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Sony Handycam HDR-CX380 Operating Manual

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HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/
PJ390E
4-447-519-12(1)
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Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images on an external
media device
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index

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  • Page 1 4-447-519-12(1) Digital HD Video Table of contents Camera Recorder Getting started Recording/Playback Operating Guide Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Record the serial number a risk of electric shock to in the space provided below. Refer to these persons. numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the Model 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. ...
  • 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 Thailand C/BF 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)
  • Page 6 Be sure to charge the battery pack using a  genuine Sony battery charger or a device that For more information can charge the battery pack. regarding recycling of Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small ...
  • Page 7 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY UL is an internationally recognized safety Model No.: HDR-PJ380 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 This product has been manufactured by of this product. The recycling of materials or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 will help to conserve natural resources. For Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. more detailed information about recycling...
  • Page 9 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

  • Page 10: Lcd Panel

    For information on your camcorder model, removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor  from the camcorder, or applying mechanical see the following page: shock or vibration to the camcorder when the Functions and equipment  p.12 POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing green or the access lamp (p.

  • Page 11: Learning More About The Camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide)

    The “PlayMemories Home” software and  Search for the model name “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be of your camcorder within the downloaded from the Sony website (p. 31). support page. Check the model name on the bottom of  your camcorder.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder. ...
  • Page 13 Notes For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.  Safety Regulation (p. 2)  Parts and controls (p. 16)  Menu lists (p. 36)  Specifications (p. 45) ...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Read this first..................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 15 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................35 Menu lists.

  • Page 16: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  LCD screen/Touch panel (20) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
  • Page 17 To fasten the grip belt  Power zoom lever (24)  PHOTO button (23)  POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (18)  Battery pack (18)  START/STOP button (23)  DC IN jack (18)  Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. ...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started Charging the battery pack For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder  and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery Using Your Computer

    You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.

  • Page 20: Setting

    Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 Preparing your camcorder Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power To turn off the power, close the LCD  screen. Select the desired language, the Touch the button on the geographical area, and the time...

  • Page 21: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Access lamp To eject the memory card, lightly push the  memory card in once. Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your ...
  • Page 22 format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards.

  • Page 23: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 Open the LCD screen and select [MODE]  the desired shooting mode. Movie: Photo: Movie: Press START/STOP. You can record photos during movie ...

  • Page 24: Zooming

    Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view You can magnify images up to 55 times  (Extended Zoom) the original size with the power zoom lever.

  • Page 25: Playback

    Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). Open the LCD screen and press button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode.

  • Page 26: To Delete Images

     [Slideshow Set] when To repeat Slideshow, select is selected with the Switch Image Type  button. Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically.  (p. 34) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E). ...

  • Page 27: Playing Images On A Tv

    “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 a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.

  • Page 28: Using The Built-In Projector (Models With A Projector)

    Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector) Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR For information on your camcorder model, FOCUS lever. see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector.
  • Page 29 To use the projector for your Using the projector shortens battery  life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is computer or smartphone recommended). The following operations are unavailable while  you are using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device such ...

  • Page 30: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Create a disc Share images in “PlayMemories Online” “PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm Notes An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home. ”  An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services ...

  • Page 31: Preparing A Computer (Windows)

     [Run]. Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when www.sony.net/pm processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when Install according to the on-screen processing PS movies.)

  • Page 32: Starting The "Playmemories Home" Software

    Guide”) on the software or visit the separate files on a computer, however, the files “PlayMemories Home” support page will be handled properly by the import function (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). and the playback function of the camcorder or the “PlayMemories Home” software.

  • Page 33: Saving Images On An External Media Device

    Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV Cable (sold separately). You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette. Notes AV Cable Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall...

  • Page 34: Quality

    Saving images on an external media device with high Connect your camcorder and definition (HD) image the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold quality separately). For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment  p.12 You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage USB Adaptor Cable...

  • Page 35: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items To find a menu item quickly under each of 6 menu categories. The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have Shooting Mode sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of Camera/Mic menus in the sub-category selected.

  • Page 36: Menu Lists

    Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... Records movies. Photo ........... Shoots photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance ....Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment. Spot Meter/Fcs ....Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. Spot Meter ....... Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen. Spot Focus .......

  • Page 37: Playback Function

    Image Quality/Size REC Mode ......Sets the mode to record movies. Frame Rate ......Sets the frame rate to record movies. Setting ..Sets the image quality for recording movies. Wide Mode ......Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD).
  • Page 38 USB Connect ....Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you connect your camcorder to an external device via USB. USB Connect Setting ... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device.

  • Page 39: Others/Index

    Your camcorder is recording the image you  in order to investigate the problem. However, have just shot on the recording media. You your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain cannot make new recording during this your data. period.

  • Page 40: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If the problem persists even after you “PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly. have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your  computer. service facility. In this case, when you...

  • Page 41: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    About handling of your camcorder For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: No memory card is inserted (p. 21).  Functions and equipment  p.12 When the indicator flashes, there are not  enough free spaces for recording images. Delete unnecessary images (p.
  • Page 42 If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  indicator appears on the LCD screen. casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Notes on charging through the USB Avoid rough handling, disassembling, ...

  • Page 43: Lcd Screen

    Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent, We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. insecticide and sunscreen  Genuine Sony accessories may not be available Handling the camcorder with the above   in some countries/regions. substances on your hands Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber ...
  • Page 44 On charging the pre-installed Note on disposal/transfer the rechargeable battery ownership of the camcorder (Models with internal memory) Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, Even if you delete all movies and still time, and other settings even when the images, or perform [Format] (p.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    PJ380) or 1/25 second (HDR-CX320E/ MPF Baseline Compatible CX380E/CX390E/PJ320E/PJ380E/PJ390E)) Recording media (Movie/Photo): The unique image processing system Internal memory of Sony’s BIONZ allows still image HDR-CX380/CX380E/PJ380/PJ380E: 16GB resolution equivalent to the sizes HDR-CX390E/PJ390E: 32GB described. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media...
  • Page 46 HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E: Projector (HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ 210 g (7.4 oz) main unit only PJ390E) 263 g (9.3 oz) including the supplied Projection type: DLP rechargeable battery pack Light source: LED (R/G/B) AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Focus: Manual Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over 50 Hz/60 Hz Contrast ratio: 1500:1...
  • Page 47 Corporation. Continuous “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Colour” are trademarks of  recording time Sony Corporation. Typical “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  recording time “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks  Playing time of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

  • Page 48: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators MultiMediaCard is a trademark of The following indicators appear when you  MultiMediaCard Association. change the settings. Facebook and the “f ” logo are trademarks or  registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. Center YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks ...
  • Page 49 Right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (37) 60min Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (20) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) 00min Estimated remaining recording time Approximate number of 9999 recordable photos and 8.9M photo size (37) Playback folder...

  • Page 50: Index

    Index AVCHD recording disc ....11 Language ........10 Touch panel .........23 LCD screen ........23 Tripod...........17 Troubleshooting ......39 Battery pack .........18 TV ..........27 Beep ..........20 Mac ..........30 Built-in USB Cable .....19 Media select .........20 Memory card .......21 USB ..........19 USB Adaptor Cable ....34 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”...
  • Page 52 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China ...

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