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4-447-519-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E
4-447-519-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E
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... regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers in the instructions. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc...in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. and CANADA RECYCLING ...
... regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers in the instructions. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc...in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. and CANADA RECYCLING ...
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... lit or flashing GB 10 removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used ...; p.12 About language setting The on-screen displays in any problems. Compensation for effective use this manual for your camcorder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do any of such materials may be copyrighted. However, there may be some...
... lit or flashing GB 10 removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used ...; p.12 About language setting The on-screen displays in any problems. Compensation for effective use this manual for your camcorder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do any of such materials may be copyrighted. However, there may be some...
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... manual) (1) Only for HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/ CX380E/CX390E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) Only for HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" software and "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 31). Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide...
... manual) (1) Only for HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/ CX380E/CX390E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) Only for HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" software and "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 31). Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide...
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How to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..." Model name HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E Projector GB 12 Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in functions Model name HDR-CX320 HDR-CX320E/PJ320E HDR-CX380/PJ380 HDR-CX380E/CX390E/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Recording media Internal memory + .... If you find the description "Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. like below, confirm in the specifications for each model are based on...
How to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with ..." Model name HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E Projector GB 12 Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in functions Model name HDR-CX320 HDR-CX320E/PJ320E HDR-CX380/PJ380 HDR-CX380E/CX390E/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Recording media Internal memory + .... If you find the description "Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. like below, confirm in the specifications for each model are based on...
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Table of contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 11 Supplied Items 11 How to use this manual 12 Differences in functions 12 Differences in equipment 12 Parts and controls 16 ...Getting started Charging the battery pack 18 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Setting 20 Preparing your camcorder 20 Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Zooming 24 Playback 25 Playing images on...
Table of contents Read this first 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 11 Supplied Items 11 How to use this manual 12 Differences in functions 12 Differences in equipment 12 Parts and controls 16 ...Getting started Charging the battery pack 18 Charging the battery using your computer 19 Setting 20 Preparing your camcorder 20 Changing the recording media (Models with internal memory 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Zooming 24 Playback 25 Playing images on...
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Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 35 Menu lists 36 Others/Index Troubleshooting 39 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 40 About handling of your camcorder 41 Specifications 45 Screen indicators 48 Index 50 GB 15
Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 35 Menu lists 36 Others/Index Troubleshooting 39 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 40 About handling of your camcorder 41 Specifications 45 Screen indicators 48 Index 50 GB 15
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... Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (21) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...
... Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (21) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in .)). Depending on the specifications of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...
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Getting started Charging the battery pack For information on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery ... BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the...
Getting started Charging the battery pack For information on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery ... BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the...
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... an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). When using your computer connected with HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E): When using the AC Adaptor: 115 min. Charging the battery using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. It is too short for about 2 minutes, ... (50 °F to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 38). NP-FV30 (supplied with the Built-in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor: 155...
... an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). When using your computer connected with HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E): When using the AC Adaptor: 115 min. Charging the battery using your camcorder without using the USB connection support cable. It is too short for about 2 minutes, ... (50 °F to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 38). NP-FV30 (supplied with the Built-in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor: 155...
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...; The recording date and time are recorded on the LCD screen. Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn off the power, close the LCD screen. 2 Select...
...; The recording date and time are recorded on the LCD screen. Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn off the power, close the LCD screen. 2 Select...
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... ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Access lamp Getting started Insert the card with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC ...memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this camcorder. Movies recorded on your important data on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Types of the...
... ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Access lamp Getting started Insert the card with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC ...memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this camcorder. Movies recorded on your important data on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Types of the...
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Photo: Press PHOTO. Recording/Playback To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn the camcorder on icons with functions convenient for a few seconds after recording has finished. Movie: Photo: 2 Movie: Press START/STOP. You can record photos during...; p.12 1 Open the LCD screen and select [MODE] the desired shooting mode. Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the...
Photo: Press PHOTO. Recording/Playback To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn the camcorder on icons with functions convenient for a few seconds after recording has finished. Movie: Photo: 2 Movie: Press START/STOP. You can record photos during...; p.12 1 Open the LCD screen and select [MODE] the desired shooting mode. Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the...
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... the subject is given priority. To select the suitable setting automatically for a faster zoom. W (Wide angle): Wider range of movies or photos, then point your camcorder To record the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Touch the face and subject you want to magnify or reduce the size of the image. Zooming...
... the subject is given priority. To select the suitable setting automatically for a faster zoom. W (Wide angle): Wider range of movies or photos, then point your camcorder To record the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Touch the face and subject you want to magnify or reduce the size of the image. Zooming...
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...; Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the LCD screen for various playback operations. Recording/Playback Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording ...on the LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then MENU select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. GB Select / ...
...; Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the LCD screen for various playback operations. Recording/Playback Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording ...on the LCD screen. 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then MENU select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. GB Select / ...
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... of movies or photos. To delete images Select on external media periodically. (p. 34) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with other manufacturers. Notes To prevent...
... of movies or photos. To delete images Select on external media periodically. (p. 34) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is selected with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with other manufacturers. Notes To prevent...
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... Cable (sold separately) Signal flow 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 25). By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of TV is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set...like depiction of photos can be enjoyed in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV. When you connect your camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of subtle textures and colors. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the ...
... Cable (sold separately) Signal flow 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 25). By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of TV is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set...like depiction of photos can be enjoyed in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV. When you connect your camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of subtle textures and colors. Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the ...
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... then press PROJECTOR. Zoom lever 2 Select [Image Shot on This Device] on . Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder, move the selection frame using the power zoom lever, then press PHOTO. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a screen to view recorded images... using the built-in projector. 4 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 5 When playing back images in your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can use the built-in projector after the...
... then press PROJECTOR. Zoom lever 2 Select [Image Shot on This Device] on . Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder, move the selection frame using the power zoom lever, then press PHOTO. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a screen to view recorded images... using the built-in projector. 4 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 5 When playing back images in your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can use the built-in projector after the...
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GB 29 Recording/Playback Signal flow Connect the PROJECTOR IN jack of the camcorder to an HDMI output jack of the other functions When the projected images contain a lot of black, faint color unevenness may appear. This is ... the projector. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. Make sure not to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the HDMI cable (supplied), use . Notes The LCD screen turns off while projecting images. Be careful of the following operations are unavailable...
GB 29 Recording/Playback Signal flow Connect the PROJECTOR IN jack of the camcorder to an HDMI output jack of the other functions When the projected images contain a lot of black, faint color unevenness may appear. This is ... the projector. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. Make sure not to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the HDMI cable (supplied), use . Notes The LCD screen turns off while projecting images. Be careful of the following operations are unavailable...
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...images in "PlayMemories Online" "PlayMemories Home" can be available in a variety of ways. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ GB 30 The services may not be downloaded from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on a computer The "PlayMemories Home" ...software allows you can do with "PlayMemories Home" software (Windows) Import images from the camcorder View images in a calendar Upload to use them in some countries/regions. For details, visit the following URL. To import images from ...
...images in "PlayMemories Online" "PlayMemories Home" can be available in a variety of ways. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ GB 30 The services may not be downloaded from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on a computer The "PlayMemories Home" ...software allows you can do with "PlayMemories Home" software (Windows) Import images from the camcorder View images in a calendar Upload to use them in some countries/regions. For details, visit the following URL. To import images from ...