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Sony Handycam HDR-CX360 Operating Manual

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Digital HD Video
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HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V
4-271-168-
Operating Guide
Guía de operaciones
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  • Page 1 4-271-168- Digital HD Video Operating Guide Camera Recorder Guía de operaciones HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V...
  • 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 For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 7 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Model No.: HDR-PJ10 following two conditions: (1) This device Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. may not cause harmful interference, and Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, (2) this device must accept any interference CA 92127 U.S.A.
  • Page 8 Supplied items Note This equipment has been tested and found The numbers in ( ) are the supplied to comply with the limits for a Class B quantity. digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ÿ AC Adaptor (1) FCC Rules.

  • Page 9: Using The Camcorder

    Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.
  • Page 10 Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Genuine Sony accessories may not be available camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the in some countries/regions. DC plug.
  • Page 11 Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this series are as follows. Capacity of internal Projector recording media HDR-CX360/ 32 GB — HDR-CX360V HDR-PJ10 16 GB HDR-PJ30/ 32 GB HDR-PJ30V The model with is equipped with GPS.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3 Read this first .
  • Page 13 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device ......44 Saving images on an external media device .

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) DC plug Align the mark on the DC plug CHG (charge) lamp with that on the DC IN jack. /CHG (flash/charge) lamp You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 15: Charging Time

    You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
  • Page 16 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

    Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.

  • 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 language, then touch [Next].
  • Page 19 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch to set the value, then touch [Next] ‚...

  • Page 20: Changing The Language Setting

    To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips ¼ You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Internal memory Memory card In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
  • Page 22 Inserting a memory card ¦ Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 23: Copying Movies And Photos

    Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 24: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). ¼ Tips To change the recording media, see page 21. Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
  • Page 25 Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items.
  • Page 26 Tips ¼ See page 63 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec). SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting. You can specify the priority face by touching it. You can capture photos from recorded movies.
  • Page 27 Mic] ‚ [ (Flash)] ‚ [Flash] ‚ a desired setting ‚ (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V). If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) 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.

  • Page 28: Acquiring Location Information Using The Gps (Hdr-Cx360V/Pj30V)

    Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V) When you set the [GPS Setting] (p. 58) to [On], appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder starts searching for the GPS satellites and acquires the location information. Acquiring the location information enables you to use functions such as the Map View. The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.

  • Page 29: Playback On The Camcorder

    Playback on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal recording media are played. ¼ Tips To change the recording media, see page 21.
  • Page 30 Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Highlight Playback button Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar.
  • Page 31 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen.

  • Page 32: Performing Highlight Playback

    Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Next...

  • Page 33: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image List of connection quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen Connecting to a high definition TV differ depending on what type of TV is When the recording quality is high connected, and the connectors used.
  • Page 34 Connecting to a non-high-definition When you connect with component 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A/V cable If you connect only component video plugs, When movies are recorded with high audio signals are not output. Connect the white definition image quality (HD), they are and red plugs to output audio signals.
  • Page 35 (left channel) or red (right channel) plug depiction of subtle textures and colors. to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- When connecting to your TV via a VCR compatible devices using an HDMI cable...

  • Page 36: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. ¦ Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Touch and display the mark Do not remove the battery pack or the AC on the movies or photos to be...

  • Page 37: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer (Windows) The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder. View Calendar Save on a disc...

  • Page 38: Preparing A Computer (Windows)

    Preparing a computer (Windows) Display Step 1 Checking the computer Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots system Others USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Blu- Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista ray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is /Windows 7 necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the...
  • Page 39 icon on the computer screen to start “PMB Launcher. ” Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen Confirm that your camcorder is to continue the installation. not connected to the computer. You may be required to install some other applications included on the disc at the same time.
  • Page 40 ¦ Notes Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have To create discs or use other functions on been created using the “PMB” software to DVD players or recorders, as these devices do not Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP should be installed.

  • Page 41: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)

    Starting PMB Uploading images to a (Picture network service Motion Browser) The application software “PMB Portable” is pre-installed in the camcorder. You can Double-click the “PMB” short-cut enjoy the following functions using the icon on the computer screen. “PMB Portable. ” Uploading images to network services such as blogs with ease Uploading by a network connected computer...

