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Sony Handycam HDR-CX360V Operating Manual

Sony Handycam HDR-CX360V Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 DVC H i] H.--Im[ MEMI]RY STI[K Printed on 70% or more recycled paper........r-__Am_ Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70% o mils. IIIII I IIII I I © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4271168130...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refbr to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenew, r you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No.
  • Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, us iiii CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...
  • Page 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A l_T,e B 'I_T,e BF l_T,e B3 'I?q_e C Type SE "I?q_e O "I_T,e (American (British Type) (British Type) (British'I?_pe) ((EE'I_,pe) (CEE'I_pe) (Ocean 'I_,pe) 133,e) The representatiw, supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Diffbrent type of plug and supply voltage are used.
  • Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype VietllalIl Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica...
  • Page 6 A • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a charger or a device that genuine Sony battery can charge the battery pack. RECYCLING LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES pack out of the reach of small • Keep the battery children.
  • Page 7 Declaration of Conformity The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX360V If you haw, aW questions about this Responsible Party: SoW Electronics Inc. product, you may call: Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, SoW Customer Infi_rmation Center 1-800- CA 92127 U.S.A.
  • Page 8 Note Supplied items This equipment has been tested and found The numbers in ( ) are the supplied to comply with the limits for a Class B quantit): digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the [] AC Adaptor (1) FCC Rules.
  • Page 9 Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the tbllowing parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Shoecover(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) White, red, blue or green points • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight *br long periods of time may cause malfunctions.
  • Page 10 Notes on playing back Note on the camcorder!'battery pack temperature You may not be able to play back _ormally images recorded ois your camcorder with other When the temperature of the camcorder devices, Also, you may not be able to playback or battery pack becomes extremely high or images recorded ois other devices with your extremely low, you may *_otbe able to record...
  • Page 11 About this manual, illustrations on-screen displays • Do not do any of the lbllowing. Otherwise, • The example images used in this manual fior recording media may be damaged, recorded illustration purposes are captured using a images may be impossible to play back or may digital still camera, and therefiore may appear be lost, or other malfimctions could occur.
  • Page 12 Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Read this first ..................Getting star'ted Step I : Charging the battery pack ............Charging the battery pack abroad ..........Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ......Changing the language setting ............
  • Page 13 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device ......Saving images on an external media device ..........Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express ........Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.,...
  • Page 14 Step 1" Charging the battery pack DCIN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) - DC plug Align the • mark on the DC plug CHG (charge) lamp with that on the DC IN jack, _/CHG (flash/charge) lamp You can charge the "Infi)LITHIUM"...
  • Page 15 Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC US01AD/A@USOAG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). _!\m cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. • The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions.
  • Page 16 • The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). ×...
  • Page 17 Notes on the AC Adaptor • Usethe nearby wall outlet (wallsocket) when using tbe A(" Adaptor. Disconnect tbe A(" Adaptor fl'om the wall outlet (wallsocket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and fl.mliture. •...
  • Page 18 Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. • To tuna on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, pressPOWER. MODE lmnp POWER button Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
  • Page 19 Set [Daylight Savings] or [SummerTime], then touch [Next]. • If you set [Dayligbt Savings] or [Summer Time] to IOn], tbe clock advances l bour. °f' 5 ¸ Select date format, then touch [Next]. D_t_ _ Tim_ Foment V] _Set date t_m_- d_splay mod_...
  • Page 20 To turn offthe power Close the LCD screen. The 11211 (Movie) lamp flashes for a fbw seconds and the camcorder is turned off_ _Tips • 5_u can turn of}'the camcorder also by pressingPOWER. • When [Power On By LCD]is set to [Off'],turn off'your camcorder by pressing POWER. You can change the 0n-screen displays to show messages in a specified language, Touch _ (MENU) -+ [Setup] -+ [% (general Settings)] _...
  • Page 21 Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Internal memory Memory card In the defhult setting,both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. _\m can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
  • Page 22 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed (;lass Described in this manual "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media "Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card (;lass 4 or faster...
  • Page 23 Open cover, and insert memory card with notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. • Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp 5 ¸ Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.
  • Page 24 Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). _Tips • To change the recording media, see page 21, Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
  • Page 25 Press MODE to turn on the _11(Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch an}_vhere oll the screen except the buttons oll the LCD screen so that you can use items.
  • Page 26 • See page 63 o*_ the recordable time of movies. • You can record photos during movie recording by pressi*_g PHOTO fidly (Dual Rec). • [ _ Stea@Shot] is set to [Active] i_ the default settling. • You can specify the priority face by touching it. •...
  • Page 27 Press MODE to turn on the a (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. See page 65 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch _ (MENU) --_ [Image Quality/Size] --_ [ _...
  • Page 28 camcorde r starts searching for the GPS satellites and acquires the location information. Acquiring the location informatio!a enable s YOUto use functions sUC h as the Map View. indicator changes according to the strength of GPS sigi!a! receptimt. , Processing time can be Shortened when you load the GpS assist data into the Camcorder using the supplied software "PMB"...
