Sony Handycam HDR-CX350 Operating Manual
Sony Handycam HDR-CX350 Operating Manual

Sony Handycam HDR-CX350 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70% o m;is IIII I III I IIII utilizando tinta hecha con aceite vegetal exento de compuesto org_inico volfitil (COV). © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4171504120...
  • 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, 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: Read This First

    • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a Caution: Do not handle genuine Sony battery charger or a device that damaged or leaking Lithium- can charge the battery pack. Ion batteries. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 7 Trade Name: SONY You are cautioned that any changes or Model No.: HDR-CX300 modifications not expressly approved in Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. this manual could w_id your authority to Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, operate this equipment. CA 92127 U.S.A.
  • Page 8 - Increase the s eparation between • See page 21 fbr the memory card you can use equipment and r eceiver. with this camcorder. - Connect the e quipment into a n outlet on a circuit different f)com that to which the Using the camcorder receiver is connected.
  • Page 9 LCD s creen. These points are n ormal results Unauthorized recording of such materials may the m anufhcturing process and do not af_-bct be contrary to the copyright laws. recording ina Wwa)c Notes on playing back • The camcorder is compatible with MPEG 4 AVC/H.264 High Profile fbr high definition image quality (HD) recording.
  • Page 10 160 GB Notes on optional accessories XR350/ hard disk HI)R + memory • We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. XR350V* card • Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. The model with * is equipped with GPS.
  • Page 11 • Do not do aW of the lbllowing. Otherwise, recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. - ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing - removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor f)com the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder...
  • Page 12: Operation Flow

    Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. ,o__, Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies p. 24 "_" Changing the recording mode "_" Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 26 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Read this first ..................Operation flow .................._ Getting started Step 1 : Charging the battery pack ............. Charging the battery pack abroad ............ Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ......
  • Page 14 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) ........... Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder .........._ Customizing your camcorder Using menus ..................Getting detailed information from the'Handycam" Handbook ......_ Additional information Troubleshooting ................
  • Page 15 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 Ada _/CHG (flash/charge) lamp...
  • Page 16 You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. @ Notes • 5_u cannot attach any "InibLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn offyour camcorder by closing the LCDscreen. Attach the battery pack by aligning the battery...
  • Page 17 To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the batter), pack." Even if the batter), pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack •...
  • 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 and the lens cover is opened. • To tuna on ),our camcorder when the LCD screen is open, pressPOWER. MODE lamp POWER PO\,VER button...
  • Page 19 {_ 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, toucb (MENU) _ [Sbow others] _ [PLAYBACK SETi (under _ [PLAYBACKI category) _ [DATA COg)El _...
  • Page 20 Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending Oll your camcorder. The fbllowing icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Internal Memory memory card HDR-XR350/XR350V O" Internal hard Memory disk card ×...
  • Page 21 Touch EYES] -_* _. The recording medium is changed. To checkthe recording media settings !n ei ther movie recording mode or phot o recording in0de, the media icon of the Selected recording inedia is displayed at the top right Corner Of the Screen.
  • Page 22 Open cover, insert memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. • (;lose the cover aiter inserting the memory card. Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp The [Create a new hnage Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card.
  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the fbllowing media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk _Tips • To change the recording media, see page 20. Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder, Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cower is opened.
  • Page 24 Press START/STOP to start recording. • 5_u can start recording also by touching • in the bottom lef} of LCD screen. HDR-XR350/ HDR-CX300/CX350/ XR350V CX350V/CX370 START/STOP button [STBY] ---* [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • 5_u can stop recording also by touching • in the bottom left of LCD screen. •...
  • Page 25 • Itwill take several seconds until you c an start recording after you t urn o n the c amcorder. _\_u cannot operate your camcorder during this t ime. •The f ollowing states will be indicated ifdata isstill being written onto the r ecording media after recording...
  • Page 26 In the default setting, photos are recorded on the fbllowing recording media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk _Tips • To change the recording media, see page 20. Press MODE to turn on the I_1 (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches fi)r photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3.
  • Page 27 Ifwhite c ircular spots appear onphotos This i scaused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close tothe lens. When they a re accentuated by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the r oom and s hoot the subject without aflash.
  • Page 28 Playback on !:hecamcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the fbllowing 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 20. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
  • Page 29 [] n/_: Displays the previous/next movie. [] Returns tothe recording screen. [D_ is displayed when [_] is touched. • _ appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ _ SET]. • _bu can scroll the display by touching and dragging [_ or [El. •...
  • Page 30 To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch _ ---+adjust with It'_m/It_'t_ ---+_'_lm • _u can also adjust the sound volume by using m/_ in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To start/stop slide Previous...
  • Page 31: Playing Images

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image Touch I[_I/IPl to select the input quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen jack of yourTV, then touch I_t_l. differ depending on what type of TV is •...
  • Page 32 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Play back movies and photos on @ VIDEO (Yellow) your camcorder (p. 28). AUDIO (\_rhite) (Red) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Types of connection cables between • Colmect your calncorder to the LINE IN input your camcorder and TV on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable.
  • Page 33 When connect with connecting cable with S VIDEO • When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your T'v2 •...
  • Page 34: Deleting Movies And Photos

