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HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/
CX370/XR350/XR350V
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Guía de operaciones
2010 Sony Corporation
4-171-504-12(1)
US
ES

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  • Page 1 4-171-504-12(1) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/ CX370/XR350/XR350V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Guía de operaciones 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Clean only with dry cloth.
  • Page 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
  • Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador...

  • 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY UL is an internationally recognized safety Model No.: HDR-XR350V organization. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, been UL Listed. CA 92127 U.S.A.

  • Page 8: Using The Camcorder

    Increase the separation between the See page 21 for the memory card you can use equipment and receiver. with this camcorder. Connect the equipment into an outlet on Using the camcorder a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Do not hold the camcorder by the following Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by...

  • Page 9: About Language Setting

    LCD screen. These points are normal results of Unauthorized recording of such materials may the manufacturing process and do not affect the be contrary to the copyright laws. recording in any way. Notes on playing back The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording.
  • Page 10 HDR- Internal 160 GB Notes on optional accessories XR350/ hard disk We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. HDR- + memory XR350V* card Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. The model with * is equipped with GPS.
  • Page 11 Notes on use Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the 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.

  • Page 12: Operation Flow

    Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 23) Recording movies C p. 24 ¼ Changing the recording mode ¼ Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos C p. 26 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder C p.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3 Read this first .
  • Page 14 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) ......... . . 47 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder .

  • Page 15: 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)
  • Page 16 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 (...

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

    To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack. ” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/...

  • Page 18: 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. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired geographical area with...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: To Check The Recording Media Settings

    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 22: To Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 23: 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 ¼ Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. Fasten the grip belt.
  • Page 24 Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. 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.
  • Page 25 It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished.
  • Page 26 Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk ¼ Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3.

  • Page 27: Acquiring Location Information Using The Gps (Hdr-Cx350V/Xr350V)

    If white circular spots appear on photos This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air...

  • 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 ¼ Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

  • 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]. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging õ appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with õ, you can continue playback from the previous time.
  • Page 30 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: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image Touch to select the input quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen jack of your TV, then touch differ depending on what type of TV is The connection medhod is displayed.
  • Page 32 A/V connecting cable (supplied) Play back movies and photos on (Yellow) your camcorder (p. 28). (White) (Red) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Types of connection cables between Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input your camcorder and TV on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable.
  • Page 33 This camcorder 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 an HDMI cable or the component A/V cable , a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.

  • Page 34: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting To delete movies, touch movies and photos from recording media. DELETE] ‚ [ DELETE] or DELETE]. ¦ Notes You cannot restore images once they are DELETE] ‚...
  • Page 35 To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time ¦ Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. DELETE] ‚ In step 2, touch [ DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one DELETE] ‚...

  • Page 36: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can 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 Importing images to a computer 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing HD FX/HD FH movies)

  • Page 37: When Using A Macintosh

    To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, Click [Install]. see the following website. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software “PMB” Install “PMB” before connecting your Select the country or region.
  • Page 38 Remove the CD-ROM from your computer. Touch the one of the media types displayed on the camcorder screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 : Starts “PMB. ” USB CONNECT] (internal : Displays “PMB Help. ” memory) : Displays “PMB Launcher. ”...

  • Page 39: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)

    Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ¦ Notes Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on To create discs or use other functions on the computer screen. Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP should be installed. If Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet, select it from required programs on the installation screen and install it following the procedures displayed.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc (Computer)

    You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation 3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created.
  • Page 41 Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB. ” For Blu-ray disc, see page 45. Disc type Features DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable ¦ Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software. The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions.

  • Page 42: Creating A Disc With One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)

    Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your Turn on your camcorder, then camcorder that have not yet been saved connect the camcorder to the with One Touch Disc Burn function can computer using the supplied USB be saved on a disc automatically.

  • Page 43: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer

    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 beforehand. Refer to “PMB Help” (p. 39) for details. ¦ Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 44: Creating An Avchd Disc

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

  • Page 45: Creating A Blu-Ray Disc

    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 (p.

  • Page 46: Copying A Disc

    Editing movies At the top of the window, click ‚ [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 on The window used to select movies “PMB, ”...

  • Page 47: 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 48 To save desired movies and photos After the operation is completed, ¦ Notes touch on the camcorder You cannot copy or search photos by date which screen. are recorded on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above.

