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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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...Do not use with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Note on it while connected to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can burst, cause a...
...Do not use with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Note on it while connected to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can burst, cause a...
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... details on the signal format, refer to "How to use this manual, illustrations and on the LCD screen. If any way. For information on your camcorder. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. However, there may be...Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are recorded without any of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on use . The image data that appear constantly on -screen displays ...
... details on the signal format, refer to "How to use this manual, illustrations and on the LCD screen. If any way. For information on your camcorder. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. However, there may be...Change the screen language before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are recorded without any of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on use . The image data that appear constantly on -screen displays ...
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... "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/ CX380E/CX390E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) Only for in-depth instructions on HDR-PJ380E unless otherwise specified. GB 11 http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or ...region. 3 Search for use with this manual are based on the many functions of your camcorder...
... "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/ CX380E/CX390E Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) Only for in-depth instructions on HDR-PJ380E unless otherwise specified. GB 11 http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or ...region. 3 Search for use with this manual are based on the many functions of your camcorder...
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.../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 + Memory card Memory card ..., confirm in the specifications for each model are based on HDR-PJ380E. 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. How to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models...
.../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 + Memory card Memory card ..., confirm in the specifications for each model are based on HDR-PJ380E. 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. How to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models...
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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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... compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB 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...
... compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB 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...
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... see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the DC IN jack POWER/CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack GB 18 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 ...
... see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the DC IN jack POWER/CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack GB 18 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 ...
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...150 min. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack (supplied). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). When using your computer connected with the Built-in a ... charging times are measured without any operation for connection. NP-FV50 (supplied with HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E): When using the AC Adaptor: 155 min. Charging the battery using your computer Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. The POWER...
...150 min. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack (supplied). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). When using your computer connected with the Built-in a ... charging times are measured without any operation for connection. NP-FV50 (supplied with HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E): When using the AC Adaptor: 155 min. Charging the battery using your computer Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. The POWER...
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... setting, movies and photos are recorded automatically 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 the internal memory. GB 20 To display them as [Data Code...
... setting, movies and photos are recorded automatically 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 the internal memory. GB 20 To display them as [Data Code...
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... assured. Up to 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Up to 64 GB Class 4 or faster Up to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use with the USB cable. Confirm in once. Access lamp Getting started Insert the card with the notched corner in this... 21 Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with your PC, etc. Confirm the direction of memory card you can use (p. 37). Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and...
... assured. Up to 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Up to 64 GB Class 4 or faster Up to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use with the USB cable. Confirm in once. Access lamp Getting started Insert the card with the notched corner in this... 21 Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with your PC, etc. Confirm the direction of memory card you can use (p. 37). Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and...
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... on the LCD screen disappear if you do not apply shock or vibration to display information on the LCD screen to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing The media... in the upper right of the LCD screen is still being written onto the recording media after you turn the camcorder on your camcorder model, see the following states will be indicated if data is flashing GB 23 STBY W STBY 2h 25m 00...switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. During this time, do not operate the camcorder for recording.
... on the LCD screen disappear if you do not apply shock or vibration to display information on the LCD screen to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing The media... in the upper right of the LCD screen is still being written onto the recording media after you turn the camcorder on your camcorder model, see the following states will be indicated if data is flashing GB 23 STBY W STBY 2h 25m 00...switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. During this time, do not operate the camcorder for recording.
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... and the subject is given priority. Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of movies or photos, then point your camcorder To record the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Touch the face and subject you want to 55 times (Extended Zoom) the original size with the...
... and the subject is given priority. Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of movies or photos, then point your camcorder To record the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Touch the face and subject you want to 55 times (Extended Zoom) the original size with the...
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... 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. Volume / Previous/Next Delete ...being played back. As you repeat selecting / during pause to play movies slowly. 25 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 (...
... 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. Volume / Previous/Next Delete ...being played back. As you repeat selecting / during pause to play movies slowly. 25 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 (...
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Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with the Switch Image Type button. To ... movies or photos. GB 26 To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E). To play back images with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder normally. Also, you may not be played on external media periodically. (p. 34) In the default setting...
Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play back with the Switch Image Type button. To ... movies or photos. GB 26 To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E). To play back images with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder normally. Also, you may not be played on external media periodically. (p. 34) In the default setting...
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... they are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of TV is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. GB 27 Recording/Playback...58320; If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) Signal flow 1 Switch the input on the camcorder (p. 25). High definition Standard definition Yellow White HDMI Cable (supplied) Red AV Cable (sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of photos...
... they are played back in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of TV is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. GB 27 Recording/Playback...58320; If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) Signal flow 1 Switch the input on the camcorder (p. 25). High definition Standard definition Yellow White HDMI Cable (supplied) Red AV Cable (sold separately) for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of photos...
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... lever, then press PHOTO. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. GB 28 Using the built-in your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can use the built-in projector after the... camcorder is turned on your camcorder, move the selection frame using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 5 When playing back images in projector (Models with a projector) For information on . Zoom lever 2 Select [...
... lever, then press PHOTO. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. GB 28 Using the built-in your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can use the built-in projector after the... camcorder is turned on your camcorder, move the selection frame using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 5 When playing back images in projector (Models with a projector) For information on . Zoom lever 2 Select [...
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... are unavailable while you are using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the HDMI cable (supplied), use . This is not a malfunction. 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....
... are unavailable while you are using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the HDMI cable (supplied), use . This is not a malfunction. 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....
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... to online services Create a disc Share images in "PlayMemories Online" "PlayMemories Home" can be available in some countries/regions. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ GB 30 Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on your Mac and play them in a variety ...is required to install "PlayMemories Home." An Internet connection is not supported with "PlayMemories Home" software (Windows) Import images from the camcorder View images in a calendar Upload to use the appropriate software on a computer The "PlayMemories Home" software allows you can do with Mac ...
... to online services Create a disc Share images in "PlayMemories Online" "PlayMemories Home" can be available in some countries/regions. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ GB 30 Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on your Mac and play them in a variety ...is required to install "PlayMemories Home." An Internet connection is not supported with "PlayMemories Home" software (Windows) Import images from the camcorder View images in a calendar Upload to use the appropriate software on a computer The "PlayMemories Home" software allows you can do with Mac ...