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Sony HDR-CX350V, HD-RCX300, HDR-CX370, HDR-XR350 manual Using MY Menu, Customizing your camcorder

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

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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.

Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [

FADER]

Touch		(MENU).
Touch [MY MENU SETTING].
Touc	h [MOVIE].
Touc	h [SPOT MTR/FCS].
Touc	h	.
Touch [		FADER] (under	[MANUAL SETTINGS] category).
When MY MENU is displayed, touch				.

Repeat the same steps above to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your “Handycam.”

Tips

When an external storage device is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears.

Customizing your camcorder

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Sony HDR-CX350V, HD-RCX300, HDR-CX370, HDR-XR350 manual Using MY Menu, Customizing your camcorder

Contents

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 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorderSet DST SET or SUMMERTIME, date and time, then touch To turn off the power Changing the language setting Preparing the recording media Selecting the recording media for moviesSelecting the recording media for photos To check the recording media settings Inserting a memory cardTypes of memory card you can use with your camcorder 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 When using a Macintosh Installing the supplied Software PMBAgreement carefully. If you agree To the terms, change 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 Disc type Features Discs you can use with PMBSaving movies and photos with a computer 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 Editing movies Copying a discCapturing photos from a movie Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media To save desired movies and photos When connecting an external media Selecting the method for creating Disc To play back images in the external media on the camcorderTo finish the external media connection 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 To play back a disc on the ordinary DVD player Record movies on the connectedDevice 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 Manual Settings category Menu listsShooting SET category Photo Settings category Playback categoryEdit 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 Input/Output connectors GeneralAC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D 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 Push battery release button Power zoom lever Photo button 26 Mode buttonMemory card slot 22 Memory card Access lamp Index Page Handycam Handbook HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/ CX350VE/CX370E/XR350E/XR350VERecording/Playback 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  Useful recording techniques Dual Rec27 Smile ShutterPrioritizing the subject26 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 To remove the battery pack Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screenCharging time To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Charging the battery pack abroadPush battery release button 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 Flashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded If white circular spots appear on photosSubject Particles dust, pollen, etc. in the air Zooming Useful functions for recording movies and photosWider range of view Wide angle Selecting the recording mode To cancel Intelligent AutoRecording image quality is changed 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 Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date Date IndexSearching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll 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 Using PB zoom with photos  Adjust the magnification with W Wide angle/T TelephotoTo erase the saved Highlight Playback scenario 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 Using Bravia Sync EuroconnectorIf your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor 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 When connecting an external media To save desired movies and photosTo play back images in the external media on the camcorder To finish the external media connection Selecting the method for creating a discAvchd format compatible device Player Creating device Power cord mains lead to  Connect the AC AdaptorDC in jack of your camcorder  Press Disc Burn on the DVD writer  Touch , then disconnect the USB cableTo customize a disc with Disc Burn Option To play back a disc on the DVD writer  Record movies on the connected device To play back a disc on the ordinary DVD playerUSB Select screen appears on the camcorder screen  Disconnect the USB cable Recording device Connect your camcorder to  Notes Using menus Operating menus Touch Menu  Touch Show others on the MY Menu screen Example deleting Spot MTR/FCS and registering Using MY Menu Using the Option Menu Menu lists Others category Manage Media categoryGeneral SET category Items to adjust for scene condition Scene SelectionFader White BAL. White balance Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot MTR/FCS Spot meter/ focusSpot Focus Exposure Focus Tele MacroGolf Shot 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 Smile Sensitivity Audio REC SETOther 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 Other setup items Repair IMG.DB FSOUND/DISP SET 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 LCD screen Memory cardRecording 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 About the InfoLITHIUM battery 105Pack 106 107 About x.v.ColorAbout handling of your camcorder 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 Parts and controls 113Option button View Images button Slide show button  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

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Using MY MENU

(MENU).

Tips

Customizing your camcorder