Sony HDR-CX300 - High Definition Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder Handbook
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HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/
CX370/XR350/XR350V
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
"Handycam" Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
4-171-500-12(1)
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Getting started
Recording/Playback
Making good use of your
camcorder
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your
camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
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- Page 1 4-171-500-12(1) Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving images with an external device HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/ Customizing your CX370/XR350/XR350V camcorder Additional information Digital HD Video Camera Recorder “Handycam” Handbook Quick reference 2010 Sony Corporation ...
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Page 2: Read This First
Read this first Battery pack Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed A/V connecting cable (1) ... -
Page 3: About Language Setting
About language setting Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating This camcorder captures high definition footage procedures. Change the screen language before in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing using the camcorder if necessary (p. -
Page 4: Notes On Use
HDR- 64GB Notes on optional accessories CX370 We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. HDR- Internal 160GB Genuine Sony accessories may not be available XR350/ hard disk HDR- + memory in some countries/regions. XR350V* card About this manual, illustrations and The model with * is equipped with GPS. - Page 5 When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR350/ XR350V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock ...
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Page 6: Operation Flow
Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 20 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 79) Shooting photos p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder ... -
Page 7: Advice For Successful Recording
Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. - Page 8 Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without Focusing on the child on the left side of troublesome setting the screen Prioritizing the subject(26) INTELLIGENT AUTO(24) SPOT FOCUS(68) Capturing photos during movie Recording in a dimly-lit room recording LOW LUX(72) Dual Rec(27) Smile Shutter (27) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first ..................2 Notes on use . - Page 10 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos ..............39 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .
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Page 12: Getting Started
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor /CHG (flash/charge) To the wall outlet (wall socket) lamp HDR-XR350/XR350V DC IN jack Battery pack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor /CHG (flash/charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall... - Page 13 You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM“ battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Attach the battery pack by aligning the battery terminals () and pushing the battery pack in the direction of the arrow () until it clicks.
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Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Pushing the PUSH (battery release) button (), remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (). PUSH (battery release) button To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack. -
Page 15: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. ... -
Page 16: Changing The Language Setting
Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) ... -
Page 17: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media
Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Memory Internal memory card HDR-XR350/XR350V Internal hard Memory disk card In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. -
Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card
Touch [YES] The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your model. - Page 19 Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card.
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Page 20: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. - Page 21 HDR-XR350/ HDR-CX300/CX350/ XR350V CX350V/CX370 START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after ...
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Page 22: Shooting Photos
Tips See page 96 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 27). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized ... - Page 23 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 98 on the recordable number of photos. ...
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Page 24: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos
Useful functions for recording movies and photos set to [ACTIVE]. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 73) if you Zooming want to zoom to a greater level. You can magnify images up to 17 times the original size with the power zoom lever. -
Page 25: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)
Camera-shake detection Selecting high definition image (Walk), (Tripod) quality (HD) or standard image The camcorder detects whether camera- quality (STD) shake occurs or not, and makes the You can select the desired image quality optimum compensation. from the high definition image quality ... -
Page 26: Prioritizing The Subject
of the media is changed depending on value other than of [HD FX], such as “17M, ” is an average bit-rate. recording mode. [HD FX] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [HD FH] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [HD HQ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default ... -
Page 27: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)
If a smile is not detected, set the [SMILE Notes SENSITIVITY] (p. 73). The face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the Recording high quality photos face again when you record. -
Page 28: Playback On The Camcorder
Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. -
Page 29: Playing Movies
: Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ SET] (p. 25). You can scroll the display by touching and dragging or . ... -
Page 30: Viewing Photos
To adjust the sound volume of movies adjust with While playing back movies, touch You can also adjust the sound volume by using in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To start/stop slide Previous show Next... -
Page 31: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos
Useful functions for playing movies and photos IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATE INDEX]. On the Film Roll Index/Face Index screen, you Searching for desired images by can display the Date Index by touching the date date (Date Index) in the upper right corner of the screen. -
Page 32: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)
Tips Notes You can also display the Film Roll Index by Faces may not be detected depending on (MENU) [Show others] touching recording conditions. [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who category) ... - Page 33 To stop Highlight Playback Tips You can change the settings for Highlight To pause, touch Playback during Highlight Playback by To stop, touch touching (OPTION). If you change the settings for Highlight To change the settings for Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback scenes are Playback re-selected.
