Handycam® Handbook
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..."Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder has a built-in USB Cable The camcorder is already installed. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 116). Black points White, red, blue... before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Using the...
..."Operating Guide" (1) This camcorder has a built-in USB Cable The camcorder is already installed. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 116). Black points White, red, blue... before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Using the...
Handycam® Handbook
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... screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. US 18 MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
... screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. US 18 MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
Handycam® Handbook
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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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...57790; Tips To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Camera/Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). Index US 27 You can change the image size, touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size] ...Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is recorded. disappears, the photo is insufficient ambient light. If you record photos using flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
...57790; Tips To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Camera/Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). Index US 27 You can change the image size, touch (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size] ...Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is recorded. disappears, the photo is insufficient ambient light. If you record photos using flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
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When they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air US 28 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
When they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air US 28 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
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... 49). It can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on the following internal recording media are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). Highlight Playback button (p. 42). Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder You can also display ... sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are played. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. The ...
... 49). It can enjoy the playback of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on the following internal recording media are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). Highlight Playback button (p. 42). Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder You can also display ... sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are played. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. The ...
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Index US 41 Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You can adjust the brightness of the Video Light using the Video Light. Tips You can use the video ...; When the Video Light is turned off repeatedly. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1 foot to select (On). When you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as...
Index US 41 Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You can adjust the brightness of the Video Light using the Video Light. Tips You can use the video ...; When the Video Light is turned off repeatedly. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1 foot to select (On). When you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as...
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.... Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. Make sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in projector starts. 5 Adjust the projected image by manipulating the LCD screen and the focus lever....are projected onto. Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the projector. Touch panel operation Map operation (HDR-PJ30V/PJ50V) Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4 Touch [Project]. ...
.... Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. Make sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in projector starts. 5 Adjust the projected image by manipulating the LCD screen and the focus lever....are projected onto. Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the projector. Touch panel operation Map operation (HDR-PJ30V/PJ50V) Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4 Touch [Project]. ...
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... Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Flash)*1 Flash*1 Flash Level*1 Red Eye Reduction*1 (Microphone) Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct...
... Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Flash)*1 Flash*1 Flash Level*1 Red Eye Reduction*1 (Microphone) Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct...
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...the camcorder and the subject. Landscape* () Shoots distant subjects clearly. Fireworks* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of people and background using a flash (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V). Scene Selection You can record bright color images, even in twilight scenes. Portrait ( ) Brings out the... and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then...
...the camcorder and the subject. Landscape* () Shoots distant subjects clearly. Fireworks* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of people and background using a flash (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V). Scene Selection You can record bright color images, even in twilight scenes. Portrait ( ) Brings out the... and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then...
Handycam® Handbook
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...focus/color/exposure automatically for the lens. Off Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Note The built-in flash or the built-in video light does not operate when [Conversion Lens] (p. 83) is set to [Active]. HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 30 times the... original size HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V: Up to 12 times the original size Conversion Lens When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to...
...focus/color/exposure automatically for the lens. Off Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Note The built-in flash or the built-in video light does not operate when [Conversion Lens] (p. 83) is set to [Active]. HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 30 times the... original size HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V: Up to 12 times the original size Conversion Lens When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to...
Handycam® Handbook
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... ( ) Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may be effective. When [Conversion Lens] (p. 83) is complete. If you use the flash when you record photos using the Smile Shutter function. Flash effect may not be ... released when the camcorder detects a smile. Dual Capture Only during movie recording, the shutter is insufficient ambient light. Flash Level (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V) You can select the flash setting when you take photos with your camcorder. Auto Automatically...
... ( ) Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may be effective. When [Conversion Lens] (p. 83) is complete. If you use the flash when you record photos using the Smile Shutter function. Flash effect may not be ... released when the camcorder detects a smile. Dual Capture Only during movie recording, the shutter is insufficient ambient light. Flash Level (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V) You can select the flash setting when you take photos with your camcorder. Auto Automatically...
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... 95), or turn on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. Index US 100 Change the setting of [A. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may become warm during operation. Batteries/power sources The ...] [ SteadyShot] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V). Set [Remote Ctrl] to the camcorder correctly (p. 14). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu...
... 95), or turn on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. Index US 100 Change the setting of [A. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may become warm during operation. Batteries/power sources The ...] [ SteadyShot] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V). Set [Remote Ctrl] to the camcorder correctly (p. 14). Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions The menu...
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... card" (p. 101). Delete unnecessary images (p. 51). While [Drop Sensor] is activated (p. 96), you have just shot on [Conversion Lens] is on the recording media. Leave the camcorder there for a while in flash while: the (movie) lamp is set to a warm place.... Refer also to record images (HDR-PJ50/ PJ50V/XR160). The temperature of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording Your camcorder is full. You cannot make new recording during this period. ...
... card" (p. 101). Delete unnecessary images (p. 51). While [Drop Sensor] is activated (p. 96), you have just shot on [Conversion Lens] is on the recording media. Leave the camcorder there for a while in flash while: the (movie) lamp is set to a warm place.... Refer also to record images (HDR-PJ50/ PJ50V/XR160). The temperature of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Recording Your camcorder is full. You cannot make new recording during this period. ...
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The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on a computer. (The file name flashes in the same way as when you start recording movies. Sound is called the ...
The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on a computer. (The file name flashes in the same way as when you start recording movies. Sound is called the ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... or sea water. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may malfunction. About the remaining battery time indicator When the power goes off (p. 95). If decreased usage time between charges...your camcorder completely, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [A. The battery pack is governed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual ...
... or sea water. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may malfunction. About the remaining battery time indicator When the power goes off (p. 95). If decreased usage time between charges...your camcorder completely, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [A. The battery pack is governed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual ...
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...clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that you use a solvent such as they will damage the lens surface. Index US 117 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside . When... your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a warm place, put your camcorder. To clean the projector lens (HDR-PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. Stubborn stains may cause uneven...
...clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that you use a solvent such as they will damage the lens surface. Index US 117 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside . When... your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a warm place, put your camcorder. To clean the projector lens (HDR-PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. Stubborn stains may cause uneven...
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...a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as you are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is recommended that you delete all . Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot ... Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in about 3 months if you destroy the actual body of memory card or the like 3 times. If...
...a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as you are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is recommended that you delete all . Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot ... Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in about 3 months if you destroy the actual body of memory card or the like 3 times. If...
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...] (83) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (84) Manual focus (79) Scene Selection (80) White Balance (78) SteadyShot off (82) Tele Macro (81) x.v.Color (87) Conversion Lens (83) Destination (97) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection) (36) Drop sensor off (96) Drop sensor activated (96) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC...
...] (83) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (84) Manual focus (79) Scene Selection (80) White Balance (78) SteadyShot off (82) Tele Macro (81) x.v.Color (87) Conversion Lens (83) Destination (97) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection) (36) Drop sensor off (96) Drop sensor activated (96) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC...
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... over the built-in flash at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately) is low. Table of Contents HDR-XR160 Built-in microphone (40) Remote sensor Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 125) towards the remote sensor to accessories...during playback operations. Speaker Projector lens (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) Lens (G lens) Focus lever (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ Flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50V) PJ50/PJ50V)/Video light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) US 123 Index To ...
... over the built-in flash at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately) is low. Table of Contents HDR-XR160 Built-in microphone (40) Remote sensor Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 125) towards the remote sensor to accessories...during playback operations. Speaker Projector lens (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) Lens (G lens) Focus lever (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ Flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50V) PJ50/PJ50V)/Video light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) US 123 Index To ...