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“Handycam”Handbook
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V/XR160
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Read this first
LCD Screen
Battery pack
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
Component A/V cable (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Built-in USB Cable
USB connection support cable (1)
Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable
connection.
Wireless Remote Commander
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/
PJ50/PJ50V) (1)
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed. See “About handling of your
camcorder” (p. 116).
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed. Remove the insulation sheet before
using the Wireless Remote Commander.
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)
A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
CD-ROM “Handycam” Application
Software (1)
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)
“Handycam” Handbook (PDF)
The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on the
LCD screen. These points are normal results of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
“Operating Guide” (1)
This camcorder has a built-in software
application called “PMB Portable” .
with this camcorder.
Using the camcorder
Do not hold the camcorder by the following
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.
Black points
White, red, blue or green points
Shoe cover (HDR-CXꢀ60/CXꢀ60V/PJꢀ0/PJꢀ0V
/PJ50/PJ50V)
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions.
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Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
your camcorder to malfunction. Take images
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as
at dusk.
DVD media recorded with HD image
quality (high definition)
DVD media recorded with high definition
image quality (HD) can be played back with
devices that are compatible with the AVCHD
standard. You cannot play discs recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) with DVD
players/recorders as they are not compatible
with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc
recorded with the AVCHD format (high
definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD
player/recorder, you may not be able to eject
the disc.
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using the camcorder if necessary (p. 20).
On recording
To ensure stable operation of the memory
card, it is recommended to format the memory
card with your camcorder before the first use
all the data stored on it and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your
PC etc.
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. To save images on your computer,
devices, see page 62.
The type of discs or media on which the images
can be saved depend on the [ REC Mode]
selected when the images were recorded.
Movies recorded with [60p Quality
] can
recorded with [Highest Quality
] can be
saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs
(p. 61, 64).
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the
DC plug.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local
regulations.
Notes on playing back
Note on the camcorder/battery pack
temperature
You may not be able to play back normally
images recorded on your camcorder with other
devices. Also, you may not be able to play back
images recorded on other devices with your
camcorder.
Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded
on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV
equipment of other manufacturers.
When the temperature of the camcorder
or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 106).
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In this manual, the internal memory
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V) and
the hard disk (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160) of
the camcorder and the memory card are called
“recording media.”
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
The HDR-PJ30V is used for illustrations in this
book, except where model-specific descriptions
are provided.
When the camcoder is connected to a
computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.
Confirm the model name of your
camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this
series are as follows.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and
then perform [Format] by touching
Capacity
Recording of internal
Projector
media
recording
media
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Format] the desired medium
HDR-CX360/
HDR-
.
32 GB
—
Internal
memory +
memory
card
CX360V*
Notes on optional accessories
HDR-PJ10
16 GB
32 GB
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
HDR-PJ30/
HDR-PJ30V*
HDR-PJ50/
Internal
220 GB
160 GB
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
HDR-PJ50V* hard disk
+ memory
HDR-XR160
—
card
The example images used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
The model with * is equipped with GPS.
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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
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.
Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas
(HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160).
On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/
XR160)
To protect the internal hard disk from shock
by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor
under a non-gravity condition, the block noise
made when this function is activated by the
camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/
playback may be stopped.
Note on using the camcorder at high
altitudes (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160)
Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-
pressure area, where the altitude is more than
5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may
damage the internal hard disk drive of your
camcorder.
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Enjoy useful functions
Recording
Beautiful & easy
anywhere & anytime
Checking your golf swing
Golf Shot (77)
Smth Slw REC (76)
Capturing images
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)
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Making good use of GPS
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)
Changing the recording media
Media setting (21)
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Using
Fun & simple
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
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Table of contents
Using the “Handycam”Handbook......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Searching for information quickly................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notes on use.. . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Enjoy useful functions.. . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Charging the battery pack......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the language setting................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 3: Preparing the recording media.................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting recording media......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Inserting a memory card............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording movies................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shooting photos.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playback on the camcorder................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Viewing photos.. . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing images on a TV.. . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
List of connection.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using “BRAVIA”Sync.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Useful functions for recording movies and photos..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Zooming.. . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto)... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
or standard image quality (STD)................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selecting the recording mode..................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Tracking focus function................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Recording in mirror mode......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save)................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
or Highlight scenarios .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the GPS function (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V).................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording information on your location........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hints for better reception.......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Obtaining a map of the current location......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
(triangulating priority mode)....................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Making good use of your camcorder...................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deleting movies and photos....................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Copying images.. . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dividing a movie.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Capturing a photo from a movie................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer).................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn).............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Importing movies and photos to a computer........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Saving images on a disc.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Selecting a method for saving images with an external device..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Saving images on an external media device............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Saving desired movies and photos............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Playing back a disc on the DVD writer........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
other than DVDirect Express................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Operating menus.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting)............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size).............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Playback Function (Items for playback).................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Edit/Copy (Items for editing)................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Setup (Other setup items).................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Using your camcorder abroad.............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Maintenance and precautions.............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
About the AVCHD format........................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V)........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
About the memory card............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack.......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
About x.v.Color.. . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
About handling of your camcorder.............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Screen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Parts and controls.. . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Index.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
*
**
*
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V
Battery pack
** 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.
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your
camcorder.
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
1
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
2
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Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
3
4
The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off when the battery
pack is fully charged.
When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack of your camcorder.
To charge the battery using your computer
This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available.
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer.
Notes
Operation with all computers is not assured.
If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery
of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a
computer in this manner.
Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are
not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used
with the computer.
Tips
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.
The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions.
The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp may not light up when the remaining battery
power is too low. In such a case, charge the battery using the supplied AC adaptor.
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Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack
AC Adaptor
155
Built-in USB Cable*
NP-FV50 (supplied)
NP-FV70
315
600
195
NP-FV100
390
1050
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.
Tips
When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the
remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen.
To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery
pack ().
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Notes
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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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
The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following
conditions:
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with
your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Shut Off], p. 95).
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. This
may cause a malfunction.
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the
date and time
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1
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].
2
Touch the button on the
LCD screen
Select the desired geographical area with
/
, then touch [Next].
3
To set the date and time again, touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date
& Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch
/
until
the item appears.
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Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next].
If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.
4
Select the date format, then touch [Next].
5
6
Select the date and time, touch
/
to set the value, then touch
[Next]
.
The clock starts.
Notes
The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the
recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch
(MENU) [Setup] [
You can turn off the operation beeps by touching
[Beep] [Off]
(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time]
.
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)]
.
Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 97) and [Auto
Area ADJ] (p. 98) set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending
on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area
ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V).
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To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen.
The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off.
Tips
You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Touch
a desired language
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting]
.
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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. You can perform
recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
Selecting recording media
Touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select].
The [Media Select] screen appears.
Touch the desired recording medium, then touch
.
Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.
To check the recording media settings
In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected
recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.
Recording media icon
The icon displayed may vary depending on your model.
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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” media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media
“Memory Stick PRO-
HG Duo” media
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
Class 4 or faster
SD card
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used
for this camcorder.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to
operate with your camcorder.
Notes
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV
devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the
USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you
connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the 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 SDXC memory cards.
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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. Wait until the screen disappears.
Close the cover.
Notes
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is
displayed, format the memory card (p. 90).
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,
the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
Do not open the cover during recording.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and
drop.
To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
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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
Fasten the grip belt.
1
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
2
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
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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
about 4sec
after
To capture smiles
In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile
during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 83).
Capturing a photo
Smile Detection frame
(Orange)
Face Detection frame (White)
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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.
It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot
operate your camcorder during this time.
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording
has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or
AC Adaptor.
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
Tips
[
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting.
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching
[Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Info].
(MENU)
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel
display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when
played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [Guide Frame] to
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and
then adjust the angle ().
90 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the
180 degrees (max.)
camcorder
Data code during recording
The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V) are
recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording.
However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting
.
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Shooting photos
MODE button
Flashes Lights up
PHOTO button
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
When
disappears, the photo is recorded.
Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio
becomes 4:3.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Tips
To change the image size, touch
(MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [
Image Size]
a desired setting
You cannot record photos while
.
is displayed.
Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash
does not work in the movie recording mode. 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
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
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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.
Particles (dust, pollen,
etc.) in the air
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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
The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time. It can also
display recorded images on the basis of location information (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V).
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
Press
(View Images).
2
The Event View screen appears after some seconds.
Touch
/
to select the desired event ().
3
[Change View]
Highlight
Playback
button
(p. 42).
To the MENU screen
Events
Change View button (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V)
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/
: 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.