  • Page 49: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    The Date Index and Map Index (HDR- CX350V/XR350V) of photos cannot be Player displayed. Sony Blu-ray disc player If your camcorder does not recognize the PlayStation 3, etc. external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your...
  • Page 50 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 51 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 the camcorder screen.
  • Page 52 ‚ [YES] on the camcorder To play back a disc on the DVD writer Touch 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] on the camcorder screen.

  • Page 53: Camcorder Screen

    Touch the recording media that socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this contains the images on the operation (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 memory DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.
  • Page 54 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall (Red) (Yellow) socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for 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: Your Camcorder

    OUTPUT] ‚ [V-OUT/PANEL] ‚ ‚ ‚ Connect your camcorder to the When the screen size of display devices (TV, recording device (a disc recorder, (MENU) ‚ [Show etc.) is 4:3, touch etc.) with the A/V connecting others] ‚ [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under cable (supplied) or an A/V [GENERAL SET] category) ‚...

  • Page 56: 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 57 ¦ 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. ¼ Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo).
  • Page 58 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 59 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION ....Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. FADER ........Fades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL......... Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. SPOT MTR/FCS ......
  • Page 60 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER ......Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. IMAGE SIZE ......Sets the photo size. STEADYSHOT ...... Sets the SteadyShot function when recording photos. FLASH MODE ......Sets how the flash is activated. FLASH LEVEL......
  • Page 61 PHOTO COPY COPY by select ....Selects photos and copy. COPY by date ....Copies all photos of a specified date. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD ..Adds movies in a playlist. ADD by date/ ADD by date ... Adds movies recorded on a same day at one time in a playlist. ERASE/ ERASE ..
  • Page 62 HDMI cable (sold separately). DROP SENSOR* ..... Activates or deactivates the drop sensor. REC LAMP ......Sets REC LAMP to light up or not. REMOTE CTRL ....Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is to be used or not. HDR-CX350V/XR350V HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 HDR-XR350/XR350V...

  • 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 on the The “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide computer screen. designed to be read on a computer screen. The “Handycam” Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder.

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Pressing 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 (Movie) or nor retain your data.
  • Page 65 If the problem persists even after you a cool place. have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you The temperature of your camcorder is low.

  • Page 66: Precautions

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the The drop sensor function is activated. You casing, unplug your camcorder and have it may not be able to record nor play back checked by a Sony dealer before operating it images. any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such The recording media is full.

  • Page 67: About Care And Storage Of The Lens

    If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: About care and storage of the lens Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft Wash off any liquid that may have contacted...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Effective (movie, 16:9): properly. In this case, replace the battery with Approx. 2 650 000 pixels * a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another Effective (photo, 16:9): Approx. 2 650 000 pixels battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 69 3 lx (lux) (LOW LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 360 g (12 oz) including the supplied 1/30 second) rechargeable battery pack The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid HDR-CX350V: and the image processing system 320 g (11 oz) main unit only...
  • Page 70 Design and specifications of your camcorder and mode is [HD HQ]. accessories are subject to change without notice. Internal memory Manufactured under license from Dolby HDR-CX300 Laboratories. High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m Expected charging and running time (minute)
  • Page 71 HDR-CX370 Example of expected recording time of movies in a memory card (in minute) High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) For 4 GB capacity Recording Standard definition Recording mode Recording time mode High definition (HD) (STD) [HD FX] 6 h 5 m...
  • Page 72 Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 73: 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) Recording/playback/ editing media Counter (hour:minute: 0:00:00 second) Estimated recording Bottom [00min] remaining time Upper left FADER Indicator Meaning Approximate number of 9999 MENU button 9999...

  • Page 74: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Indicator Meaning Slide show button YOUR HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 LOCATION button Data file name 101-0005  Protected image Index button Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.
  • 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 low. Remote sensor/Infrared port Built-in microphone HDR-XR350/XR350V LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
  • 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 Image quality .......59 RESET ..........75 AVCHD........40 Install ..........37 Saving images in external Battery pack .........15 LANGUAGE SET .......19 media ..........47 Blu-ray disc ........45 Screen indicators ......73 Self-diagnosis display ....65 Macintosh ........37 Setting the date and time ...18 Capturing photos from Maintenance ........66...
  • Page 78 Puede encontrar más información sobre este producto y respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes en nuestro sitio Web de atención al cliente. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70% o más utilizando tinta hecha con aceite vegetal exento de compuesto orgánico volátil (COV).
  • Page 79 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...
  • Page 80 Read this first Battery pack Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. ÿ AC Adaptor (1) ÿ Power cord (Mains lead) (1) ÿ Component A/V cable (1) The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ÿ A/V connecting cable (1) or waterproofed.
  • Page 81 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 82: Notes On Optional Accessories