  • Page 29 Playback on !:hecamcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal recording media are played, _Tips • To change the recording media, see page 21. •...
  • Page 30 [_ Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line [_ Highlight Playback button* Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ _ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center.
  • Page 31 You carl use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figm'e below will be displayed when you select [_ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) o1"[ _ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image _pe button on the Event Index screen.
  • Page 32 You carl use the functions shown in the figure bdow while you are viewing photos. The figure bdow will be displayed when you sdect [_ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image q.?pe button on the Event Index screen. Delete - Context = _101-0014 Next...
  • Page 33 Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen Connecting to a high definition differ depending on what type of TV is When the recording quality is high connected, and the connectors...
  • Page 34 Connecting to a non-high-definition When you connect with component A/V cable 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white definition image quality (HD), they are and red plugs to output audio signals.
  • Page 35 On "Photo TV HD" When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) This camcorder is compatible with the Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting _'Photo TV HD" standard. "Photo TV cable to the video input jack and connect the HD"...
  • Page 36 Deleting movies and photos * When [ _ Setting] is set to STD Quality], _ appears You can free media space by deleting instead of _. movies arid photos from recording media. * You cannot restore images o_ce they are deleted.
  • Page 37 Useful functions available if you connect camcorder to a computer Editing and managing images on your computer (Windows) Tile software PMB stored in tile CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder. •...
  • Page 38 Preparing a computer Mininmm 1,024 × 768 dots Windows USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Blu- ray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is Microsoft Windows XP SP3_×VWindows Vista necessary fbr installation) Either NTFS or SP2_3/Windows exFAT file system is recommended as the...
  • Page 39 Select the language for the application to be installed, then Install "PMB" befbre connecting your proceed to the next screen. camcorder toacomputer. {_Notes Read the terms of the license • Ifa version of"PMB" under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you m ay be unable agreement carefully.
  • Page 40 from your computer without fbllowing the procedures described above. When the installation completed, remove the CD-ROM (_ Notes from the computer. • Do not fbrmat the internal recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do this, • (;lick _:(PMB icon)that appears on the the camcorder will not operate correctl)c desMopof the computer to start up the...
  • Page 41 Starting Uploading images to a (Picture network service Motion Browser) The application software "PMB Portable" Double-click the"PMB"short-cut is pre-installed in the camcorder. You can enjw the following functions using the icon on the computer screen. "PMB Portable." • Uploading images to network services such as blogs with ease •...
  • Page 42 Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen. When using Windows 7: The Device Stage" window opens. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the When using Windows XP/Windows Vista: The AutoPlay wizard is computer using the Built-in USB Cable.
  • Page 43 7, the Device Stage without notice by the website organizer. start up window (which does not contain the In these, as well as other cases, Sony infbrmation about the specific device) may shall not be liable in any way tbr any loss, appear, depending on the computer settings.
  • Page 44 Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External media device USB Adapter cable Saving images on an external VMC-UAM1 (sold media device with high separately)
  • Page 45 The types of media on which images are saved Refbr to "Selecting the recording mode" on page 28. DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation®3. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
  • Page 46 *br operating. camcorder or another playback device. • For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your (_ Notes country/region. • For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately). • The USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 may not...
  • Page 47 When connecting an external media device The images saved in the external media device are displayed on the LCD screen. When an external media device connected, the USB icon will appear on the Ewnt View screen, etc. • 5_u cannot use the Built in USB Cable fbr this type of connection.
  • Page 48 Touch II_l --_ II'_/_i --_ II'_i You can save desired images in the on the camcorder screen. camcorder to the external media device. Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Event View of the external mediun] is displayed.
  • Page 49 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express {_ Notes • If your camcorder does not recognize the You can create a disc or play back the external media device, try the fbllowing images on a created disc by using the DVD operations.
  • Page 50 Insert an unused disc into the Perform this operation in the following DVD writer, and close the disc cases: tray. - When copying a desired image - When creating multiple copies of the same disc Press (DISC BURN) on the writer.
  • Page 51 Touch El --_ _ on the camcorder screen. To create another disc of the salne Connect the AC Adaptor and the contents, insert a new disc and touch power cord (mains lead) to the [CREATE SAME DISC]. DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) After the operation...
  • Page 52 AC Adaptor lbr this operation (p. 16). • SoW DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. • Alwaysmaintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version. For details, see the lbllowing website. http://son>storagesupport.com/...
  • Page 53 AC Adaptor fbr this operation (p. 16). The [USB Select] screen appears on the • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some camcorder screen. countries/regions. • If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, • High definition image quality (HD) movies...
  • Page 54 A/V Remote Connector Connectyour camcorder to the AB/R recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with SVlDEO (sold separately). • Connect your camcorder to the input jacks Input of the recording device. s VIDEO Start playback on your VIDEO...
