Sony Handycam HDR-CX330E Help Manual

Sony Handycam HDR-CX330E Help Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E
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How to Use
Before use
Getting started
Recording
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your product. Go to Page Top How to Use Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device...
  • Page 2 Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Additional information Go to Page Top Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Warning messages Go to Page Top List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Before use Model Information Model Information Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) Parts and controls (LCD monitor) Parts and controls (side) Parts and controls (back/bottom) Screen indicators Screen indicators How to operate Selecting items on the LCD monitor Getting started Checking the supplied items...
  • Page 4 Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Playback Playing images using Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen Playing images using Highlight Playback Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save) Playing back a saved scenario...
  • Page 5 Disconnecting this product from the computer About the dedicated software for this product Creating a Blu-ray disc Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the external media Saving images on an external media device Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device Playing back images in the external media device on this product Deleting images in the external media device Creating a disc with a recorder...
  • Page 6 Photo Camera/Mic White Balance Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Picture Effect Fader Self-Timer SteadyShot (Movie) SteadyShot (Photo) Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting...
  • Page 7 Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Media Info Format Empty (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Repair Img. DB F. File Number Data Code Volume Motion Interval ADJ Download Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) Empty Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) WPS Push Access point settings Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Network Info Reset TV Type...
  • Page 8 Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Check the charging time Charging time Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies...
  • Page 9 Using this product abroad World time difference Trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Overall operations The power does not turn on. This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been changed automatically.
  • Page 10 Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Photos cannot be recorded. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. The imaging field looks different. The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media.
  • Page 11 Neither 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. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV. Copying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly.
  • Page 12: Before Use

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Before use Model Information Parts and controls Screen indicators How to operate Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Getting started Checking the supplied items Power source preparations Initial setup Preparing a memory card Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 14: Recording

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Recording Recording movies/photos Useful functions for recording Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 15 Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Editing images from the playback screen Using the built-in projector Playing images on a high definition TV Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 16: Saving Images With An External Device

    Back Back to Top Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software Saving images on an external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 17 What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a smartphone Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a TV Connecting a smartphone Installing PlayMemories Mobile Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 18 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Menu operations Using menu items Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Bit-rate for each recording mode Pixels recorded at each image size of photos Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 20 How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Additional information Precautions Handling of this product Maintenance Using this product abroad Trademarks License Zoom magnifications Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 21 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Troubleshooting If you have problems Overall operations Batteries/power sources Monitor Memory card Recording Playback Wi-Fi Editing movies/photos on this product Playback on a TV Copying/Connecting to other devices...
  • Page 22 Connecting to a computer Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 23 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 24 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Warning messages Warning messages Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 25 Help Guide List of Topics Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) Parts and controls (LCD monitor) Parts and controls (side) Parts and controls (back/bottom) Screen indicators Screen indicators...
  • Page 26 Initial setup Setting the language, date and time Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing Displaying items on the LCD monitor Preparing a memory card Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with this product Recording Recording movies/photos Recording movies...
  • Page 27: Disconnecting This Product From The Computer

    Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the internal memory or models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) Using the built-in projector Notes on using the projector (models with the projector) Using the built-in projector (models with the projector) Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (models with the projector) Playing images on a high definition TV...
  • Page 28 Controlling via a smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing) Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer...
  • Page 29 SteadyShot (Photo) Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Image Quality/Size REC Mode Frame Rate Dual Video REC Image Size Playback Function Event View...
  • Page 30 Empty (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Repair Img. DB F. File Number Data Code Volume Motion Interval ADJ Download Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) Empty Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) WPS Push Access point settings Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Network Info Reset TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting...
  • Page 31 Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Notes on recording movies...
  • Page 32 Trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 33 Help Guide List of Topics Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Overall operations The power does not turn on. This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been changed automatically.
  • Page 34 Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
  • Page 35 PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. This product is not recognized by the computer. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Warning messages Warning messages Warning Indicators Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 36 Help Guide Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Notes on use June 2013 Before use To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 37 This content uses cookies. To use services incorporating cookies, you need to set your browser to allow cookies. Handling of personal information obtained from websites Sony may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers’ usage of this content while preserving anonymity.
  • Page 38: Model Information

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Model Information Model Information Explains how to confirm the model name of this product and differences between each model. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 39: Parts And Controls

    Explains the parts and controls on the side of this product. Parts and controls (back/bottom) Explains the parts and controls on the back and bottom sides of this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 40: Screen Indicators

    How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Screen indicators Screen indicators Explains the icons displayed at times such as when changing the settings. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 41: How To Operate

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top How to operate Selecting items on the LCD monitor Use the multi-selector to select the items on the LCD monitor. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 42: Checking The Supplied Items

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Checking the supplied items Supplied items Check the supplied accessories. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 43: Power Source Preparations

    Turn on this product. Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Shows how to use this product while supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 44: Initial Setup

    Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing. Displaying items on the LCD monitor Shows how to set the screen display. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 45: Preparing A Memory Card

    Shows how to insert a memory card. Types of memory card you can use with this product Introduces types of memory card you can use with this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 46: Recording Movies/Photos

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Recording movies/photos Recording movies Record movies. Shooting photos Shoot photos. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 47: Useful Functions For Recording

    You can rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so the LCD monitor faces toward you to record yourself. Intelligent Auto This product records images after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 48: Playing Images Using Event View

    Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen You can search for recorded images by date and recording time (Event View). Screen display on the Event View screen Explains the Event View screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 49: Playing Images Using Highlight Playback

