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Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/ PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-165-12(1) GB
Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/ PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-165-12(1) GB
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Shoe cover (HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE/ PJ50E/PJ50VE) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However, there may cause malfunctions. GB ...(1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/ PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Read this first Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are...
Shoe cover (HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE/ PJ50E/PJ50VE) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. However, there may cause malfunctions. GB ...(1) This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/ PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Read this first Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are...
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... the model name of your camcorder may be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to change without notice. ...models. If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDR‑CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/ PJ30VE) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ50E/ PJ50VE/XR160E) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications...
... the model name of your camcorder may be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to change without notice. ...models. If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDR‑CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/ PJ30VE) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ50E/ PJ50VE/XR160E) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications...
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... a drop sensor function (p. 97). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on use your camcorder. Note on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E). Doing so may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit... or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E) Do not turn on using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use ...
... a drop sensor function (p. 97). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on use your camcorder. Note on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E). Doing so may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit... or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE/XR160E) Do not turn on using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use ...
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Making good use of GPS HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE (47) Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (80) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (40) Smile Shutter (39) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (80) Sunrise&Sunset (80) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (37) Recording mode (37) Changing the recording media Media setting (21) GB 8
Making good use of GPS HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE (47) Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (80) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (40) Smile Shutter (39) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (80) Sunrise&Sunset (80) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (37) Recording mode (37) Changing the recording media Media setting (21) GB 8
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Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (42) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (55) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (54), Deleting (51)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE (45) GB 9
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (42) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (55) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (54), Deleting (51)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE (45) GB 9
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... Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save 43 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 44 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE 45 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map...
... Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save 43 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 44 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE 45 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map...
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... Troubleshooting 100 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 107 Using your camcorder abroad 111 Maintenance and precautions 113 About the AVCHD format 113 About GPS (HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE 113 About the memory card 115 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 116 About x.v.Color 117 About handling of your camcorder 117 Quick reference Screen...
... Troubleshooting 100 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 107 Using your camcorder abroad 111 Maintenance and precautions 113 About the AVCHD format 113 About GPS (HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE/PJ50VE 113 About the memory card 115 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 116 About x.v.Color 117 About handling of your camcorder 117 Quick reference Screen...
Operation Guide
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...electrical and electronic equipment. The recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. The chemical symbols for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. By ensuring this product is disposed of materials will help prevent potentially ...packaging indicates that the battery provided with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this HDR-PJ50VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% ...
...electrical and electronic equipment. The recycling of correctly, you purchased the product. The chemical symbols for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. By ensuring this product is disposed of materials will help prevent potentially ...packaging indicates that the battery provided with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this HDR-PJ50VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% ...
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... are as follows. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to change without notice. The HDR-PJ50VE is used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder... camcorder and accessories are subject to play back or may be recorded. Note on the bottom of internal recording media Projector HDR‑PJ50E/ HDR-PJ50VE* 220 GB HDR-XR160E 160 GB - Confirm the model name on using a digital still camera, and therefore may damage the internal hard disk...
... are as follows. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to change without notice. The HDR-PJ50VE is used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder... camcorder and accessories are subject to play back or may be recorded. Note on the bottom of internal recording media Projector HDR‑PJ50E/ HDR-PJ50VE* 220 GB HDR-XR160E 160 GB - Confirm the model name on using a digital still camera, and therefore may damage the internal hard disk...
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... 18 Copying movies and photos 20 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-PJ50VE 25 Selecting the recording mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Performing Highlight Playback 30 Using a built-in projector (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE 30 Playing images on a TV 31 Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos 34 Saving movies...
... 18 Copying movies and photos 20 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-PJ50VE 25 Selecting the recording mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Performing Highlight Playback 30 Using a built-in projector (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE 30 Playing images on a TV 31 Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos 34 Saving movies...
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... 1 hour. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-PJ50VE). The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. 4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you touch...
... 1 hour. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-PJ50VE). The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. 4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you touch...
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... PHOTO fully (Dual Rec). [ SteadyShot] is set [Guide Frame] to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE) are not displayed during playback. During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is created automatically. It will take several...
... PHOTO fully (Dual Rec). [ SteadyShot] is set [Guide Frame] to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE) are not displayed during playback. During this time. The following states will be indicated if data is created automatically. It will take several...