You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar.
Touch
(Change Event Scale) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change the time
range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes the number of
the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.
Touch an image you want to view.
4
Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [
MOVIE]
(movies only), [
photos mixed).
PHOTO] (photos only), or [
MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and
To go back to the Event View screen
/
: Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button
scrolls the index screen.)
Change to the movie/photo recording mode
Event title
Switch Image Type button
Movie
Photo
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the
movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.
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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 [
screen.
MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index
Volume adjustment
Delete
Context
Next
To stop*
Previous
To fast-forward*
To pause*/play
To fast-reverse*
* These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie.
Notes
You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.
Tips
Touching the
button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you
to use those functions easily.
When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
Touch
As you repeat touching
/
during pause to play back movies slowly.
during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times
/
about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V) are
recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can
display it during playback by touching
Code] a desired setting
(MENU) [Setup] [
.
(Playback Settings)] [Data
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded.
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch
adjust with
/
.
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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 [
button on the Event Index screen.
PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type
Delete
Context
Next
Previous
To start/stop slide show
Tips
To repeat Slideshow, touch
[Slideshow Set].
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Playing images on a TV
Connection methods and the image
quality (high definition (HD) or standard
definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen
differ depending on what type of TV is
connected, and the connectors used.
List of connection
Connecting to a high definition TV
When the recording quality is high
definition image quality (HD), the movies
are played back in high definition image
quality (HD). When the recoding quality is
standard image quality (STD), the movies
are played back in standard definition
image quality (STD).
Output connectors on the camcorder
HDMI OUT jack
Component A/V Cable
(supplied)
*
(Green) Y
(Blue)PB/CB
(Red)PR/CR
**
(White)
(Red)
A/V Remote
Connector
HDMI Cable
(sold separately)
*
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V
** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160
1
2
3
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
source (p. 16).
Play a movie or a photo on the
camcorder (p. 29).
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Connecting to a non-high-definition
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
When you connect with component
A/V cable
If you connect only component video plugs,
audio signals are not output. Connect the white
and red plugs to output audio signals.
Select the [Component] setting for the
component input jack you are using. Touch
(MENU) [Setup]
When movies are recorded with high
definition image quality (HD), they are
played back in standard definition image
quality (STD). When movies are recoded
with standard image quality (STD), they are
played back in standard definition image
quality (STD).
[
(Connection)] [Component]
a desired setting to make the setting.
When you connect with HDMI cable
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end
(for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for
connecting your TV on the other end.
Copyright-protected images are not output
from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no
sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT
jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as
malfunction may result.
Component A/V Cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue)PB/CB
(Red)PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
When the connected device is compatible
with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition
image quality (HD) movies are output in
5.1ch surround sound automatically. Standard
definition image quality (STD) movies are
converted to 2ch sound.
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (sold separately)
(White)
(Red)
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
(Yellow)
Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to
your TV (p. 92).
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Yellow)
When you connect with A/V
connecting cable with S-Video
(White)
(Red)
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)
is connected, audio signals are not output. To
output audio signals, connect the white and red
plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
This connection produces higher resolution
images compared with the A/V connecting
cable.
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When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video input jack and connect the
white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug
to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Using “BRAVIA”Sync
You can operate your camcorder with
the remote commander of your TV by
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or
later with the HDMI cable.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
You can operate the menu of your
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO
1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU
button of the remote commander of your
TV. You can display the camcorder screens
such as Event View, play selected movies
or display selected photos by pressing up/
down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote
commander of your TV.
Notes
When you play back standard definition image
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies
with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch
[Image Quality/Size] [
(MENU)
Wide Mode]
Notes
There may be some operations you cannot do
with the remote commander.
To set your camcorder, touch
[Setup] [ (Connection)] [CTRL
FOR HDMI] [On] (the default setting)
[4:3]
(p. 87).
When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output movies, movies are output with standard
definition image quality (STD).
(MENU)
Tips
.
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as
follows:
HDMI component S VIDEO video
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the
instruction manual of the TV for details.
The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs
according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to
the instruction manual of your TV for details.
Tips
If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.
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Advanced operations
Useful functions for
recording movies and
photos
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for
telephoto.
Zooming
You can magnify images using optical zooming,
unless [
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
You can magnify images with the power
zoom lever. Magnifications available are as
follows. You can magnify images also with
Magnifications available are as follows.
For the HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 30 times
For the HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/
PJ50/PJ50V: Up to 12 times
the
/
on the LCD screen.
For the HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to
42 times the original size
For the HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V: Up to 17 times the
original size
Tips
You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom
to a greater level.
Recording better images
automatically (Intelligent Auto)
When you turn the camcorder toward
the subject, the camcorder records using
the optimum combination of the three
detection modes: Face detection, Scene
detection and Camera-shake detection
([On] is the default setting). When the
camcorder detects the subject, the icons
that correspond to the detected condition
are displayed.
Touch
[On]/[Off]
at
the right bottom on the recording
screen of movies or photos.
Wider range of view
(Wide angle)
Close view
(Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Notes
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
Face detection
(Portrait), (Baby)
The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts
the focus, color, and exposure.
You cannot change the zoom speed with the
/
button on the LCD screen.
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Scene detection
Touch [
HD Quality] to
(Backlight),
(Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light),
(Macro)
The camcorder selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the
scene.
(Landscape),
record high definition image
quality (HD) images, or touch
[
STD Quality] to record
standard definition image quality
(STD) images.
Camera-shake detection
(Walk), (Tripod)
The camcorder detects whether camera-
shake occurs or not, and makes the
optimum compensation.
Touch
.
Recording image quality is changed.
Notes
Tips
The camcorder may not detect the expected
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.
You cannot use the flash depending on the
scenes detected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
You can record, play, or edit movies in the
selected image quality only. To record, play, or
edit movies in another image quality, change
this setting.
Selecting the recording mode
Selecting high definition image
quality (HD) or standard image
quality (STD)
You can switch the recording mode to
select the movie quality when recording
high definition image quality (HD) movies
([Standard
] is the default setting). The
You can select the desired image quality
from the high definition image quality
(HD) that enables you to record fine
images, or the standard definition image
quality (STD) that has more compatibility
recording time of the recording media is
changed depending on the recording mode.
Touch
(MENU) [Image
with various playback devices ([
HD
Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
Quality] is the default setting). Change the
image quality according to the recording
situation or the playback device.
Touch the desired recording
mode.
Touch
Quality/Size] [
(MENU) [Image
/
Setting].
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Tips
The recording modes available will
Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/60p
format when the PS mode of high definition
image quality (HD) is selected, and with
AVCHD 1920 1080/60i or 1920 1080/24p
format (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/
PJ50/PJ50V) when the FX or FH mode is
selected. When the HQ or LP mode of high
definition image quality (HD) is selected,
movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440
1080/60i format.
depend on the selected [
Rate] (p.87).
Frame
*
appears on a medium icon if a movie
recorded with the selected recording
mode cannot be saved on that medium.
Touch
.
You can select the following high definition
image quality (HD) recording mode.
[60p Quality
[Highest Quality
[High Quality
[Standard
default setting)
[Long Time
] (AVC HD 28M (PS))
] (AVC HD 24M (FX))
] (AVC HD 17M (FH))
Recording modes and the media
Types of media that images can be saved
on will depend on the recording mode
selected.
For details on a save operation using the
external devices, see page 62.
] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the
] (AVC HD 5M (LP))
The recording mode of the standard image
quality (STD) is limited to the following value.
] (STD 9M (HQ))
“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”
Recording mode
[Standard
Types of media
FH/
PS*
FX
HQ/LP
Using the Tracking focus function
On this camcorder
Internal recording
media
If you touch the subject you want to track
on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks
that subject and records a movie.
Memory card
On external devices
When you touch a face
A double-lined frame appears around the
face and the camcorder adjusts the focus,
color and exposure automatically.
External media
(USB storage
devices)
Blu-ray discs
—
—
When you touch a point other than a
face
A double-lined frame appears at the point
you touch and the camcorder adjusts the
focus automatically.
AVCHD
recording discs
—
Frame Rate] is
* [PS] can be set only when [
set to [60p].
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Capturing smiles automatically
(Smile Shutter)
A photo is recorded automatically when
the camcorder detects the smile of a person
during movie recording ([Dual Capture]
frame appears around a face targeted for
possible smile detection shot.
Touch the face or a point you want
to track.
The double-lined frame is displayed.
To stop tracking, touch
/
that
Notes
appears on the right of the LCD screen.
