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Sony Handycam 4-171-501-12(1) Handbook

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HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/
CX350VE/CX370E/XR350E/XR350VE
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
"Handycam" Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
4-171-501-12(1)
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
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  • Page 1 HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/ CX350VE/CX370E/XR350E/XR350VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder “Handycam” Handbook 2010 Sony Corporation  4-171-501-12(1) 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...

  • Page 2: Read This First

     with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following  parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Shoe cover LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...

  • Page 3: About Language Setting

     or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p.

  • Page 4: Notes On Use

     [YES] [YES] Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  in some countries/regions. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual for ...
  • Page 5 When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do  not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.  On the drop sensor (HDR-XR350E/ XR350VE) To protect the internal hard disk from shock ...

  • Page 6: Operation Flow

     Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 79) Shooting photos  p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder  p. 28 Playing images on a TV  p. 36 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media ...

  • Page 7: Advice For Successful Recording

    Advice for successful recording  To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.
  • Page 8  Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(24) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(27) Smile Shutter (27) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(66) SUNRISE&SUNSET(66) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(26) SPOT FOCUS(68)

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Playback on the camcorder ........
  • Page 10 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos ..............39 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .
  • Page 11 About handling of your camcorder ........

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp HDR-XR350E/XR350VE Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
  • Page 13  See page 96 on recording and playing time.  When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the  remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

    We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with  your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any  operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 83).

  • Page 15: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.  Select the desired geographical area with...

  • Page 16: Changing The Language Setting

     You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.  When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 83) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.  Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

  • Page 17: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/ CX350VE/CX370E HDR-XR350E/XR350VE In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.

  • Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card

    Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory  cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can be used with this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
  • Page 19 Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card.  Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 20: Recording/Playback

    Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15).  You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording ...
  • Page 21 The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording  has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.

  • Page 22: Shooting Photos

    TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 71), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and ...
  • Page 23 [PHOTO SETTINGS] category)  a desired setting  You cannot record photos while  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 others] ...

  • Page 24: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

     button on the LCD screen. The minimum possible distance between  camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. You can magnify images up to 12 times using ...

  • Page 25: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)

    The camcorder detects whether camera- shake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation.  Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected  scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the ...

  • Page 26: Prioritizing The Subject

    Since the face you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. Touch the face you want to record as priority.

  • Page 27: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

    Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the ...

  • Page 28: Playback On The Camcorder

    To change the recording media, see page 17.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.15).  Press (VIEW IMAGES).

  • Page 29: Playing Movies

    To stop To fast-reverse  Notes You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.  Tips  When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.

  • Page 30: Viewing Photos

    To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch You can also adjust the sound volume by using  Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips  When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, ...

  • Page 31: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently.  Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for  photos on the memory card. ...

  • Page 32: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

    IMAGES] (under  [ Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high FACE]. definition image quality (HD) movies with music and visual effects.
  • Page 33 Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie.

  • Page 34: Using Pb Zoom With Photos

    XR350VE) You can transfer music files from audio CDs  or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with Highlight Playback. To transfer music files, you need to install the supplied software “PMB” on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and...

  • Page 35: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)

    Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again.  Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide ...

  • Page 36: Playing Images On A Tv

    TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide].
  • Page 37 (Yellow) (White) (Red) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input  on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

  • Page 38: Using "Bravia" Sync

    The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs  according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. Tips  If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned  TV/VCR off simultaneously. (MENU) [GENERAL SET] category) ...

  • Page 39: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

     Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 40). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is  protected (HDR-CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E/ XR350E/XR350VE). If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist ...

  • Page 40: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

     Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch Touch the image on the LCD screen to  confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.  Touch [YES]  Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.

  • Page 41: Dividing A Movie

    (p. 40). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. (MENU)  [Show DIVIDE] (under at the point where ...

  • Page 42: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    A slight difference may occur from the point  where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie  added to the Playlist will also be divided.

  • Page 43: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Recording Media

     [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under MEDIA] category)  [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing.

  • Page 44: Copying Photos

    MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet ...

  • Page 45: Using The Playlist Of Movies

     Select the photo to be copied. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select multiple photos. Press and hold the image down on the  screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 46: Playing The Playlist

    Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card.