  • Page 42: Camcorder Screen

    ¦ Notes When using “PMB Portable, ” make sure to Touch [USB Connect] on the connect the camcorder to the network. camcorder screen. Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi] (p. 58). When using Windows 7: The Device If the “PMB Portable” does not start up, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage] (p.
  • Page 43 The service can be suspended or altered without notice by the website organizer. In these, as well as other cases, Sony shall not be liable in any way for any loss, damages or trouble between you and a third party which arose from the use of the service.

  • Page 44: Saving Images With An External Device

    Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device...
  • Page 45 The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.

  • Page 46: Saving Images On An External Media Device

    You can also play back images on the satisfying requirements for operating. camcorder or another playback device. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your ¦ Notes country/region. For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately).
  • Page 47 When connecting an external media device The images saved in the external media device are displayed on the LCD screen. USB Adaptor Images saved on the connected external Cable media device appear on the LCD screen. VMC-UAM1 When an external media device is (sold separately) connected, the USB icon will appear on the Event View screen, etc.
  • Page 48 Saving desired movies and photos ‚ ‚ Touch You can save desired images in the on the camcorder screen. camcorder to the external media device. Connect the camcorder to the Playing back images in the external external media device and touch media device on the camcorder [Play without copying.].

  • Page 49: Creating A Disc With The Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express

    Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express ¦ Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the You can create a disc or play back the external media device, try the following images on a created disc by using the DVD operations.
  • Page 50 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION] Insert an unused disc into the Perform this operation in the following DVD writer, and close the disc cases: tray. When copying a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer.

  • Page 51: Your Camcorder

    Playing back a disc on the DVD ‚ Touch on the writer camcorder screen. To create another disc of the same Connect the AC Adaptor and the contents, insert a new disc and touch power cord (mains lead) to the [CREATE SAME DISC].

  • Page 52: Than Dvdirect Express

    Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.

  • Page 53: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). The [USB Select] screen appears on the Sony DVD writer may not be available in some camcorder screen. countries/regions. If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, High definition image quality (HD) movies (MENU) ‚...
  • Page 54 A/V Remote Connector Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks Input of the recording device. S VIDEO Start playback on your VIDEO...

  • Page 55: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) ‚p. 56 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) ‚p.

  • Page 56: Shooting Mode

    Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... Records movies. Photo ........... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ......Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. Golf Shot ........Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance ....

  • Page 57: Playback Function

    Audio Mode ....Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). Micref Level ..... Sets the microphone level. (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame....Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. Display Setting ....Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen. Light Bright* ....
  • Page 58 ..Sets whether the camcorder adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or not. Auto Area ADJ* ..... Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V HDR-CX360V/PJ30V...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Additional Information

    Charge the battery pack (p. 14). amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain record images. your data. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or See the “Handycam”...
  • Page 61 [Repair Img. DB F.] ‚ the recording medium. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony The memory card is damaged. Format the service facility. In this case, when you memory card with your camcorder (p.

  • Page 62: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    There is something wrong with the flash fully charged battery pack. (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V). HDR-CX360/CX360V (unit: minute) The amount of light is not sufficient. Use the flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) . Battery pack Continuous Typical recording The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder recording time time steady with both hands.

  • Page 63: Playing Time

    (HD) movies with [ REC Mode] set Internal recording media to [Standard HDR-CX360/CX360V Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m MODE lamp, and zooming.

  • Page 64: Memory Card

    You can change the recording sound format with Recording mode Recording time [Audio Mode] (p. 57). 6 h 15 m [Long Time (5 h 5 m) ¦ (5.1ch) Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable 6 h 25 m [Long Time time.
  • Page 65 ¦ Notes Standard definition image quality (STD) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and (unit: minute) the image processing system (BIONZ) allow 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.

  • Page 66: Precautions

    Sony dealer before operating it any further. To clean the projector lens (HDR-PJ10/ Avoid rough handling, disassembling,...