    Deleting movies and photos To delete movies, touch You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. [11:1 D ELETE]--_ [_11_ DELETE]or DELETE]. _) Notes • _u cannot restore images once they are • To delete photos, touch [ _DELETE] deleted.
  • Page 35 To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time {_ Notes • 5_u cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. step 2, touch [IVItDELETE] ---+ DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date]. • To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [[]DELETE] [[]DELETE by date].
  • Page 36: Preparing A Computer

    Preparing a computer (Windows) You call perform following operations using Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core -hnporting images to a computer 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing HD FX/HD...
  • Page 37: When Using A Macintosh

    To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcordm: Click [Install]. see the following website. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/macJ lnS/US_ <. Install "PMB" before connecting your Select the country or region. camcorder to a computer. _} Notes •...
  • Page 38 Follow on-screen instructions Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the to install software. computer using the supplied • Colmect the calncorder to the computer cable. during the installation of"PMB2 • Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, lbllow the instructions...
  • Page 39: Starting Pmb

    Starting (Picture Motion Browser) Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on {_ Notes • To create discs or use other flmctions on the computer screen. Windows XR hnage Mastering API v2.0 fbr Windows XP should be installed. If hnage Mastering API v2.0 fbr Windows XP has not been installed yet, select it fl'om required programs on the installation...
  • Page 40 Blu-ray disc .×with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 45) AVCHD format playback devices Creating a disc with one touch (OneTouch (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, Disc Burn) (p. 42) PlayStation(_)3, etc.) @ Importing movies and photos to a computer (p.
  • Page 41 Discs you can use with "PMB" You can use 12 cm discs of fbllowing type with "PMB" For Blu-ray disc, see page 45. DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable {_ Notes • Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 systmn soi_ware. •...
  • Page 42: Creating A Disc With One Touch

    Creating a disc with one touch (OneTouch Disc Burn) Turn on your camcorder, then Movies and photos recorded Oll your connect the camcorder to the camcorder that haw, not yet been saw, d with One Touch Disc Burn function computer using the supplied be saw, d on a disc automatically.
  • Page 43: Importing Movies And Photos

    Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your Click [Import]. camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer befbrehand. • Refer to "PMB Help" (p. 39) fbr details. Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor fbr this operation (p.
  • Page 44: Creating An Avchd Disc

    Creating an AVCHD disc The window used to select movies You can create an AVCHD disc by putting appears, together high definition image quality • To add movies to the previously selected (HD) movies previously imported to your ones, select the movies in the main COlnputer (p.
  • Page 45: Creating A Standard Definition

    Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc Creating a Blu-ray disc that can be played on You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high ordinary DVD players definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer You can create a standard definition image...
  • Page 46: Editing Movies

    At the top of the window, click Editing movies -_, [Create DVD-Video Format You can cut out only necessary parts from a movie and save it as another file. Discs (STD)]. Double-click the movie to be edited The window used to select movies "PMB."...
  • Page 47: Saving Images In External Media (Direct Copy)

    • For details on available external media, go to tile 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 _"...
  • Page 48 To save desired movies and photos After the operation is completed, {_ Notes touch _ on the camcorder • kbu cannot copy or search photos by date which screen. are recorded on the memory card. (_) Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 abow,.
  • Page 49: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    {_ Notes • The Date Index and Map Index (HDR ;layer CX350V/XR350V) of photos cannot be • Sony Bit* ray disc player displayed. • If your camcorder does not recognize the PlayStation°3, etc. external media, try the tbllowing operations.
  • Page 50 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). Reff, r also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.
  • Page 51 To customize a disc with DISC BURN Insert anunused disc i ntothe OPTION DVD writer, and close t he disc Perform this operation in the following tray. cases: - When dubbing a desired image The [DIS(: BURN] screen appears Oll - When creating multiple copies of the same the camcorder screen.
  • Page 52 To play backa 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] --* [END]...
  • Page 53 (p. 17). camcorder screen. • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. [_ USB CONNECT]: Internal • Always maintain the firmware of the Sony nlemory DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.
  • Page 54 (Red) (Yellow) socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor lbr this operation (p. 17). • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. :::::_:: _ Signal flow • High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD).
  • Page 55 OUTPUT] IV-OUT/PANEL] Connect your camcorder to the When the screen size of display devices (TV, recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) is 4:3, touch _ (MENU) _ [Show etc.) with A/V connecting others] _ [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under ;_ cable (supplied) or an A/V [GENERAL SET] category) _ [TV TYPE]...
  • Page 56: Using Menus