  • Page 47: Using The Gps Function (Hdr-Cx350Ve/Xr350Ve)

    You can display the coordinate information during playback. AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ  to return Your camcorder adjusts the clock and the time difference on each area automatically. When you conduct the following operations for the first time, a message appears to confirm whether you assent with the license agreement of the map data.

  • Page 48: Setting The Gps Function

    GPS signal. Start recording in the current state or move to a place that is easier receive radio signals. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS  function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON.

  • Page 49: Acquiring The Current Location Information

    Acquiring the current location information You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information. Touch YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen.

  • Page 50: Displaying The Coordinate Information (Coordinates)

    3. The recording location of the movie or photo will be displayed at the center of the map. Displaying the coordinate information (COORDINATES) During playback, your camcorder can display the coordinates information recorded on movies and photos. (MENU)  [Show Touch others] ...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Clock And The Area Automatically

    The clock is adjusted automatically by  [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] when you turn off your camcorder if the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal while it is being used. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is turned off. Also,...

  • Page 52: Saving Images With An External Device

     the external media. For details on available external media, go to the  Sony support website in your country/region. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
  • Page 53  Play back the image (p. 28). You can also view images on a TV  connected to your camcorder (p. 36). You can play back the high definition  image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD].

  • Page 54: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for  creating a disc. See page 52 to save images in the external  media. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player  PlayStation 3, etc.   Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 55) ...

  • Page 55: Creating A Disc With The Dedicated Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express

    Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Only unused discs of the following types can ...
  • Page 56 Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc.  [END]  [EJECT  Touch DISC] on the camcorder screen. Remove the disc after the operation is completed.  Touch , then disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 57 Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor  Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock  or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder  Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was  performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder.

  • Page 58: Other Than Dvdirect Express

    Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions.  Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the...

  • Page 59: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc

    Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies  will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD).

  • Page 60: Your Camcorder

     Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied  with your recording device for details.  When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. ...

  • Page 61: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)  p. 66 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) ...

  • Page 62: Using My Menu

    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.

  • Page 63: Using The Option Menu

    When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.)  The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder  at the time.

  • Page 64: Menu Lists

    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO GOLF SHOT SMTH SLW REC (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT CONVERSION LENS LOW LUX FACE DETECTION PRIORITY SETTING SMILE DETECTION SMILE SENSITIVITY AUDIO REC SET...
  • Page 65 (OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION * USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT* USB CONNECT DISC BURN Operating Guide TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL * EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT.

  • Page 66: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)

    Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject.  Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.], the setting  changes to [AUTO] in movie recording mode.

  • Page 67: Camcorder

     [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with ...
  • Page 68 from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ focus) You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p.

  • Page 69: Camcorder

    When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],   appears. The minimum possible distance between  camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Tips ...
  • Page 70 On the [GOLF SHOT] screen, frame the subject in the white guide frame in the center of the screen, then press START/ STOP. The 0.5 second point before START/ STOP is pressed is assumed as the moment of impact, and the period of 1.5 seconds before and 0.5 second after it (2 seconds total) is recorded.

  • Page 71: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

    SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . See page 25. REC MODE (Recording mode) See page 25. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical.

  • Page 72: Camcorder

    Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. ALWAYS ON ( The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode. Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically.

  • Page 73: Camcorder

    When [  than [ACTIVE], up to 12× zoom is performed optically.  AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.  ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.

  • Page 74: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

     X.V.COLOR You can capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  OFF Records in ordinary color range. ON ( Records in x.v.Color.

  • Page 75: Camcorder

    FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.  AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.

  • Page 76: Playback (Items For Playback)

    See page 32. PLAYLIST See page 45. HIGHLIGHT See page 32. SCENARIO See page 33. PLAYBACK SET  See page 25.  DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data, Coordinates) recorded automatically at the time of recording.

  • Page 77: Camcorder

    See page 50. Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if  you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following  sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] ...

  • Page 78: Edit (Items For Editing)

    EDIT (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. DELETE See page 39. SCENARIO ERASE See page 34. PROTECT See page 40. DIVIDE See page 41. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 42. MOVIE DUB See page 43. PHOTO COPY See page 44.

  • Page 79: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)

    Select the recording media to be formatted, touch [YES]  [YES]   Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 14). To avoid the loss of important images, you ...

  • Page 80: General Set (Other Setup Items)

    Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen.  Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall  outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is ...

  • Page 81: Camcorder

    If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face  the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips  This adjustment does not affect the recorded  images in any way.