  • Page 67: Remote Commander

    On handling the casing Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Remote Commander may not function Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator properly. In this case, replace the battery with Photo file format a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible...
  • Page 69 HDR-PJ10 1/30 second) HD:2.6 W STD:2.4 W HDR-PJ30/PJ30V: The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid HD: 3.0 W STD: 2.8 W and the image processing system Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to (BIONZ) allow still image resolution 104 °F)
  • Page 70 Manufactured under license from Dolby the projecting parts, and the supplied Laboratories. rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX360/PJ10: 310 g (10.9 oz) main unit only 365 g (12.9 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX360V: 335 g (11.8 oz) main unit only 385 g (13.6 oz) including the supplied...
  • Page 71 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 Corporation. by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. from PlayStation Store (where available.) “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. is a registered trademark of The application for PlayStation 3 requires Sony Corporation.

  • Page 72: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Center Center Indicator Meaning Left Right [STBY]/[REC] Recording status Slide show set ™ Warning à Playback mode Right Bottom Indicator Meaning Left Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate Indicator Meaning (60p/60i/24p) and MENU button recording mode (PS/FX/ Self-timer recording FH/HQ/LP) GPS triangulating status...

  • Page 73: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Bottom Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Indicator Meaning View Images button HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V Micref Level low Wind Noise Reduct. Blt-in Zoom Mic Audio Mode Audio Level Display Low Lux Spot Meter/Fcs / Spot Meter/ Exposure Intelligent Auto...
  • Page 74 The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. (View Images) button (29) POWER button (18) LIGHT (Video Light) button (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) Turns the video light on. PROJECTOR button (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/ PJ30V)(32) MODE button (24)
  • Page 75 Power zoom lever PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (HDR-PJ10), /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) (14) Battery pack (14) START/STOP button (25) DC IN jack (14) A/V Remote Connector (33) Grip belt (24) Built-in USB Cable (15) Memory card access lamp (23) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.

  • Page 76: Index

    Index A/V connecting cable...34, 54 Macintosh ........38 Thumbnail ........36 Maintenance ........66 Tripod...........75 Media Select ........21 Troubleshooting ......60 Battery pack .........14 Media Settings ......21 Turning the power on ....18 Built-in USB Cable ....8, 15 Memory card .......22 TV ..........33 “Memory Stick” media ....22 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”...
  • Page 77 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. Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70% o más. 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China...
  • Page 79 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-164-12(1) ...
  • Page 80 Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help”...

  • Page 81: Supplied Items

    Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 15) is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander  (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) (1) The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed  A button-type lithium battery is already or waterproofed. See “About handling of your installed.

  • Page 82: About Language Setting

    Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause DVD media recorded with HD image  your camcorder to malfunction. Take images quality (high definition) of the sun only in low light conditions, such as DVD media recorded with high definition ...

  • Page 83: Notes On Optional Accessories

    CX360V Notes on optional accessories memory + HDR-PJ10 memory 16 GB We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  card Genuine Sony accessories may not be available HDR-PJ30/  32 GB HDR-PJ30V in some countries/regions. HDR-PJ50/ Internal 220 GB About this manual, illustrations and...
  • Page 84 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 ...
  • Page 85 Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy Recording anywhere & anytime Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (77) Capturing images Smth Slw REC (76) beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (36) Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject (38) Spot Focus (79)
  • Page 86 Making good use of GPS HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V (47) Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (80) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (80) Sunrise&Sunset (80) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (40) Smile Shutter (39) Changing the image quality and recording mode Setting (37) Recording mode (37)
  • Page 87 Fun & simple Using playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (42) Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (55) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (54), Deleting (51)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V (45)
  • Page 88 Easy ways to store Saving good memories Computer (59) External media (64) DVD writer (67, 70) Recorder (71) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable...
  • Page 89 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)... 40 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V)..... . . 41...
  • Page 90 Recording in mirror mode............. 41 Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback).
  • Page 91 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................74 Operating menus..

  • Page 92: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ Battery pack PJ30/PJ30V HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) DC plug CHG (charge) lamp /CHG (flash/charge) lamp Align the  mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.
  • Page 93 You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an  AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
  • Page 94 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Battery pack AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 1050 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a ...
  • Page 95 Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure  that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following ...

  • Page 96: 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. ...
  • Page 97 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.  Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch to set the value, then touch [Next] ...

  • Page 98: Changing The Language Setting

    To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips  You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER.  When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. ...

