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Owners Record 2 WARNING3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS23 RecordingFasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 24 Recording moviesShooting photos 26 Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.When disappears, the photo is recorded. If white circular spots appear on photos 27 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX350V/XR350V)Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air 28 P layback / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. 29 Playing moviesVolume adjustment Previous To stop OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. 30 To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch adjust with / . Viewing photosYour camcorder displays the selected photo. 31 Playing images on a TVConnecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]32 Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 28).Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When connecting to your TV via a VCR 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) When you connect with component A/V cable When you connect with HDMI cable 33 When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEOOn Photo TV HD Making good use of your camcorder 34 Deleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category). To delete movies, touch [DELETE] [ DELETE] or [DELETE]. Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Touch [YES] . Saving movies and photos with a computer 36 Preparing a computer (Windows)Step 1 Checking the computer system 37 When using a MacintoshStep 2 Installing the supplied software PMBSaving movies and photos with a computer To disconnect your camcorder from the computer 39 Star ting P MB Motion Browser)Double-click the PMB short-cut icon on the computer screen. You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using PMB. Reading PMB Help 40 Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)Characteristics of each type of disc 41 Discs you can use with PMBYou can use 12 cm discs of following type with PMB. For Blu-ray disc, see page 45. 42 Creating a disc with one touch 43 Importing movies and photos to a computer44 Creating an AVCHD discTurn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. Start PMB (p. 39). At the top of the window, click [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)].The window used to select movies appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. 46 Copying a discEditing movies Capturing photos from a movie Saving images with an external device 47 Saving images in external media 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder56 Using menus63 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook64 Troubleshooting66 PrecautionsOn use and care 67 About care and storage of the lensOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder When not using your camcorder for a long time LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On handling the casing Note on disposal/transfer of memory card To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander WARNING 68 Specifications73 Screen indicatorsUpper left Center Upper right Bottom 74 Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages. Quick reference You will find the menu lists on pages 59 to 62. 77 Index98 RecordingFasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. Recording moviesPress START/STOP to start recording. Data code during recording 100 102 Useful functions for recording movies and 106 Pla yback / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. 107 Playing moviesVolume adjustment Previous To stop OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. 108 To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch adjust with / . Viewing photosYour camcorder displays the selected photo. 109 Useful functions for playing movies and 114 Playing images on a TVConnecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]115 Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When connecting to your TV via a VCR 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) When you connect with component A/V cable When you connect with HDMI cable When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S Video If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) 116 Using BRAVIA SyncMaking good use of your camcorder Making good use of your camcorder 117 Deleting movies and You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE] or [ DELETE]. Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Touch [YES] .To delete all movies/photos at one timeIn step 2, touch [ DELETE] [DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date]. 118 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)To undo the protection of movies and photos To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time 119 Dividing a movieTouch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under Touch the movie to be divided. Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. Touch [YES] . 120 Capturing a photo from a movieTouch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category).The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Touch the movie to be captured.The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to capture.The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press . Touch .When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause.Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with . Returns to the beginning of the selected movie Making good use of your camcorder Touch . 121 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory cardDubbing movies Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB] (under [EDIT] category).The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. 