  • Page 82: Camcorder

    TV with the component input jack.  1080i/576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.  HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).

  • Page 83: Camcorder

     ON The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. The camcorder does not turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. OTHER SETTINGS  DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a...

  • Page 84: Camcorder

    Does not operate your camcorder using the TV’s Remote Commander.  REC LAMP (Recording lamp) You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn  ON The camera recording lamp lights up. appears.

  • Page 85: Additional Information

     Press RESET (p. 114) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.  Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or ...
  • Page 86 (p. 105). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 87 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a  computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 79). Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that you can ...
  • Page 88 The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: ...
  • Page 89 [ACTIVE] (p. 71). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:  The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder  with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 90 A movie is played back automatically. Movies play automatically as a demonstration  movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain condition on your camcorder (p. 83). This is not a malfunction. Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.
  • Page 91 (p. 59). GPS (HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE) The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal. Your camcorder may not be able to receive  radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS switch to ON again.

  • Page 92: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E.
  • Page 93  camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake  easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor) The drop sensor function (p.

  • Page 94: Recording Media

    The internal recording media of the  camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 79) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording media. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing ...
  • Page 95 You cannot create folders exceeding  999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the memory card (p. 79), or delete  folders using your computer. This memory card may not be able to record or play movies.

  • Page 96: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    C to 30   recommended. The recording and playback time will be  shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter  depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

  • Page 97: Internal Hard Disk

    7 h 55 m camcorder (HDR-CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E/ XR350E/XR350VE). 15 h 50 m Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit  26 h 55 m Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media.

  • Page 98: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    The number of recordable photos of memory  card may vary depending on the recording conditions.  The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and  the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 99 LP: Approx. 5Mbps (average) 1,440  1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD):  HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720  576 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.  Photo recording mode:  3,072  2,304 dots/4:3 3,072 ...

  • Page 100: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-system- based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
  • Page 101 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 82). HDR-CX350VE/XR350VE When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p.

  • Page 102: Maintenance And Precautions

    “GPS” is a system for determining geographic ...
  • Page 103 Use the camcorder in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location  information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camcorder as follows.

  • Page 104: About The "Memory Stick" Media

    If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    If you cannot use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  media that have been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 79). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. You may not be able to play back images with ...
  • Page 106 C (50 °F) or below,  your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your ...

  • Page 107: About X.v.color

    About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color  space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

  • Page 108: Lcd Screen

    Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 109: Rechargeable Battery

    “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation.
  • Page 110 OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM> “C Library, ” “Expat, ” “zlib, ” “libjpeg, ” “dtoa, ” and “pcre” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based...
  • Page 111 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX43 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

  • Page 112: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning MENU button (61) Self-timer recording (74) GPS tracking status (48) Flash (75)/ REDEYE REDUC (75) MICREF LEVEL low (73) WIDE SELECT (74) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (73) 60 min Remaining battery Recording folder Return button (61)

  • Page 113: Parts And Controls

    (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.
  • Page 114  Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 115) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.  Built-in microphone  LCD screen/Touch panel (15, 27) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

  • Page 115: Wireless Remote Commander

    5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).  Memory card slot (19)  Memory card Access lamp (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  PUSH (battery release) button (13) Wireless Remote Commander  DATA CODE button (76)

  • Page 116: Remote Commander

    Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. , or ENTER again,...

  • Page 117: Index

    Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...82 16:9 ...81 4:3 ...81 576i ...82 A.SHUT OFF ...83 A/V connecting cable...37, 59 Abroad ...100 AREA SET ...82 AUDIO REC SET ...73 AUTO AREA ADJ ...51 AUTO BACK LIGHT ...73 AUTO CLOCK ADJ...51 AVCHD format ...102 BATTERY INFO ...78 Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander ...116...
  • Page 118 MUSIC TOOL ...78 MY MENU ...62 MY MENU SETTING ...62 ONE PUSH ...67 Operation flow ...6 OPTION MENU ...63 Original ...43 OTHER REC SET ...73 OTHERS ...78 OTHER SETTINGS ...83 OUTDOOR ...67 OUTPUT SETTINGS ...81 PAL ...100 PB zoom ...34 PHOTO CAPTURE ...42 PHOTO COPY ...44 PHOTO MEDIA SET ...17...
  • Page 119 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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