17FX

[. . . ] ACSerial No. 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. GB  IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.             Read these instructions. [. . . ] The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector.  Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV 29 GB  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.  Operation 30 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows) View images in a calendar Import images from the camcorder Upload to online services Saving movies and photos with a computer 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. http://www. sony. co. jp/imsoft/Mac/ 31 GB Preparing a computer (Windows) Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 CPU*4 Intel Core Duo 1. 66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1. 66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2. 26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2. 40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies. ) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8: 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB Display Minimum 1, 024 × 768 dots *1 Standard installation is required. Operation is Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer 1 Access the following download site using an Internet browser on your computer, then click [Install]  [Run]. www. sony. net/pm Install according to the on-screen instructions.  2 When the on-screen instructions prompting you to connect the camcorder to a computer appear, connect the camcorder to your computer with the built-in USB Cable. not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2. 0 or newer is required to use disc creation function, etc. *4 Faster processor is recommended. Notes  Built-in USB Cable  When the installation completes, “PlayMemories Home” starts up. Operation with all computer environments is not assured. Notes on installation   32 GB 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. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoots photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen. Customizing your camcorder Image Quality/Size REC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). 37 GB x. v. Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is compliant with x. v. Color. [. . . ]  4 5/8 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts Others/Index Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 Maximum output voltage: DC 8. 4 V Output voltage: DC 7. 2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8. 4 V Maximum charge current: 2. 12 A Capacity Typical: 3. 6 Wh (500 mAh) Minimum: 3. 6 Wh (500 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. 47 GB Expected running times for the supplied battery pack (in minutes) These tables show the approximate available running times when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX220/CX220E/CX230/CX230E   The maximum recording time of movies and number of photos that can be recorded, are displayed on the screen (p. 50). The recordable time may vary depending on REC the recording and subject conditions, [ Mode]. Recording media Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playing time HDR-CX230/CX230E Internal memory 95 45 145 HDRCX220/ CX220E 95 45 145 On trademarks   Memory card  HDR-CX280/CX280E/CX290/CX290E/PJ220/ PJ220E/PJ230/PJ230E Recording media HDRCX280/ HDR-CX290/CX290E/PJ230/ CX280E/ PJ230E PJ220/ PJ220E Internal memory Memory card 90 45 135 90 45 135        Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playing time      Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image REC Mode] set quality (HD) movies with [ ]. to [Standard Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the movie or photo mode, and zooming. [. . . ]