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...or green in any way. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens...battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 18 for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX350V/XR350V). Make sure that the GPS switch is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Read this camcorder...
...or green in any way. See "About handling of your camcorder to direct sunlight for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens...battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 18 for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX350V/XR350V). Make sure that the GPS switch is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Read this camcorder...
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...recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it and the data will erase all your recorded images on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may be able to ...play back normally images recorded on a TV, you can save the image data on the country/region. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be irrecoverable. Initializing the memory card will be used for high definition...
...recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it and the data will erase all your recorded images on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may be able to ...play back normally images recorded on a TV, you can save the image data on the country/region. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be irrecoverable. Initializing the memory card will be used for high definition...
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...in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." About this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370) and the hard disk (HDR-XR350/XR350V) of the camcorder. Recording Capacity USB media of internal jack ...optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be available in a malfunction of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing Notes on use Do not do so, your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or ...
...in this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." About this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370) and the hard disk (HDR-XR350/XR350V) of the camcorder. Recording Capacity USB media of internal jack ...optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be available in a malfunction of the camcorder and the memory card are lit or flashing Notes on use Do not do so, your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or ...
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... sparingly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Advice for a while to make the scene look stable. The SteadyShot function ...shake, however, it is closer to your movies. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light...
... sparingly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Advice for a while to make the scene look stable. The SteadyShot function ...shake, however, it is closer to your movies. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light...
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... Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning...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...
... Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning...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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... 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 camcorder 107 Quick reference Screen indicators 112 Parts and...
... 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 camcorder 107 Quick reference Screen indicators 112 Parts and...
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp HDR-XR350/XR350V AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp HDR-XR350/XR350V AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
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... 96 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 direction of the arrow () until it...
... 96 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 direction of the arrow () until it...
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... Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it is recommended that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 20), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is high. Even if the battery pack is...
... Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it is recommended that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 20), the access lamp (p. 19) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is high. Even if the battery pack is...
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...of 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 LCD... screen is still being written onto the recording media after Notes If you turn on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. HDR-XR350/ HDR-CX300/CX350/ ...
...of 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 LCD... screen is still being written onto the recording media after Notes If you turn on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. HDR-XR350/ HDR-CX300/CX350/ ...
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...the media (p. 79). Reduced-size images which enable you try to delete them (p. 40). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/ XR350/XR350V). If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 45), the movie added to the Playlist ... . Touch to return to confirm the image. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. US 39 It may damage the recording media. Do not ...
...the media (p. 79). Reduced-size images which enable you try to delete them (p. 40). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/ XR350/XR350V). If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 45), the movie added to the Playlist ... . Touch to return to confirm the image. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. US 39 It may damage the recording media. Do not ...
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...57732; . by date]/[ PRT. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 40). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image on the... restore movies once they are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. by date]. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at one time, touch [ PROTECT] ...
...57732; . by date]/[ PRT. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it (p. 40). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image on the... restore movies once they are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. by date]. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at one time, touch [ PROTECT] ...
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...YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the selected movie to the end, then the screen... playback screen or the Playlist screen by date]. The selected movie is played back from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch /...eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality...
...YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the selected movie to the end, then the screen... playback screen or the Playlist screen by date]. The selected movie is played back from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch /...eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality...
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MEMORY*2 HDD*3 MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 HDD*3 MEMORY CARD 17 17 79 79 79 79 89, 94 89, 94 89, 94 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL ... SENSOR*3 84 REC LAMP 84 REMOTE CTRL 84 *1 HDR-CX350V/XR350V *2 HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 *3 HDR-XR350/XR350V US 65 Customizing your camcorder (OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 49 58 58 58 Operating Guide 36...
MEMORY*2 HDD*3 MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. MEMORY*2 HDD*3 MEMORY CARD 17 17 79 79 79 79 89, 94 89, 94 89, 94 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL ... SENSOR*3 84 REC LAMP 84 REMOTE CTRL 84 *1 HDR-CX350V/XR350V *2 HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 *3 HDR-XR350/XR350V US 65 Customizing your camcorder (OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 49 58 58 58 Operating Guide 36...
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...color lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to see in a studio, or under the ...you set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder US 67 Customizing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: ...
...color lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to see in a studio, or under the ...you set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder US 67 Customizing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: ...
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... prevent redeye by [SMILE DETECTION]. ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless of the flash before the flash flashes. OFF Does not prevent redeye. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower. ON ( ) Prevents redeye. Notes ... The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is set to other conditions. The redeye function does not work with your camcorder. AUTO Automatically flashes when there is not flashed in movie recording mode...
... prevent redeye by [SMILE DETECTION]. ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless of the flash before the flash flashes. OFF Does not prevent redeye. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower. ON ( ) Prevents redeye. Notes ... The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is set to other conditions. The redeye function does not work with your camcorder. AUTO Automatically flashes when there is not flashed in movie recording mode...
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YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX350V/XR350V) See page 47. USB CONNECT See page 58. To close the battery information screen Touch . PHOTO CAPTURE See page 42. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with ...57814;. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 45. MUSIC TOOL See page 34. DELETE See page 39. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. DIVIDE See page 41. US 78 SCENARIO ERASE See page 34. MOVIE DUB See page 43. PHOTO COPY See page...
YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX350V/XR350V) See page 47. USB CONNECT See page 58. To close the battery information screen Touch . PHOTO CAPTURE See page 42. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with ...57814;. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 45. MUSIC TOOL See page 34. DELETE See page 39. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. DIVIDE See page 41. US 78 SCENARIO ERASE See page 34. MOVIE DUB See page 43. PHOTO COPY See page...
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... setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 61) on the operation. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. OFF Cancels the melody. LCD...of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. or [EMPTY] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. When you use the camcorder next time. REPAIR IMG.DB F. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You can select the brightness of ...
... setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 61) on the operation. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. OFF Cancels the melody. LCD...of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. or [EMPTY] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. When you use the camcorder next time. REPAIR IMG.DB F. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You can select the brightness of ...
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...Wireless Remote Commander p. 85 Batteries/power sources p. 86 LCD screen p. 87 Memory card p. 87 Recording p. 87 Playback p. 89 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices......... The camcorder does not operate even when the power...local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal recording media in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder. Additional ...
...Wireless Remote Commander p. 85 Batteries/power sources p. 86 LCD screen p. 87 Memory card p. 87 Recording p. 87 Playback p. 89 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices......... The camcorder does not operate even when the power...local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal recording media in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder. Additional ...
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... /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too ...HDR-XR350/XR350V) The following menu items return to the default settings when you do not operate your DVD device with the +/- The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 12). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder... (p. 83), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 12). Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may become warm during...
... /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too ...HDR-XR350/XR350V) The following menu items return to the default settings when you do not operate your DVD device with the +/- The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Close the LCD screen (p. 12). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder... (p. 83), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 12). Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may become warm during...