  • Page 55 Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. !:[ Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) --*p. Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) --*p.
  • Page 56 Movie .......... R ecords movies. Photo ........... S hoots photos. Smth Slw REC......Records I:ast moving subjects in slow-motion. Golf Shot ........D ivides Bvo seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. _Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance ....Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
  • Page 57 Audio Mode ....Sets the recording sound tbrmat (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). Micref Level .....Sets the microphone level _r_ (Shootin 9 Assist) Guide Frame ....Displays the fl'ame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical Display Setting ....Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 58 (Connection) TV Type ......C onverts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 33). Component .....Select this option when you connect your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack (p. 34). HDMI Resolution ...Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
  • Page 59 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon Oll the The "Han&/cam" Handbook is a user guide COlnputer screen. designed to be read on a computer screen. The "Hand},cam" Handbook is intended be read when you want to know more about operating...
  • Page 60 However, Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain record images. your data. • Press MODE to turn on the ]IZII(Movie) or I_ •...
  • Page 61 •Total number ofmovie scenes or photos the error code beginning with C or E. exceeded the r ecordable capacity of y our calncorder (p. 63). Delete unnecessary images c:04:rTr7 (p. 36). • The batter}, pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack V series. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" The r ecording stops.
  • Page 62 Recording time of movies/number recordable photos _'HD" stands for high definition image * Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 22). quality, and _'STD" stands %r standard _o=_ image quality_ * The memory card is write-protected. * Access to the memory card was restricted another device.
  • Page 63 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with { _ REC Mode] set Internal recording media to[Standard [4(? ]. *Tyq_)ical recording time s hows the t ime w hen HDR-CX360iCX360V you r epeat recording starffstop, switching...
  • Page 64 You can change the recording sound fbrmat with [Audio Mode] (p. 57). [Long Time 6 h 15 m (5.1ch)* (5 h 5 m) * The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable [Long Time 6 h 25 m time. (2ch)+ (5 1-+ 15 m) _'bu can record movies of a maximum of 3,999...
  • Page 65 @ Notes Standard definNon imagequality (5TD) * The unique pixe! array of Sony's CiearVid and (unit: minute) the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. 1 ] 0 5.kh* (20) (50) (100) (205) (410)
  • Page 66 Sony dealer be*bre operating any further. To clean the projector lens (HDR-PJ1 O/ • Avoid rough handling, disassembling,...
  • Page 67 Procedures On handling the casing Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 68 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator properl?_ In this case, replace the battery with Photo file fbrmat a Sony CR2025 lithium batter?_ Use of another DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible...
  • Page 69 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed HD: 2.9 W STD: 2.7 W 1/30 second) HDR_PJI0 HD:2.6 W STD:2.4 W _ The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid HDR_PJ30/PJ3OV: and the image processing system HD: 3.0 W STD: 2.8 W (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 70 HDR-PJI0: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 58.5 nun × 64.5 nun × 116.5 mm (2 3/8 in. Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V x 2 5/8 in. x 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including Output voltage: DC 6.8 V projecting parts Maxinmm charge voltage: DC 8.4 V 58.5 nun ×...
  • Page 71 United States and other countries. • "_P_" and "PlayStatioff' are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated...
  • Page 72 Screen indicators Center Center Left Right [STBY]/[REC] Recording status Slide show set Warning Playback mode Right Bottom Left Recording in:age quality (HD/STD), frame rate 60i _ (60p/60i/24p) MENU button recording mode (PS/FX/ Self timer recording FH/HQ/LP) J¢,|_ GPS triangulating status 60rain (_3 Ren:aining battery...
  • Page 73 Parts and controls Bottom Figures in ( ) are refk,rence pages. View hnages button Micref Level low HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V Wind Noise Reduct. Bit-in Zoom Mic _5.1ch a52ch Audio Mode :iiiIII1£I "_ Audio Level Display Low Lux Spot Meter/Fcs / Spot Meter/Exposure _1_1 Intelligent Auto...
  • Page 74 recording lamp (58) [_ Camera The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is lo_: [_1-_'] (View Images) button (29) [] POWER button (18) [] LIGHT (Video Light) button (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) Turns the video light on.
  • Page 75 Power zoom lever PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (HDR-PJ10), {/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) (14) Battery pack (14) START/STOP button (25) DC IN jack (14) A/V Remote Connector (33) Grip belt (24) Built-in USB Cable (I 5) Memory card access lamp (23) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
  • Page 76 Index Macintosh ........38 Thumbnail ........36 A/V connecting cable...34, 54 Maintenance ........ 66 Tripod ........... 75 Media Select ........ 21 Troubleshooting ......60 Battery pack ......... 14 Media Settings ......21 Turning the power on ....18 Built in USB Cable ....8, 15 TV ..........

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