    CX370 We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. HDR- Internal 160GB XR350/ hard disk Genuine Sony accessories may not be available HDR- + memory in some countries/regions. XR350V* card About this manual, illustrations and The model with * is equipped with GPS.
  • Page 83 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 by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p.
  • Page 84 Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies C p. 20 ¼ Changing the recording mode (p. 25) ¼ Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 79) Shooting photos C p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder C p.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Useful Recording Techniques

    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 Checking your golf swing...
  • Page 87 Table of contents Read this first ..................2 Notes on use .
  • Page 88 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos ..............39 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .
  • Page 89 PLAYBACK ..............76 (Items for playback) EDIT .

  • Page 90: 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)
  • Page 91 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 (...
  • Page 92 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 93: 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. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired geographical area with...

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97 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.

  • Page 98: 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 ¼ To change the recording media, see page 17. Fasten the grip belt.
  • Page 99 HDR-CX300/CX350/ HDR-XR350/ CX350V/CX370 XR350V 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 turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes.

  • Page 100: Shooting Photos

    ‚ [DATA CODE] ‚ a desired setting ‚ ‚ ‚ Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips ¼ To change the recording media, see page 17 .
  • Page 101 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. ‚ Lights up Flashes When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips ¼ See page 98 on the recordable number of photos. (MENU) ‚...

  • Page 102: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for recording movies and photos set to [ACTIVE]. ¼ 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 Recording better images original size with the power zoom lever.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 setting) Long time recording High quality...

  • Page 105: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

    ¦ Notes If a smile is not detected, set the [SMILE The face you touched may not be detected, SENSITIVITY] (p. 73). 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 106 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 ¼ Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
  • Page 107 : 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 õ...
  • Page 108 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 109: 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. You can search for desired images by date Searching for desired scene by efficiently.

  • Page 110: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

    ¦ Tips Notes ¼ 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 111 To stop Highlight Playback Tips ¼ 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.

  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 show.

  • Page 114: 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 115 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.).

  • Page 116: Using "Bravia" Sync

    ¦ Notes Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction When you play back standard definition image manual of the TV for details. The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies according to each model of BRAVIA.

  • Page 117: 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 on the movies or photos to be deleted.

  • Page 118: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips ¼ 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 119: 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 120: 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 (under [EDIT] category).

  • Page 121: 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 internal recording media of your camcorder (HD) to memory card.

  • Page 122: 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 ¼ Tips DUB ALL]: To dub the high To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE definition image quality (HD) Playlist MEDIA SET] and play them back (p.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Playing The Playlist

    To add all the movies recorded on the Playing the Playlist same day at one time (MENU) ‚ [Show In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ Touch others] ‚ [PLAYLIST] (under ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are [PLAYBACK] category).

  • Page 125: Using The Gps Function (Hdr-Cx350V/Xr350V)

    Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) ‚ [YES] ‚ ‚ Touch What is GPS? The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a ¼ 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: Displaying The Coordinate Information (Coordinates)

    Tips ¼ 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 movie or photo you want to play by touching in step 3.

  • Page 129: 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 130: 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 131 The VISUAL INDEX screen of the After the operation is completed, external media is displayed. (MENU) ‚ [Show others] touch on the camcorder Touch ‚ [MOVIE DUB] (when selecting screen. movies)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to ¦...

  • Page 132: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    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) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 58)

  • Page 133: 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 134 To customize a disc with DISC BURN Insert an unused disc into the OPTION 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 the camcorder screen.
  • Page 135 To play back a disc on the DVD writer ‚ [YES] on the camcorder Touch 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] on the camcorder screen.
  • Page 136 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 USB CONNECT]: Internal DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.

  • Page 137: 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 will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD).
  • Page 138 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 139: 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 140: 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. ¼ Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo).

  • Page 141: Using The

    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 142: Menu Lists

    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category SCENE SELECTION VISUAL INDEX FADER VIEW IMAGES WHITE BAL. DATE INDEX SPOT MTR/FCS MAP * 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...
  • Page 143 MEDIA SETTINGS DROP SENSOR* MOVIE MEDIA SET REC LAMP PHOTO MEDIA SET REMOTE CTRL MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT HDR-CX350V/XR350V INT. MEMORY* HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 HDD* HDR-XR350/XR350V MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT. MEMORY* 89, 94 HDD* 89, 94 MEMORY CARD 89, 94...