    You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a “Scenario.” Up to 8 scenarios can be saved. Playing back a saved scenario You can play back Highlight Scenarios saved on this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 50: Playing Mp4 Movies (Hd Movie) (Switching The Movie Format)

    Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) The format of a movie to be played or edited can be changed on the Event View screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 51: Editing Images From The Playback Screen

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Editing images from the playback screen Notes on editing Read the precautions regarding editing images. Deleting the selected images Select and delete unnecessary images. Deleting by date Select unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them.
  • Page 52 You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (models with the projector) You can project images from a computer or smartphone using the built-in projector. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 53: Playing Images On A High Definition Tv

    TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. On Photo TV HD Explains Photo TV HD. On the HDMI cable Read the precautions regarding the HDMI cable. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 54: Playing Images On A Non-High-Definition Tv

    Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV Play back images with this product connected to a TV by an AV cable (sold separately). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 55: Using The Playmemories Home Software

    Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable. About the dedicated software for this product You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website. Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously imported to a computer.
  • Page 56 Playing back images in the external media device on this product Play back images saved on an external media device from this product. Deleting images in the external media device Delete images saved on an external media device. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 57 Back to Top Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images played back on this product on a disc or video cassette. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 58: What You Can Do With The Wi-Fi Function

    What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Explains what you can do using the Wi-Fi function of this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 59: Controlling Via A Smartphone

    Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) You can operate this product using your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 60: Transferring Images To A Smartphone

    Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet. Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing) Transfer images to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 61: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62: Transferring Images To A Tv

    Playing images on a TV (View on TV) You can view images on your TV connected to the network by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 63: Connecting A Smartphone

    Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad. Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet You can easily connect this product to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64: Installing Playmemories Mobile

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Installing PlayMemories Mobile About the PlayMemories Mobile software Explains PlayMemories Mobile. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 65: Using Menu Items

    Using menu items Setting up menu items Shows how to set the menu items. How to use the keyboard Explains how to use the keyboard to be displayed. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66: Shooting Mode

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Shooting Mode Movie You can select the movie recording mode. Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67: Camera/Mic

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Camera/Mic White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Exposure You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Focus You can adjust the focus manually. Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light.
  • Page 68: Steadyshot (Movie)

    SteadyShot (Movie) You can compensate for camera shake. SteadyShot (Photo) You can compensate for camera shake. Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level. Conversion Lens Set this menu item when you want to use a conversion lens (sold separately) that is compatible with this product. Auto Back Light This product adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
  • Page 69: My Button

    You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD monitor while recording. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 70: Image Quality/Size

    You can set the dual recording mode (recording an MP4 movie during movie recording) to on or off. Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shoot. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 71: Playback Function

    Back to Top Playback Function Event View You can play back recorded images by date of recording (Event View). Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72: Edit/Copy

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Edit/Copy Send to Smartphone Transfer images recorded with this product to your smartphone. View on TV You can view images on your TV connected to the network by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable.
  • Page 73 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Setup Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) You can select the recording medium on which the images will be saved. Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used space of the recording media. Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space.
  • Page 74 Motion Interval ADJ Adjusts the residual image intervals of a motion shot video. Download Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) You can transfer music files from audio CDs etc., to this product by connecting this product to a computer. Empty Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) You can delete all music files stored on this product. WPS Push If your access point has a WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily.
  • Page 75 When connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable, you can play back movies on this product by aiming the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV. USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect this product to an external device with the Built-in USB Cable.
  • Page 76 Set the date & time settings. Area Setting You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Select your local area when using this product in other time zones. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77: Charging Time/Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Check the charging time Charging time Informs you of the approximate time required to fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 78: Expected Recording And Playback Times For Individual Batteries

    Informs you of the expected recording time with each battery pack. Expected playback time with each battery pack Informs you of the expected playback time with each battery pack. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 79: Expected Movie Recording Time And Number Of Recordable Photos For The Internal Memory

    Informs you of the expected recording time when saving on the internal memory. Expected number of recordable photos Informs you of the expected number of images you can save on the internal memory. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 80: Expected Movie Recording Time And Number Of Recordable Photos For Memory Cards

    Informs you of the expected recording time of movies when saving on a memory card. Expected number of recordable photos Informs you of the expected number of images you can save on a memory card. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 81: Bit-Rate For Each Recording Mode

    Back to Top Bit-rate for each recording mode Bit-rate and recording pixels Explains the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies (movie + audio, etc). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82: Pixels Recorded At Each Image Size Of Photos

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Pixels recorded at each image size of photos Recording pixels and aspect ratio Explains the photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 83: Precautions

    Precautions About the AVCHD format Explains the AVCHD standard. About the memory card Read the precautions regarding memory cards. About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Read the battery information. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 84: Handling Of This Product

    Read the information on moisture condensation. Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of this product (models equipped with the internal memory) Read the notes on disposal/transfer of this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85: Maintenance

    To clean the casing and the projector lens surface (models with the projector) Read the information on care of the casing and lens. About care and storage of the lens Read the information on care and storage of the lens. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 86: Using This Product Abroad

    Back to Top Using this product abroad Using this product abroad Read the information on using this product abroad. World time difference Check the time difference for cities worldwide. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 87: Trademarks

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Trademarks On trademarks Read the information on trademarks. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 88: License

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top License Notes on the License Read the notes on the license. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89: Zoom Magnifications