  • Page 99: 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-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V Internal memory Memory card HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 Internal hard disk Memory card In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media.

  • Page 100: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card  Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.  Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 101  Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card.  Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 102: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips  To change the recording media, see page 21.

  • Page 103: Recording Movies

    Recording movies MODE button [STBY]  [REC] START/STOP button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo  Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.  Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items.
  • Page 104  Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.  The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.  When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. ...

  • Page 105: Shooting Photos

    You can change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU)  [Camera/Mic]  [ (Flash)]  [Flash]  a desired setting  (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). If you record photos using flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected...
  • Page 106 If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V) 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.

  • Page 107: Playback. On.the.camcorder

    You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following internal recording media are played. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V: Internal memory HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard disk Tips ...
  • Page 108  : To the previous/next event  Event name  Change to the movie/photo recording mode  Time-line bar  Highlight Playback button  Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center.

  • Page 109: Operating The Camcorder While Playing A Movie

    Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen.

  • Page 110: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Next...

  • Page 111: Playing Images On A Tv

    (Red)P (White) (Red) A/V Remote HDMI Cable Connector (sold separately) HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  Connect the camcorder to a TV. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power ...
  • Page 112 Connecting to a non-high-definition When you connect with component 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A/V cable If you connect only component video plugs, When movies are recorded with high  audio signals are not output. Connect the white definition image quality (HD), they are and red plugs to output audio signals.

  • Page 113: Using "Bravia" Sync

    When your TV is monaural (When your Using “BRAVIA” Sync TV has only one audio input jack) You can operate your camcorder with Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  cable to the video input jack and connect the the remote commander of your TV by white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 114: Advanced Operations

    Magnifications available are as For the HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 30 times  follows. You can magnify images also with For the HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/  the / on the LCD screen. PJ50/PJ50V: Up to 12 times For the HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to ...

  • Page 115: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)

    You cannot use the flash depending on the  this setting. scenes detected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). Selecting the recording mode Selecting high definition image You can switch the recording mode to quality (HD) or standard image...

  • Page 116: Using The Tracking Focus Function

    (HD) is selected, and with AVCHD 1920  1080/60i or 1920  1080/24p appears on a medium icon if a movie format (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ recorded with the selected recording PJ50/PJ50V) when the FX or FH mode is mode cannot be saved on that medium.

  • Page 117: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

    Furthermore, when the frame rate is hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter subject again when you record. function, either (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ If you want to track a face, set the [Face  PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).

  • Page 118: Recording Sound With More Presence (5.1Ch Surround Recording)

    Realistic sound can be enjoyed You cannot use the flash while the camcorder  when playing a movie on devices that is set to movie recording mode (HDR-CX360/ support 5.1ch surround sound. CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). may appear when the capacity of the ...

  • Page 119: Using The Video Light (Hdr-Cx360/Cx360V/Pj30/Pj30V)

    Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/ Recording in mirror mode CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You can use the Video Light depending on the surrounding condition. Keep a distance of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet) between the camcorder and the subject when you use the video light.

  • Page 120: Enjoying A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)

    Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects. If you like the Highlight Playback you have just seen, you can save it as a “scenario”...

  • Page 121: Changing The Settings For Highlight Playback

    Movie: Play the desired movie, and then  Changing the settings for  touch at the point you want to Highlight Playback use in a Highlight Playback. Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a  You can make various settings for Highlight Highlight Playback, and then touch Playback.

  • Page 122: Saving Highlight Playback

    Saving Highlight Playback  Touch [Save and Share] on the Scenario Save) screen after Highlight Playback or You can save a Highlight Playback as a Highlight scenario playback has “Scenario. ” finished.  [ Scenario Save]  Touch during Highlight Playback. You can select [Save and Share] by ...

  • Page 123: Using The Built-In Projector (Hdr-Pj10/Pj30/Pj30V/Pj50/Pj50V)

    Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ To watch a Highlight Movie again PJ50V) Touch [Watch] after the conversion process has finished. You can enjoy recorded movies or photos using the built-in projector. The projector can be used when you want to watch recorded content with friends at a place where there is no playback device, such as a TV.

