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Main Owners Record WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS US Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. Asia Oceania North America Central America South America Middle East Read this first CAUTION Battery pack AC Adaptor For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA For the customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information CAUTION Note For the State of California , USA only Supplied items Using the camcorder Menu items, LCD panel, and lens About language setting On recording Notes on playing back White, red, blue or green points Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature The model with * is equipped with GPS. When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] Notes on use On the drop sensor (HDR-XR350/ XR350V) Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR350/XR350V) Operation flow Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving movies and photos with a computer Page Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Page To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack abroad Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off. Changing the language setting Step 3: Preparing the recording media Selecting the recording media for movies Selecting the recording media for photos Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp To eject the memory card Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card Touch (MENU) [Show others] Recording/Playback Recording Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. Data code during recording 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder Shooting photos Flashes Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air Playback / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. Playing movies Volume adjustment Previous To st op OPTION To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Playing images on a TV Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] 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 When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO On Photo TV HD Making good use of your camcorder 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. To delete all the movies/photos Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) Step 1 Checking the computer system When using a Macintosh Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB Page Saving movies and photos with a computer To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Starting PMB 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 Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Characteristics of each type of disc Discs you can use with PMB You can use 12 cm discs of following type with PMB. For Blu-ray disc, see page 45. Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) Importing movies and photos to a computer Creating an AVCHD disc Playing an AVCHD disc on a computer Creating a Blu-ray disc Turn 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. Copying a disc Editing movies Capturing photos from a movie Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder When connecting an external media To save desired movies and photos To play back images in the external media on the camcorder To finish the external media connection Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express Ordinary DVD device Player Creating device Disc type Page To play back a disc on the DVD writer Page Insert the recording media in the recording device. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. - A/V connecting cable (supplied) . A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) Page Customizing your camcorder Using menus Setting menus Using MY MENU Using the OPTION MENU Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (SHOOTING SET) category (PHOTO SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category (EDIT) category (OTHERS) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category (GENERAL SET) category Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook Additional information Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators The drop sensor function is activated. You may not be able to record nor play back images. Precautions On use and care About care and storage of the lens On charging the pre-installed Note on disposal/transfer of the When not using your camcorder for a long time LCD screen Specifications System AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Input/Output connectors LCD screen General Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (in minute) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Image quality HD STD Expected recording time of movies in the internal recording media Internal memory HDR-CX300 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m Example of expected recording time of movies in a memory card (in minute) Recording mode For 4 GB capacity High definition (HD) Standard definition (STD) HDR-CX370 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and On trademarks Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Page Page Quick reference You will find the menu lists on pages 59 to 62. Index I L M O http://www.sony.net/ Handycam Handbook HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/ CX350VE/CX370E/XR350E/XR350VE Recording/Playback Read this first Supplied items Using the camcorder Menu items, LCD panel, and lens About language setting On recording Notes on playing back Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) Save all your recorded image data Notes on use On the drop sensor (HDR-XR350E/ Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR350E/XR350VE) Operation flow Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder Zooming smoothly Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Page Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E Page To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source PUSH (battery release) button Charging the battery pack abroad Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off. Changing the language setting Step 3: Preparing the recording media Selecting the recording media for movies Selecting the recording media for photos Touch [YES] . Recording media icon To eject the memory card Recording/Playback Recording Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. Recording movies To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Data code during recording Shooting photos 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. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes If white circular spots appear on photos Useful functions for recording movies and Zooming Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [YES] . Selecting the recording mode Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Prioritizing the subject Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Recording in mirror mode Playback / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. Playing movies Volume adjustment Previous To st op OPTION To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Useful functions for playing movies and Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) To stop Highlight Playback To pause, touch . To stop, touch or . To change the settings for Highlight Playback To save a scenario for Highlight Playback Touch (OPTION) [ SCENARIO SAVE] [YES] during Highlight Playback. Using PB zoom with photos Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . Playing images on a TV Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] 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) Using BRAVIA Sync Making good use of your camcorder Making good use of your camcorder 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. Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) To undo the protection of movies and photos To protect all the movies and photos To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Dividing a movie Touch (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] . Capturing a photo from a movie Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Touch the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card Dubbing movies Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB] (under [EDIT] category). The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. Copying photos Using the Playlist of movies Creating the Playlist Playing the Playlist T ouch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST] (under [PLAYBACK] category). Touch the movie you want to play back. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350VE/ XR350VE) What is GPS? Setting the GPS function indicators GPS reception status Acquiring the current location information Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. To close the map screen Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) Press (VIEW IMAGES). Displaying the coordinate information (COORDINATES) Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/ AUTO AREA ADJ) Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder When connecting an external media To save desired movies and photos To play back images in the external media on the camcorder To finish the external media connection Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc Saving images with an external device Ordinary DVD device Player Creating device Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express Page To play back a disc on the DVD writer Page Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. ! When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Operating menus Using MY MENU Using the OPTION MENU Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (SHOOTING SET) category (PHOTO SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category (OTHERS) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category (GENERAL SET) category MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE FADER WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. AUTO OUTDOOR ( ) INDOOR (1) SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO GOLF SHOT SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow rec) To change the setting [TIMING] SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) / SET REC MODE (Recording mode) GUIDEFRAME LOW LUX FACE DETECTION PRIORITY SETTING SMILE DETECTION SMILE SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) OTHER REC SET PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) SELF-TIMER IMAGE SIZE X.V.COLOR STEADYSHOT FLASH MODE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) PLAYBACK (Items for playback) VISUAL INDEX VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES (HDR-CX350VE/ See page 50. Movie EDIT (Items for editing) OTHERS (Items for other settings) MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) MEDIA SETTINGS MEDIA INFO To turn off the display GENERAL SET (Other setup items) SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode 4:3 CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET AUTO CLOCK ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) POWER ON BY LCD OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR350E/ CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) Troubleshooting Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have changed automatically. 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. LCD screen Memory card Recording 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. Playback Images 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. Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. Dubbing/Connecting to other devices GPS (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) Connecting to a Computer Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously Cannot use Because of following settings Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) (Warning on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) < (Battery level warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) Page Description of warning messages Recording media Other Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos HD stands for high definition image quality, and STD stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Internal hard disk Memory card High definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. Memory card Page Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies On TV color systems Setting to the local time HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE World time difference Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? Recording and playback on your About GPS (HDR-CX350VE/ XR350VE) On triangulating errors On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane On the map data On the geographic coordinate system On copyright About the Memory Stick media On the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor On image data compatibility About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About handling of your camcorder On use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time Moisture condensation LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens On charging the pre-installed How to charge the pre-installed Note on disposal/transfer Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card On trademarks Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. 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