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... quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you will jump to the page for an item by keyword using your camcorder connected to use Adobe Reader. You can search for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the "Handycam..." Handbook. US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using Adobe Reader. Information on using your camcorder to the Operating Guide (a separate volume).
... quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you will jump to the page for an item by keyword using your camcorder connected to use Adobe Reader. You can search for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the "Handycam..." Handbook. US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using Adobe Reader. Information on using your camcorder to the Operating Guide (a separate volume).
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...connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for effective use with this camcorder. Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in color) that is grayed out is not available under ..."About handling of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) ...
...connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 14) is too short for effective use with this camcorder. Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in color) that is grayed out is not available under ..."About handling of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in USB Cable The camcorder is manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) ...
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...may not be played on external devices, see page 54, and to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in accordance with other manufacturers. If you insert a disc recorded with [60p Quality... setting The on Blu-ray discs (p. 59, 62). In this case, an indicator appears on external media periodically. To view your camcorder before using external media (p. 62). DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality...
...may not be played on external devices, see page 54, and to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in accordance with other manufacturers. If you insert a disc recorded with [60p Quality... setting The on Blu-ray discs (p. 59, 62). In this case, an indicator appears on external media periodically. To view your camcorder before using external media (p. 62). DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality...
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... will damage the terminal and may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to insert the connector plug in this series are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be sure to another device with GPS. Index US If you... recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on , do any of the following. HDR-PJ10 16 GB HDR-PJ30/ HDR-PJ30V* 32 GB The model with high definition image quality...
... will damage the terminal and may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to insert the connector plug in this series are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be sure to another device with GPS. Index US If you... recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on , do any of the following. HDR-PJ10 16 GB HDR-PJ30/ HDR-PJ30V* 32 GB The model with high definition image quality...
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Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (40) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (53) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (52), Deleting (49)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V (43) US 8
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (40) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (53) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (52), Deleting (49)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V (43) US 8
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... recording media 20 Selecting recording media 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful... Shutter 37 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 38 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 38 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 39 US 10 Index
... recording media 20 Selecting recording media 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording/Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful... Shutter 37 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 38 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 38 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 39 US 10 Index
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...42 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 42 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V 43 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 45 Recording information on your location 45 Hints for better reception 46 Searching for a desired ...scene by recording location (Map View 47 Obtaining a map of the current location 48 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 48 Making good use of your camcorder...
...42 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 42 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V 43 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 45 Recording information on your location 45 Hints for better reception 46 Searching for a desired ...scene by recording location (Map View 47 Obtaining a map of the current location 48 Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode 48 Making good use of your camcorder...
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 71 Operating menus 71 Menu lists 72 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 73 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 75 Image ... 86 Setup (Other setup items 87 Additional information Troubleshooting 95 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 102 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 108 About the memory card 110 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 111 About x.v.Color 112 About handling of...
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 71 Operating menus 71 Menu lists 72 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 73 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 75 Image ... 86 Setup (Other setup items 87 Additional information Troubleshooting 95 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 102 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 108 About the memory card 110 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 111 About x.v.Color 112 About handling of...
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... socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the... arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging...
... socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the... arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging...
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...(wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). The camcorder may not light up its charge. Do not leave the... camcorder connected to a computer in this manner. Charging with a personally assembled computer, ...
...(wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately). The camcorder may not light up its charge. Do not leave the... camcorder connected to a computer in this manner. Charging with a personally assembled computer, ...
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... the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet...1: Charging the battery pack" (p. 13). Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off automatically if you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to save battery power ([A. Charging ...
... the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet...1: Charging the battery pack" (p. 13). Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off automatically if you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to save battery power ([A. Charging ...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 16 Index Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. US 16 Index Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
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... set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. US 17 Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. When an item is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your...
... set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. US 17 Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. When an item is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Your...
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...; [Data Code] [Date/Time] . You can be adjusted to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. In this case, set the clock for your camcorder. US 18 Enjoy Useful Functions 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when...). Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 94) and [Auto Area ADJ] (p. 94) set to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V).
...; [Data Code] [Date/Time] . You can be adjusted to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. In this case, set the clock for your camcorder. US 18 Enjoy Useful Functions 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when...). Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 94) and [Auto Area ADJ] (p. 94) set to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V).
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... can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Table of Contents To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 92) is turned off. Tips You...
... can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is set to show messages in a specified language. Table of Contents To turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 92) is turned off. Tips You...
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... either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of your camcorder as following icons. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. Recording media icon Enjoy...
... either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of your camcorder as following icons. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. Recording media icon Enjoy...
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..." media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not... cards is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use 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 in...
..." media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not... cards is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use 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 in...
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US 23 Index Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. 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 on and the lens cover is turned on the internal recording media. Table of your camcorder. Your camcorder is opened.
US 23 Index Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. 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 on and the lens cover is turned on the internal recording media. Table of your camcorder. Your camcorder is opened.
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...(p. 83). about 4sec after To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 80). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 81). Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) US 24... 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 ...
...(p. 83). about 4sec after To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 80). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 81). Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) US 24... 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 ...
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... pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 38). [ SteadyShot] is set [Guide Frame] to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V) are not displayed during playback. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the... camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing ...
... pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 38). [ SteadyShot] is set [Guide Frame] to the camcorder Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V) are not displayed during playback. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the... camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing ...