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Sony HD-RCX300, HDR-CX350V, HDR-CX370, HDR-XR350 manual If white circular spots appear on photos

Models: HDR-XR350 HDR-CX350 HD-RCX300 HDR-CX350V HDR-CX370

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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

When disappears, the photo is recorded.

Tips

See page 98 on the recordable number of photos.

To change the image size, touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category)  a desired setting   .

You cannot record photos while is displayed.

Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work

in the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU)  [Show others]  [FLASH MODE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category)  a desired setting 

 .

If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected.

Recording/Playback

If white circular spots appear on photos

This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

Subject

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air

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Sony HD-RCX300 manual If white circular spots appear on photos, Flashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded

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Operating Guide Guía de operaciones HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V CX370/XR350/XR350V171-504-121 Sony Corporation Owner’s Record Important Safety Instructions Countries/regions Voltage Frequency Hz Countries/regions VoltageType BF Type Type Countries/regions Central America Read this first Battery pack For the customers in the U.S.A Shoe cover LCD Screen Battery pack Using the camcorderSupplied items Menu items, LCD panel, and lens On recording About language settingDiscs recorded with HD image quality high definition Save all your recorded image data If you cannot record/play back images, perform Media Format When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessoriesAbout this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays Confirm the model name of your camcorder On the drop sensor HDR-XR350 XR350V Recording movies and photos p Operation flow Table of contents Troubleshooting Precautions Specifications Lamp Charging the battery packGetting started CHG flash/charge lamp Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Charging the battery pack abroad Set DST SET or SUMMERTIME, date and time, then touch Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeOpen the LCD screen of your camcorder To turn off the power Changing the language setting Selecting the recording media for photos Preparing the recording mediaSelecting the recording media for movies Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder To check the recording media settingsInserting a memory card To eject the memory card Access lamp Recording/Playback Fasten the grip belt Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Press START/STOP to start recording Recording movies Data code during recording Shooting photos Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded If white circular spots appear on photos Press View Images Playback on the camcorder SET Playing movies Viewing photos To adjust the sound volume of movies Playing images on a TV Connecting a TV using TV Connect Guide When you connect with component A/V cable When connecting to your TV via a VCRWhen you connect with Hdmi cable Connecting to a high definition TV On Photo TV HD When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S Video Others Delete under Edit category Deleting movies and photosTo delete all movies/photos at one time Delete or Making good use of your camcorder Checking the computer System Preparing a computer Agreement carefully. If you agree To the terms, change When using a MacintoshInstalling the supplied Software PMB Click Continue on the computer screen Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Reading PMB Help Starting PMB PictureTo disconnect your camcorder from the computer Witha Selecting the method for creating a disc computer Characteristics of each type of discPlayer Choosing a method and disc type Saving movies and photos with a computer Disc type FeaturesDiscs you can use with PMB One Touch Disc Burn Creating a disc with one touch Movies and photos with a computer Importing movies and photos to a computer Playing an Avchd disc on a computer Creating an Avchd disc Creating a Blu-ray disc Capturing photos from a movie Editing moviesCopying a disc Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media To save desired movies and photos When connecting an external media To finish the external media connection Selecting the method for creating DiscTo play back images in the external media on the camcorder Ordinary DVD device Player To customize a disc with Disc Burn Option Press Disc Burn on the DVD writer Create Same Disc To play back a disc on the DVD writer Device To play back a disc on the ordinary DVD playerRecord movies on the connected Connecting cable with S Video sold separately Connecting cable suppliedRemote Connector Input Signal flow Output V-OUT/PANEL Setting menus Using menus Customizing your camcorder Using MY Menu Option Using the Option Menu Shooting SET category