    How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications Introduces the zoom magnifications you can set on this product for recording. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top If you have problems If you have problems Explains the procedure to follow if you run into any problems using this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 91: Overall Operations

    This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been changed automatically. This product gets warm. A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. Intelligent Auto is canceled. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92: Batteries/Power Sources

    The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93: Monitor

    There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off if you do not attempt to operate this product for a while. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94: Memory Card

    Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 95: Recording

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Photos cannot be recorded. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. The imaging field looks different. The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media.
  • Page 96: The Subjects Passing Across This Product Very Fast Appear Crooked

    The subjects passing across this product very fast appear crooked. Horizontal stripes appear on the images. [Monitor Brightness] cannot be set. Photos are recorded automatically. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 97: Playback

    Images cannot be played back. Photos cannot be played back. The movie freezes. An icon appears on a thumbnail. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 98: Wi-Fi

    [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] terminates prematurely. Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. The NFC connection does not work. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 99: Editing Movies/Photos On This Product

    Back Back to Top Editing movies/photos on this product Unable to edit. A movie cannot be divided. The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. (models with the internal memory) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 100: Playback On A Tv

    The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101: Copying/Connecting To Other Devices

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Copying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 102: Connecting To A Computer

    HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. This product is not recognized by the computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 104: Warning Messages

    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Warning messages Warning Indicators If warning messages appear, follow the instructions. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 105: Model Information

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Model Information In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to this product.
  • Page 106 Parts and controls (front/top) Parts and controls (LCD monitor) Parts and controls (side) Parts and controls (back/bottom) Screen indicators Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 107: Parts And Controls (Front/Top)

    Parts and controls (front/top) 1. Power zoom lever 2. PHOTO button 3. N mark NFC: Near Field Communication 4. LENS COVER switch 5. Lens (G lens) 6. Built-in microphone Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 108: Parts And Controls (Lcd Monitor)

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Parts and controls (LCD monitor) 1. PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (HDR-PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) 2. Multi-selector (View Images) button 4. PROJECTOR button (HDR-PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) 5. LCD monitor If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor with the screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
  • Page 109: Parts And Controls (Side)

    3. Memory card access lamp While the lamp is lit or flashing, this product is reading or writing data. 4. HDMI OUT jack 5. PROJECTOR IN jack (HDR-PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 110: Parts And Controls (Back/Bottom)

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Parts and controls (back/bottom) 1. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp 2. START/STOP button 3. Battery pack 4. DC IN jack 5. Loop for a shoulder belt 6.
  • Page 111: Notes On Use

    Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 112: Screen Indicators

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings. On the left side of the screen ( MENU button Self-timer recording [Airplane Mode] set to [On] Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter]...
  • Page 113 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on the model. Go to Page Top Related Topic Screen display on the Event View screen Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 114: Selecting Items On The Lcd Monitor

    Use the multi-selector to select the items on the LCD monitor. 1. Move the multi-selector towards to select the desired item. 2. Press the center of the multi-selector to complete the selection. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115: Supplied Items

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor varies depending on the countries/regions. HDMI cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)
  • Page 116: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to this product. 1. Close the LCD monitor and attach the battery pack ( Align the indentation on this product and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. To remove the battery pack Turn off this product.
  • Page 117 Related Topic Power Save Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118: Charging The Battery Pack Using The Ac Adaptor

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor. Attach the battery pack in advance. 1. Close the LCD monitor. 2.
  • Page 119 It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Go to Page Top Related Topic Charging time Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Using this product abroad Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 120: Charging The Battery Pack Using Your Computer

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Charging the battery pack using your computer Charge the battery pack by connecting this product and your computer with the Built-in USB Cable. Attach the battery pack in advance.
  • Page 121 It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Go to Page Top Related Topic Charging time Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack Using this product abroad Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 122: Turning The Power On

    Turning the power on Turn on this product. 1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 123: Using This Product Supplying Power From A Wall Outlet (Wall Socket)

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor. 1. Attach the battery pack, and then pull out the Built-in USB Cable. 2.
  • Page 124: Setting The Language, Date And Time

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Setting the language, date and time Set the language, date and time when using this product for the first time. 1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. 2.
  • Page 125 Date & Time Setting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 126: Adjusting The Angle Of The Lcd Monitor For Easier Viewing

    You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing. 1. First open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), and then adjust the angle ( Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 127: Displaying Items On The Lcd Monitor

    To display items on the LCD monitor again, operate the multi-selector. Hint To keep the LCD monitor active, use [Display Setting] to change the setting. Go to Page Top Related Topic Display Setting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 128: Inserting A Memory Card

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Inserting a memory card Insert a memory card into this product. 1. Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks. microSD memory card: Insert the memory card straight in the direction shown in figure A until it clicks. Memory Stick Micro (M2) media: Insert the memory card straight in the direction shown in figure B until it clicks.
  • Page 129 Displaying items on the LCD monitor Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Types of memory card you can use with this product Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 130: Types Of Memory Card You Can Use With This Product

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Types of memory card you can use with this product The following types of memory cards can be used with this product. Types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product In this Help Guide, the following Memory Stick media you can use with this product is called Memory Stick Micro media.
  • Page 131: Recording Movies

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Recording movies Record movies. 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. 3. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
  • Page 132 Go to Page Top Related Topic Expected recording time of movies Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Media Info Grid Line Dual Video REC Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 133: Shooting Photos

