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Sony HDR-CX450 Operating Manual

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Digital HD Video
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Operating Guide
"Help Guide" (Web manual)
Refer to "Help Guide" for
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many functions of the camera.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1610/h_zz/
HDR-CX450/CX455/CX485/CX625/CX675/PJ675
4-585-631-11(1)
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving images
Customizing your
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  • Page 1 4-585-631-11(1) Digital HD Video Getting started Camera Recorder Recording/Playback Saving images Operating Guide Customizing your camcorder Others “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1610/h_zz/ HDR-CX450/CX455/CX485/CX625/CX675/PJ675...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Record the SAVE THESE serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers INSTRUCTIONS. whenever you call your Sony dealer DANGER - TO REDUCE regarding this product. THE RISK OF FIRE OR Model No. HDR- ___________________ Serial No.
  • Page 3 • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge • Unplug this apparatus during the battery pack. lightning storms or when unused •...
  • Page 4  RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION If you have any questions about this BATTERIES product, you may call: Lithium-Ion batteries Sony Customer Information Center are recyclable. 1-800-222-SONY (7669). You can help The number below is for the FCC preserve our related matters only.
  • Page 5  CAUTION Declaration of Conformity You are cautioned that any changes Trade Name: SONY or modifications not expressly Model No.: HDR-CX675 approved in this manual could void Responsible Party: Sony your authority to operate this Electronics Inc. equipment. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, ...
  • Page 6 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 battery shall not be Japan treated as household waste. On For EU product compliance: Sony certain batteries this symbol might be Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe used in combination with a chemical Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 symbol.
  • Page 7 end-of-life to the applicable For Customers in India collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.  Battery Pack For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery Self Declaration –Conforming to from the product safely. Hand the IS:16046:2012, R-41022659 battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder. Importing images to your computer ......22 Access the Sony support Saving images on an external page. media device ...... 23 Using the Wi-Fi function ..24 http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Supplied items • “Operating Guide” (This manual) The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. • Camcorder (1) • AC Adaptor (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor differs depending on the countries/ regions. • USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor, and attach the battery pack. Battery pack Pull out the Built-in USB Cable. Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the USB connection support cable, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery Using Your Computer

    • Turn off your camcorder before you remove the battery pack.  Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.

  • Page 12: Turning The Power On

    Turning the power on Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn the power on. Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select the language, the geographical area, Daylight Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date and time. Touch the button on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 13: Using Your Camcorder Connected To The Wall Outlet (Wall Socket)

    Using your camcorder connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) Attach the battery pack to your camcorder (page 10). • Be sure to attach a charged battery pack. Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the USB connection support cable, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

  • Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. microSD memory card Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) media Printed Terminal surface • The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. •...
  • Page 15 • Proper operation with all memory cards is not guaranteed. Contact the manufacturer of each memory card for the compatibility of memory cards other than Sony. • Movies saved on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT(*) file system by connecting this product to these devices with the micro USB cable.

  • Page 16: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording Recording movies Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to start recording. Power zoom lever • To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). • In default setting, movies are recorded in AVCHD and MP4 format simultaneously (Dual Video REC).

  • Page 17: Shooting Photos

     Recording movies with the most effective SteadyShot function on this product (Intelligent Active) You can record a movie using the most effective SteadyShot function on this product.  [Camera/Mic]  [ Camera Settings]  [ Select SteadyShot]  [Intelligent Active]. Shooting photos Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] ...

  • Page 18: Playback

    Playback Open the LCD monitor and press the (View Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. Select to move the desired event to the center, and then select the part circled () in the figure. Switch Movie Format To the MENU button (HD/...

  • Page 19: Playback Operations

    Select the image. Recorded time/ Event name number of photos To go back to the Event View Switch screen Image Type button Previous Movie Next Photo Change to the movie/photo Last played image recording mode  Playback operations Volume Previous/Next Delete Fast-reverse/Fast-forward Context...

  • Page 20: Viewing Images At A Larger Size

    Viewing images at a larger size Connecting the camcorder to a TV Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied. Signal flow • If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV using an AV cable (sold separately).
  • Page 21 Follow the operating guide on the LCD monitor, and then select [Project]. Power zoom lever/PHOTO PROJECTOR FOCUS lever Adjust the focus of the projected image. Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the projected image, then press the PHOTO button.