When the frame rate and the recording
mode are set to [60i]/[Highest Quality
]
Notes
or [60p]/[60p Quality
], you cannot use
The subject you touched may not be detected,
depending on the surrounding brightness or
hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the
subject again when you record.
If you want to track a face, set the [Face
Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is
the default setting).
the Smile Shutter function while recording
movies. Furthermore, when the frame rate is
set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter
function, either (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Tips
The double-lined frame around a face targeted
for possible smile detection shot turns orange.
If the face you touched disappears from the
LCD screen, the subject selected in [Face
touched returns to the screen, that face has
priority.
Tips
You can select the subject that has priority
for face detection and smile detection with
priority subject by touching the detection frame
on the LCD screen, the face with a double-lined
frame has priority.
If a smile is not detected, set [Smile Sensitivity]
(p. 84).
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Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
Recording high quality photos
during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO.
You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch
surround sound with the built-in
microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed
when playing a movie on devices that
support 5.1ch surround sound.
Notes
You cannot use the flash while the camcorder
is set to movie recording mode (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
may appear when the capacity of the
recording media is not enough or when you
record photos continuously. You cannot record
photos while
Depending on the [
Frame Rate] selected,
is displayed.
REC Mode] or
appears on the
[
LCD screen and you may not be able to use the
Dual Rec function.
Built-in
microphone
Tips
HDR-PJ10/XR160:
When the MODE lamp is set to
(Movie),
the size of photos becomes [3.0M] (16:9) or
[2.2M] (4:3).
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V:
Notes
If you play back 5.1ch sound on your
camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically
converted and output in 2ch.
To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the
movies recorded with high definition image
quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device
compatible with 5.1ch surround.
When you connect your camcorder with an
HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high
definition image quality (HD) movies recorded
in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch
sound. The sound of standard definition image
quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch.
When the MODE lamp is set to
(Movie),
the size of photos becomes [5.3M] (16:9) or
[4.0M] (4:3).
You can record photos during recording
standby in the same way as when the (Photo)
lamp is turned on. However, when the frame
rate is set to [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V), you cannot record photos
while the camcorder is in movie recording
mode.
Tips
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
Surround] (
) or [2ch Stereo] (
)
([Audio Mode], p. 85).
You can create a disc, which contains the
movies recorded on your camcorder, on a
computer using the supplied software “PMB.” If
you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system,
you can enjoy realistic sound.
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Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V)
Recording in mirror mode
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.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
Tips
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
LED Video Light
Each time you press the LIGHT button, the
indicator changes as follows.
No indicator (Off)
(Auto)
(On) ...
Press the LIGHT button repeatedly to
cancel the Video Light.
Notes
The Video Light generates strong light. Do not
use the Video Light directly in front of the eyes
at close range.
The battery drains quickly while using the
Video Light.
Tips
You can adjust the brightness of the Video Light
using the [Light Bright] menu (p. 86).
When the Video Light is set to
(Auto),
the video light may turn on and off repeatedly.
In such a case, press LIGHT repeatedly to select
(On).
When you take photos, the video light is turned
off and acts as the flash.
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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” and
play it back repeatedly. Furthermore, you
can share the Highlight Playback scenes
or scenarios easily using other media by
converting the data format of the Highlight
Playback scenes or scenarios, which allows
you to upload the data to the Web or create
DVDs.
The LCD screen during Highlight
Playback
Volume adjustment
Tips
Touching the
displays functions you can currently use, and
allows you to use those functions easily.
Context
button on the playback screen
To stop
Next
Previous
To pause
1
Open the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
To stop a Highlight Playback
To pause, touch
To stop, touch
.
.
2
3
Press
(View Images).
() to select the
To watch a Highlight Playback again
Touch [Replay] on the screen after a
Highlight Playback has finished.
Touch
/
desired Event, then touch
Notes
[
Highlight] ().
Highlight Playback scenes will change each time
you select a Highlight Playback.
The camcorder starts Highlight
Playback of the event that was
displayed in the center of the Event
View.
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Movie: Play the desired movie, and then
touch at the point you want to
use in a Highlight Playback.
Changing the settings for
Highlight Playback
Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a
Highlight Playback, and then touch
You can make various settings for Highlight
Playback.
.
Notes
You cannot set a Highlight point when the
Touch [Highlight Setting]
during Highlight Playback.
Map View is displayed (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/
PJ50V). However, the Highlight point that was
set when the Event View was displayed can take
effect on the Map View.
The audio used for the Highlight Playback will
be converted to 2ch stereo.
The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when
the Highlight Playback stops.
When you connect the camcorder to an
external device, such as a TV, and watch
Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario, these
images do not appear on the LCD screen of the
camcorder.
You can set the following items.
[Playback Range]
Set the range of movies to be played by selecting
the range of events from which event and to
which event, to be used as the playback range,
then touch
. If you set the Highlight
Playback range by selecting events on the Map
View, select the “from” (starting) and “to”
(ending) date (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V).
If no range is set, the camcorder plays images in
the date range of the event selected on the Event
View as the playback range.
Tips
You can select [Highlight Setting] on the screen
after a Highlight Playback has finished.
You can transfer music files from audio CDs
or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them
with Highlight Playback using the supplied
software “PMB” or “Music Transfer,” a software
installed together with “PMB.”
After the music file is transferred to the
camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the
music file may be damaged. Delete the music
[Theme]
You can select a theme for Highlight Playback.
The music category is selected automatically
according to the theme.
[Music]
[Length]
You can set the length of the Highlight Playback
segment.
[Audio mix]
The original sound is played back with the
music.
file by touching
(MENU) [Setup]
[
(Playback Settings)] [Empty Music],
then transfer the music file again. If you
delete music files using [Empty Music], the
music data recorded on your camcorder at the
factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can
restore them using Music Transfer, a software
installed together with “PMB.” For operating
instructions, see Music Transfer help.
Touch
/
to adjust the balance between
the original sound and the music.
[Highlight Point]
You can set the points in a movie or photo that
will be used in a Highlight Playback.
Play the desired movie or photo, and then do
the following.
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Saving Highlight Playback
Scenario Save)
Touch [Save and Share] on the
screen after Highlight Playback or
Highlight scenario playback has
finished.
(
You can save a Highlight Playback as a
“Scenario.”
Touch [ Scenario Save]
during Highlight Playback.
You can select [Save and Share] by
touching the
button on the screen
while Highlight Playback scenes or saved
Highlight scenarios are played back.
To play back a saved scenario
Touch
.
Touch
(MENU) [Playback Function]
[ Scenario], select the desired scenario, and
then touch
The camcorder starts converting the
data to the target format.
.
To erase a saved scenario
To upload a Highlight Movie to the Web
Touch [ Scenario Erase] on the screen
after the scenario playback you want to
After the conversion process has finished,
touch [Share] [Web Upload], then
follow the instructions that appear on the
LCD screen.
erase has finished, or touch
while
playing the scenario you want to erase, then
select [Erase].
Converting and sharing Highlight
Playback scenes or Highlight
scenarios
You can convert the data format of
Highlight Playback or previously saved
Highlight scenarios which allows you to
share the converted data using other media
by creating DVDs or uploading the data to
the Web (Highlight Movie).
To create a DVD using DVDirect Express
After the conversion process has finished,
touch [Share] [Create DVD with
DVDirect Express.], then follow the
instructions that appear on the LCD screen.
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Using the built-in
projector (HDR-PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V)
To watch a Highlight Movie again
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.
To watch a Highlight Movie by
selecting one from a list of “Highlight
Movie”
Touch
(MENU) [Playback
Function] [Highlight Movie] touch
the desired Highlight Movie.
Notes
Converted data will be changed to standard
image quality (STD).
1
2
Press
(View Images).
to select the
Touch
/
desired Event, and touch the
Event.
The Event Index screen appears.
3
Press PROJECTOR.
The operation guide appears on the
LCD screen only when you use the
projector for the first time after the
power of the camcorder is turned on.
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Power zoom lever: Moves the selection
frame.
4
5
Touch [Project].
PHOTO: Starts playing the framed
item.
To turn off the projector
Press PROJECTOR.
The LCD screen turns off and the
built-in projector starts.
To operate the projector using the
wireless remote commander
///: Moves the frame that appears on
the selected item.
Adjust the projected image by
manipulating the LCD screen and
the focus lever.
ENTER: Starts playing the framed item.
Notes
Be careful of the following operations or
situations while using the projector.
Make sure not to project images towards the
eyes.
Make sure not to touch the projector lens.
The LCD screen and the projector lens
become hot while in use.
Using the projector shortens battery life.
The following operations are unavailable while
you are using the projector.
