4-171-500-12(1) Table of contents HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/ CX370/XR350/XR350V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your camcorder 39 Saving images with an external device 52 Customizing your camcorder 61 Additional information 85 “Handycam” Handbook Quick reference 2010 Sony Corporation 9 112
Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.
About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to initialize the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 79).
When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder.
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR350/ XR350V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 84). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded.
Operation flow 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 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 52 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p.
Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them.
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen INTELLIGENT AUTO(24) Prioritizing the subject(26) SPOT FOCUS(68) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(27) Smile Shutter (27) US Recording in a dimly-lit room LOW LUX(72) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Checking your golf swing FIREWORKS(66) SUNRISE&SUNSET(66) GOLF SHOT(69) SMTH SLW REC(70)
Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation flow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dividing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLAYBACK (Items for playback).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDIT (Items for editing).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OTHERS (Items for other settings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug AC Adaptor /CHG (flash/charge) lamp Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR350/XR350V DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug AC Adaptor /CHG (flash/charge) lamp US 12 Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall 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. 1 2 3 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Attach the battery pack by aligning the battery terminals () and pushing the battery pack in the direction of the arrow () until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Pushing the PUSH (battery release) button (), remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (). PUSH (battery release) button To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button / Getting started 2 Select the desired geographical area with , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET].
Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under . CODE] [DATE/TIME] You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .
Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 HDR-XR350/XR350V * Internal memory * Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your model. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.
Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Note direction of notched corner. Getting started Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of the memory card.
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. 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. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).
HDR-CX300/CX350/ CX350V/CX370 HDR-XR350/ XR350V START/STOP button Recording/Playback [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes.
Tips See page 96 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 27). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 72). You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 26). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 27).
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. Flashes Lights up Recording/Playback When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 98 on the recordable number of photos. (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under To change the image size, touch . [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting is displayed.
Useful functions for recording movies and photos set to [ACTIVE]. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 73) if you want to zoom to a greater level. Zooming You can magnify images up to 17 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function.
Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scenes detected. To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Notes Above settings are reset to the default settings when INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON.
of the media is changed depending on recording mode. Long time recording High quality recording (MENU) [Show Touch others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a desired setting. If you want to record high quality images with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. If you want to record longer movies, select the LP mode. Touch . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE].
Notes The face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the face again when you record. Tips The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 72) has priority. If the face you touched returns to the screen, the face has priority.
Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. 1 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.15). (VIEW IMAGES).
/ : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 25). You can scroll the display by touching and dragging or . appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the memory card.
To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with You can also adjust the sound volume by using / / in the OPTION MENU. . Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To start/stop slide show To the VISUAL INDEX screen Next OPTION MENU Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, US 30 (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. [DATE INDEX].
Tips You can also display the Film Roll Index by (MENU) [Show others] touching [PLAYBACK] [VIEW IMAGES] (under category) [ FILM ROLL]. Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected or touched during movie recording are displayed on the INDEX screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch [ FACE]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen / to select the Touch desired movie.
To stop Highlight Playback To pause, touch To stop, touch . or . To change the settings for Highlight Playback After touching [ HIGHLIGHT], touch [HIGHLIGHT SET] before the Highlight Playback starts. You can set following items. Notes The [PLAYBACK RANGE] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. To save a scenario for Highlight Playback Touch (OPTION) [ SCENARIO SAVE] [YES] during Highlight Playback.
To erase the saved Highlight Playback scenario Touch (MENU) [Show others] [EDIT] [ SCENARIO ERASE] (under category) [ERASE] and select a scenario / , then touch you want to erase with [YES] . To erase all scenarios, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO ERASE] [EDIT] category) [ERASE ALL] (under . [YES] [YES] You can erase also by touching (OPTION) during Highlight Scenario Playback or on the scenario selection screen.
Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch screen. on the photo playback The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. Recording/Playback Tips You can set continuous slide show playback (OPTION) tab by selecting [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback).
Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. your camcorder. Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV Connect your camcorder to the TV.
Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (Yellow) Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Notes When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies (MENU) with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch [Show others] [OTHER REC SET] [SHOOTING SET] category) (under [ WIDE SELECT] [4:3] (p. 74).
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. 3 To delete photos, touch [ [ DELETE]. DELETE] Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. 4 Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . To delete all movies/photos at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [ .
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the OPTION MENU. playback screen from Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then . touch Touch the image on the LCD screen to to return confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category).
Dividing a movie To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for still images recorded on the memory card. 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). 2 3 Touch the movie to be divided. Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] PRT.
Capturing a photo from a movie dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point and the actual dividing where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided. If the divided movie is included in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p. 33), the movie is deleted from the scenario.
5 Touch . Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal recording media of your camcorder to memory card. Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record a movie on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file (MENU) [Show others] by touching [MANAGE [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD].
Touch the type of dubbing. [DUB by select]: To select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date DUB ALL]: To dub the high [ definition image quality (HD) Playlist DUB ALL]: To dub the standard [ definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, and mark it with . You can select multiple movies.
Using the Playlist of movies Select the photo to be copied. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select multiple photos. The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or erase the movies added to the Playlist. Creating the Playlist Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies are added to an individual Playlist.
To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ ADD by date]. [ The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movie, then touch . Touch the image on the LCD screen to to return confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist.
Touch . [YES] Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) What is GPS? Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted. To change the order within the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). MOVE]/[ MOVE]. Touch [ Select the movie to be moved. The selected movie is marked with . Touch the image on the LCD screen to to return confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen. Touch .
Setting the GPS function Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded. Notes Use the GPS function in outdoors. The camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as indoors or a place surrounded by buildings or trees.
Acquiring the current location information You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information. Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map. You can select a movie or photo by recording location.
Touch the image marker where Tips You can also display the Map Index by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW [PLAYBACK] category) IMAGES] (under [ MAP]. You can also search for the thumbnail of the movie or photo you want to play by touching / in step 3. The recording location of the movie or photo will be displayed at the center of the map. you recorded the movies and photos to be played back. Displaying the coordinate information (COORDINATES) The image marker turns red.
Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/ AUTO AREA ADJ) Your camcorder can maintain accurate time and compensate for time difference automatically, by acquiring time and location information from GPS. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AUTO CLOCK ADJ]/[AUTO AREA ADJ]. Touch a desired setting . Making good use of your camcorder Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p.
Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be available in some countries/regions. You cannot use the following devices as an external media.
6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows. However, even if the external media has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder where the external media is connected with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDRCX350V/XR350V) of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations.
Ordinary DVD device Player DVD player Computer that can play DVDs, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 55) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 58) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 59) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.
Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press writer. Perform this operation in the following cases: When When disc dubbing a desired image creating multiple copies of the same When (DISC BURN) on the DVD Movies recorded on the internal recording media that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc.
Touch screen. [YES] on the camcorder To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch [CREATE SAME DISC]. After the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] [END] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off.
Tips If you cannot play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and then play back. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer.
Disconnect the USB cable. A/V Remote Connector Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.
Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 66 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 71 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 74 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p. 76 EDIT (Items for editing) p.
Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU. You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK.
Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the mouse on a computer. When , and the menu items you can change in the context the OPTION MENU. You touch appear. Menu item Tab Touch (OPTION). Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting. . After completing the setting, touch Notes Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO GOLF SHOT SMTH SLW REC 66 66 67 68 68 68 68 69 69 69 70 (SHOOTING SET) category 25 25 71 71 71 72 72 72 72 73 MICREF LEVEL 73 73 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 73 AUTO BACK LIGHT 73 X.V.
(OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 49 CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET 15 AREA SET 82 58 AUTO CLOCK ADJ*1 51 USB CONNECT*3 58 AUTO AREA ADJ*1 51 USB CONNECT 58 DST SET/SUMMERTIME 83 DISC BURN Operating Guide TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 36 34 34 78 (MANAGE MEDIA) category POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF POWER ON BY LCD 17 PHOTO MEDIA SET 17 79 79 HDD*3 79 MEMORY CARD 79 REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT.
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SPOTLIGHT**( ) SCENE SELECTION Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. You can record images effectively in various situations. BEACH** ( AUTO Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.
WHITE FADER INDOOR () Fades in/out with the white effect. Out The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps In BLACK FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In ONE PUSH ( To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF].
When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 68) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 68) at the same time.
FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.) Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
On the [GOLF SHOT] screen, frame the subject in the white guide frame in the center of the screen, then press START/ STOP. The 0.5 second point before START/ STOP is pressed is assumed as the moment of impact, and the period of 1.5 seconds before and 0.5 second after it (2 seconds total) is recorded. When impact sound is detected, the recording time period is automatically adjusted according to that moment. Notes The size of photos becomes 1,920 1,080. You cannot record sound.
SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . / STANDARD Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions. SET OFF ( REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 25. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. OFF Does not display the guide frame.
LOW LUX You can record bright color images, even in dim light. OFF The LOW LUX function is not used. PRIORITY SETTING Selects the priority subject for the face detection or the smile shutter. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the selected faces. AUTO ON ( ) Detects faces automatically. The LOW LUX function is used. CHILD PRIORITY Detects with priority on a child’s face. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically.
SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. Detects a normal smile. LOW Detects a big smile. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) The zooming zone appears when you select [160×]. OFF Up to 17× zoom is performed.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) OFF Records in ordinary color range. ON ( See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . ) Records in x.v.Color. Notes Set [ X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. X.V.
STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ON The SteadyShot function is used. OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used. FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) FILE NO. (File number) You can select the way to assign file number of photos. SERIES Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. VISUAL INDEX See page 28. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 31.
OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Aperture value Exposure Flash Displays the date and time. COORDINATES (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) CAMERA DATA See page 50. Displays camera setting data. COORDINATES* Displays coordinates. * HDR-CX350V/XR350V Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.
EDIT OTHERS (Items for editing) (Items for other settings) See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . DELETE See page 39. SCENARIO ERASE See page 34. PROTECT See page 40. DIVIDE See page 41. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 42. MOVIE DUB See page 43. YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX350V/XR350V) See page 47. USB CONNECT See page 58. TV CONNECT Guide See page 36. MUSIC TOOL See page 34.
MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) the memory card from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. MEDIA SETTINGS See page 17. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. To turn off the display Touch .
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 89, 94. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback / . sound by touching BEEP ON A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. OFF Cancels the melody. LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD / .
If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen / . by touching OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations.
COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
DST SET/SUMMERTIME POWER ON BY LCD You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. OFF Does not set the DST SET. ON The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. ON OFF Sets the DST SET. LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
Tips When you set this item to [ON] and touch , the demonstration starts playing.
Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 85 to 95), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 114) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.
The menu settings have changed automatically. The following menu items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD screen. [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [LOW LUX] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR350/XR350V) The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes.
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 106). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [ FADER] [GOLF SHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot record photos while recording movies.
SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 71, 75). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction.
Sound is quiet when the LCD screen is closed facing out. Open the LCD screen. When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 73) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting with [SMTH SLW REC] or [GOLF SHOT]. The demonstration movies cannot be played. (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/ XR350/XR350V) Select the internal recording media for the recording media, and the high definition image quality (HD). The demonstration movie is deleted.
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 81) and play back the image. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction. Dubbing/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a Computer “PMB” cannot be installed. “PMB” does not work correctly.
Cannot use Because of following settings [PRIORITY SETTING]/ [SMILE DETECTION]/ [SMILE SENSITIVITY] [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW], [WHITE BAL.], [ FADER], [ SELFTIMER] [SCENE SELECTION] [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC], [LOW LUX], [ FADER], [TELE MACRO] C:06: The battery pack temperature is high.
(Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 18. No memory card is inserted (p. 18). Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p. 52), delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card (p. 79). The image data base file may be damaged.
Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. There is no HD movie management information. Create new information? Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format error. The internal recording media of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 79) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording media. Data error.
Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be damaged. Try with another memory card. Other No further selection is possible. This memory card is not formatted correctly. Format the memory card (p. 79). Note that if you format the memory card, all the recorded movies and photos are deleted. Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures. You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF.
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard image quality. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Playing time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [STD HQ] Recording time 3 h 55 m High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] Recording time HDR-CX350 HDR-CX350V 3 h 2 h 55 m 3 h 55 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 50 m 7 h 35 m 13 h 20 m 13 h Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [STD HQ] HDR-XR350/XR350V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode HDR-CX350/C
Memory card Expected number of recordable photos High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB AVC HD 24M (FX) 5 (5) 10 (10) 20 (20) 40 (40) 85 (85) AVC HD AVC HD 9M AVC HD 5M 17M (FH) (HQ) (LP) 6 10 20 (6) (9) (15) 10 25 45 (10) (20) (35) 25 55 95 (25) (40) (75) 55 115 195 (55) (80) (155) 115 230 395 (115) (165) (315) 175 (175) 230 (230) 465 (335) 790 (630) Standard definition image quality (STD) Internal recording media You can record the maximum 9,999 photos.
LP: Approx. 5Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Your camcorder is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a NTSC-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under camcorder abroad. Touch [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 82). HDR-CX350V/XR350V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p. 82).
Maintenance and precautions *1 1080i specification About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camcorder as follows. In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of buildings. Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings. In underground locations, locations surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables.
Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia © EuroGeographics France source: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto® IGN France Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen. Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material. Greece © EuroGeographics; Copyright Geomatics Ltd. Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd.
If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. The battery pack NP-FV50 is compatible with “ActiFORCE.” “ActiFORCE” is a new generation power system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and the speed and accuracy of battery time remaining calculations have been improved when compared with current “InfoLITHIUM” P-series battery.
About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard. About handling of your camcorder On use and care Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
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On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
Quick reference Screen indicators Upper right Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Indicator 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) (29) [00min] Estimated recording remaining time (20) Meaning MENU button (61) Self-timer recording (74) GPS tracking status (48) Flash (75)/ REDEYE REDUC (75) MICREF LEVEL low (73) 9999 9999 9999 100/112 WIDE SELECT (74) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (73) 60 min Remaining battery Recording folder Indicator Center Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (2
Parts and controls Indicator Meaning OPTION button (63) VIEW IMAGES button (28) Slide show button (35) 101-0005 Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 YOUR LOCATION button (49) Data file name (30) Protected image (40) Index button (30) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
When you open or close the shoe cover, slide it as indicated by the arrow. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. You cannot use an external flash (sold separately) and the built-in flash at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone.
DC IN jack (12) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 A/V Remote Connector (36) Grip belt (20) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (19) Memory card Access lamp (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
SCAN/SLOW buttons (29) / (Previous/Next) buttons (29) PLAY button To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. STOP button DISPLAY button (21) Transmitter Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks.
Index Symbols 1080i/480i.....................................82 16:9................................................81 4:3..................................................81 480i................................................82 A A.SHUT OFF...............................83 A/V connecting cable...........37, 59 Abroad........................................100 AREA SET....................................82 AUDIO REC SET........................73 AUTO AREA ADJ.......................51 AUTO BACK LIGHT.....
MUSIC TOOL.......................34, 78 MY MENU...................................62 MY MENU SETTING................62 N NTSC..........................................100 O ONE PUSH..................................67 Operation flow...............................6 OPTION MENU.........................63 Original.........................................43 OTHER REC SET........................73 OTHERS.......................................78 OTHER SETTINGS....................83 OUTDOOR......................
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