  • Page 22: Saving Images

    Calendar discs network services  To download PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pm/  To check the computer system You can check the computer requirements for the software at the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pcenv/...

  • Page 23: Saving Images On An External Media Device

    Saving images on an external media device How to connect the device  Recorder without a USB jack Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately).  Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. ...

  • Page 24: Using The Wi-Fi Function

    • The Wi-Fi function described here is not guaranteed to work on all http://www.sony.net/pmm/ smartphones and tablets. • The Wi-Fi function of the  Android OS camcorder cannot be used...

  • Page 25: Transferring Mp4 Movies/Photos To Smartphone

    Touch the camcorder to the Transferring MP4 movies smartphone. and photos to your smartphone  One-touch connection with an Android supporting NFC On the smartphone, select [Settings], then, select [More...] to check that [NFC] is enabled. Notes • Cancel the sleep mode or unlock the screen on the smartphone beforehand.
  • Page 26 Select the image you want to Select [OK]. (If a message transfer, and add , and appears, select [OK] again.)  then select • The QR Code, SSID, and password are displayed. With your smartphone, read the QR Code displayed on Start up PlayMemories the LCD monitor of the Mobile.
  • Page 27 • If the camcorder cannot be  On Home, select [Settings] connected with the smartphone  [Wi-Fi]. by NFC and by reading the QR Code, connect by using the SSID and the password. For more details, refer to “Help Guide”. Using your smartphone as a wireless remote ...
  • Page 28 Install the dedicated password, then select [Next]. software in your computer (first time only). Windows: PlayMemories Home http://www.sony.net/pm/ Mac: Wireless Auto Import http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/ Mac/ • If the software is already If your computer is not...

  • Page 29: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using the menus Select Select a category. Number of the category which is displayed depends on the model. Select a desired menu item. Scroll the menu items up or down. • Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.

  • Page 30: Others

    Others Precautions • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, AC Adaptor for example, from rain or sea water. Do not short-circuit the battery If your camcorder gets wet, it may terminal with any metallic objects.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    All settings, including the clock battery cool enough, the power may setting, are reset. turn off again or you may be unable • Contact your Sony dealer or local to record movies. authorized Sony service facility. Deactivating wireless LAN (Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Audio: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch Effective (photo, 4:3): (48 kHz/16 bit) Approx. 1 710 000 pixels AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 Lens: compatible): HDR-CX450/CX455/CX485: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ZEISS Vario-Tessar Lens Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch 30× (Optical) , 60× (Clear Image Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator...
  • Page 33 (1080 50i compatible Supported security protocols: WEP/ models)) WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK The unique image processing Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi system of Sony’s BIONZ-X Protected Setup)/manual allows still image resolution Access method: Infrastructure Mode equivalent to the sizes NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag described.

  • Page 34: Rechargeable Battery

    (w/h/d) including the projecting supplied battery pack parts, the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Charging time (minutes) Mass (approx.): HDR-CX450/CX455/CX485: AC Adaptor 195 g (6.9 oz) main unit only (supplied) 250 g (8.8 oz) including the Computer supplied rechargeable battery...
  • Page 35 • iPhone and iPad are trademarks of logotype and AVCHD Progressive Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and logotype are trademarks of other countries. Panasonic Corporation and Sony • QR Code is registered trademark of Corporation. • DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

  • Page 36: Parts And Controls

     Power zoom lever (16, 17)  PHOTO button (17)  Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or  local authorized Sony service (View Images) button (18) facility.
  • Page 37  PROJECTOR IN jack (20) HDR-CX450/CX455 / (HDR-PJ675) CX485 Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  Power zoom lever (16, 17)  POWER/CHG (charge) lamp  PHOTO button (17) (10)  N mark (25)  START/STOP button (16) NFC: Near Field ...
  • Page 38   Tripod receptacle (My Voice Canceling) button Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the Suppresses the voice of the screw must be less than 5.5 person recording the movie.  Speaker mm (7/32 in.)). Depending on the specifications of the tripod, ...
  • Page 40 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ © 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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