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Move the power zoom lever to
select the image you want to
play, then press PHOTO to begin
playback.
Touch panel operation
Map operation (HDR-PJ30V/PJ50V)
Output of Highlight Playback to a device such
as a TV
Operation of the camcorder with the LCD
screen closed
Power zoom
lever
PHOTO
Several other functions
Place the camcorder about 0.5 m to 3 m
(1.6 feet to 9.8 feet) away from the surface that
the images are projected onto.
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation.
Selection
frame
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Using the GPS function
(HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/
PJ50V)
The following features are available if you
use the GPS (Global Positioning System)
function.
Notes
Use the GPS function outdoors and in open
areas, as the radio signals can best be received
in such areas.
Tips
The map always displays the north at the top.
You can change the scale using the zoom lever
(W: larger, T: smaller).
Recording information on your location
Touch the direction on the map in which you
want the map to be scrolled. Keep touching that
point to scroll the map continuously.
When you use the map data for the first
time
A message appears asking you to confirm
whether you agree with the terms of the
license agreement of the map data. You can
use the map data by touching [Yes] on the
screen after agreeing to the terms of the
license agreement.
You cannot use the map data if you touch
[No]. However, when you try to use the
map data for the second time, the same
message will appear on the screen, and you
can use the map data by touching [Yes].
Playing movies and photos by
searching for them from a map
Recording information on your
location
The camcorder records information on
the location when movies or photos are
recorded (the default setting).
Displaying a map of your current
location
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GPS triangulating status
Hints for better reception
Searching for the
satellites
Use the GPS function outdoors and in
open areas
Number of dots
changes
Unable to
triangulate
For details on locations or situations where
radio signals cannot be received, see page
Triangulating
Do not place your hand on the GPS
antenna
Unable to
record location
information
GPS antenna
Triangulating
meters
Images will be registered
using the location
information that was
previously obtained.
Use the triangulating priority mode
(p. 50)
Notes
Use GPS Assist Data
It may take a while before the camcorder starts
triangulating.
If you import GPS Assist Data from your
computer to your camcorder using the
supplied software “PMB,” the time it takes
the camcorder to acquire your location
information can be shortened. Connect the
camcorder to a computer that is connected
to the Internet. The GPS Assist Data will be
updated automatically.
If you do not want to record location
information
Perform
(General Settings)] [GPS Setting]
[Off].
(MENU) [Setup]
[
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To the MENU
screen
Change View
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
not correctly set
When the camcorder is moved for a long
distance
To the movie
recording display
Highlight*
Tips
* Appears only for images recorded with
high definition image quality (HD).
The map moves if you touch an area where
no thumbnails are displayed.
The GPS Assist Data can be updated using the
“PMB Portable” software that is stored on the
camcorder.
If you change the map scale using
the power zoom lever, the clusters of
thumbnails will change as well.
Searching for a desired scene by
recording location (Map View)
Touch [Yes], then touch the
Press
(View Images).
desired movie or photo.
Switch Image Type
button
The Event View screen appears.
To the Map View
Touch [Map View].
Change View button
Change to the movie/photo
recording mode
Notes
Touch the desired image
thumbnail displayed on the map
area where you recorded the
movies or photos.
You cannot edit (delete, etc.) movies or photos
by selecting the clusters of thumbnails on the
Map View.
Tips
information while playing.
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Obtaining a map of the current
location
Establishing priorities for 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.
Touch
(MENU) [Setup]
[
(General Settings)] [Your
Display your current location
(p. 50).
Location] on the recording screen.
A marker (red) that indicates your
current location
If your current location appears on
the LCD screen, you do not need to
continue this operation.
Touch
.
Displays the triangulating
information (p.50)
If you touch a certain point on the screen, the
map shows an area with that point at the center.
Touch
to move your current location
When the triangulating process has
finished, the triangulating information
screen appears.
back to the center again.
If the camcorder cannot acquire current
location information, the triangulating priority
mode screen appears (p. 50).
If the location information that was previously
acquired is invalid, the marker does not appear.
Satellite icons
To close the current location screen
Touch
.
Triangulating
gauge
Information for the
location that was
previously obtained.
Tips
The camcorder adjusts the clock and the area
automatically (the default setting) (p. 97).
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Making good use of
your camcorder
How to check the triangulating
information
Deleting movies and photos
Color of the satellites/ Status
triangulating gauge
You can free media space by deleting
movies and photos from recording media.
No signal, but orbit
information for the
satellite is available.
33 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
66 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
99 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
/
/
/
/
/
(black)
Notes
You cannot restore images once they are
deleted. Save important movies and photos in
advance.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting
the images. It may damage the recording media.
Do not eject the memory card while deleting
images from the memory card.
You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
Undo the protection of the movies and photos
to delete them, before you try to delete them
(p. 53).
The demonstration movie on your camcorder
is protected.
(gray)
(brown)
(ocher)
(green)
Triangulating is completed
and the satellite is
currently being used.
If data on your current location cannot
be obtained
If you delete movies/photos that are included in
be deleted.
When you cannot obtain your current
location, a display that allows you to
triangulate the location again appears.
In this case, follow the instructions that
appears on the LCD screen.
Tips
If you start playing back an image by selecting it
from the Event Index screen, you can delete the
image using on the playback screen.
To delete all images recorded in the recording
media, and recover all the recordable space of
the media, format the media (p. 90).
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time on an index
screen are called “thumbnails.”
To close the triangulating information
screen
Touch
.
Notes
In the following situations, the current location
of the camcorder shown on the map may be
different from the actual location. The margin
of error can be as wide as several hundred
meters.
When the camcorder receives GPS signals
that have been reflected off the surrounding
buildings.
Touch
Copy] [Delete].
(MENU) [Edit/
To select and delete movies,
touch
[
[Multiple Images]
MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/
When the GPS signal is too weak.
.
MOVIE/PHOTO]
[
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When [
STD Quality],
instead of
/
Setting] is set to
Protecting recorded movies and
photos (Protect)
[
appears
.
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting
them by mistake.
will be displayed on the protected
images.
Touch
Copy] [Protect].
(MENU) [Edit/
Touch and display the mark
on the movies or photos to be
deleted.
To select and protect movies,
touch [Multiple Images]
[
MOVIE]/[
PHOTO]/
[
MOVIE/PHOTO].
When [
/
Setting] is set to
[
STD Quality],
appears
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
instead of
.
Touch the movies and photos to
be protected.
Touch
.
is displayed on the selected images.
To delete all movies/photos in an event
at one time
In step 2, touch [All In Event].
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch
.
Touch
event, then touch
/
to select the desired
.
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch
.
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Notes
To undo the protection of movies and
photos
Touch the movie or photo marked with
in step 3.
disappears.
When you record an image on the memory card
for the first time, create the image database file
by touching
(Media Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.]
[Memory Card].
(MENU) [Setup] [
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during dubbing.
To protect all movies/photos in an
event at one time
In step 2, touch [Set All In Event].
Tips
The original copy of the image will not be
deleted after the copy operation has been
completed.
The images recorded by this camcorder and
stored onto the recording media are called
“original.”
Touch
event, then touch
/
to select the desired
.
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Copy].
Touch
.
The media selection screen appears.
To undo the protection of an event
In step 2 above, touch [Remove All In
Event], select the desired movies/photos,
Touch the desired item to select
the source and the destination
for the images to be copied.
then touch
.
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/
PJ30V
Copying images
[Int. Memory Memory Card]
[Memory Card Int. Memory]
HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160
[HDD Memory Card]
[Memory Card HDD]
The [Copy] screen appears.
You can copy images back and
forth between the internal memory
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V)
or the internal hard disk (HDR-PJ50/
PJ50V/XR160) of your camcorder and a
inserted memory card.
Insert a memory card into your camcorder
before the operation.
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Dividing a movie
Touch the type of copy operation.
You can divide a movie to delete
unnecessary parts.
[Multiple Images]: To select multiple
images and copy them
[All In Event]: To copy all images of a
specified event
Touch [Divide] on the
movie playback screen.
Touch the type of image you
want to copy.
Touch
, then touch
at the
point where you want to divide
the movie into scenes.
Select the image to be copied.
The movie pauses.
[Multiple Images]: Touch the image to
be copied, and mark it with . You can
select multiple images.
Touch
/
to adjust the
dividing point with more
precision.
Touch the desired thumbnail so that you
can confirm the image. Touch
return to the selection screen.
to
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie
[All In Event]: Select the Event to be
copied, then touch
. You cannot
select multiple Events.
Touch
.
Touch
.
Notes
You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the
protection of the movie to divide it, before you
try to divide it (p. 53).