    Using menus Using the menus, you can perfbrm 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...
  • Page 57 {_ Notes • 5_u may not be able to set some menu items, depending on tlre recording or playback conditions. • Grayed out menu itenrs or settings are not available. OTips • Depending on the menu items being changed, ?:our camcorder switclres between playback nrode and recording mode (nrovie/plroto).
  • Page 58 The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. \Vhen _ is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you call use the OPTION MENU. You touch _, and the menu items you call change ill the context appear.
  • Page 59 r/'g73 (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENESELECTION....Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of"scene, such as night view or beach. g:NFADER........F ades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL.........Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. SPOT MTR/FCS ......Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneousl3c SPOT METER ......Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen.
  • Page 60 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category []SELF-TIMER ......S ets the self timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. [] IMAGE SIZE......S ets the photo size. I_1STEADYSHOT ...... S ets the Stea@Shot function when recording photos. FLASH MODE ......S ets how the flash is activated. FLASH LEVEL......
  • Page 61: Media Settings

    PHOTO COPY COPY by select ....Selects photos and cop)c COPY by date ....Copies all photos of a specified date. PLAYLISTEDIT ADD/_ ADD ..Adds movies in a playlist. _Iril_ ADD by date/ g'ff_ADD by date ...Adds movies recorded on a same day at one time in a playlist. ERASE/[_,T_ ERASE..
  • Page 62 _>b (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME......A djusts the volume of playback sound (p. 30). BEEP........S ets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. LCD BRIGHT.....Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. LCD BLLEVEL....A djusts the backlight of the LCD screen. LCD COLOR ......
  • Page 63: Getting Detailed Information From The'handycam" Handbook

    Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon Oll the The "Handycam" Handbook is a user guide colnputer screen. designed to be read on a computer screen. The "Hand},cam" Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder.
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    START/STOP or PHOTO does not media in order to investigate the problem. record images. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy • Press MODE to turn on the 1_ (Movie) or I1_ nor retain your data. (Photo) lamp. • See the "Han@cam"...
  • Page 65 The r ecording stops. C:06:1_1_ •The t emperature of y our camcorder • The battery pack temperature is high. Change extremely high/lo_: Turn off y our camcorder the battery pack or place it in a cool place. and leave itfor a while inacool/wann place.
  • Page 66: Precautions

    • Ifa W solid object or liquid gets inside the • The drop sensor function is actNated. 52)u casing, unplug your camcorder and have it may not be able to record nor play back checked by a Sony dealer be*bre operating images. any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modif_qng, physical shock, or impact such •...
  • Page 67 • Ifthe b attery electrolytic liquid has leaked: -Consult your local authorized Sony service About care and storage of the lens fhcility. • Wipe the surihce of the lens clean with a soft...
  • Page 68: Specifications

    Efti.,ctive (movie, 16:9): properl?c In this case, replace the battery with Approx. 2 650 000 pixels ×2 a Sony CR2025 lithium batter3c Use of another Efti.,ctive (photo, 16:9): battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Approx. 2 650 000 pixels Efti.,ctive (photo, 4:3):...
  • Page 69 Lens: Olens Dimensions (approx.): 12 x(Optical) X2, 17 x×3, 160 x(Digital) HDR CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 52 x 64 x 112 mm (2 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.) F1.8 - 3.4 (w/h/d) including the projecting parts Focal length: 52x64x 125mm(21/8x25/8x5in.)
  • Page 70 • Typical recording time shows the time when Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. Output voltage: DC 6.8 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Expected recording time of movies...
  • Page 71 HDR-CX370 Example of expected recording time movies in a memory card (in minute) High definition image quality (HD)in h (hour)andm (minute) _onm [HE) FX] 6 h 5 m {FX] 20 (20) [HE) FH] 7 h 55 m {FH] 25 (25) [HD HQ] 15 h 50 m [HQ]...
  • Page 72: Blu-Ray Disc

    • Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. • "PlayStatioff' is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks...
  • Page 73: Recording Media

    Screen indicators Upper right Upper left Center Upper right It][_ Recording image quality _tgf_R"_ (HD/STD) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ/LP) Recording/playback/ editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) Bottom Estimated recording [00min] remaining time Upper left WHITE BLACK FADER FADEFI FADER 9999 I_i'{_ Approximate number MENU...
  • Page 74: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are refbrence pages. LOCATION button HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 1"_101_0005 Data file name Protected image Index button • Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ fl'om what you actually see. • Some indicators may not appear, depending your camcorder model.
  • Page 75 [] Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in red HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is lox_c Remote sensor/Infrared port Built-in microphone HDR-XR350/XR350V LCD screen/Touch panel the LCD panel 180 degrees, yott Ifyott rotate can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen...
  • Page 76 [] DC IN jack (15) [] A/V Remote Connector (31) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 [] Grip belt (23) [] 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 77: Index

    Index Recording media ......20 Repair ........... 64 A/V connecting cable ...32, 54 hnage quality ....... 59 RESET .......... 75 AVCHD ........40 Install ..........37 Saving images in external LANGUAG E SET .......19 Battery pack ......... 15 media ..........47 Blu ray disc ........

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