  • Page 144: 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 Ô. SPOTLIGHT**( ) SCENE SELECTION Prevents people’s faces from...
  • Page 145 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 146 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 147 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 148 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/ Fast moving subjects and actions, which STOP. The 0.5 second point before START/ cannot be captured under the ordinary STOP is pressed is assumed as the moment shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth...

  • Page 149: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

    SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) Ô ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. STANDARD The default settings are marked with Ô. Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions. OFF ( The SteadyShot function is not used.
  • Page 150 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 Ô OFF for the selected faces. The LOW LUX function is not used. Ô...
  • Page 151 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. Ô...

  • Page 152: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) Ô OFF See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. Records in ordinary color range. The default settings are marked with Ô. ON ( Records in x.v.Color. SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A ¦...
  • Page 153 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. You can set this function when you Ô...

  • Page 154: 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. Ô SERIES Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. VIEW IMAGES The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo.
  • Page 155 Aperture value Ô 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. ¼ Tips COORDINATES The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.

  • Page 156: Edit (Items For Editing)

    EDIT OTHERS (Items for other settings) (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with Ô. DELETE YOUR LOCATION (HDR- See page 39. CX350V/XR350V) SCENARIO ERASE See page 47.

  • Page 157: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)

    The actual performing time for deleting data is operation (p. 14). as follows; To avoid the loss of important images, you HDR-CX300: about 2 minutes should save them before formatting the HDR-CX350/CX350V: about 3 minutes recording media. HDR-CX370: about 6 minutes...

  • Page 158: 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 Ô. REPAIR IMG.DB F. SOUND/DISP SET See page 89, 94. VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching BEEP Ô...
  • Page 159 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 ¼ Tips on the TV connected when playing back This adjustment does not affect the recorded movies and photos.
  • Page 160 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 Ô 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 161 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. screen.
  • Page 162 Tips ¼ 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: HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play When you press START/STOP or PHOTO When you touch the screen during the back movies on your camcorder by aiming...

  • Page 163: Additional Information

    Turn off your camcorder and media in order to investigate the problem. leave it for a while in a cool place. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy The temperature of your camcorder is nor retain your data.
  • Page 164 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 165 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 If you use the memory card formatted on a enough.
  • Page 166 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 extremely low.
  • Page 167 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 [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], STEADYSHOT] to [ON], your camcorder Images cannot be played back.
  • Page 168 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. 73) set to [LOW], the recorded A movie cannot be divided.
  • Page 169 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.

  • Page 170: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    (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 the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
  • Page 171 (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 out.

  • Page 172: 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 173 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 card.

  • Page 174: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    Playing time image quality. Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 (unit: minute) Recording time Battery pack Approximate time available when you use a Image quality fully charged battery pack.

  • Page 175: 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 176: 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) ¼...
  • Page 177 LP: Approx. 5Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720 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 1,728 dots/16:9 1,600 1,200 dots/4:3 480 dots/4:3 Dual recording: 3,072 1,728 dots/16:9...

  • Page 178: 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 179 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.

  • Page 180: Maintenance And Precautions

    Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch location by triangulating radio signals from Recording media: GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: in places where radio signals are blocked or Internal memory, memory card reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk, open sky environments.
  • Page 181 On the restriction of use of GPS on an You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where airplane radio signals from the GPS satellites do not During take off and landing of an airplane, reach the camcorder as follows.

  • Page 182: 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 183: 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 184 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.

  • Page 185: About X.v.color

    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 186 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 “ ” displayed on the screen with the How to prevent moisture condensation corner of memory card or the like 3 times.

  • Page 187: 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. recording the date.
  • Page 188 Notes on the License MultiMediaCard is a trademark of 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 189 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.

  • Page 190: 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 191: 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) Data file name (30) 101-0005  Protected image (40) Index button (30) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.
  • Page 192 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.

  • Page 193: 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 194 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 towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.

  • Page 195: 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 196 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 197 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
  • Page 199 être lus sur des appareils AV geheugenkaarten kunnen niet d’autres marques. worden afgespeeld op AV- apparatuur van andere fabrikanten. * La qualité d’image Haute Définition (HD) correspond au réglage par défaut. * De standaardinstelling is hogedefinitiekwaliteit (HD). 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4-186-451-11(1)

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