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing
the movie. It may damage the recording media.
Do not eject the memory card while dividing
movies on the memory card.
Tips
To check the movies or photos after the copy
operation is finished, use [Media Select] to
select the destination medium, and then play
the copied movies/photos (p. 21).
You can copy images to various types of
external media (p. 62).
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A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
Touch
.
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
If you divide movies that are included in saved
Only simple editing is available on the
camcorder. Use the supplied software “PMB”
for more advanced editing.
When capturing is finished, the screen
returns to pause.
Notes
The image size is fixed based on the image
quality of the movie. If the movie was recorded
with one of the following image quality levels,
the image size will be set as shown below.
High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M
(16:9)
Capturing a photo from a movie
You can capture images from movies
recorded with your camcorder.
Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard
definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9)
4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition
image quality: 0.3 M (4:3)
The recording medium where you want to save
photos should have enough free space.
The recording date and time of captured photos
is the same as the recording date and time of
the movies.
If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the photo
will be the date and time you captured from
the movie.
Touch [Photo Capture] that
appears on the playback screen
of a movie.
The [Photo Capture] screen appears.
Touch
, then touch
at the
point where you want to capture
a photo.
The movie pauses.
Touch
/
to adjust the
capturing point with more
precision.
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Selecting the method for creating a disc
(computer)
Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard
definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or
photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your
disc player.
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, PlayStation3, etc.)
Creating a Blu-ray disc*
with high definition image
quality (HD) (p. 61)
To save images on
a Blu-ray disc with
high definition image
quality (HD)
Creating a disc with one touch
(Disc Burn) (p. 58)
AVCHD format playback
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc
player, PlayStation3, etc.)
Importing movies and
To save images on a
AVCHD recording disc
with high definition
image quality (HD)
photos to a computer (p. 59)
Creating a AVCHD recording
disc with high definition
image quality (HD) (p. 60)
Importing movies and
Ordinary DVD playback
devices (a DVD player, a
computer that can play
DVDs, etc.)
photos to a computer (p. 59)
Creating a standard
definition image quality
(STD) disc (p. 60)
To copy images on
a disc in standard
definition image
quality (STD) to
distribute
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Discs you can use with “PMB”
Disc type
Features
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL
Unrewritable
DVD-RW/DVD+RW
Rewritable
Notes
Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.
The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
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Creating a disc with
one touch
(Disc Burn)
Movies and photos recorded on your
camcorder that have not yet been saved
with Disc Burn function can be saved on a
disc automatically. Movies and photos are
saved on a disc with their recorded image
quality.
2
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect the camcorder to the
computer using the Built-in USB
Cable.
Notes
High definition image quality (HD) movies (the
default setting) will make an AVCHD recording
disc.
You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from
movies recorded with [HD FX] or [60p Quality
] mode of [
REC Mode].
Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with
Disc Burn.
To create a standard definition image quality
(STD) disc from high definition image quality
(HD) movies, import movies to a computer first
image quality (STD) disc (p. 37).
3
4
Touch [Disc Burn] on the
camcorder screen.
Follow the instructions on the
computer screen.
Install “PMB” beforehand, however, do not start
“PMB.”
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
With Disc Burn function on your camcorder,
you can save movies and photos recorded on
recording medium selected with the [Media
Select] menu.
Notes
Movies and photos are not saved on the
computer when you perform Disc Burn.
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
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Importing movies and
photos to a computer
Movies and photos recorded on your
camcorder can be imported to a computer.
Turn on the computer beforehand.
3
Click [Import].
Refer to “PMB Help” for details.
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect the camcorder to the
computer using the Built-in USB
Cable.
Movies and photos are imported to
your computer.
When the operation is completed, the
“PMB” screen appears.
Tips
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
camcorder screen.
You can move the high definition image
quality (HD) movies from a computer back
to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to
the computer using the Built-in USB Cable,
select the destination device for the movie to
be exported (in this case, your camcorder)
on the computer screen, select the movie to
be exported, then click [Export] (under the
[Manipulate] category) select the drive to
export the files to click [Export] click
[OK] on the export complete screen.
2
Touch [USB Connect] on the
camcorder screen.
Prior to the connection, select the
recording medium with image data to
import to the computer using the [Media
Select] menu.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
touch
(MENU) [Setup] [
(Connection)] [USB Connect].
The window for import appears on the
computer screen.
If you want to change the location
where imported media files will be
saved, click [PMB] [Tools]
[Settings...] [Import media files to]
[Browse...], then select the desired
location.
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Saving images on a
disc
You can select movies that have been
imported to a computer and save them on
a disc.
You can save movies with standard
definition image quality (STD) on
a DVD disc. You can select high
definition image quality (HD) movies
as sources. However, saving such
movies will take longer than the
actual length of the movies, because
the image quality must be converted
from high definition (HD) to standard
definition (STD) when saving the
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
movie on the disc.
To add movies to the previously selected
ones, select the movies in the main
window and drag and drop onto the
window for selecting movies.
2
3
Start “PMB.”
Click [Calendar] or [Index] to
select the date or folder, and
select the movie you want to
save on the disc.
5
Follow the instructions on the
screen to create a disc.
It may take a long time to create a disc.
High definition image quality (HD)
movies are marked with
.
To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key
down and click thumbnails.
Playing an AVCHD recording disc on a
computer
You can play back AVCHD recording discs
using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed
together with “PMB.”
4
Click (Create Disc) to select the
type of disc you want to use.
To start “Player for AVCHD”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [View] [Player
for AVCHD].
See the “Player for AVCHD” help on the
operation.
Movies may not be played smoothly
depending on the computer
environment.
The movie selection window appears.
[Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]:
You can save movies with high
definition image quality (HD) on a
DVD disc.
[Create DVD-Video Format Discs
(STD)]:
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You cannot copy high definition image
quality (HD) movies by converting them
to standard definition image quality
(STD).
Creating a Blu-ray disc
You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high
definition image quality (HD) movie
previously imported to a computer (p. 59).
To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on
Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click
[BD Add-on Software] on the installation
screen of “PMB,” and install this plug-in
according to the on-screen instructions.
Connect your computer to the internet
when you install [BD Add-on Software].
You cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc.
Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc
drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc
that for creating an AVCHD disc.
Your computer must support the creation
of Blu-ray discs.
BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE
(rewritable) media are available for
creating Blu-ray discs. You cannot add
contents to either type of disc after
creating the disc.
Copying a disc
You can copy a recorded disc to another
disc using “Video Disc Copier.”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [Disc Creation]
[Video Disc Copier] to start the software.
See “Video Disc Copier” help on the
operation.
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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
Saving images on an external
media device with high
USB Adapter cable
VMC-UAM1 (sold
separately)
definition image quality (HD).
DVDirect Express DVD writer
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image
quality (HD).
Built-in USB cable of
the DVDirect Express
DVD writer other than
DVDirect Express
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image
quality (HD) or with standard
definition image quality (STD).
Built-in USB Cable
Hard disk recorder, etc.
Saving images on a DVD disc
with standard definition image
quality (STD).
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)
Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images
are saved.
Notes
The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/
recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/
recorders may fail to eject the disc.
Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may
not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it.
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The types of media on which images are saved
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 PlayStation3.
DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Notes
Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.
The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
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Saving images on an
external media device
important data has not previously been saved
on the external media device before you format
it using the camcorder.
Operation is not assured with every device
satisfying requirements for operating.
For details on available external media devices,
go to the Sony support website in your
country/region.
You can save movies and photos on an
external media device (USB storage
devices), such as an external hard disk
drive. You can also play back images on the
camcorder or another playback device.
Notes
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor
Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately).
The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not
be available in some countries/regions.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 16).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the external media device.
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder and
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Tips
If the external medium device
has the AC power cable, connect
it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
You can import images saved on the external
media device to your computer by using the
supplied software “PMB.”
Functions available after saving images
on an external media device
playback of images through the camcorder
(p. 66)
3
4
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
to the external media device.
importing images to “PMB”
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
to the (USB) jack of your
camcorder.
Devices that cannot be used as an
external media device
You cannot use the following devices as an
external media device.
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader
Make sure not to disconnect the USB
cable while [Preparing image database
file. Please wait.] is displayed on the
LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is
displayed on the camcorder screen,
touch
.
Notes
You may not be able to use external media
devices with a code function.
The FAT file system is available for your
camcorder. If the storage medium of the
external device was formatted for the NTFS file
system, etc., format the external media device
using the camcorder before use. The format
screen appears when an external media device
is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that
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When connecting an external media
device
The images saved in the external media
device are displayed on the LCD screen.