122 Copying photos123 Using the Playlist of moviesCreating the Playlist 124 Playing the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST] (under [PLAYBACK] category). Touch the movie you want to play back.To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time To change the order within the Playlist 125 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350VE/ XR350VE)130 Saving images in external media 132 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder139 Using menus142 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (SHOOTING SET) category (PHOTO SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category (EDIT) category 143 (OTHERS) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category (GENERAL SET) category 144 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) 149 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)/ SET REC MODE (Recording mode) GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT CONVERSION LENS 150 LOW LUXFACE DETECTION PRIORITY SETTING SMILE DETECTION 151 SMILE SENSITIVITYAUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM AUTO BACK LIGHT 152 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)SELF-TIMER IMAGE SIZE 153 STEADYSHOTFLASH MODE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) 154 PLAYBACK (Items for playback)VISUAL INDEX VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX MAP (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) FILM ROLL FACE PLAYLIST HIGHLIGHT SCENARIO PLAYBACK SET FILE NO. (File number)OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINA TES 155 DATE/TIMECAMERA DATA COORDINATES (HDR-CX350VE/ 156 EDIT OTHERS (Items for other settings) 157 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)MEDIA SETTINGS MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMATTo prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered REPAIR IMG.DB F. 158 GENERAL SET (Other setup items)SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) LCD COLORYou can adjust the color of the LCD screen by touching / . DISPLAY SETYou can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen. AUTO1 AUTO2 ON 159 OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPEMovies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode 4:3Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION DISP OUTPUT (Display output) 160 CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET AUTO CLOCK ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET 161 POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) POWER ON BY LCD OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE 162 CALIBRATION DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR350E/ CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) Additional information 163 TroubleshootingOverall operations/Wireless Remote CommanderThe power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have changed automatically. Your camcorder gets warm. The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. +/ marks (p. 116). sensor. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. 164 Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. 165 LCD screenMemory card Recording166 Photos cannot be recorded.The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. The imaging field looks different. The flash does not work. The camcorder stops operating. The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed. The auto focus does not function. SteadyShot does not function. The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked. Horizontal stripes appear on the images. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. Sound is not recorded correctly. 167 PlaybackImages cannot be played back. Photos cannot be played back. is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. The demonstration movies cannot be played. (HDR-CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E/ XR350E/XR350VE) A movie is played back automatically. 168 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devicesImages cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Editing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. A movie cannot be divided. A photo cannot be captured from a movie. Playback on the TVNeither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. 169 Dubbing/Connecting to other devicesGPS (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) Connecting to a Computer Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyCannot use Because of following settings 170 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsC:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) (Warning on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) (Battery level warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) (High temperature warning) (Low temperature warning) 172 Description of warning messages174 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photosHD stands for high definition image quality, and STD stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery packRecording timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected recording time of moviesInternal memoryHDR-CX300E/CX305E High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) 175 Internal hard diskMemory cardHigh definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) 176 Expected number of recordable photosInternal recording mediaYou can record the maximum 9,999 photos. Memory card 178 Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies On TV color systems 179 Setting to the local timeHDR-CX350VE/XR350VE World time difference 180 Maintenance and precautions190 Screen indicatorsUpper left Center Upper right Bottom 191 Parts and controls195 IndexD E F G H I L M A B C 196 OP R S T U V W X Y Z 199 Notes on using SD memory cardsRemarques sur lutilisation des cartes mmoire SD Hinweise zur Verwendung von SD-Speicherkarten Opmerkingen over het gebruik van SD-geheugenkaarten 200 SONY:la III 111111sur Remarques AVCHD7-1' <U DVD l,'"L*90English .Notes AVCHD disc compatibilite des disques AVCHD Deutsch Hinweise zur Kompatibilitat von AVCHD-Discs IISONY;;4-172-869-11 41728691102010 Sony Corporation Printed in JapanTHIS USING BEFORE AGREEMENT FOLLOWING THE READ CAREFULLY SHOULD YOU HANDYCAM' SONY FOR DATA MAP FOR AGREEMENT LICENSE USER END 201 Im';w(1)PRODUCTS I1111111111111111111111111111 204 Register your newcamcorder online today on 15% and save eligible accessories 205 EXAMPLESAVINGS:rIc 206 l!J207 Powerl!J~ Iihftps://producfreglsfraflon.sony.com/to save 15% on these eligible Items SonyStyle.com 208 d'o Tripodsphon rol mono by ord r To with 15 0e-coupon 1-877-865-7669 d c 209 -Unit 210 Shooting Grip211 Kitse-coupon: AdiFORCEbe Accessory off 15% with phone order To 1877-865-7669 Acessory Kt AdiFORCEN AdiFORCEN 213 Cases216 -,\.~., Ihttps://productregistratlon.sony.com/ to save 15% on these eligible items at 217 FiltersngcO F ICX300 IC350V weproecl psF d or>d ole Hard carrying case ler pro'ec' or' ICX300 218 lights15%SonyStyle.com now online Register Video nVideo light/3-Wott Infrared FlashlVideo Battery Video with phone order by To off e-coupon: 1877-865-7669COMPARISON https://productreglstraflon.sony.com/ to save 15"{, 219 Cables/Mediae-coupon: tor(135 (14.9 "HX' PRO-HG Stick Memory orv ........ _... .......lOf pe Adaptor USB AV High-Grade (Mini.tcrFull) HDMI with 15% off phone by order To 1-877-865-7669 .... 220 DVDirect RecordersDVD DVDirect Express Recorder DVDirectrl<' 221 Recordersoyer /P Recorder ultt-tunctlon e 15% with phone order by To off ~oupon 1877-865--7669 DV R lion I 223 LIMITED
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