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...Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Refer to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on using your camcorder to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Read the "Handycam" Handbook in addition to its fullest in the Operating Guide and...that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Table of Contents...
...Adobe Reader for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Refer to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on using your camcorder to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Read the "Handycam" Handbook in addition to its fullest in the Operating Guide and...that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Table of Contents...
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...connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. US Index Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V /PJ50/PJ50V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable of... the camcorder (p. 15) is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is manufactured using ...
...connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. US Index Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V /PJ50/PJ50V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable of... the camcorder (p. 15) is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is manufactured using ...
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...on external media periodically. Index US Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in such situations. Note on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be irrecoverable. .... TV color systems differ depending on it is not possible due to record or play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended...
...on external media periodically. Index US Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in such situations. Note on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be irrecoverable. .... TV color systems differ depending on it is not possible due to record or play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended...
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...deleting images for illustration purposes are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to insert the connector plug in some type of the camcorder using a computer. The image data that actually ...(HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) of internal recording media Projector HDR-CX360/ HDRCX360V* HDR-PJ10 HDR-PJ30/ HDR-PJ30V* Internal memory + memory card 32 GB - 16 GB 32 GB HDR-PJ50/ Internal HDR-PJ50V* hard disk 220 GB + memory HDR-XR160 card 160 GB - Recording media Capacity of the camcorder ...
...deleting images for illustration purposes are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to insert the connector plug in some type of the camcorder using a computer. The image data that actually ...(HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) of internal recording media Projector HDR-CX360/ HDRCX360V* HDR-PJ10 HDR-PJ30/ HDR-PJ30V* Internal memory + memory card 32 GB - 16 GB 32 GB HDR-PJ50/ Internal HDR-PJ50V* hard disk 220 GB + memory HDR-XR160 card 160 GB - Recording media Capacity of the camcorder ...
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.... US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160). On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/ XR160) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may also ...(Photo) lamps (p. 25) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) Do not turn on use your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is lit ...
.... US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160). On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/ XR160) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may also ...(Photo) lamps (p. 25) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) Do not turn on use your camcorder. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is lit ...
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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-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V (45) US 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-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V (45) US 9
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... recording media 21 Selecting recording media 21 Inserting a memory card 22 Recording/Playback Recording 24 Recording movies 25 Shooting photos 27 Playback on the camcorder 29 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 31 Viewing photos 32 Playing images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful... Shutter 39 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 40 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 40 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 41 US 11 Index
... recording media 21 Selecting recording media 21 Inserting a memory card 22 Recording/Playback Recording 24 Recording movies 25 Shooting photos 27 Playback on the camcorder 29 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 31 Viewing photos 32 Playing images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful... Shutter 39 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 40 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 40 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 41 US 11 Index
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...HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map View 49 Obtaining a map of the current location 50 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 50 Making good use of your camcorder...Saving images on an external media device 64 Saving desired movies and photos 66 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 66 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 67 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 68 Playing back a disc on the DVD...
...HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 47 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 48 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map View 49 Obtaining a map of the current location 50 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 50 Making good use of your camcorder...Saving images on an external media device 64 Saving desired movies and photos 66 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 66 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 67 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 68 Playing back a disc on the DVD...
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 74 Operating menus 74 Menu lists 75 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 76 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 78 Image ... editing 89 Setup (Other setup items 90 Additional information Troubleshooting 99 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 106 Using your camcorder abroad 110 Maintenance and precautions 112 About the AVCHD format 112 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 112 About the memory card 114 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 115 About x.v.Color 116...
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 74 Operating menus 74 Menu lists 75 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 76 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 78 Image ... editing 89 Setup (Other setup items 90 Additional information Troubleshooting 99 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 106 Using your camcorder abroad 110 Maintenance and precautions 112 About the AVCHD format 112 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 112 About the memory card 114 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 115 About x.v.Color 116...
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..." battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack... by sliding it in the direction of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack * ** Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp /CHG (flash/charge) lamp * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160...
..." battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack... by sliding it in the direction of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack * ** Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp /CHG (flash/charge) lamp * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160...
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... pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is not connected to a power source, the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). US 15 Index To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery...in this manner. Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not guaranteed. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in USB Cable. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up when the remaining battery power is ...
... pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is not connected to a power source, the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). US 15 Index To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery...in this manner. Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not guaranteed. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in USB Cable. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up when the remaining battery power is ...
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... Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied...in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 16 It is recommended that you charge the battery in the table...
... Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is not discharged. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied...in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at the upper right on , you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. US 16 It is recommended that you charge the battery in the table...
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... may cause a malfunction. Shut Off], p. 95). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or... placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the...
... may cause a malfunction. Shut Off], p. 95). Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or... placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the...
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... Functions Index To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Step 2: Turning the... an item is opened. To turn on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. US 18 Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
... Functions Index To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Step 2: Turning the... an item is opened. To turn on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. US 18 Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
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The clock may not be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the country/region selected for your camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions Index The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. US 19 ... (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] . You can be adjusted to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V). Table of Contents 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the...
The clock may not be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the country/region selected for your camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions Index The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. US 19 ... (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] . You can be adjusted to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V). Table of Contents 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. Table of Contents To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is turned off. Tips You can change the on-... to [Off], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 20 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 &#...
Changing the language setting You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. Table of Contents To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is turned off. Tips You can change the on-... to [Off], turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 20 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 &#...
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... movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder. Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on ... recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 * Internal hard disk Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of...
... movies and photos are recorded on your camcorder. Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on ... recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 * Internal hard disk Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of...
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... exFAT system. If you can 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 the USB cable. Doing so may cause a malfunction. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 ... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to operate with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Described ...
... exFAT system. If you can 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 the USB cable. Doing so may cause a malfunction. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 ... Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to operate with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Described ...
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US 24 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. Your camcorder is opened. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Table of your camcorder.
US 24 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media. Your camcorder is opened. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Table of your camcorder.
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about 4sec after To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 83). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 84). Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White...) US 25 Index 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...
about 4sec after To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 83). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 84). Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White...) US 25 Index 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...