Images saved on the connected external
media device appear on the LCD screen.
When an external media device is
connected, the USB icon will appear on the
Event View screen, etc.
USB Adaptor
Cable
VMC-UAM1
(sold separately)
You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for
this type of connection.
5
6
Connect the external media
device to the camcorder and
touch [Copy.] on the camcorder
screen.
You can make menu settings of the external
media device such as deleting images.
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/Copy] on
Event View.
Movies and photos that are stored on
one of the camcorder’s recording media
selected in [Media Select], and that
have not yet been saved on external
media device can be saved on the
connected media device at this time.
This operation is available only when there
are newly recorded images.
To disconnect the external media
device
Touch
while the camcorder is in
the playback standby mode ([Event
View] or Event Index is displayed) of the
external media device.
Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.
Notes
The number of scenes you can save on the
external media device are as follows. However,
even if the external media device has free space,
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following
number.
After operation is completed,
touch
on the camcorder
screen.
High definition image quality (HD) movies:
Max. 3,999
Standard definition image quality (STD)
movies: Max. 9,999
Photos: Max. 40,000
The number of scenes may be smaller
depending on the type of images recorded.
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Saving desired movies and photos
Touch
You can save desired images in the
camcorder to the external media device.
on the camcorder screen.
Connect the camcorder to the
external media device and touch
[Play without copying.].
Playing back images in the external
media device on the camcorder
Event View of the external medium is
displayed.
Connect the camcorder to the
external media device and touch
[Play without copying.].
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Copy] .
Event View of the external media device
is displayed.
Follow the instructions that
appear on the screen to select
the recording media, image
selection methods and type of
the image.
Select the image you want to
view and play back the image
(p. 29).
You can also view images on a TV
connected to your camcorder (p. 33).
You can play back the high definition
image quality (HD) movies on your
computer using [Player for AVCHD].
Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the
drive where the external media device is
connected with [Settings].
You cannot copy images from an
external media device to the internal
recording medium on the camcorder.
When you selected [Multiple
Images], touch the image to be
saved.
appears.
To perform [Direct Copy] manually
You can perform [Direct Copy] manually
while the camcorder is connected to an
external media device.
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/Copy]
[Direct Copy] on the [Event View]
screen of the external media device.
Touch [Copy images that have not been
copied.].
Press and hold the image down on the
LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
If you select [All In Event], select the event
Touch
.
to copy with
/
. You cannot
select multiple events.
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Creating a disc with
the DVD writer,
DVDirect Express
Notes
If your camcorder does not recognize the
external media device, try the following
operations.
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your
camcorder.
If the external media device has the AC power
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
You can create a disc or play back the
images on a created disc by using the DVD
writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately).
Refer also to the instruction manual
supplied with the DVD writer.
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
DVDirect Express is referred to as “DVD
writer” in this section.
Discs that can be used
12 cm DVD-R
12 cm DVD+R
The device does not support two-layered
discs.
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 16).
Turn on your camcorder, and
connect the DVD writer to the
(USB) jack of your camcorder with
the USB cable of the DVD writer.
You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable
for this type of connection.
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4
Insert an unused disc into the
DVD writer, and close the disc
tray.
6
Touch
USB cable.
, then disconnect the
Tips
Press
(DISC BURN) on the DVD
If the total memory size of movies to be burnt
by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of
the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is
reached. The last movie on the disc may be
cut off.
writer.
Movies that are stored on one of the
camcorder’s recording media selected in
[Media Select], and that have not yet been
saved on any discs can be saved on the disc
at this time.
When there are unsaved high definition
(HD) and standard definition (STD)
image quality movies, they will be saved
on individual discs according to the image
quality.
If the files you want to copy do not fit
onto one disc, replace the disc in the DVD
writer with an unused one and repeat the
operation.
Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]
Perform this operation in the following
cases:
When copying a desired image
When creating multiple copies of the same
disc
Connect the camcorder to the
DVD writer and touch [DISC
BURN OPTION].
5
After the operation is completed,
touch
(the
tray opens) remove the
Select the recording media
containing the movie(s) you want
to save and touch [Next].
disc touch
on the
camcorder screen.
Touch the movie you want to
burn on the disc.
appears.
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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
writer
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 16).
Touch
camcorder screen.
on the
To create another disc of the same
contents, insert a new disc and touch
[CREATE SAME DISC].
Turn on your camcorder, and
connect the DVD writer to the
(USB) jack of your camcorder with
the USB cable of the DVD writer.
After the operation is completed,
touch [Exit.]
on the
camcorder screen.
Disconnect the USB cable from
your camcorder.
Notes
Do not do any of the following when creating
a disc.
You can play back movies on the TV
screen by connecting the camcorder to a
TV (p. 33).
Turn off the camcorder
Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor
Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock
or vibration
Insert a created disc into the DVD
writer.
Eject the memory card from the camcorder
Play the created disc to make sure copying was
performed correctly before deleting the movies
on your camcorder.
If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on
the screen, insert another disc into the DVD
writer and perform the DISC BURN operation
again.
The movies on the disc appear on the
index screen on the camcorder.
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Creating a high
definition image
quality (HD) disc with a
DVD writer, etc., other
than DVDirect Express
Press the play button on the DVD
writer.
You can also operate by the camcorder
screen.
Use the USB cable to connect your
camcorder to a disc creation device, which
is compatible with high definition image
quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD
writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
After the operation is completed,
touch
on the camcorder
screen and remove the disc when
the tray is open.
Notes
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.
Touch
USB cable.
and disconnect the
Always maintain the firmware of the Sony
DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.
For details, see the following website.
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 16).
Turn on your camcorder, and
connect a DVD writer, etc. to your
camcorder with the Built-in USB
Cable.
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Creating a standard
definition image
quality (STD) disc with
a recorder, etc.
You can copy images played back on your
camcorder on a disc or video cassette,
by connecting your camcorder to a disc
recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other
than DVDirect Express, with the A/V
connecting cable. Connect the device in
either way of or . Refer also to the
instruction manuals supplied with the
devices to be connected.
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
camcorder screen.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
Notes
touch
(MENU) [Setup] [
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.
High definition image quality (HD) movies
will be copied with standard definition image
quality (STD).
(Connection)] [USB Connect].
3
4
Touch [USB Connect] on the
camcorder screen.
The displayed recording media differ
depending on the model.
Record movies on the connected
device.
For details, refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.
5
6
After the operation is completed,
touch
on the
camcorder screen.
Disconnect the USB cable.
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A/V Remote Connector
*
1
2
Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
**
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).
Input
S VIDEO
VIDEO
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks
of the recording device.
3
4
Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with your recording device for details.
(Yellow)
(White)
AUDIO
(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)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
Since copying is performed via analog data
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
You cannot copy images to recorders connected
with an HDMI cable.
To copy date/time information, camera data,
and coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V),
touch
(Playback Settings)] [Data Code]
a desired setting
When the screen size of display devices (TV,
etc.) is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Setup]
[ (Connection)] [TV Type] [4:3]
(sold separately)
By using this cable, higher quality
images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white
and red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug
only, you will hear no sound. The yellow
plug (video) connection is not necessary.
(MENU) [Setup] [
.
.
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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.
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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.
Operating menus
Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Touch the sub-category icon, and
the screen changes to other sub-category menus.
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Notes
You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.
Touch
to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.
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Menu lists
Light Bright*5
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC
Golf Shot
Audio Level Display
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
Frame Rate
/
Setting
Camera/Mic
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
(Manual Settings)
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs
Spot Meter
Spot Focus
Exposure
Playback Function
Event View
Map View*2
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Focus
Low Lux
(Camera Settings)
Scene Selection
Fader
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot
SteadyShot
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Setup
(Media Settings)
Media Select
Media Info
Format
(Face)
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
(Playback Settings)
Data Code
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
(Flash)*1
Flash*1
Volume
Flash Level*1
Download Music
Empty Music
(Connection)
TV Type
Red Eye Reduction*1
(Microphone)
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Wind Noise Reduct.
Audio Mode
Component
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Micref Level
(Shooting Assist)
Guide Frame
Display Setting
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Shooting Mode
(Items for selecting a shooting
mode)
Disc Burn
(General Settings)
Beep
The default settings are marked with .
96
LCD Brightness
Your Location*2
GPS Setting*2
REC Lamp*1
Movie
You can record movies.
Remote Ctrl*3
Photo
A. Shut Off
Power On By LCD
Language Setting
Calibration
You can shoot photos.
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow
rec)
Drop Sensor*4
Battery Info
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
Press START/STOP on the [Smth Slw REC]
screen.
