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Table of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that is the Help of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using ... Operating Guide (a separate volume). Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on using Adobe Reader. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in this...
Table of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that is the Help of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using ... Operating Guide (a separate volume). Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using your camcorder to its fullest in addition to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on using Adobe Reader. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in this...
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...; A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander.... card you can use . These points are normal results of your camcorder" (p. 112). Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However, there may cause malfunctions...
...; A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander.... card you can use . These points are normal results of your camcorder" (p. 112). Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However, there may cause malfunctions...
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...external devices, see page 60. The type of recordings cannot be copyrighted. Index US About language setting The on the camcorder, due to record or play discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) with DVD players/recorders as at the sun. You cannot play ...be saved on external media or on it is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the ...
...external devices, see page 60. The type of recordings cannot be copyrighted. Index US About language setting The on the camcorder, due to record or play discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) with DVD players/recorders as at the sun. You cannot play ...be saved on external media or on it is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the ...
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...used in this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be saved or recorded. About this manual, illustrations and on , do so, your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual, the DVD ... the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of internal recording media Projector HDR-CX360/ HDR-CX360V* 32 GB - Capacity...
...used in this series are lit or flashing When using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be saved or recorded. About this manual, illustrations and on , do so, your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual, the DVD ... the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of internal recording media Projector HDR-CX360/ HDR-CX360V* 32 GB - Capacity...
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Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (40) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (53) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (52), Deleting (49)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V (43) US 8
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (40) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (53) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (52), Deleting (49)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V (43) US 8
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... recording media 20 Selecting recording media 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful... Shutter 37 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 38 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 38 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 39 US 10 Index
... recording media 20 Selecting recording media 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful... Shutter 37 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 38 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 38 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 39 US 10 Index
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... 42 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 42 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V 43 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 45 Recording information on your location 45 Hints for better reception 46 Searching for a desired... scene by recording location (Map View 47 Obtaining a map of the current location 48 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 48 Making good use of your camcorder...
... 42 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 42 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V 43 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 45 Recording information on your location 45 Hints for better reception 46 Searching for a desired... scene by recording location (Map View 47 Obtaining a map of the current location 48 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 48 Making good use of your camcorder...
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 71 Operating menus 71 Menu lists 72 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 73 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 75 Image ... editing 86 Setup (Other setup items 87 Additional information Troubleshooting 95 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 102 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 108 About the memory card 110 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 111 About x.v.Color 112 About handling...
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 71 Operating menus 71 Menu lists 72 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 73 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 75 Image ... editing 86 Setup (Other setup items 87 Additional information Troubleshooting 95 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 102 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 108 About the memory card 110 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 111 About x.v.Color 112 About handling...
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... jack. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. US 13 Index To the wall outlet... can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
... jack. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. US 13 Index To the wall outlet... can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
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... Adaptor (sold separately). To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the... camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in USB Cable. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor...
... Adaptor (sold separately). To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the... camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in USB Cable. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor...
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... 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without any countries/regions using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ... the LCD screen. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack ...
... 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without any countries/regions using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ... the LCD screen. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen. Remove the battery pack ...
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This may cause a malfunction. US 16 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.
This may cause a malfunction. US 16 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.
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... language, then touch [Next]. US 17 Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Table of Contents Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen...
... language, then touch [Next]. US 17 Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Table of Contents Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen...
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... to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set the clock for your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] ... then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V). Table of Contents 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. The clock may not be displayed during recording, but they are automatically ...
... to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set the clock for your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] ... then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V). Table of Contents 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. The clock may not be displayed during recording, but they are automatically ...
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.... When [Power On By LCD] (p. 92) is turned off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a desired language . ...Table of Contents To turn off . Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off], turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19
.... When [Power On By LCD] (p. 92) is turned off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a desired language . ...Table of Contents To turn off . Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off], turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 19
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... either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of your camcorder as following icons. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of the screen. You can...
... either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of your camcorder as following icons. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of the screen. You can...
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... is supporting the exFAT system. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Class 4 or faster SD card Operation with all memory cards is used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on SDXC memory cards cannot be used with this manual - Doing so may cause a malfunction. ...medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Index US 21 Types of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the...
... is supporting the exFAT system. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Class 4 or faster SD card Operation with all memory cards is used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on SDXC memory cards cannot be used with this manual - Doing so may cause a malfunction. ...medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Index US 21 Types of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the...
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Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the internal recording media. US 23 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the internal recording media. US 23 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
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Table of a person during movie recording, image quality is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of Contents Recording movies MODE button START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Enjoy Useful Functions (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): ...that you can use items. You can change the settings using the [Display Setting] menu (p. 83). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 81). Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) US 24 Index about 4sec...
Table of a person during movie recording, image quality is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of Contents Recording movies MODE button START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Enjoy Useful Functions (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): ...that you can use items. You can change the settings using the [Display Setting] menu (p. 83). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 81). Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) US 24 Index about 4sec...
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...;), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V) are not displayed during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 38). [ SteadyShot] is set [Guide...
...;), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V) are not displayed during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 38). [ SteadyShot] is set [Guide...