Manual Settings categoryMenu lists Edit category Photo Settings categoryPlayback category Manage Media category Others category General SET category Click Exit Exit, then remove the CD-ROM from your computer Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning Indicators On use and care Precautions To clean the LCD screen When not using your camcorder for a long timeOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery LCD screen To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander SpecificationsSystem Tab AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Input/Output connectorsGeneral Recording mode Recording time Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50High definition image quality HD in h hour and m minute Image quality Mode For 4 GB capacity On trademarks Upper left Screen indicatorsCenter Upper right Parts and controls IndicatorMeaningActive Interface Shoe Lens G lens Flash Quick reference Camera recording lamp Memory card slot 22 Memory card Access lamp Push battery release buttonPower zoom lever Photo button 26 Mode button Index Page Recording/Playback Handycam HandbookHDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/ CX350VE/CX370E/XR350E/XR350VE Shoe cover LCD Screen Battery pack Using the camcorderRead this first Supplied items On recording About language settingDiscs recorded with HD image quality high definition Save all your recorded image data If you cannot record/play back images, perform Media Format When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessoriesAbout this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays Confirm the model name of your camcorder On the drop sensor HDR-XR350E XR350VE Operation flow  To get good results in recording Advice for successful recording Prioritizing the subject26  Useful recording techniquesDual Rec27 Smile Shutter Table of contents Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc Adjusting the clock and the area automatically Screen indicators Parts and controls Index HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E Charging the battery pack Charging time To remove the battery packTurn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen Push battery release button To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power sourceCharging the battery pack abroad Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeSet SUMMERTIME, date and time, then touch Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened To turn off the power Changing the language setting Selecting the recording media for movies Preparing the recording media Touch the desired recording media  Touch YES  Selecting the recording media for photos Inserting a memory card To check the recording media settingsTypes of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording media icon Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once To eject the memory card Press START/STOP to start recording Recording movies Rec & zoom buttons on LCD About 3sec After To stop recording, press START/STOP again  Data Code  a desired setting     Press Mode to turn on the Photo lampShooting photos Data code during recording Subject Particles dust, pollen, etc. in the air Flashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recordedIf white circular spots appear on photos Zooming Useful functions for recording movies and photosWider range of view Wide angle Recording image quality is changed Selecting the recording modeTo cancel Intelligent Auto Others  REC Mode under Shooting SET category  Touch a desired setting Touch Menu Show  Touch  Capturing smiles automatically Smile Shutter Recording in mirror mode Touch  a desired movie  to playback a movie Playback on the camcorderPhoto  a desired photo  to view a photo  / Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie Playing moviesPrevious Next To stop To fast-forward While playing back movies, touch  adjust with /  To adjust the sound volume of moviesViewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo Searching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll Index Useful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for desired images by date Date Index  Touch  Face Searching for desired scene by face Face IndexTouch Menu Show others  Highlight under Playback category Returns to the Visual Index screen To stop Highlight Playback To change the settings for Highlight PlaybackTo save a scenario for Highlight Playback To play back a saved Highlight Playback scenario To erase the saved Highlight Playback scenario Using PB zoom with photos Adjust the magnification with W Wide angle/T Telephoto Touch on the photo playback screen Playing back a series of photos Slide showTo stop the slide show To restart the slide show Playing images on a TV Connecting a TV using TV Connect Guide When you connect with component When connecting to your TV via a VCRWhen 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 Using Bravia SyncEuroconnector Touch YES  Deleting movies and photosDelete or To delete all movies/photos at one time  Touch YES   Touch the movies and photos to be protectedProtect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake  is displayed on the selected images To undo the protection of movies and