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Page 34: Using Pb Zoom With Photos
To erase the saved Highlight Playback Using PB zoom with photos scenario You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 (MENU) [Show others] Touch times the original size. [ SCENARIO ERASE] (under [EDIT] Magnification can be adjusted with the category) ... -
Page 35: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)
Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide ... -
Page 36: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image your camcorder. quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV Input connectors Connectors on your on the TV... - Page 37 Types of connection cables between When connecting to your TV via a VCR your camcorder and TV Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set Connecting to a high definition TV the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO Component A/V Cable (supplied) 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
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Page 38: Using "Bravia" Sync
Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction Notes When you play back standard definition image manual of the TV for details. quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs ... -
Page 39: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos DELETE] To delete photos, touch [ You can free media space by deleting DELETE]. movies and photos from recording media. Touch and display the mark Notes You cannot restore images once they are ... -
Page 40: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then (MENU) ... -
Page 41: Dividing A Movie
Dividing a movie To undo the protection of movies and photos (MENU) [Show Touch Touch the movie or photo marked with others] [ DIVIDE] (under in step 3. [EDIT] category). disappears. To protect all the movies and photos Touch the movie to be divided. -
Page 42: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Capturing a photo from a movie dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point (MENU) [Show Touch where you touch and the actual dividing others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. -
Page 43: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Recording Media
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to Touch memory card Notes Dubbing movies The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: You can dub movies recorded on the 2.1M] with high definition image quality ... -
Page 44: Copying Photos
[YES] Touch the type of dubbing. Touch [DUB by select]: To select movies and [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date Tips DUB ALL]: To dub the high To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is ... -
Page 45: Using The Playlist Of Movies
Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of Select the photo to be copied. the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to if you edit or erase the movies added to the be copied, and mark with . -
Page 46: Playing The Playlist
To add all the movies recorded on the Playing the Playlist same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ (MENU) [Show Touch ADD by date]. others] [PLAYLIST] (under The recording dates of movies are [PLAYBACK] category). -
Page 47: Using The Gps Function (Hdr-Cx350V/Xr350V)
Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) Touch [YES] What is GPS? The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a Tips system that calculates geographical location Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted. from highly accurate US space satellites. -
Page 48: Setting The Gps Function
The GPS switch is set to ON in the default Setting the GPS function setting. Movies and photos will be recorded with location information. When your Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on camcorder cannot acquire the location the LCD screen). -
Page 49: Acquiring The Current Location Information
If you hold a certain point, the map keeps Acquiring the current location scrolling. information You can also display the current location by (MENU) [Show others] touching You can display the current location on a YOUR LOCATION] (under [OTHERS] map. -
Page 50: Displaying The Coordinate Information (Coordinates)
Tips You can also display the Map Index by touching Touch the image marker where (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW you recorded the movies and IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) photos to be played back. [ MAP]. You can also search for the thumbnail of the ... -
Page 51: Adjusting The Clock And The Area Automatically
Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/ AUTO AREA ADJ) Your camcorder can maintain accurate time and compensate for time difference automatically, by acquiring time and location information from GPS. (MENU) [Show Touch others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET]... -
Page 52: Saving Images With An External Device
For details on available external media, go to the Movies and photos in the internal Sony support website in your country/region. recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external Connect the AC Adaptor and the media can be saved. - Page 53 The VISUAL INDEX screen of the After the operation is completed, external media is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Show others] touch on the camcorder [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting screen. movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to ...