  • Page 124: Wireless Remote Commander

    Power zoom lever: Moves the selection Touch [Project]. frame. PHOTO: Starts playing the framed item. To turn off the projector Press PROJECTOR. The LCD screen turns off and the To operate the projector using the built-in projector starts. wireless remote commander ///: Moves the frame that appears on Adjust the projected image by the selected item.

  • Page 125: Using The Gps Function (Hdr-Cx360V/Pj30V/Pj50V)

    Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/ PJ50V)  Notes Use the GPS function outdoors and in open  The following features are available if you areas, as the radio signals can best be received use the GPS (Global Positioning System) in such areas. function.

  • Page 126: Hints For Better Reception

    GPS triangulating status Hints for better reception Searching for the Use the GPS function outdoors and in satellites open areas Number of dots changes Unable to For details on locations or situations where Triangulating triangulate radio signals cannot be received, see page 112.

  • Page 127: Searching For A Desired Scene By Recording Location (Map View)

    To the MENU Change View screen button  Notes The GPS Assist Data may not function in the  following cases: When the GPS Assist Data are not updated  for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are ...

  • Page 128: Obtaining A Map Of The Current Location

    Obtaining a map of the current Establishing priorities for location location information (triangulating priority mode) This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling. As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites, obtaining triangulating information can take priority.

  • Page 129: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder How to check the triangulating information Deleting movies and photos Color of the satellites/ Status You can free media space by deleting triangulating gauge movies and photos from recording media. No signal, but orbit (black) information for the ...

  • Page 130: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    When [ Setting] is set to Protecting recorded movies and  STD Quality], appears photos (Protect) instead of Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.  will be displayed on the protected images. (MENU)  [Edit/  Touch Copy] ...

  • Page 131: Copying Images

    In step 2 above, touch [Remove All In the source and the destination Event], select the desired movies/photos, for the images to be copied.   then touch HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/ Copying images PJ30V [Int. Memory Memory Card] You can copy images back and [Memory Card Int.

  • Page 132: Dividing A Movie

    Dividing a movie  Touch the type of copy operation. You can divide a movie to delete [Multiple Images]: To select multiple unnecessary parts. images and copy them [All In Event]: To copy all images of a  [Divide] on the ...

  • Page 133: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    A slight difference may occur from the point  where you touch and the actual dividing  Touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing When capturing is finished, the screen point based on about half-second increments. returns to pause. If you divide movies that are included in saved ...

  • Page 134: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Disc type Choosing a method Player  Importing movies and Blu-ray disc playback photos to a computer (p. 59) devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc  player, PlayStation  3, etc.)  Creating a Blu-ray disc To save images on...
  • Page 135 Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB. ” For Blu-ray disc, see page 61. 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.

  • Page 136: Creating A Disc With One Touch (Disc Burn)

    Creating a disc with 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 Disc Burn function can be saved on a computer using the Built-in USB disc automatically.

  • Page 137: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer

    Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Click [Import]. Turn on the computer beforehand. Refer to “PMB Help” for details.   Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ...

  • Page 138: Saving Images On A Disc

    Saving images on a disc You can select movies that have been You can save movies with standard imported to a computer and save them on definition image quality (STD) on a disc. a DVD disc. You can select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources.
  • Page 139 You cannot copy high definition image Creating a Blu-ray disc  quality (HD) movies by converting them You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high to standard definition image quality definition image quality (HD) movie (STD). previously imported to a computer (p. 59). You cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc.

  • Page 140: Saving Images With An External Device

    Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices Connecting cable Page External media device...

  • Page 141: The Devices On Which The Created Disc Can Be Played Back

    The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation  DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.

  • Page 142: Saving Images On An External Media Device

    You can also play back images on the satisfying requirements for operating. camcorder or another playback device. For details on available external media devices,  go to the Sony support website in your  Notes country/region. For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor ...
  • Page 143 When connecting an external media device The images saved in the external media device are displayed on the LCD screen. USB Adaptor Images saved on the connected external Cable media device appear on the LCD screen. VMC-UAM1 When an external media device is (sold separately) connected, the USB icon will appear on the Event View screen, etc.

