Sony Handycam HDR-CX320 Operating Manual

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Page 1 Table of contents Camera Recorder Getting started Recording/Playback 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/Sonylnfo/Support/ AVCI-I H."Iml Progressive ,_,1_, 5TICK tf_ CLA_@ MEMORY...
Page 2 Record the serial number a risk of electric shock to in the space provided below, Refbr to these persons. numbers whenew, r you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended Model No. HDR- to alert the user to the Serial No.
Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block aW ventilation openings.
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 0 Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEEType) (CEEType) (Ocean Type) Type) The representatiw _supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Diffk_rent type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Thailand C/BF Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala...
Page 6 Ew, n if your camcorder is turned off., AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, Note onthe powercord(mainslead) battery pack can burst, cause...
Page 7 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. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230...
Page 8 European Union legislation Civic Office, your household waste disposal shall be addressed to the authorized service or the shop where you purchased representatiw., Sony Deutschland GmbH, the product. Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For a W service or guarantee...
Page 9 will h elp t oconserve natural resources. Incase ofproducts that fbrsafbt}; performance or data i ntegrity reasons require apermanent connection with an incorporated batter}; this b attery should be replaced by qualified service staff onl}: To ensure that the battery will b e treated properl};...
Page 10 - removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor For information on your camcoMer model, from the camcorder, or applying mechanical see the following page: shock or vibration to the camcorder when the Functions and equipment --+ p. 12 POWEWCHG (charge) lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing green or the access lamp (p.
Page 11 • The "PlayMemories Home" software and Search for the model name "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" can be of your camcorder within downloaded fi'om the Sony website (p. 31). support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder.
Page 12 (Models with a projector) (Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder Model name (HDR-xxx) See the bottom of your camcorder. HDR-CX320 €" NTSC Input/Output HDR-CX320E/PJ320E €" Output only...
Page 13 • For the lbllowing 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 Read this first ..................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) ....Supplied Items ................How to use this manual ................. Differences in functions ............... Differences in equipment ............. Parts and controls ................Getting star'ted Charging...
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Customizing your camco_delL Using menus ..................Menu lists ..................Troubleshooting ................. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ..........About handling ofyour camcorder ............Specifications ..................Screen indicators ................. Index ....................
Page 16 LCD panel with the LCD screen fhcing out. This is convenient during playback operations. (28) [] PROJECTOR FOCUS lever [] Projector lens (28) HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/ CX390E [_ Lens (G lens) _] Built-in microphones HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E [] HDMI OUT jack (27) [] PROJECTOR IN jack (29)
Page 17 Tofasten 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 USBTerminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (21) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Page 18 Getting started Charging the battery pack For intbrmation on your camcorder model, see the tbllowing 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 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 38). Charging time Approximate time (rain.) required when you full}, charge a full}, discharged battery pack (supplied). NP-FV30 (supplied with HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E): When using the AC Adaptor: 115 rain. When using your computer connected...
Page 20 Setting For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment--+ p. 12 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power * To turn offthe power, close the LCD screen. Select the desired language, button oll the geographical area, and the time...
Page 21 Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Access lamp • To eject the memory card, lightly push the n]emory card in once. Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. • To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to *brmat the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p.
Page 22 format screen appears, do not perfbrm the i brmat. All t he d ata recorded will be lost. _ The e xFAT is a file systmn that is used for t he " Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards.
Page 23 Recording/Playback Recording For information on your camcorder model, see the tbllowing page: Functions and equipment ---+ p. 12 Open the LCD screen and select [MODE] --_ the desired shooting mode. Movie:_ Pboto:O Movie: Press START/STOR • 5_u can record photos during nlovie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture).
Page 24 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 • 5_u can magnify images up to 55 times (Extended Zoom) the original size with the power zoonl lever.
Page 25 Playback For information on your camcorder model, see the fbllowing page: Functions and equipment ---+ p. 12 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Ew, nt View). Open the LCDscreen and press the _ button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode.