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Page 54: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder
Touch on the VISUAL INDEX media. screen of the external media. AVCHD format compatible device Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation 3, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 55) ... -
Page 55: Creating A Disc With The Dedicated Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express
Creating a disc with the dedicated Ordinary DVD device DVD writer, DVDirect Express Player DVD player You can create a disc or play back the Computer that can play DVDs, etc. images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). - Page 56 To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc Perform this operation in the following tray. cases: When dubbing a desired image The [DISC BURN] screen appears on When creating multiple copies of the same ...
- Page 57 To play back a disc on the DVD writer Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch [CREATE SAME DISC]. After the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] ...
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Page 58: Other Than Dvdirect Express
AC Adaptor for this Touch the recording media that operation (p. 14). contains the images on the Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. camcorder screen. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony ... -
Page 59: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall (Red) socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this (Yellow) operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Signal flow High definition image quality (HD) movies ... -
Page 60: Your Camcorder
When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable Start playback on your to the video input jack, and the white (left camcorder, and record it on the channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the recording device. -
Page 61: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) ... -
Page 62: Using My Menu
Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and ... -
Page 63: Using The Option Menu
Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU. You touch , and the menu items you can change in the context appear. -
Page 64: Menu Lists
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category SCENE SELECTION VISUAL INDEX FADER VIEW IMAGES WHITE BAL. DATE INDEX SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER FILM ROLL SPOT FOCUS FACE EXPOSURE PLAYLIST FOCUS HIGHLIGHT TELE MACRO SCENARIO GOLF SHOT PLAYBACK SET SMTH SLW REC (SHOOTING SET) category DATA CODE (EDIT) category... -
Page 65: Camcorder
(OTHERS) category CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET YOUR LOCATION * AREA SET USB CONNECT USB CONNECT* AUTO CLOCK ADJ * USB CONNECT* AUTO AREA ADJ * USB CONNECT DST SET/SUMMERTIME DISC BURN Operating Guide LANGUAGE SET TV CONNECT Guide POWER SETTINGS MUSIC TOOL A.SHUT OFF EMPTY MUSIC... -
Page 66: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) condition) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. creating a soft background. The default settings are marked with . SPOTLIGHT**( ) SCENE SELECTION Prevents people’s faces from... -
Page 67: Camcorder
WHITE FADER INDOOR () Fades in/out with the white effect. The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color BLACK FADER lamps... -
Page 68: Camcorder
When the white balance has been set with Touch the subject in the frame of which you [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions want to adjust the exposure. changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors To return the setting to automatic exposure, from inside the house, or vice versa, you need touch [AUTO]. -
Page 69: Camcorder
FOCUS TELE MACRO You can adjust the focus manually. You can This is useful to shoot small subjects, such select this function also when you want to as flowers or insects. You can blur out focus on a certain subject intentionally. backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. -
Page 70: Camcorder
On the [GOLF SHOT] screen, frame the SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow subject in the white guide frame in the rec) center of the screen, then press START/ STOP. The 0.5 second point before START/ Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary STOP is pressed is assumed as the moment shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth... -
Page 71: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)
SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. STANDARD The default settings are marked with . Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions. OFF ( The SteadyShot function is not used. -
Page 72: Camcorder
LOW LUX PRIORITY SETTING You can record bright color images, even in Selects the priority subject for the face dim light. detection or the smile shutter. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically OFF for the selected faces. The LOW LUX function is not used. ... -
Page 73: Camcorder
SMILE SENSITIVITY OTHER REC SET Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the DIGITAL ZOOM Smile Shutter function. You can select the maximum zoom level. HIGH Note that the image quality decreases when Detects even a slight smile. you use the digital zoom. ... -
Page 74: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) OFF See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. Records in ordinary color range. The default settings are marked with . ON ( Records in x.v.Color. SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A ... -
Page 75: Camcorder
than [OFF], you cannot also set [FLASH STEADYSHOT MODE]. The flash is not flashed in movie recording You can compensate for camera shake. mode. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( when using a tripod (sold separately), then FLASH LEVEL the image becomes natural. -
Page 76: Playback (Items For Playback)
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) FILE NO. (File number) See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. You can select the way to assign file number VISUAL INDEX of photos. See page 28. SERIES Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. VIEW IMAGES The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. -
Page 77: Camcorder
