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... can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find 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. Information on the right..., and you will be also found in addition to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder to the Operating Guide (a separate volume).
... can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. US Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find 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. Information on the right..., and you will be also found in addition to its fullest in this "Handycam" Handbook. Searching for information quickly Click an item on using your camcorder to the Operating Guide (a separate volume).
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... USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. These points are normal results of the camcorder (p. 15) is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is manufactured using the Wireless...already installed. US Index Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V /PJ50/PJ50V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for long periods of your camcorder" (p. 116). However, there may cause ...
... USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. These points are normal results of the camcorder (p. 15) is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (HDR‑CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) A button-type lithium battery is manufactured using the Wireless...already installed. US Index Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V /PJ50/PJ50V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for long periods of your camcorder" (p. 116). However, there may cause ...
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...61, 64). Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the ...card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on external media periodically. About language setting The on your camcorder to play back normally images recorded on -screen displays in such situations. If you insert a disc recorded with DVD players/recorders as...
...61, 64). Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can be contrary to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from being activated in each local language are recorded without any problems. Compensation for illustrating the ...card, it and the data will erase all the data stored on external media periodically. About language setting The on your camcorder to play back normally images recorded on -screen displays in such situations. If you insert a disc recorded with DVD players/recorders as...
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.... Genuine Sony accessories may result in specification between models. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for a long time, fragmentation 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...
.... Genuine Sony accessories may result in specification between models. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for a long time, fragmentation 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...
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...using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following. On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/ XR160) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25) or the access lamp (p. 23) are...; Do not turn on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the ...
...using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following. On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/ XR160) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25) or the access lamp (p. 23) are...; Do not turn on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the ...
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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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... 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/XR160 DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Align the mark... on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. Index US 14 You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder...
... 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/XR160 DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Align the mark... on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. Index US 14 You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder...
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The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which 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). US 15 Index In such a case, charge the ... charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the computer. Notes Operation with all computers is not assured. If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is used with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not guaranteed. To the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which 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). US 15 Index In such a case, charge the ... charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the computer. Notes Operation with all computers is not assured. If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is used with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not guaranteed. To the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
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... table above are measured without using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the USB Connection... support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ...
... table above are measured without using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the USB Connection... support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a ...
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...; In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (... temperature of the battery pack is high. 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 cool place. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording...
...; In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (... temperature of the battery pack is high. 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 cool place. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording...
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...again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. 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 open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [...
...again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is opened. To turn on your camcorder. 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 open, press POWER. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [...
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...] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V). Table of Contents 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel... 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.
...] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V). Table of Contents 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel... 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.
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... Close the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 20 Changing the language setting You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. 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...
... Close the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 20 Changing the language setting You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. 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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...media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Recording ... recording medium, then touch . 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 your camcorder. To check the recording media settings In...
...media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Both movies and photos are displayed on your camcorder. Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Recording ... recording medium, then touch . 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 your camcorder. To check the recording media settings In...
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...; Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. All the data recorded will be used with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used for SDXC memory cards. Doing so ... not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Index US 22 Types of up to operate 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...
...; Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. All the data recorded will be used with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that the connecting equipment is used for SDXC memory cards. Doing so ... not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Index US 22 Types of up to operate 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...
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Your camcorder is turned on the following media. 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). US 24 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. Table of your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on the following media. 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). US 24 Index Movies are recorded on and the lens cover is opened. Table of your camcorder.
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When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 84). To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on ... smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 83). 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 recording a movie (Photo): When recording...
When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 84). To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on ... smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 83). 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 recording a movie (Photo): When recording...