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Shooting photos Shoot photos. 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. 3. Select [MODE] on the LCD monitor, and then select the photo recording mode. 4.
  • Page 134 During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to this product, or remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor. Access lamp is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD monitor is flashing Go to Page Top Related Topic Image Size Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 135: Zooming

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Zooming You can record an image with the subject magnified. 1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
  • Page 136 Digital Zoom Zoom magnifications Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 137: Capturing Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Capture)

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) You can shoot photos during movie recording. 1. Press PHOTO during movie recording to capture still photos. Note You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in [ REC Mode] and [...
  • Page 138: Recording In Mirror Mode

    ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( ), and then start recording. Hint A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor, but the image will be normal when recorded. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 139: Intelligent Auto

    (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: (Walk), (Tripod) Note This product may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140: Playing Movies And Photos From The Event View Screen

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). 1. Open the LCD monitor and press (View Images) to enter the playback mode.
  • Page 141 To repeat Slideshow, select - [Slideshow Set] when is selected with the Switch Image Type button. Go to Page Top Related Topic Send to Computer Protect Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 142: Screen Display On The Event View Screen

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Screen display on the Event View screen Explains items displayed on the Event View screen. Event View screen 1. To the MENU screen 2. Event name 3.
  • Page 143 Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Event View Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 144: Playing Back A Short Movie (Highlight Playback)

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) You can enjoy movies and photos as a short movie. 1. Open the LCD monitor and press (View Images) to enter the playback mode.
  • Page 145 You can restore the music data recorded on this product at the default using “Music Transfer.” For operating instructions, see “Music Transfer” help (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks). Go to Page Top Related Topic Empty Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 146: Changing The Settings For Highlight Playback

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Changing the settings for Highlight Playback You can set the playback range of the Highlight Playback and select a theme for Highlight Playback. 1. Select [Highlight Setting] on the LCD monitor before or after the Highlight Playback. You can also change the setting by selecting while this product is playing highlight scenes.
  • Page 147 Related Topic Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 148: Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save)

    Note The scenarios can be played on this product only. Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) Playing back a saved scenario Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 149: Playing Back A Saved Scenario

    Scenario], select the desired scenario, and then select Hint To erase a saved scenario, select - [Erase]/[Erase All] on the [ Scenario] screen. Go to Page Top Related Topic Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 150: Playing Mp4 Movies (Hd Movie) (Switching The Movie Format)

    2. Select the movie format you want to play from at the top right corner of the LCD monitor. The format of a movie to be played or edited will be switched. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 151: Notes On Editing

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Notes on editing Some basic editing operations can be done on this product. If you want to do advanced editing operations, install and use the PlayMemories Home software. You cannot restore images once they are deleted.
  • Page 152: Deleting The Selected Images

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Deleting the selected images Select and delete unnecessary images. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to delete.
  • Page 153 Dividing a movie Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 154: Deleting By Date

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Deleting by date Select unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2.
  • Page 155: Dividing A Movie

    A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point, as this product selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. An MP4 movie cannot be divided. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 156: Capturing A Photo From A Movie (Models With The Internal Memory Or Models With The Usb In/Out Jacks)

    If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 157: Viewing Trajectory Of A Moving Object (Motion Shot Video)

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) You can view the trajectory of a fast-moving object. 1. On the Event View screen, play your desired movie, and then select To stop [Motion Shot Video] playback, select Note [Motion Shot Video] cannot be saved as movies.
  • Page 158: Notes On Using The Projector (Models With The Projector)

    When the projected images contain a lot of black, faint color unevenness may appear. This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 159: Using The Built-In Projector (Models With The Projector)

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Using the built-in projector (models with the projector) You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. 1.
  • Page 160 Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 161: Using The Projector For Your Computer Or Smartphone

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (models with the projector) You can project images from a computer or smartphone using the built-in projector. 1.
  • Page 162 If the terminal of the device connected is not compatible with the HDMI cable (supplied), use an HDMI plug adaptor (sold separately). Go to Page Top Related Topic On the HDMI cable Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 163: Connecting This Product To A High Definition Tv

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Connecting this product to a high definition TV You can play movies in high definition image quality (HD) by connecting this product to an HDMI compatible TV. 1.
  • Page 164: Using Bravia Sync

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Using BRAVIA Sync You can operate this product with the remote commander of your TV by connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of this product by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV.
  • Page 165: On Photo Tv Hd

    This product is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard. Photo TV HD allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the HDMI cable(*), a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.
  • Page 166: On The Hdmi Cable

    Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of this product to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167: Connecting This Product To A Non-High-Definition Tv

    Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV Play back images with this product connected to a TV by an AV cable (sold separately). A: AV cable (sold separately) 1.
  • Page 168 TV Type Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 169: Using The Playmemories Home Software

    D: Create a movie disc E: Upload images to online services F: Play the imported images G: Share images on PlayMemories Online Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm/ Go to Page Top...
  • Page 170: Checking The Computer System

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Checking the computer system You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL. www.sony.net/pcenv/ Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 171: Installing The Playmemories Home Software In Your Computer