Aperture value OFF Exposure Data code is not displayed. Flash DATE/TIME COORDINATES (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) Displays the date and time. See page 50. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. Tips COORDINATES The data code is displayed on the TV screen if ... -
Page 78: Edit (Items For Editing)
EDIT OTHERS (Items for editing) (Items for other settings) See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . DELETE YOUR LOCATION (HDR- See page 39. CX350V/XR350V) SCENARIO ERASE See page 47. -
Page 79: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)
MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) the memory card from your camcorder (The See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). MEDIA SETTINGS To prevent data on the internal See page 17. recording media from being recovered [EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible MEDIA INFO... -
Page 80: General Set (Other Setup Items)
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) next or [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. time. The default settings are marked with . REPAIR IMG.DB F. SOUND/DISP SET See page 89, 94. VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching ... -
Page 81: Camcorder
If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face OUTPUT SETTINGS the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes TV TYPE [NORMAL] automatically. You need to convert the signal depending Tips ... -
Page 82: Camcorder
STD CONTENTS COMPONENT Set the output image resolution recorded with Select [COMPONENT] when connecting standard definition image quality (STD). your camcorder to a TV with the AUTO component input jack. Normal setting (outputs the signal according 480i to the TV automatically). Select this when connecting your 480p camcorder to a TV with the component... -
Page 83: Camcorder
DST SET/SUMMERTIME POWER ON BY LCD You can change this setting without You can set your camcorder to turn on stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the and off when you open and close the LCD time forward 1 hour. -
Page 84: Camcorder
Tips CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) When you set this item to [ON] and touch When connecting your camcorder to a , the demonstration starts playing. “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the The demonstration will be suspended: ... -
Page 85: Additional Information
(wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. - Page 86 AC Adaptor from the wall Point the remote sensor away from strong light outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony sources such as direct sunlight or overhead dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote...
- Page 87 Memory card The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is too high or too Operations using the memory card low. This is not a malfunction. cannot be performed. The battery pack has not been charged ...
- Page 88 The temperature of your camcorder is The actual recording time for movies is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and less than the expected recording time of leave it for a while in a cool place. the recording media. The temperature of your camcorder is ...
- Page 89 recorded correctly. SteadyShot does not function. Connect the microphone again in the same Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or way as when you start recording movies. [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 71, 75). Playback Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to ...
- Page 90 Sound is quiet when the LCD screen is closed Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from the facing out. Open the LCD screen. Playlist (p. 46). When you record sound with [MICREF You cannot add photos in the Playlist. LEVEL] (p.
- Page 91 Connecting to a Computer The image appears distorted on the 4:3 This happens when viewing an image “PMB” cannot be installed. recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Check the computer environment or Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 81) and play back installation procedure required to install the image.
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Page 92: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
If the problem persists even after you (Warning indicator pertaining to have tried to fix a couple of times, contact battery pack temperature) your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you The battery pack temperature is high. Change ... - Page 93 (Warning indicator pertaining to (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) memory card) The amount of lights is not sufficient, so Slow flashing camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. Free spaces for recording images are running The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake ...
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Page 94: Recording Media
Description of warning messages There is no HD movie management information. Create new information? If messages appear on the screen, follow the You cannot record or play back movies instructions. because no high definition image quality (HD) movie management information exists. If you Recording media touch [YES], new management information is created and you can record or play back... - Page 95 Other Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even No further selection is possible. then the indicator flashes, the memory card You can select only 100 images at one time for: could be damaged. Try with another memory Deleting movies/photos ...
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Page 96: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you “HD” stands for high definition image use your camcorder. quality, and “STD” stands for standard Playing time image quality. -
Page 97: Internal Hard Disk
Internal hard disk Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute) HDR-XR350/XR350V Recording mode Recording time High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m [STD HQ] 3 h 55 m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX350/CX350V HDR-XR350 HDR-XR350V... -
Page 98: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. (25) Notes (50) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow (105) still image resolution equivalent to the sizes 16GB described. (210) Tips ... - Page 99 LP: Approx. 5Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode: 3,072 2,304 dots/4:3 3,072 ...