An about-3-second movie is recorded
as a 12-second-slow-motion movie.
[Recording…] disappears, when recording
is finished.
Demo Mode
(Clock Settings)
Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Format
Summer Time
Date & Time
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ*2
Auto Area ADJ*2
*1 HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V
*2 HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V
*3 HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V
To change the timing at which the
camcorder starts recording
Touch [
/
] to make the setting.
*4 HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160
*5 HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V
[
/
] (Timing)
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec After].
The point when START/STOP is pressed.
[3sec After]
[3sec Before]
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Notes
* The camcorder sets the point when the loudest
sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the
sound of a club hitting the ball.
You cannot record sound.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal
recording.
Notes
The [
REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
If the camcorder cannot detect the sound
of a club hitting the ball, the camcorder
automatically sets the impact point at 0.5
second before the START/STOP button has
been pressed, and records a movie in the time
period between 1.5 seconds before the impact
point to 0.5 second after the impact point.
The size of photos becomes 1,920 1,080.
You cannot record sound.
] automatically
When the standard definition image quality
(STD) mode is selected, you cannot record
movies using [Smth Slw REC].
Golf Shot
Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into
frames which are then recorded as a
movie and photos. You can view a series
of movement when playing back, which is
convenient in cases such as checking golf
swing or tennis form.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal
recording.
The [
REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
] automatically.
You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot]
when you set the image quality to standard
definition image quality (STD).
Tips
To use the self-timer, touch [
/
]. With
[
/
] set to [On], press START/STOP to
start countdown of the timer. The point when
countdown reaches 0 is assumed as the moment
of impact and motion before and after 0 is
recorded.
On the [Golf Shot] screen, frame the
subject in the white frame in the center
of the screen, then press START/STOP
right after the subject has taken a swing.
When the sound of a club hitting the ball
is detected, the recording time period is
automatically adjusted according to at that
moment.
If camera shake is excessive, or there are moving
objects in the background during recording,
image analysis will not be performed effectively,
and images may contain noise as a result. It is
recommended that you record images under
stable conditions (for example, using a tripod).
Impact sound may be detected by the internal
microphone even when an external microphone
is attached.
The point
when you press
START/STOP
The sound of a club
hitting the ball*
The camcorder records images
in this 2 seconds period.
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Camera/Mic
(Items for customized
shooting)
Notes
Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the
color in [One Push] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
When you select [One Push], keep framing
white objects.
While the camcorder is recording a movie,
is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be set.
If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is
set to [Auto].
The default settings are marked with .
White Balance
You can adjust the color balance to the
recording environment.
Tips
If you have changed the battery pack while
[Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim
your camcorder at a nearby white object for
about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
When the white balance has been set with [One
Push], if the lighting conditions changed by
bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside
the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the
[One Push] procedure to readjust the white
balance.
Auto
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Outdoor (
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
)
Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/
focus)
Under daylight fluorescent lamps
Indoor ()
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
You can adjust the brightness and focus for
the selected subject simultaneously. This
function enables you to use [Spot Meter]
time.
Indoors
At party scenes or studios where the
lighting conditions change quickly
Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
One Push (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the brightness and focus.
To adjust the brightness and focus
automatically, touch [Auto].
Touch [
].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
Notes
Touch [
].
[Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to
[Manual].
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Spot Meter (Flexible spot
meter)
Exposure
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
You can adjust and fix the exposure
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
spotlight on stage.
Touch
/
to adjust the brightness.
To adjust the exposure automatically, touch
[Auto].
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the exposure.
Focus
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [Auto].
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
Notes
[Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual].
Spot Focus
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
Touch
(nearby subject)/
(distant
subject) to adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[Auto].
Notes
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears.
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for
telephoto.
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[Auto].
Notes
[Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].
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Tips
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
Scene Selection
any closer, and appears when the focus
cannot be adjusted farther away.
You can record images effectively in various
situations.
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)
to adjust the zoom for recording. When you
want to record a subject at close range, move
the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on; used as a guide
if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult)
appears for a few seconds in the following cases.
(This information will not display correctly if a
conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.)
When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual
Auto
Records images in average image quality
without the [Scene Selection] function.
Twilight * (
)
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight
scenes.
Twilight Portrait (
)
Enables to take photos of
people and background
using a flash (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V).
When you set focus manually
Low Lux
Sunrise&Sunset* (
)
Reproduces the atmosphere
of scenes such as sunsets or
sunrises.
You can record bright color images, even in
dim light.
Off
Fireworks* (
Takes spectacular shots of
fireworks.
)
The Low Lux function is not used.
On ( )
The Low Lux function is used.
Landscape*
(
)
Shoots distant subjects
clearly. This setting also
prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or
metal mesh in windows
between the camcorder and
the subject.
Portrait (
)
Brings out the subject such
as people or flowers while
creating a soft background.
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Spotlight**(
)
Black Fader (
Fades in/out with the black effect.
Out
)
Prevents people’s faces from
appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by
strong light.
In
Beach** (
)
Takes the vivid blue of the
ocean or a lake.
To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [Off].
Snow** (
)
Tips
Takes bright pictures of a
white landscape.
When you press START/STOP the setting is
cleared.
The thumbnails of movie recorded using [Black
Fader] may be difficult to see on Event View or
other screens.
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
Self-Timer
Notes
Even if you set [Twilight Portrait], the setting
changes to [Auto] in movie recording mode
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V).
If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance]
setting is canceled.
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.
Off
Cancels the self-timer.
On (
)
Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the
recording, touch [Reset].
Fader
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.
Tips
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO
on the Wireless Remote Commander
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V) (p. 125).
Off
Tele Macro
Does not use an effect.
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
White Fader (
Fades in/out with the white effect.
Out
)
In
Off
Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also
canceled when you move the zoom lever to
the W side.)
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HDR-PJ10/XR160:
On (
)
Up to 30 times the original size
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V: Up to 12 times the original size
(telephoto) side automatically and allows
recording subjects at close range down to the
following distances:
HDR-PJ10/XR160: About 44 cm (17 3/8 in.)
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V: About 25 cm (9 7/8 in.)
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
On
The SteadyShot function is used.
Off (
)
Notes
The SteadyShot function is not used.
When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
it is hard to focus automatically.
Digital Zoom
You can select the maximum zoom level.
Note that the image quality decreases when
you use the digital zoom.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
Active
The zooming zone appears when you set the
maximum zoom level.
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
Standard
Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing
wide-angle recording under relatively stable
recording conditions.
Off
HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 42× zoom is
performed.
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V: Up to 17× zoom is performed.
Off (
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.
350×
Notes
If you change the setting of [
the imaging field will also change accordingly.
You can magnify images up to the following
levels using optical zooming, unless
HDR-PJ10/XR160: Up to 350× zoom is
performed digitally.
SteadyShot],
160×
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V: Up to 160× zoom is performed
digitally.
[
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
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Face Detection
You can magnify images up to the following
levels using optical zooming, unless
You can set the camcorder to detect a
face automatically. Furthermore, you can
select which faces (children or adults) the
camcorder detects with priority.
[
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
HDR-PJ10/XR160:
Up to 30 times the original size
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V: Up to 12 times the original size
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure
automatically for the face of the selected
subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality
of face parts more finely, in the case of the
high definition image quality (HD) movies.
Conversion Lens
When using a conversion lens (sold
separately), use this function to record
using the optimum compensation for
camera shake and focus for the lens.
Auto
Detects faces without distinction between
adults and children.
Off
Child Priority (
Gives faces of children priority.
)
Select this when you do not use a conversion
lens.
Adult Priority (
Gives faces of adults priority.
)
Wide Conversion (
Select this when you use a wide-conversion
lens.
)
Off (
)
Does not detect faces.
Tele Conversion (
)
Select this when you use a tele-conversion
lens.
Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[Face Detection] may not function properly
depending on recording conditions. Set [Face
Detection] to [Off] in this case.
Note
The built-in flash or the built-in video light
does not operate when [Conversion Lens]
set [Flash] either (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
Tips
For better face detection performance, shoot the
subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
or mask
Auto Back Light
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for
backlit subjects automatically.
The subject(s) faces directly towards the
camera
If you select a subject which has priority by
touching the frame that has appeared around
the subject’s face, a double-lined frame will
appear and that face has priority.
On
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects
automatically.
Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects.
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Auto
Smile Shutter
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile.
On ( )
Dual Capture
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
Only during movie recording, the shutter is
released automatically, when the camcorder
detects a smile.
Off (
)
Records without flash.
Always On
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in
recording mode.
Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 m
to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
while charging the flash, and remains lit when
the battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
than [Off], the built-in flash does not flash,and
also you cannot set [Flash].