    Installing the PlayMemories Home software on your computer enables you to make use of your recorded images. 1. Access the following download page using an Internet browser on your computer to download the PlayMemories Home software. www.sony.net/pm/ Install the software according to the on-screen instructions. When the installation has completed, PlayMemories Home starts.
  • Page 172 Depending on the usage environment, DirectX can then be installed. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the help of PlayMemories Home. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 173 If you use a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, a disconnection icon may not be displayed. In this case, you can release the connection without performing the above operations. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 174 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print About the dedicated software for this product You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website. Windows: www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Note The software that can be used with this product will differ, depending on the countries/regions.
  • Page 175 NTSC color system) / [50p Quality ] (models with the PAL color system) image quality, you need a device that complies with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 format. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 176 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Notes on use of the external media Read the precautions when using external media. Note For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). After attaching the battery pack to this product, connect the AC Adaptor to the Built-in USB Cable and a wall outlet (wall socket).
  • Page 177 Go to Page Top Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 178 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Saving images on an external media device Easily save movies or photos on an external media device such as an external hard disk drive. 1.
  • Page 179 Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Notes on use of the external media Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 180 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device Save selected movies or photos on an external media device such as an external hard disk drive. 1.
  • Page 181 Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Notes on use of the external media Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 182 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Playing back images in the external media device on this product Play back images saved on an external media device from this product. 1. Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) 2.
  • Page 183 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Notes on use of the external media TV Type Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 184 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Deleting images in the external media device Delete images saved on an external media device. 1. Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) 2.
  • Page 185 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on this product onto a disc or video casette. Connect this product to a disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately).
  • Page 186 Set [TV Type] to [4:3] if the screen size of your display device such as TV is 4:3. Go to Page Top Related Topic Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Data Code TV Type Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 187 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Explains what you can do using the Wi-Fi function of this product. Saving movies and photos to your computer Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander...
  • Page 188 Playing images on a TV Note You cannot use the Wi-Fi function of this product to connect to a public wireless network. PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. Go to Page Top Related Topic Send to Computer Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing)
  • Page 189 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. 1.
  • Page 190 Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 191 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) You can operate this product using your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance.
  • Page 192 Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. Hold this product and your smartphone together and keep them still for about 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone. 4. Operate this product using your smartphone. Note The photo size stored on the smartphone is [2M] except when the image size is [ S (VGA)].
  • Page 193 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet. 1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version.
  • Page 194 Go to Page Top Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 195 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing) Transfer images to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance.
  • Page 196 Hold this product and your smartphone together and keep them still for about 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone. Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. 5. The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone. Transferred images will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android smartphone/tablet or Album on an iPhone/iPad.
  • Page 197 About the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 198 You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer. 1. Install the software on your computer. For Windows: PlayMemories Home www.sony.net/pm/ For Mac: Wireless Auto Import www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ If connecting this product to your computer for the first time after installing the software, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto] or [MTP] on this product, and then connect this product to your computer with the Built-in USB Cable.
  • Page 199 Importing movies and multiple still images may take time. Go to Page Top Related Topic Access point settings WPS Push Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 200 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Playing images on a TV (View on TV) You can view images on your TV connected to the network by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable.
  • Page 201 Related Topic Access point settings WPS Push Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 202 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Shows how to connect this product to your Android smartphone or tablet. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone] on this product.
  • Page 203 About the PlayMemories Mobile software Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 204 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone] on this product.
  • Page 205 About the PlayMemories Mobile software Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 206 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet You can easily connect this product to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance. 1.
  • Page 207 Go to Page Top Related Topic About the PlayMemories Mobile software Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 208 Install the application from the applications store for your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the application to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, visit the PlayMemories Mobile support page (www.sony.net/pmm/). Go to Page Top...
  • Page 209 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Setting up menu items This product has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. 1. Select 2. Select a category. 3. Select your desired menu item. Note Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 210 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print How to use the keyboard A keyboard is displayed on the LCD monitor when text needs to be entered. 1. Switch character types. Each time you switch character types, character types are switched among alphabet letters, numerals and symbols.
  • Page 211 To cancel text entry, select Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 212 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Movie You can select the movie recording mode. - [Shooting Mode] - [Movie]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Recording movies Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 213 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. - [Shooting Mode] - [Photo]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Shooting photos Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 214 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [White Balance] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items (Auto) (default setting): The white balance is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 215 While you are recording a movie, (One Push) cannot be set. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Scene Selection Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 216 The exposure is adjusted automatically. Manual: Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select if the subject is black or the light is dim. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 217 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Focus You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Focus] - desired setting.
  • Page 218 Manual Settings] - [Low Lux] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ): The Low Lux function is used. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 219 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Scene Selection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items (Auto)(default setting): Adjusts image quality automatically.
  • Page 220 Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Note If you set [Scene Selection], the following settings are canceled. White Balance Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 221 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Picture Effect Allows you to shoot more impressive images by selecting the desired effect. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Picture Effect] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not use the Picture Effect.
  • Page 222 When you select a [Picture Effect] item, the following functions are not available. Recording photos in the movie recording mode Some other functions Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 223 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Fader You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [ Fader] - desired setting.
  • Page 224 Camera Settings] - [ Self-Timer] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Cancels the self-timer. On ( Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 225 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print SteadyShot (Movie) You can compensate for camera shake. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [ SteadyShot] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Intelligent Active: Records a movie using the most effective SteadyShot function on this product.
