Model Information
In this User Guide, 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.
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(Models with a projector)
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(Models with the NTSC color system)
To confirm the model name of your camcorder
See the bottom of your camcorder.

A: Model name (HDR-xxx)
Differences in functions
Model name
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Recording media
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Signal format
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USB connection
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SteadyShot
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Internal memory + Memory card
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Memory card
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HDR-CX220/ PJ220
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NTSC
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Input/Output
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Electronic
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HDR-CX220E/ PJ220E
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PAL
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Output only
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Electronic
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HDR-CX230/ PJ230
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NTSC
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Input/Output
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Electronic
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HDR-CX230E/ PJ230E
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PAL
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Output only
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Electronic
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HDR-CX280/ CX320
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NTSC
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Input/Output
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Optical
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HDR-CX280E/ CX320E/ PJ320E
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PAL
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Output only
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Optical
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HDR-CX290/ CX380/ PJ380
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NTSC
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Input/Output
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Optical
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HDR-CX290E/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ380E/ PJ390E
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PAL
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Output only
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Optical
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Differences in equipment
Illustrations used in this manual are based on HDR-PJ380E.
Model name
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Projector
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Projector IN jack
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Selecting items on the LCD screen
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Opening Lens cover
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POWER button
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MIC input jack
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HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E
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Multi selector
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Manually
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HDR-PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E
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Multi selector
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Manually
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HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E
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Touch panel
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Automatically
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HDR-PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E
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Touch panel
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Automatically
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Differences in zoom magnification
Model name
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Optical zoom magnification
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Extended zoom magnification
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Digital zoom magnification
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HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E
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27 times
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32 times
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320 times
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HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E
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27 times
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50 times
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320 times
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HDR-CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E
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30 times
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55 times
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350 times
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Differences in supplied items
Model name
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Rechargeable battery pack
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AC Adaptor
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Power Cord (Mains lead)
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HDR-CX220/ CX220E/ CX230/ CX230E
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NP-FV30
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HDR-CX280/ CX280E/ CX290/ CX290E/ CX320/ CX320E/ CX380/ CX380E/ CX390E/ PJ220/ PJ220E/ PJ230/ PJ230E
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NP-FV30
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HDR-PJ320E/ PJ380/ PJ380E/ PJ390E
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NP-FV50
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