  • Page 144: Saving Desired Movies And Photos

    Saving desired movies and photos    Touch You can save desired images in the on the camcorder screen. camcorder to the external media device.  Connect the camcorder to the Playing back images in the external external media device and touch media device on the camcorder [Play without copying.].

  • Page 145: Creating A Disc With The Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express

    Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express  Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the  You can create a disc or play back the external media device, try the following images on a created disc by using the DVD operations.

  • Page 146: Performing [Disc Burn Option]

    Insert an unused disc into the Touch , then disconnect the DVD writer, and close the disc USB cable. tray. Tips  Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD If the total memory size of movies to be burnt  writer. by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of Movies that are stored on one of the the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is...

  • Page 147: Playing Back A Disc On The Dvd Writer

    Remaining Disc capacity Tips  Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit  of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Playing back a disc on the DVD Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so ...
  • Page 148 Touch and disconnect the socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this USB cable. operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of the Sony  DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.

  • Page 149: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    (Connection)]  [USB Connect].  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Touch [USB Connect] on the Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  camcorder screen. countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies ...
  • Page 150 (Red) (Yellow) When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Signal flow HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160  Notes  A/V connecting cable (supplied) Since copying is performed via analog data   A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
  • Page 151 When you connect a monaural device, connect  the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

  • Page 152: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 76 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p.

  • Page 153: Menu Lists

    Menu lists Light Bright* Shooting Mode Audio Level Display Movie Photo Image Quality/Size Smth Slw REC REC Mode Golf Shot Frame Rate Setting Camera/Mic Wide Mode (Manual Settings) x.v.Color White Balance Image Size Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Playback Function Spot Focus Event View Exposure Map View*...
  • Page 154 An about-3-second movie is recorded Area Setting as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. Auto Clock ADJ* [Recording…] disappears, when recording Auto Area ADJ* is finished. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V To change the timing at which the HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V camcorder starts recording HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V Touch [ ] to make the setting.
  • Page 155  Notes The camcorder sets the point when the loudest You cannot record sound. sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the  Image quality is not as good as that of normal sound of a club hitting the ball. ...
  • Page 156 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting)  Notes Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the  See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. color in [One Push] under white or cool white The default settings are marked with . fluorescent lamps.
  • Page 157 Spot Meter (Flexible spot Exposure meter) You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the You can adjust and fix the exposure subject is too bright or too dark. to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the...
  • Page 158 (This information will not display correctly if a Enables to take photos of conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) people and background When the focus mode is switched from  using a flash (HDR-CX360/ automatic to manual CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ When you set focus manually  PJ50V).
  • Page 159 Even if you set [Twilight Portrait], the setting  Press PHOTO to start the count down. A changes to [Auto] in movie recording mode photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/  Off PJ50V). If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance] Cancels the self-timer.
  • Page 160  On ( ) Up to 30 times the original size The zoom (p. 36) moves to the top of the T HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/  (telephoto) side automatically and allows PJ50V: Up to 12 times the original size recording subjects at close range down to the...
  • Page 161 [Conversion Lens] depending on recording conditions. Set [Face (p. 83) is set to other than [Off]. You cannot Detection] to [Off] in this case. set [Flash] either (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). Tips  For better face detection performance, shoot the ...
  • Page 162  Normal Smile conversion lens (sold separately) attached. Detects a normal smile. Big Smile Flash Level (HDR-CX360/ Detects a big smile. CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V) Flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/ You can set this function when you...
  • Page 163 Wind Noise Reduct. Low ( Makes the flash level lower. You can record a movie with less wind noise by cutting the low-frequency sound Red Eye Reduction (HDR- input from the built-in microphone. CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/  Off PJ50/PJ50V) Disables wind noise reduction. You can set this function when you On ( record photos using the built-in flash, or...
  • Page 164 Guide Frame Light Bright (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. You can set the brightness of the video The frame is not recorded. light.  Off  Standard Does not display the guide frame.
  • Page 165 You can record movies which provide an atmosphere closer to that of film images  Off with this setting. Records in ordinary color range. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V On ( Records in x.v.Color.  Notes The media that the recorded images can be ...
  • Page 166 Allows you to record more photos in relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200). VGA(0.3M) ( Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded (640 × 480). HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V  7.1M ( Records photos clearly (3,072 × 2,304). 5.3M ( Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (3,072 ×...

