4-447-519-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Please also refer to : Others/Index http://www.sony.
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDRSerial No. Model No. ACSerial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type BF Type B3 Type (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a supplied power cord.
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 220 220 50 50 C/BF A/C Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 240 230/240 50 50 O O Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 120 120 60 60 A A Thailand Vietnam Oceania North America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 120/240 110 110/220 110 110 120 110 110 120/127 120/240 110/220 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 60 60 60 A A A/C A A A A A A A A Volta
CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 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. [Setup] [ General Select Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (models with internal memory) of the camcorder and the memory card are called “recording media.” In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. Illustrations and screen images in this manual are based on HDR-PJ380E unless otherwise specified.
How to use this manual In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ...” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder. (Models with a projector) (Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder Model name (HDR-xxx) See the bottom of your camcorder.
Notes For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name. Safety Regulation (p. 2) Parts and controls (p. 16) Menu lists (p. 36) Specifications (p.
Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Supplied Items.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customizing your camcorder Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Others/Index Table of contents Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. LCD screen/Touch panel (20) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
To fasten the grip belt Power zoom lever (24) PHOTO button (23) POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (18) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (23) DC IN jack (18) Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (21) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Getting started Charging the battery pack For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. To remove the battery pack, close the LCD screen, then slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.
Charging the battery using your computer Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Built-in USB Cable Getting started The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Use the USB connection support cable when the Built-in USB Cable is too short for connection.
Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. 2 To turn off the power, close the LCD screen. Select the desired language, the geographical area, and the time touching the LCD screen. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].
Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Access lamp To eject the memory card, lightly push the memory card in once. Getting started Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 37). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable.
format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards.
Recording/Playback Recording For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 1 Open the LCD screen and select [MODE] the desired shooting mode. Movie: Photo: Recording/Playback 2 Movie: Press START/STOP. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Photo: Press PHOTO.
Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view You can magnify images up to 55 times (Extended Zoom) the original size with the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. To select the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (Intelligent Auto) Select [On] at the subject and record it.
Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then select it (). 3 MENU The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time.
To repeat Slideshow, select button. [Slideshow Set] when is selected with the Switch Image Type Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 34) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E). To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder normally.
Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. High definition Standard definition White Red HDMI Cable (supplied) AV Cable (sold separately) On “Photo TV HD” Recording/Playback Yellow Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 18).
Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 4 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 5 When playing back images in your camcorder, move the selection frame using the power zoom lever, then press PHOTO. You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector.
Using To use the projector for your computer or smartphone Signal flow Recording/Playback HDMI Cable (supplied) the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended). The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector.
Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows) View images in a calendar Upload to online services Import images from the camcorder Create a disc Share images in “PlayMemories Online” “PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.
Preparing a computer (Windows) Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 CPU*4 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.
functions that were available with “PMB” with this “PlayMemories Home” software. To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software 1 Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen. 1 Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 2 Select screen. [Yes] on the camcorder 3 Disconnect the USB cable. GB 32 If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click , then click .
Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV Cable (sold separately). You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette. 1 Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.). 2 If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device.
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup 1 Select . Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Select a category.
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie........................................... Records movies. Photo............................................ Shoots photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance.................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment. Spot Meter/Fcs................ Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. Spot Meter........................ Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen. Spot Focus....................
Image Quality/Size REC Mode........................... Sets the mode to record movies. Frame Rate......................... Sets the frame rate to record movies. / / Setting..... Sets the image quality for recording movies. Wide Mode......................... Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). x.v.Color............................... Records a wider range of colors. Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is compliant with x.v.
USB Connect.................... Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you connect your camcorder to an external device via USB. USB Connect Setting.... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device. USB LUN Setting............. Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by restricting some USB functions. General Settings Beep....................................
Others/Index Troubleshooting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. The power does not turn on. Check the list (p. 39 to 41), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Initialize].
“PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed. An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.” Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PlayMemories Home.” “PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly. Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your computer. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.
About handling of your camcorder No memory card is inserted (p. 21). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for recording images. Delete unnecessary images (p. 26), or format the memory card after storing the images on other media (p. 37). The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium (models with internal memory). The memory card is damaged.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction.
When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do not close the LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.
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 pre-installed 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.
Specifications System Effective (photo, 16:9): Approx. 2 290 000 pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 1 710 000 pixels Lens: G Lens 30× (Optical)*4, 55× (Extended, while recording movies)*5, 350× (Digital) F1.8 ~ F4.0 Focal length: f= 1.9 mm ~ 57.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/4 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies*4: 26.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 1/16 in. ~ 31 3/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 26.8 mm ~ 804 mm (1 1/16 in. ~ 31 3/4 in.
Projector (HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E) Projection type: DLP Light source: LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Resolution (output): nHD (640 360) Continuous projection time (when using the supplied battery pack): Approx. 1 h 30 min. General GB 46 Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.
Expected running times for the supplied battery pack (in minutes) These tables show the approximate available running times when you use a fully charged battery pack.
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Index A L T AVCHD recording disc...............11 Language.......................................10 LCD screen...................................23 Touch panel..................................23 Tripod...........................................17 Troubleshooting...........................39 TV..................................................27 B Battery pack..................................18 Beep...............................................20 Built-in USB Cable......................19 C Care...
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