HDR CX240 Driver

The HDR CX240 driver provides the software bridge that allows a Windows PC to recognize the camcorder over a USB connection. Once installed, the operating system can access the device properly, making it possible to import videos and still images without repeated connection failures or detection issues.

Key Features

• Adds reliable USB device recognition for the HDR CX240 on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
• Supports steady transfer of recorded video and image files from the camcorder to local storage.
• Helps resolve common “USB device not recognized” errors and dropped connections during file import.
• Works with standard Windows import tools and compatible video management applications.

How to Install

1. Download the HDR CX240 driver package for your version of Windows and save it to a folder you can easily locate.
2. Turn on the camcorder, switch it to playback or USB connection mode, and connect it to the computer using a compatible USB cable.
3. Extract the downloaded files if the package is compressed, then right-click the driver installer and select Run as administrator.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and allow Windows to complete the installation when prompted by security dialogs.
5. Restart your PC, reconnect the HDR CX240, and confirm the connection in Device Manager or your preferred video import software.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the HDR-CX240 before running the driver installer, close Sony PlayMemories/Imaging Edge and Windows Camera, then run the installer as administrator and reconnect only when prompted. Set the camcorder’s USB Connect option to Mass Storage if installation does not complete.
• Camcorder not detected: Use the supplied USB cable directly into a rear USB port, not a hub. Power the HDR-CX240 on, select Mass Storage/MTP in USB Connect, and check Device Manager under Portable Devices or Imaging Devices. Try another cable/port.
• Driver version conflicts: Uninstall older Handycam/Sony USB drivers and any previous driver package, show hidden devices in Device Manager, remove greyed-out camcorder entries, reboot, then install the current driver once and let Windows finish setup.