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... in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Information 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. Refer to the Help... to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook.
... in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Information 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. Refer to the Help... to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook.
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...or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item ...; Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V /PJ50/PJ50V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The...
...or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item ...; Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V /PJ50/PJ50V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The...
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...cannot be played back with high definition image quality (HD) can be irrecoverable. Formatting the memory card will be saved using the camcorder if necessary (p. 20). Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended to remove...external media periodically. Note on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. About language setting The on your camcorder before using external media (p. 64). On recording To ensure stable operation of other devices. Unauthorized recording of such materials may ...
...cannot be played back with high definition image quality (HD) can be irrecoverable. Formatting the memory card will be saved using the camcorder if necessary (p. 20). Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended to remove...external media periodically. Note on the [ REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. About language setting The on your camcorder before using external media (p. 64). On recording To ensure stable operation of other devices. Unauthorized recording of such materials may ...
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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 another device with communication cables, be available in...camcorder. About this book, except where model-specific descriptions are provided. Index US Recording media Capacity 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...
.../deleting images for illustration purposes are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be available in...camcorder. About this book, except where model-specific descriptions are provided. Index US Recording media Capacity 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...
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... Functions Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160). Doing so may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (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 Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images ...
... Functions Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160). Doing so may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (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 Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images ...
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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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... Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 44 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V 45 Using the GPS function (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...
... Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 44 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V 45 Using the GPS function (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...
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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 ... 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 About handling...
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 ... 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 About handling...
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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...
..." 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...
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...charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not light up when the remaining battery power 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). Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in some countries/regions. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (...
...charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not light up when the remaining battery power 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). Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in some countries/regions. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (...
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...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. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Charging the battery ...pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is not discharged. US 16 Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, ...
...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. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Charging the battery ...pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is not discharged. US 16 Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. Even if the battery pack is attached, ...
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... save battery power ([A. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if 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 the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. US 17 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your...
... save battery power ([A. This may cause a malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if 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 the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. US 17 Index Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your...
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MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. Enjoy Useful Functions Index To set the date... open, press POWER. US 18 Table of Contents 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 not on the screen, touch / until the item appears.
MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. Enjoy Useful Functions Index To set the date... open, press POWER. US 18 Table of Contents 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 not on the screen, touch / until the item appears.
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... the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 97) and [Auto Area ADJ] (p. 98) set to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V). Enjoy Useful Functions Index The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. The clock may not ...be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [...
... the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 97) and [Auto Area ADJ] (p. 98) set to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V). Enjoy Useful Functions Index The clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during playback. The clock may not ...be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [...
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Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 20 Changing the language setting You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General ... language . Table of Contents To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off], turn off your...
Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 20 Changing the language setting You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General ... language . Table of Contents To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can change the on-screen displays to [Off], turn off your...
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..., 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 recorded on..., then touch . Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 21 Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your camcorder. Both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your model. You can ...
..., 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 recorded on..., then touch . Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 21 Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your camcorder. Both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your model. You can ...
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... 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... advance that is supporting the exFAT system. Index US 22 All the data recorded will be used for this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system...
... 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... advance that is supporting the exFAT system. Index US 22 All the data recorded will be used for this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system...
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Table of your camcorder. US 24 Index 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). Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
Table of your camcorder. US 24 Index 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). Your camcorder is opened. Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is turned on the following media.
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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, 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...
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, 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...