Page 26 • To repeat Slideshow, select _ [Slidesbow Set] wben _. is selected witb tbe Switch Image Type button. • To prevent your image data i)com being lost, save all your recorded images on external nredia periodicall_c (p. 34) • In tbe defhult setting, a protected demonstration nrovie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E).
Page 27 HD" allows for highly-detailed, photo-like MULTI 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. _ The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos.
Page 28 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 fiat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded...
Page 29 - Using the projector shortens battery To use the projector for your 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 as a TV - Operation of the camcorder...
Page 30 Create a disc "PlayMemories Home" can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm • An Internet connection is required to install "PlayMemories Home? • An Internet connection is required to use "PlayMemories Online" and other online services. The services may not be available in some countries/regions.
Page 31 Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or _:aster (Intel Core --_ [Run]. 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core www.sony.net/pm 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.) Install according to the on-screen instructions.
Page 32 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 fmaction (http://www: sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). and the playback function of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software.
Page 33 ii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!iiii!ii!i!!i!i!i i i 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 (;able (sold separately). You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette.
Page 34 Saving images on an external media device with high Connect your camcorder definition (HD)image the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold quality separately). For infbrmation on your camcoMer model, see the fbllowing page: Functions and equipment ---+p. 12 You can saw, movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage USBAdaptorCable...
Page 35: Customizing Your Camco_Dell
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 haw, _! Shooting Mode sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon Camera/Mic so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected.
Page 36: Menu Lists
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... R ecords movies. Photo ........... S hoots 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.
Page 37 _<_ Image Quality/Size RECMode ......Setsthe mode to record movies. Frame Rate......Setsthe 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). _L_x.v.Color ......
Page 38 USBConnect ....Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you connect your camcorder to an external device via USB. USBConnect Setting ...Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device. USB LUN Setting ....Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection restricting...
Page 39: Troubleshooting
* 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 ew.n after you "PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. haw. tried to fix a couple of times, contact your SoW dealer or local authorized Sony • Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your computer. service facility. In this case, when you contact them, giw.
Page 41: About Handling Ofyour 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 flee spaces for recording images.
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 be*bre operating Notes on charging through the USB any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling,...
Page 43 • We reconunend using genuine Sony accessories. • Genuine Sony accessories may not be available - Handling the camcorder with the above in some countries/regions. substances on your hands - Leaving the camcorder...
Page 44 On charging the pre-installed Note on disposal/transfer 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/P J380E/P J390E) ) Recording media (Movie/Photo): _.3The unique image processing system Internal memory of Sony's BIONZ allows still image HDR CX380/CX380E/PJ380/P J380E: 16GB resolution equivalent to the sizes HDR CX390E/PJ390E: 32GB described.
Page 46 HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E: Projector (H DR-PJ 320E/PJ380/PJ 380E/ 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) Focus: Manual AC Adaptor AC-L2OOC/AC-L2OOD Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 I?et) or over Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 "v;...
Page 47 * Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and movie or photo mode, and zooming. • When using a Sony memory card. DirectX are either registered trademarks trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the • Times measured when using the camcorder at United States and/or other countries.
Page 48: Screen Indicators
Screen indicators * MultiMediaCard is a trademark The following indicators appear when you MultiMediaCard Association. change the settings. * Facebook and the "f" logo are trademarks registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. Center * YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
Page 49 Right 60i _ Recordirlg image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (37) 60rain _ Reraaining battery (_ _ Recording/playback/ editing raedia (20) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) 00rain Estimated remaining recording time 9999 _ Appro_mate number 8.9M recordable...
Page 50: Index
Index AVCHD recording disc ....11 Language ........Touch panel ......... LCD screen ........Tripod ........... Troubleshooting ......Battery pack ......... TV ..........Mac ..........Beep ..........Built in USB Cable ..... Media select ......... USB ..........Memory card ....... "Memory Stick PRO HG Duo"...
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Page 52 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. htt p://www.so ny.net/ IIIIIIIIIIIII © 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4447519120...

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