  • Page 167: Edit/Copy

    Edit/Copy Playback Function (Items for editing) (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. Delete Event View See page 51. See page 29. Protect Map View (HDR-CX360V/ PJ30V/PJ50V) See page 52. See page 49.

  • Page 168: Setup

    Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close  the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the The default settings are marked with . camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from your camcorder.
  • Page 169 Date/Time Repair Img. DB F. See page 104, 108. File Number You can select the way to assign file number of photos.  Date  Series  Time Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time Camera Data you record a photo.
  • Page 170 TV. (wide) mode The indicator toggles through the following  sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V): [Date/ Time]  [Camera Data]  [Coordinates] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V)  [Off] (no indication).
  • Page 171 Component 720p/480p Outputs high definition image quality (HD) Select [Component] when connecting your movies with a 720p signal and standard image camcorder to a TV with the component quality (STD) movies with a 480p signal. input jack. 480p Outputs the 480p signal. 480i Select this when connecting your 480i...
  • Page 172 USB Connect Setting  Multi Use this setting for ordinary operations. You can set the USB transfer mode for Single connecting the camcorder to a computer or Try this setting only if you cannot connect to other USB device. an external device. ...
  • Page 173 The camcorder turns off automatically. successfully after you switch the [GPS Setting] to [On]. The camcorder does not turn off REC Lamp (Recording lamp) automatically. (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/  Notes PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) When you connect your camcorder to a wall  You can make the camera recording lamp outlet (wall socket), the camcorder does not turn off automatically.
  • Page 174 Language Setting Battery Info You can select the language to be used on You can check the estimated remaining the LCD screen. capacity of the battery. Tips  Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
  • Page 175 HDR-CX360/PJ10/PJ30/PJ50/XR160 Tips  When you set this item to [On] and touch   Home , the demonstration starts playing. Select this item when you are going to use If you make one of the following operations, the  the camcorder in the area where you are demonstration will be suspended.
  • Page 176 This function automatically adjusts the clock  when the camcorder receives GPS signals and finishes triangulating successfully while the power is on. Once the clock is adjusted, it will not be adjusted until the next time you turn the camcorder on again. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct ...

  • Page 177: Additional Information

    (p. 14). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been  disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  Contact your Sony dealer or local socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall authorized Sony service facility. socket) (p. 14).
  • Page 178 This is not a malfunction. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote A rattling noise can be heard when you Commander (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ shake the camcorder. PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). If no noise is heard when the camcorder is ...
  • Page 179 (p. 14). If the problem persists, work correctly or do not work at all. disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 118).  dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 180 The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE  to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp The flash does not work (HDR-CX360/ (p. 25). CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). Your camcorder is recording the image you  have just shot on the recording media. You You cannot record with the built-in flash ...
  • Page 181 There is a time difference between the Black bands appear when you record a TV point when START/STOP is pressed and screen or computer screen. the point that the recording movie is Set [ SteadyShot] to an option except for ...
  • Page 182 This may damage your image data and A movie is played back automatically. displayed. Movies play automatically as a demonstration  movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain is indicated on a thumbnail. condition on your camcorder (p. 96). This is The image data base file may be damaged.
  • Page 183 Images are not output from the HDMI OUT  Copying/Connecting to other jack, if copyright protection signals are devices recorded in the images. When you are using the S VIDEO plug,  make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V Images are not copied correctly.

  • Page 184: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact (Warning indicator pertaining to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony battery pack temperature) service facility. In this case, when you The battery pack temperature is high. Change ...
  • Page 185 (Warning indicator pertaining to Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to formatting of the external media device) [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ The external media device is damaged.  PJ50/PJ50V), you cannot record photos while The external media device is not formatted ...

  • Page 186: Recording Media

    Description of warning messages Inconsistencies found in the image database file. Back up and recover. If messages appear on the screen, follow the Recover, then import using the included instructions. PC software. Since the database information of high Recording media ...
  • Page 187 Cannot recover data. External media cannot execute functions. Writing data onto the media of the camcorder Check the data base file by touching   (MENU)  [Setup]  [ has failed. Attempts were made to recover the (Media Settings)] ...