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Page 100: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems You can use your camcorder in any Your camcorder is a NTSC-system-based countries/regions using the AC Adaptor camcorder. If you want to view the playback supplied with your camcorder within the image on a TV, it must be a NTSC-system- AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. - Page 101 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ camcorder abroad. Touch LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 82). HDR-CX350V/XR350V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p.
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Page 102: Maintenance And Precautions
Maintenance and precautions 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes About the AVCHD format 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace What is the AVCHD format? system. 720p specification The AVCHD format is a high definition A high definition specification which utilizes digital video camera format used to 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive record a high definition (HD) signal of... - Page 103 You may not be able to record location On the restriction of use of GPS on an information at locations or in situations where airplane radio signals from the GPS satellites do not During take off and landing of an airplane, ...
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Page 104: About The "Memory Stick" Media
Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and About the “Memory Stick” media Slovenia © EuroGeographics “Memory Stick” media are a compact, France portable IC recording medium with a large source: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto® data capacity. IGN France You can use only “Memory Stick Duo” Germany media, which are about the half size of Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit... -
Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Duo” media adaptor is inserted into the device media near magnets or magnetic fields in the correct direction. If inserted in the wrong It is recommended that you make a back-up of direction, the device may be damaged. - Page 106 and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the the expected recording time, and make trial power consumption according to the operating recordings before making the actual recording. conditions of your camcorder, and displays the Do not expose the battery pack to water.
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Page 107: About X.v.color
product. Be particularly careful of the lens. standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not of Sony. ... -
Page 108: Lcd Screen
You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. Touch “”... -
Page 109: Rechargeable Battery
However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable Corporation. battery is not charged, the camcorder operation “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. will not be affected as long as you are not “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. - Page 110 MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Notes on the License MultiMediaCard Association. ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY All other product names mentioned herein may MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE be the trademarks or registered trademarks of MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO their respective companies.
- Page 111 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX43 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
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Page 112: Quick Reference
Quick reference Screen indicators Upper right Upper left Center Upper right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) (25) Recording/playback/ editing media (17) Counter (hour:minute: 0:00:00 second) (29) Bottom Estimated recording [00min] Upper left remaining time (20) Indicator Meaning FADER (66) -
Page 113: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Indicator Meaning OPTION button (63) VIEW IMAGES button (28) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Slide show button (35) YOUR LOCATION button (49) 101-0005 Data file name (30) Protected image (40) Index button (30) Indicators and their positions are approximate ... - Page 114 When you open or close the shoe cover, slide it as indicated by the arrow. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded.
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Page 115: Wireless Remote Commander
DC IN jack (12) A/V Remote Connector (36) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Grip belt (20) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). -
Page 116: Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using the properly. In this case, replace the battery with Wireless Remote Commander. a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another Insulation sheet battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Point the Wireless Remote Commander ... -
Page 117: Index
Index Symbols 1080i/480i ........82 DATA CODE ......16, 76 HD/STD SET ......25 16:9 ..........81 DATE/TIME......16, 77 HDMI RESOLUTION ....82 4:3 ..........81 Date Index ........31 HIGHLIGHT ......32 480i ..........82 DELETE ........39 Highlight Playback .....32 DEMO MODE ......83 HQ ..........25 DIGITAL ZOOM .......73 A.SHUT OFF ......83 Disc recorder .......59 A/V connecting cable...37, 59... - Page 118 MUSIC TOOL ......34, 78 Recording time of movies/ TV TYPE ........81 number of recordable photos ..96 MY MENU ........62 TWILIGHT .........66 REDEYE REDUC .......75 MY MENU SETTING ....62 TWILIGHT PORT.....66 REMOTE CTRL ......84 Repair ...........85 NTSC..........100 USB cable .......55, 58 REPAIR IMG.DB F ....89, 94 USB CONNECT ....55, 58 RESET ........114...
- Page 119 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...