  • Page 226 Related Topic Zoom magnifications Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 227 Camera Settings] - [ SteadyShot] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The SteadyShot function is used. Off ( The SteadyShot function is not used. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 228 Camera Settings] - [Digital Zoom] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Digital zoom cannot be used. 350: Up to 350 zoom is performed digitally. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 229 Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. Wide Conversion ( Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. Tele Conversion ( Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 230 Camera Settings] - [Auto Back Light] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically. Off: Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 231 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Face Detection You can set this product to detect a face automatically. This product adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Face] - [Face Detection] - desired setting.
  • Page 232 Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Note Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 233 Face] - [Smile Sensitivity] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Big Smile: Detects a big smile. Normal Smile (default setting): Detects a normal smile. Slight Smile: Detects even a slight smile. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 234 Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 235 Microphone] - [Wind Noise Reduct.] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Disables wind noise reduction. On ( Enables wind noise reduction cutting the low-range wind noise. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 236 Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [Low] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 237 Related Topic Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 238 2. Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using 3. Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned. 4. Select Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 239 Positioning the subject at the cross point of the grid lines makes a balanced composition. The lines is not recorded. The outer frame of grid lines shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 240 Auto (default setting): Displays for about 3 seconds. Always displays. Note You cannot change the setting of the icons or indicators on the LCD monitor while in playback mode. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 241 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print REC Mode You can select your desired image quality for AVCHD movies. The recording time or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may differ, depending on the movie quality selected. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ REC Mode] - desired setting.
  • Page 242 Go to Page Top Related Topic Frame Rate Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 243 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record AVCHD movies. Using 60i(*) or 50i(**) is recommended for standard recording. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before setting [ REC Mode].
  • Page 244 REC Mode] is set to [60p Quality (models with the NTSC color system)]/[50p Quality (models with the PAL color system)] , [Dual Video REC] will be set to [Off]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 245 Image Size] - desired setting. L (9.2M) L (6.9M) S (2.1M) S (VGA) Note The image size selected with this setting also is applied to photos taken by the Dual Capture function. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 246 You can play back recorded images by date of recording (Event View). - [Playback Function] - [Event View]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 247 Print Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved. - [Playback Function] - [ Scenario]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing back a saved scenario Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 248 Related Topic Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 249 - [Edit/Copy] - [View on TV]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Playing images on a TV (View on TV) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 250 Transfer images recorded with this product to your computer. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. - [Edit/Copy] - [Send to Computer]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Send to Computer Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 251 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Delete You can delete unnecessary images. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to delete.
  • Page 252 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2.
  • Page 253 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Copy You can copy images stored on the recording media of this product. The original copy of the image will not be deleted after the copy operation has been completed. After you select [Copy], a display asking you to select the source and the destination for the images to be copied appears.
  • Page 254 Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Saving images on an external media device Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 255 You can perform this operation when this product is connected to an external device. Go to Page Top Related Topic Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 256 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) You can select your desired medium for recording, playback and editing. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Media Select] - desired recording medium. Descriptions of menu items Int.
  • Page 257 Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0% even if you perform [Format]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 258 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Format] - desired recording medium, and select Note Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation.
  • Page 259 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Empty (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) It is recommended that you perform [Empty] before disposing of or transferring this product to another party to prevent leakage of your personal information. 1.
  • Page 260 Repair the image database file when necessary, such as when the image database repair message appears. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F.] - desired recording medium, and select Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 261 Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the recording medium. When the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each memory card. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 262 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Data Code During playback, this product displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording. You can check the following information. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Data Code] - desired setting.
  • Page 263 The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [-- -- --] may appear. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 264 HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Volume] - adjust the volume using Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 265 2. Adjust the setting value of the residual image intervals with 3. Select Go to Page Top Related Topic Viewing trajectory of a moving object (Motion Shot Video) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 266 You can transfer music files from audio CDs etc., to this product by connecting this product to a computer. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Download Music]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 267 HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Empty Music (HDR-CX330/PJ340/PJ350) You can delete all music files stored on this product. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Empty Music]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 268 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print WPS Push If your access point has a WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [WPS Push].
  • Page 269 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Access point settings You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name, security mode, and password of the access point. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator.
  • Page 270 To give the registered access point priority, set [Priority Connection] to [On]. Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.” Go to Page Top Related Topic WPS Push How to use the keyboard Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 271 2. Select the input box, input the device name, and then select Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Access point settings How to use the keyboard Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 272 Back to Top Print Disp MAC Address Display the MAC address of this product. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [Disp MAC Address]. The MAC address is displayed. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 273 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print SSID/PW Reset This product shares the SSID/password for [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl with Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to this product, reset the SSID/password by the following procedure.