  • Page 188: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems You can use your camcorder in any Your camcorder is an 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 an NTSC- AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
  • Page 189 HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V 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. 97). World time difference Time-zone Area setting Time-zone Area setting differences differences +10:00 Melbourne, Sydney Lisbon, London...

  • Page 190: Maintenance And Precautions

    GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder  1080/60i, 1440  1080/60i, 1920  in places where radio signals are blocked or 1080/24p (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments.
  • Page 191 In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of On the map data  buildings. The camcorder contains map data for the  Between tall buildings or at narrow streets  following countries/regions. Europe, Japan, surrounded by buildings. North America, Oceania, etc. In underground locations, locations ...

  • Page 192: About The Memory Card

    Great Britain If you eject the memory card, or turn off your  Based upon Crown Copyright material. camcorder while your camcorder is reading Greece or writing image files on the memory card © EuroGeographics; Copyright Geomatics Ltd. (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) Hungary If you use the memory card near magnets or ...

  • Page 193: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp media (Mark2) (HDR-PJ10/XR160) or the /CHG (flash/ “Memory Stick PRO-HG  charge) lamp (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ Duo” media PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, This product supports parallel data transfer.

  • Page 194: About X.v.color

     Do not expose the battery pack to water. The standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  battery pack is not water resistant. of Sony.

  • Page 195: Moisture Condensation

    Sony dealer before operating it You bring your camcorder from a ski slope  any further. into a place warmed up by a heating device. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, You bring your camcorder from an air ...

  • Page 196: Rechargeable Battery

    On adjustment of the touch panel When there are fingerprints on the lens  surface ([Calibration]) In hot or humid locations  The buttons on the touch panel may not work When the lens is exposed to salty air such as ...
  • Page 197 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.  is a registered trademark of ...
  • Page 198 HDR-CX180 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE as the model for your camcorder. AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE We would prefer you do not contact us about the OF A CONSUMER TO contents of source code.
  • Page 199 Quick reference Screen indicators Center Center Indicator Meaning Left Right [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (25) Slide show set  Warning (106) Playback mode (31)  Right Bottom Indicator Meaning Left Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate Indicator Meaning (60p/60i/24p) and MENU button (74) recording mode (PS/FX/ Self-timer recording (81) FH/HQ/LP) (37)
  • Page 200 Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Indicator Meaning Audio Level Display (86) Low Lux (80) HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V Spot Meter/Fcs (78)/ Spot Meter (79)/ Exposure (79) Intelligent Auto (36) Slide show button Data file name (32) 101-0005 Protected image (52) ...
  • Page 201 Speaker When an external microphone (sold  separately) is connected, it takes precedence  Projector lens (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/ over the built-in microphone (p. 40). PJ50/PJ50V)  Lens (G lens)  Focus lever (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/  PJ50V) Flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/ PJ50/PJ50V)/Video light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V)
  • Page 202 HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V  (View Images) button (29)  POWER button (18)  LIGHT (Video Light) button (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V)  PROJECTOR button (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)(45) HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160  MODE button (25)  (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (25)  RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object.
  • Page 203 LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with Wireless Remote Commander , then press ENTER to enter.     (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/  PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the  Wireless Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Point the Wireless Remote Commander ...
  • Page 204 Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 205 Index Convert Highlight Playback Frame Rate........87 Symbols scenes/scenarios ......44 Fully charged .......14 1080i/480i ........93 Coordinates .........91 FX ..........37 1080p/480p ........93 Copy ..........53 480i ..........93 Copying a disc ......61 5.1ch surround recording ..40 Golf Shot ........77 Creating a disc ......56 GPS ..........47 Creating AVCHD disc ....60 GPS Setting ........94 A.
  • Page 206 Menus ...........75 Scenario Save .......44 Micref Level .........85 Scene Selection ......80 VIDEO LIGHT ......41 Mirror mode .......41 Screen indicators ......121 Moisture condensation ....117 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ........106 Wall outlet (wall socket) ....14 Movies ........25, 31 Self-Timer ........81 Warning messages ....108 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ....112 Setting the date and time ...18 White Balance ......78...
  • Page 207 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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