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4-530-437-11(1)
Getting started
Digital HD Video
Recording/Playback
Camera Recorder
Saving images
Operating Guide
Customizing your
camcorder
Others
Please also refer to :
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
HDR-CX540/CX610E/PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/PJ610E
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Read this first IMPORTANT Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and SAFETY retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record INSTRUCTIONS The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the SAVE THESE serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers INSTRUCTIONS. whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. DANGER - TO REDUCE Model No. HDR- THE RISK OF FIRE OR Serial No. _________________________ Model No. AC- ______
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for replacement of the obsolete even chemical burns. Observe the outlet. following cautions. • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at • Do not disassemble. plugs, convenience receptacles, • Do not crush and do not expose the and the point where they exit from battery pack to any shock or force the apparatus. such as hammering, dropping or • Only use attachments/accessories stepping on it. specified by the manufacturer. • Do not short circuit and do not allow
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Excessive sound pressure from without testing of specific absorption earphones and headphones can ratio (SAR). cause hearing loss. For Customers in the For Customers in the U.S.A. U.S.A. and Canada If you have any questions about this RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center BATTERIES 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Lithium-Ion batteries The number below is for the FCC are recyclable. related matters only. You can help preserve our environment by Regulator
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this equipment does cause harmful Declaration of Conformity interference to radio or television Trade Name: SONY reception, which can be determined Model No.: HDR-PJ540 by turning the equipment off and on, Responsible Party: Sony the user is encouraged to try to Electronics Inc. correct the interference by one or Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, more of the following measures: San Diego, CA 92127 – Reorient or relocate the receiving U.S.A. antenna. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 – Increase the
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with the essential requirements and symbol. The chemical symbols for other relevant provisions of Directive mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the battery contains more than the following URL: 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By http://www.compliance.sony.de/ ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, Notice for the customers in you will help prevent potentially the countries applying EU negative consequences for the Dire
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Learning more Table of Contents Read this first ............................ 2 about the Learning more about the camcorder (Help camcorder (Help Guide) .......7 Guide) Getting started .............8 Supplied items .......................... 8 Help Guide is an on-line manual. Charging the battery pack ....... 9 Refer to it for in-depth instructions on Turning the power on ...............11 the many functions of the camcorder. Inserting a memory card ......... 12 Access the Sony 1 Recording/P
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Getting started • “Operating Guide” (This manual) Supplied items (1) The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. •Camcorder (1) •AC Adaptor (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor differs depending on the countries/ regions. • USB connection support cable (1) 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. •HDMI cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP- FV50 (1) GB 8
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor, 1 and attach the battery pack. Battery pack Pull out the Built-in USB Cable. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the 3 USB connection support cable, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). USB connection support cable AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable Wall outlet (wall socket) • The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. • The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the ba
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• Turn off your camcorder before you remove the battery pack. Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same way as “Charging the battery pack.” • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • The battery pack may be consumed even if the camcorder is connected to th
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Getting started Turning the power on Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn 1 the power on. Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select 2 the language, the geographical area, Daylight Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date and time. Touch the button on the LCD monitor. • To go to the next page, touch [Next]. • To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. • To set the date and time again, select [Setup] [Clock Settings] [Date & Time Setting]. • To turn of
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Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it 1 clicks. microSD memory card Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) media Printed Terminal surface • The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. • Insert the memory card straight in the right direction so that the camcorder can recognize it. • To select a memory card as the recording medium, select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Sele
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Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording Recording movies Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to 1 start recording. Power zoom lever • To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). • In the default setting, movies are recorded with HD format and MP4 format simultaneously (Dual Video REC). MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a network, or for uploading to
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Shooting photos Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] 1 (Photo). Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it 2 fully. Power zoom lever • When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor. GB 14
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Recording/Playback Playback Open the LCD monitor and press the (View 1 Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. Select / to move the desired event to the 2 center, and then select the part circled ( ) in the figure. Switch Movie Remaining battery Format To the MENU button (HD/ screen MP4) Event name Events To the To the next previous event event Change to the Time-line bar movie/photo recording Play short movies Change Event Scale button mode GB 15
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Select the image. 3 Recorded time/ Event name number of photos To go back to the Event View Switch screen Image Type button Previous Movie Next Photo Change to the movie/photo Last played image recording mode Playback operations Volume / Previous/Next Delete / Fast-reverse/Fast-forward Context / Play/Pause Stop Play/Stop slide show Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ To select the format of the movie you want to play, edit, or copy to other devices In step 2, select at the top right of
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Recording/Playback Viewing images at a larger size Connecting the camcorder to a TV Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the 1 HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied. Signal flow • If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV using an AV cable (sold separately). Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ530E/PJ540/PJ540E/ PJ610E) Press the PROJECTOR button (page 30). 1 Select [Image Shot on
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Saving images Using PlayMemories Home™ What you can do with PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. Playing back imported images Import images from the camcorder. For Windows, the following functions are Sharing images on also available. PlayMemories Online™ Viewing Creating Uploading images on movie images to Calendar discs network services To download PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home can be downlo
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Saving images Connecting an external media device External media device Connect an external media device to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). • Movies are copied with high definition image quality (HD). Recorder without a USB jack Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately). • Movies are copied with standard definition image quality. Signal flow GB 19
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Notes Using the Wi-Fi • If PlayMemories Mobile is already function installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. Installing PlayMemories • The Wi-Fi function described here Mobile™ on your is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. smartphone • The Wi-Fi function of the For the latest information and camcorder cannot be used more detailed information on connected to a public wireless the functions of PlayMemories LAN. Mobile, visit the foll
