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4-171-500-12(1) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/ CX370/XR350/XR350V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 39 camcorder Saving images with an 52 external device Customizing your 61 camcorder Additional information 85 Quick reference 112 2010 Sony Corporation
4-171-500-12(1) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/ CX370/XR350/XR350V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 39 camcorder Saving images with an 52 external device Customizing your 61 camcorder Additional information 85 Quick reference 112 2010 Sony Corporation
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... handling of an airplane (HDR-CX350V/XR350V). Make sure that appear constantly on the LCD screen. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 107). Even if the camcorder is turned off, the ...-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 18 for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Black points White...
... handling of an airplane (HDR-CX350V/XR350V). Make sure that appear constantly on the LCD screen. However, there may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at dusk. Doing so might cause your camcorder" (p. 107). Even if the camcorder is turned off, the ...-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 18 for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Black points White...
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... to [HD FX]. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to initialize the memory card with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder being lost, save the image data on playing back The...
... to [HD FX]. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to initialize the memory card with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in such situations. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder being lost, save the image data on playing back The...
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... may result in a malfunction of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing Confirm the model name of the camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal... internal memory (HDRCX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370) and the hard disk (HDR-XR350/XR350V) of the camcorder using a computer. Recording Capacity USB media of your camcorder ...camcorder. Images cannot be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with communication cables, be available in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition...
... may result in a malfunction of your camcorder and accessories are lit or flashing Confirm the model name of the camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal... internal memory (HDRCX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370) and the hard disk (HDR-XR350/XR350V) of the camcorder using a computer. Recording Capacity USB media of your camcorder ...camcorder. Images cannot be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 19) is equipped with communication cables, be available in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition...
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...a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR350/ XR350V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Doing so may be recorded. ..., recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 84). US When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR350/XR350V) Do not turn on the...
...a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR350/ XR350V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may also be stopped. Doing so may be recorded. ..., recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 84). US When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR350/XR350V) Do not turn on the...
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... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 20 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 79) Shooting photos p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 36...
... Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 20 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 79) Shooting photos p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 36...
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... Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. US Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stay still at the...in and out slowly and smoothly. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. Advice for successful recording To get ...
... Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. US Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Stay still at the...in and out slowly and smoothly. Excessive zooming will make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to be recorded with your body. Advice for successful recording To get ...
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... for photos 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 24 Zooming 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or ...standard image quality (STD 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Prioritizing the subject 26 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 27 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 27 Recording in mirror mode 27 Playback on the camcorder...
... for photos 17 Inserting a memory card 18 Recording/Playback Recording 20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 24 Zooming 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or ...standard image quality (STD 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Prioritizing the subject 26 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 27 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 27 Recording in mirror mode 27 Playback on the camcorder...
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...movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 43 Dubbing movies 43 Copying photos 44 Using the Playlist of movies 45 Creating the Playlist 45 Playing the Playlist 46 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350V/XR350V 47 Setting the GPS function 48 ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 55 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 58 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 59 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 61 Operating menus 61 Using MY MENU 62 Using...
...movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 43 Dubbing movies 43 Copying photos 44 Using the Playlist of movies 45 Creating the Playlist 45 Playing the Playlist 46 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350V/XR350V 47 Setting the GPS function 48 ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 55 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 58 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 59 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 61 Operating menus 61 Using MY MENU 62 Using...
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... pack 96 Expected recording time of movies 96 Expected number of recordable photos 98 Using your camcorder abroad 100 Maintenance and precautions 102 About the AVCHD format 102 About GPS (HDR-CX350V/XR350V 102 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 105 About x.v.Color 107 About handling of your...
... pack 96 Expected recording time of movies 96 Expected number of recordable photos 98 Using your camcorder abroad 100 Maintenance and precautions 102 About the AVCHD format 102 About GPS (HDR-CX350V/XR350V 102 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 105 About x.v.Color 107 About handling of your...
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...FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with that on the LCD screen. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by aligning the battery terminals () and pushing the battery pack in the...amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13
...FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with that on the LCD screen. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by aligning the battery terminals () and pushing the battery pack in the...amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13
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...disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that you leave your camcorder and put it is low. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic ... occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. ...
...disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that you leave your camcorder and put it is low. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic ... occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. ...
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When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] ...; [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET...
When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] ...; [CLOCK SET]. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET...
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... react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 108). Once the clock is set, the clock time is set to [OFF] (HDR-CX350V/XR350V). US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder. Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the country...
... react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 108). Once the clock is set, the clock time is set to [OFF] (HDR-CX350V/XR350V). US 16 The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder. Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the country...
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...MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR350/XR350V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos.... that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this recording media. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. US 17 The following icons are...
...MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR350/XR350V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos.... that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on this recording media. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. US 17 The following icons are...
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... Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of memory card you can be used with your camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster...
... Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Memory cards of memory card you can be used with your camcorder. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster...
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... light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, ... POWER (p. 15). You can start recording also by pressing MODE. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your...
... light up the desired recording mode lamp. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, ... POWER (p. 15). You can start recording also by pressing MODE. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your...
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...movies is about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the bottom left of the ...will be indicated if data is flashing US 21 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. HDR-XR350/ HDR-CX300/CX350/ XR350V CX350V/CX370 START/...
...movies is about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder during this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing The media icon in the bottom left of the ...will be indicated if data is flashing US 21 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. HDR-XR350/ HDR-CX300/CX350/ XR350V CX350V/CX370 START/...
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... a TV which is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 27). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 42). You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk ...
... a TV which is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 27). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 42). You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk ...
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... a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to adjust the focus, then press it fully. ...; You can change how your camcorder flashes by touching on photos This is insufficient ambient light. You can record photos also by (MENU) [Show others ] ...
... a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to adjust the focus, then press it fully. ...; You can change how your camcorder flashes by touching on photos This is insufficient ambient light. You can record photos also by (MENU) [Show others ] ...