photos Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie Touch at the point where you want to captureTouch the movie to be captured Touch Dubbing movies Touch  Touch Menu Show others MOVIE DUB under Edit category Movie DUB screen appears Copying photos  Select the photo to be copied Using the Playlist of moviesCreating the Playlist Selected movie is marked with  Touch Menu Show others PLAYLIST under Playback category Playing the Playlist Touch the movie you want to play back To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time To change the order within the Playlist What is GPS? GPS Setting the GPS function  Press Acquiring the current location information Touch  MAP Touch Your Location on the recording screen Latitude Longitude  Touch the desired movie or photo Auto Area ADJ Saving images in external media To play back images in the external media on the camcorder When connecting an external mediaTo save desired movies and photos To finish the external media connection Selecting the method for creating a discAvchd format compatible device Player Creating device DC in jack of your camcorder Power cord mains lead to Connect the AC Adaptor To customize a disc with Disc Burn Option  Press Disc Burn on the DVD writer Touch , then disconnect the USB cable To play back a disc on the DVD writer USB Select screen appears on the camcorder screen  Record movies on the connected deviceTo play back a disc on the ordinary DVD player  Connect your camcorder to  Disconnect the USB cableRecording device  Notes  Touch Menu  Touch Show others on the MY Menu screen Using menusOperating menus Example deleting Spot MTR/FCS and registering Using MY Menu Using the Option Menu Menu lists General SET category Others categoryManage Media category Fader Items to adjust for scene conditionScene Selection White BAL. White balance Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot MTR/FCS Spot meter/ focusSpot Focus Exposure Golf Shot FocusTele Macro Touch OPTION, then select the setting you want to change To change the settingSmth SLW REC Smooth slow rec Timing SET REC Mode Recording modeGuideframe Steadyshot LOW LUX Priority SettingFace Detection Smile Detection Other REC SET Smile SensitivityAudio REC SET Items for recording photos SELF-TIMERImage Size  X.V.COLOR  OFF Flash Level Flash ModeRedeye Reduc Redeye reduction High Items for playback Camera Data DATE/TIMECoordinates Coordinates HDR-CX350VE Items for editing Items for other settings Items for recording media Media SettingsMedia Info Media Format SOUND/DISP SET Other setup itemsRepair IMG.DB F Output Settings CLOCK/ Lang Other Settings Power Settings  Calibration  Remote Ctrl Remote control  on Drop Sensor HDR-XR350E/ XR350VE  Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander TroubleshootingPower does not turn on Camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on Menu settings have changed automatically Batteries/power sourcesSupplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Power abruptly turns off Recording LCD screenMemory card Imaging field looks different Photos cannot be recordedFlash does not work Camcorder stops operating Playback Playback on the TV Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Connecting to a Computer Dubbing/Connecting to other devicesGPS HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously  Battery level warning Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsHigh temperature warning Low temperature warning  There is something wrong with the flash  Access to the memory card was restricted on another device Recovering data Data errorCannot recover data Description of warning messages This memory card is not formatted correctly Reinsert the memory cardStill picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures This memory card may not be able to record or play movies Expected recording time of movies Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Internal hard disk Memory card High definition image quality HD Expected number of recordable photosInternal recording media You can record the maximum 9,999 photos LP Approx Mbps average 1,440  1,080 pixels/169 100 Using your camcorder abroad 101 Setting to the local timeHDR-CX350VE/XR350VE World time difference 102 Maintenance and precautionsAbout the Avchd format About GPS HDR-CX350VE XR350VE 103 About the Memory Stick media 104 Pack About the InfoLITHIUM battery105 106 About handling of your camcorder 107About x.v.Color Calibration 108 How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery109 On trademarks 110 On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 111 112 Screen indicators Option button View Images button Slide show button Parts and controls113  Lens G lens  Flash  Camera recording lamp 114 115 Wireless Remote Commander 116 To change the battery of the Wireless Remote CommanderInsulation sheet Tab 117 Index Music Tool Remote Ctrl 118Page Page 186-451-111 English AVCHD7-1A?Ojij~oB~ttlt Sony Imw Page Page En the Inslo lotio menu oppco cI Example of Savings RIc Power 461/8 Tripods Shooting Grip Kits Page Ot1n,~hlrVJ Cases Sports Pack Water Housing/Microphones Slmuloled Images lor \.~ Filters Lights Cables/Media DVDirect Recorders DVDirectrlRecorders II11111111111111111111111111 Limited Warranty US Only