  • Page 274 - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [Network Info Reset]. Note After resetting the connection information, you must set the smartphone or the access point again. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 275 B: Images recorded in 4:3 mode 4:3: Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. A: Images recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode B: Images recorded in 4:3 mode Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 276 Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically. 1080p: Outputs the 1080p signal. 1080i: Outputs the 1080i signal. 720p: Outputs the 720p signal. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 277 Connection] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Operates this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Off: Does not operate this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 278 Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect this product to an external device with the Built-in USB Cable. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [USB Connect]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 279 7 or Windows 8, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. “Device Stage” is a menu of Windows 7 or Windows 8, that is used to manage devices (camcorder, camera, etc.) that are connected to the computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 280 500 mA power supply standard. Only the playback functions are available while this product is connected to a USB device that is compatible with the 500 mA power supply standard. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 281 Connection] - [USB LUN Setting] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multi (default setting): Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single: Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 282 You can turn on or off the melody which sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate this product. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Beep] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): A melody sounds. Off: Cancels the melody. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 283 Normal (default setting): Normal setting (normal brightness). Bright: Select this when the LCD monitor is not bright enough. This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 284 General Settings] - [Airplane Mode] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Normal setting. On ( Use the setting when you are on board an airplane. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 285 Back to Top Print Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Language Setting] - desired language. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 286 HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery pack. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Battery Info]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 287 1 minute. Off: The backlight of the LCD monitor is always on brightly. This product does not turn off automatically. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 288 All the settings return to the default. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Initialize] - Hint Even if you use this function, all movies and photos are retained. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 289 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Demo Mode When an AC Adaptor (sold separately) is connected to the DC IN jack of this product and no operation is attempted within a certain period with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing.
  • Page 290 You can select the order of year, month and day displayed. Daylight Savings/Summer Time: Sets the summertime. The clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour. Date & Time: You can set the clock. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 291 Clock Settings] - [Area Setting] - [Home] - desired setting. Hint You can set another place as a [Destination]. Go to Page Top Related Topic World time difference Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 292 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. When using the AC Adaptor NP-FV50 (supplied): 165 min NP-FV70: 260 min NP-FV100:...
  • Page 293 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows. Continuous recording time NP-FV50 (supplied): 180 min NP-FV70: 375 min NP-FV100:...
  • Page 294 Approximate playback time with each battery pack is shown as follows. HDR-CX330/CX330E NP-FV50 (supplied): 280 min NP-FV70: 565 min NP-FV100: 1,120 min HDR-PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E NP-FV50 (supplied): 240 min NP-FV70: 490 min NP-FV100: 980 min Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 295 This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 296 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Expected recording time of movies The expected recording time when saving on the internal memory is shown as follows. HDR-PJ340/PJ340E: 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**): [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) Highest Quality...
  • Page 297 If you want to record up to the maximum recording time, you need to delete the demonstration movie on this product (models with the internal memory). Go to Page Top Related Topic Notes on recording movies Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 298 The expected number of images you can save on the internal memory is shown as follows. You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 299 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Expected recording time of movies The expected recording time of movies when saving on a memory card is shown as follows. 16 GB 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**): [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min)
  • Page 300 [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 25 h 45 min (21 h) Models with the NTSC color system Models with the PAL color system Note When using a Sony memory card. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Go to Page Top Related Topic...
  • Page 301 LCD monitor during recording. The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. The unique image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ X allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 302 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Bit-rate and recording pixels The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies (movie + audio, etc.). AVCHD: PS: Max.
  • Page 303 Photo recording mode, Dual capture: 4,032 × 2,272 dots/16:9 3,024 × 2,272 dots/4:3 1,920 × 1,080 dots/16:9 640 × 480 dots/4:3 Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920 × 1,080 dots/16:9 Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 304 As the AVCHD format uses a compression coding technology, the picture may be disturbed in scenes where picture, field angles or brightness, etc. change drastically, but this is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 305 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) is not guaranteed to be compatible with this product. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the memory card and memory card compliant product you use.
  • Page 306 This product cannot record or play back data that uses MagicGate technology. MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. Go to Page Top Related Topic Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 307 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This product operates only with an InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs. InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs have the mark. What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between this product and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).
  • Page 308 Each battery’s life depends on storage, operating and environmental conditions. Go to Page Top Related Topic Power Save Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 309 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print On use and care On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.
  • Page 310 Do not let your product get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your product gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your product and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
  • Page 311 How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD monitor closed for more than 24 hours. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 312 When this product is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of this product is turned on, do not close the LCD monitor. The image data that has been recorded may be lost. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 313 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 314 When you bring this product from a cold place into a warm place, put this product in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 315 Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [Format], data on the internal memory may not be completely erased. It is recommended that you perform [Empty] to prevent the recovery of your data. Go to Page Top Related Topic Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 316 If the LCD monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth, etc. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 317 Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling this product with the above substances on your hands Leaving this product in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 318 When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean and store the lens as described above. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 319 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Using this product abroad Power supply You can use this product in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with this product within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
  • Page 320 Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting this product to a high definition TV Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV World time difference Area Setting Date & Time Setting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 321 Help Guide How to Use Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print World time difference The time difference for cities worldwide is shown as follows. GMT: Lisbon/London +01:00: Berlin/Paris +02:00: Helsinki/Cairo/Istanbul +03:00: Nairobi +03:30: Tehran +04:00: Moscow/Abu Dhabi/Baku +04:30: Kabul...
  • Page 322 -10:00: Hawaii -09:00: Alaska -08:00: LosAngeles/Tijuana -07:00: Denver/Arizona -06:00: Chicago/MexicoCity -05:00: New York/Bogota -04:00: Santiago -03:30: St. John's -03:00: Brasilia/Montevideo -02:00: Fernando de Noronha -01:00: Azores/Cape Verde Is. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 323 , Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, , MagicGate, MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BIONZ X is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 324 Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 325 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR-PJ800 as the model for this product. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
  • Page 326 “LICENSE”   folder in “PMHOME.” Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 327 When recording a movie or photo with SteadyShot set to [Standard] or [Off] 30 times When [Digital Zoom] is set to [350x] 350 times Go to Page Top Related Topic Zooming Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 328 PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory (HDR- PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Go to Page Top...
  • Page 329 The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from a wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket). Go to Page Top Related Topic Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 330 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Go to Page Top Related Topic Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 331 The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording, photo recording and playback modes. Fader] Self-Timer] Go to Page Top Related Topic Fader Self-Timer Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 332 Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print This product gets warm. This product may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 333 If no noise is heard when this product is turned on and is in movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 334 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Intelligent Auto is canceled. The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the following settings: [White Balance] [Exposure] [Focus] [Low Lux] [Scene Selection] SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] Go to Page Top Related Topic...