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... the location information. Map of the camcorder are accentuated by companies as white circular spots. Recording/Playback If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE) This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the internet. Install "PMB" on the LCD screen, and your ...On], appears on your camcorder starts searching for a long distance Built-in the air Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-PJ50VE) When you to the computer and the GPS assist data will be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder ...
... the location information. Map of the camcorder are accentuated by companies as white circular spots. Recording/Playback If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE) This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the internet. Install "PMB" on the LCD screen, and your ...On], appears on your camcorder starts searching for a long distance Built-in the air Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-PJ50VE) When you to the computer and the GPS assist data will be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder ...
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...screen appears after some seconds. 3 Touch / to select the desired event (). To the MENU screen Events Change View button (HDR-PJ50VE) / : To the previous/next event Event name [Change View] button Highlight Playback button GB 27 In the default setting, movies and ... is opened. 2 Press (View Images). Playback on the camcorder You can also display recorded images on the basis of location information (HDR-PJ50VE). 1 Open the LCD screen of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder.
...screen appears after some seconds. 3 Touch / to select the desired event (). To the MENU screen Events Change View button (HDR-PJ50VE) / : To the previous/next event Event name [Change View] button Highlight Playback button GB 27 In the default setting, movies and ... is opened. 2 Press (View Images). Playback on the camcorder You can also display recorded images on the basis of location information (HDR-PJ50VE). 1 Open the LCD screen of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder.
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... as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE) are recorded automatically during playback by touching the Switch Image Type button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you...
... as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE) are recorded automatically during playback by touching the Switch Image Type button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you...
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... quality may deteriorate. You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To copy date/time information, camera data, and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE), touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . When the screen size of the A/V connecting cable with an...
... quality may deteriorate. You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To copy date/time information, camera data, and coordinates (HDR-PJ50VE), touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . When the screen size of the A/V connecting cable with an...
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... the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time] (p. 15). Area Setting Adjusts for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or not. *1 HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE *2 HDR-PJ50VE GB 56 Sets whether the camcorder adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not. USB Connect Selects which type...
... the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time] (p. 15). Area Setting Adjusts for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or not. *1 HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE *2 HDR-PJ50VE GB 56 Sets whether the camcorder adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not. USB Connect Selects which type...
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Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-PJ50E HDR-PJ50VE [50p Quality ] 18 h 10 m 18 h 0 m (18 h 10 m) (18 h 0 m) [Highest Quality ] 21 h 30 m 21 h 20 m (21 h 30 m) (21 h 20 m)...m 91 h 30 m (75 h 0 m) (74 h 50 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-PJ50E HDR-PJ50VE [Standard ] (5.1ch)* 53 h 10 m 53 h 0 m (49 h 0 m) (48 h 50 m) [Standard ] (2ch)* 54 h 40 m 54 h 30 m (50 h 20 m) (50 h 10 m)...
Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-PJ50E HDR-PJ50VE [50p Quality ] 18 h 10 m 18 h 0 m (18 h 10 m) (18 h 0 m) [Highest Quality ] 21 h 30 m 21 h 20 m (21 h 30 m) (21 h 20 m)...m 91 h 30 m (75 h 0 m) (74 h 50 m) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-PJ50E HDR-PJ50VE [Standard ] (5.1ch)* 53 h 10 m 53 h 0 m (49 h 0 m) (48 h 50 m) [Standard ] (2ch)* 54 h 40 m 54 h 30 m (50 h 20 m) (50 h 10 m)...
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...Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of shipment and is the average value for this camcorder at normal brightness: HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE: HD: 3.7 W STD: 3.5 W HDR-XR160E: HD: 3.3 W STD: 3.0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage... including GB 68 the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-PJ50E: 400 g (14.1 oz) main unit only 450 g (15.9 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-PJ50VE: 405 g (14.3 oz) main unit only 455 g (1 lb) including the supplied ...
...Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of shipment and is the average value for this camcorder at normal brightness: HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE: HD: 3.7 W STD: 3.5 W HDR-XR160E: HD: 3.3 W STD: 3.0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage... including GB 68 the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-PJ50E: 400 g (14.1 oz) main unit only 450 g (15.9 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-PJ50VE: 405 g (14.3 oz) main unit only 455 g (1 lb) including the supplied ...