  • Page 335 Face Detection Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 336 ([Power Save]). Change the setting of [Power Save], or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack. Go to Page Top Related Topic Power Save Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 337 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 338 If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may not be able to charge it. Attach the charged battery pack to this product correctly. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. Go to Page Top...
  • Page 339 The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. The indicated remaining battery power may not be correct depending on the environment in which this product is used. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 340 The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 341 Back to Top Print Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed out items in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 342 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor. Use the multi-selector. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 343 If you set [Display Setting] to [On], the buttons do not disappear from the LCD monitor while in recording mode. Go to Page Top Related Topic Display Setting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 344 There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process of the monitor and do not affect the recording in any way. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 345 In the default setting, the backlight of the LCD monitor turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute ([Power Save]). Go to Page Top Related Topic Power Save Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 346 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on this product. Go to Page Top Related Topic Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 347 The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protect Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 348 Back Back to Top Print The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 349 HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. The playback device does not support playing back memory cards. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 350 The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images. Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of this product. Delete unnecessary images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Delete Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 351 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: Fader] This product cannot shoot photos while it is in movie recording mode, depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected.
  • Page 352 Back to Top Print The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. This product is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 353 Back Back to Top Print The imaging field looks different. The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of this product. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 354 The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 355 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print This product stops recording. If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 356 On this product, there may be a slight time difference between the moment when you press START/STOP and when the actual movie recording starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 357 The auto focus does not function. Set [Focus] to [Auto]. If the auto focus does not lock on the subject, adjust the focus manually. Go to Page Top Related Topic Focus Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 358 SteadyShot] is set to [Intelligent Active], [Active] or [Standard], or [ SteadyShot] is set to [On], this product may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. Go to Page Top Related Topic SteadyShot (Movie) SteadyShot (Photo) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 359 After backing up the images on other media, perform [Format] of the recording media on this product. Go to Page Top Related Topic Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 360 This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 361 Back to Top Print Horizontal stripes appear on the images. This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 362 The LCD monitor is closed on this product with the LCD monitor facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Go to Page Top Related Topic Monitor Brightness Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 363 When [Smile Shutter] is set to [Dual Capture] or [Always On], photos are recorded automatically when this product detects a smile. Go to Page Top Related Topic Smile Shutter Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 364 Images recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Related Topic Media Select (HDR-PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E) Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 365 You may not be able to play back photos if you have changed file or folder names, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 366 Back to Top Print The movie freezes. Photos which were recorded while recording a movie are played back. In the default setting, movies and photos are played back continuously. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 367 This may damage your image data and displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Repair Img. DB F. Delete Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 368 HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Turn up the volume. Go to Page Top Related Topic Volume Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 369 Depending on its setting, the wireless access point may not appear on this product. Refer to the instruction manual for the wireless access point for the correct settings. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 370 Depending on the wireless access point setting, [WPS Push] may not be available. Confirm the password and SSID of the wireless access point to set [Access point settings]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Access point settings Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 371 If the battery level is low, [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] may terminate prematurely. Charge the battery pack before use. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 372 To send a movie to your smartphone, be sure to record it in the MP4 format. Before shooting a movie to be transferred to a smartphone, set [Dual Video REC] to [On]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Dual Video REC Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 373 The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. Depending on the signal conditions, communication between the smartphone and this product may not work correctly. Reduce the distance between this product and the smartphone. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 374 (N mark) on this product with 2 or more smartphones at the same time. When running another application that uses the NFC function on your smartphone, close the application. Go to Page Top Related Topic Airplane Mode Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 375 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 376 A movie cannot be divided. The following movies cannot be divided. Movies that are too short MP4 movies Release the protection, and then divide. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protect Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 377 Back to Top Print The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. (models with the internal memory) Release the protection, and then delete them. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protect Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 378 Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 379 TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images using the outer frame of [Grid Line] as a guide. Go to Page Top Related Topic Grid Line Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 380 The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV Type] correctly and play back the image. Go to Page Top Related Topic TV Type Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 381 Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 382 You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable. An AV cable (sold separately) is not connected properly. Make sure that the cable is connected to the input jack of the device. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 383 An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home. Go to Page Top Related Topic Using the PlayMemories Home software Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 384 Back to Top Print PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer. Go to Page Top Related Topic Using the PlayMemories Home software Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 385 When both the Built-in USB Cable and the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product are connected to the external devices at the same time, disconnect the one that is not connected to a computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 386 If indicators appear on the LCD monitor, check the following. 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 387 Fast flashing There is not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media, delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card. The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by selecting - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img.
  • Page 388 Inserting a memory card Format About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Repair Img. DB F. REC Mode Frame Rate Picture Effect SteadyShot (Movie) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 389 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX330/CX330E/PJ330E/PJ340/PJ340E/PJ350/PJ350E Back Back to Top Print Warning Indicators If messages appear on the LCD monitor, follow the instructions. Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. The internal memory of this product is set differently from the default format. Performing [Format] may enable you to use this product.
  • Page 390 Recover, then import using the included PC software. Since the database information of high definition image quality (HD) movies has been damaged, there are inconsistencies between the information in the database and the information in the file. Select to back up the high definition image quality (HD) movies and repair the database file.
  • Page 391 Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data. Go to Page Top Related Topic Repair Img. DB F. Format Delete Protect Copy Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-531-073-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

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