Off (
)
Smiles are not detected, so photos are not
recorded automatically.
Notes
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Smile Sensitivity
Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using
the Smile Shutter function.
The flash does not flash in movie recording
mode.
A shadow may be produced on photos if you
use the flash when you take photos with the
conversion lens (sold separately) attached.
Slight Smile
Detects even a slight smile.
Normal Smile
Detects a normal smile.
Big Smile
Detects a big smile.
Flash Level (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V)
Flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/
PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
You can select the flash setting when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
High (
)
Makes the flash level higher.
Normal ( )
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Low (
)
Wind Noise Reduct.
Makes the flash level lower.
You can record a movie with less wind
noise by cutting the low-frequency sound
input from the built-in microphone.
Red Eye Reduction (HDR-
CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/
PJ50/PJ50V)
Off
Disables wind noise reduction.
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
You can prevent redeye by activating the
pre-flash before the flash flashes.
On (
)
Enables wind noise reduction.
Notes
If you turn the [Wind Noise Reduct.] function
to [On], the [Blt-in Zoom Mic] function turns
off automatically.
On (
)
Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
Audio Mode
Off
You can change the recording sound
format.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent
redeye.
5.1ch Surround (
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
)
Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
2ch Stereo (
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
)
The redeye function does not work with
automatic recording by [Smile Shutter].
Micref Level (Microphone
reference level)
Blt-in Zoom Mic
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
You can record a movie with vivid sound
appropriate to the zoom position.
Normal
Off
Records various ambient sounds, converting
them into the appropriate level.
The microphone does not record sound
following zooming in or out.
Low (
)
On (
)
Records ambient sound faithfully. Select
[Low] when you want to record an exciting
and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
(This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.)
The microphone records sound following
zooming in or out.
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Guide Frame
Light Bright (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V)
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
You can set the brightness of the video
light.
Off
Standard
Standard brightness.
Does not display the guide frame.
On
Bright
Displays the guide frame.
Select this mode when you find the video
light is not bright enough.
Audio Level Display
You can select whether or not to display the
audio level meter.
Tips
On
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the
display area of a TV which is not compatible
with full pixel display.
Displays the audio level meter.
Display Setting
Off
You can set the duration of displaying the
icons or indicators on the LCD screen.
Does not display the audio level meter.
Auto
Tips
Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom
buttons on the LCD screen is displayed.
When [Audio Mode] is set to [2ch Stereo], the 2
(left and right) audio level meters on the upper
level move.
On
Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on
the LCD screen is not displayed.
Tips
The icons or indicators are displayed in the
following cases.
When you turn on your camcorder.
The LCD screen is touched (Except rec &
zoom buttons on LCD screen).
When you switch your camcorder to the
movie recording, photo recording, or
playback mode.
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Image Quality/Size
(Items for setting up image
quality or size)
/
Setting
The default settings are marked with .
See page 37.
Wide Mode
REC Mode
When recording standard definition image
quality (STD) movies, you can select the
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
See page 37.
Frame Rate
You can select the frame rate to be used to
record high definition image quality (HD)
movies. Using [60i] is recommended for
standard recording. Set [
first, before setting [
16:9 WIDE
Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.
Frame Rate]
REC Mode] (p. 37).
4:3 (
)
60i
Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
For ordinary recording, this frame rate is
recommended.
Notes
60p
You can record movies with a volume of
data twice that of 60i with this setting, and
this will allow you to enjoy clear images.
When you play a movie recorded with
this setting on a TV, the TV has to be
compatible with 60p movie playback. If
the TV is not compatible with 60p movie
playback, the movie will be output as a 60i
movie.
Set [TV Type] correctly according to the TV
connected for playback (p. 92).
x.v.Color
You can capture wider range of colors.
Various colors such as the brilliant color of
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can
be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the
instruction manuals of the TV.
24p*
You can record movies which provide an
atmosphere closer to that of film images
with this setting.
Off
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
saved on will depend on the recording mode
that has been set during recording. For details,
see page 38.
Notes
Set [
x.v.Color] to [On] when the recorded
movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-
compliant TV.
If the movie recorded with this function [On] is
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
Tips
Frame rate means the number of images that
are updated in a certain period of time.
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[
x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On]:
When the image quality is set to the standard
definition image quality (STD)
While recording a movie
Image Size
You can select a size for the photos you are
going to shot.
HDR-PJ10/XR160
3.3M (
)
Records photos clearly (2,112 × 1,584).
2.5M (
)
Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio
(2,112 × 1,188).
1.9M (
)
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 × 1,728).
1.9M (
)
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).
Notes
The selected image size is effective when the
(Photo) lamp is lit.
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Edit/Copy
(Items for editing)
Playback Function
(Items for playback)
Delete
Event View
See page 51.
See page 29.
Protect
Map View (HDR-CX360V/
PJ30V/PJ50V)
See page 52.
See page 49.
Copy
Highlight Movie
See page 53.
See page 42.
Direct Copy
Scenario
See page 66.
See page 44.
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Setup
(Other setup items)
While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close
the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the
camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject
the memory card from your camcorder. (The
access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting
memory card.)
The default settings are marked with .
Media Select
See page 21.
To prevent data on the internal
recording media from being recovered
Media Info
[Empty] allows you to write unintelligible
data onto the internal recording media of
the camcorder. In this way it may become
more difficult to recover any original
data. When you dispose of or transfer the
camcorder, it is recommended that you
perform [Empty].
You can check the remaining recordable
time for each recording mode of the
recording media for movies and the
approximate free and used media space of
the recording media.
To turn off the display
Touch
.
When the internal recording media is
selected on the [Format] screen, touch
[Empty].
Notes
Since there is a management file area, the
used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you
perform [Format] (p. 90).
Tips
The camcorder can display the information of
the medium selected on [Media Select] (p. 21).
Change the medium setting if necessary.
Notes
Format
Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket). You cannot perform [Empty] unless
you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
To avoid the loss of important images, they
should be saved on a computer or other devices
before performing [Empty].
Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations
or shocks to your camcorder.
You can check the time that the camcorder will
take to delete data on the LCD screen.
If you stop performing [Empty] while
[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [Format] or [Empty]
when you use the camcorder next time.
Formatting deletes all the movies and
photos to recover recordable free space.
Select the recording media to be formatted,
touch
.
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
To avoid the loss of important images, you
should save them before formatting the
recording media.
Protected movies and photos will also be
deleted.
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Date/Time
Repair Img. DB F.
See page 104, 108.
File Number
You can select the way to assign file number
of photos.
Date
Time
Series
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
The file number becomes larger each time
you record a photo.
Camera Data
Movie
Even if the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned in
sequence.
Reset
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following
the largest file number existing on the
recording medium.
When the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned for
each memory card.
Photo
Data Code
During playback, your camcorder displays
the information (Date/Time, Camera Data,
Coordinates*) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
SteadyShot off
White Balance
Shutter Speed
IRIS (Aperture value)
Gain
Brightness
Exposure
Off
Data code is not displayed.
Date/Time
Displays the date and time.
Flash
Camera Data
Displays camera setting data.
Coordinates*
Displays coordinates.
* HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V
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Coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/
PJ50V)
TV Type
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back
movies and photos. The recorded movies
and photos are played back as following
illustrations.
16:9
Select this to view your movies on a 16:9
(wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos
are played back as shown below.
Latitude
Longitude
Tips
Movies and photos Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
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).
4:3
Select this to view your movies and photos on
a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and
photos are played back as shown below.
Depending on the recording media condition,
bars [--:--:--] appear.
Movies and photos Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
Volume
You can adjust the volume of playback
sound by touching
/
.
Download Music
See page 43.
Notes
You can transfer music files from audio
CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition
image quality (HD) movies is 16:9.
Empty Music
See page 43.
You can delete all music files stored on the
camcorder.
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720p/480p
Component
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 720p signal and standard image
quality (STD) movies with a 480p signal.
Select [Component] when connecting your
camcorder to a TV with the component
input jack.
480p
Outputs the 480p signal.
480i
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV with the component
input jack.
480i
Outputs the 480i signal.
1080i/480i
Notes
When [
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV that has the component
input jack and is capable of displaying the
1080i signal.
Frame Rate] is set to [60p] and
[HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p/480p] or
[480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during
recording.
1080p/480i
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for
HDMI)
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV that has the component
input jack and is capable of displaying the
1080p signal.
When connecting your camcorder to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with a
HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play
back movies on your camcorder by aiming
the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV
(p. 35).
HDMI Resolution
Select the output image resolution when
connecting your camcorder to a TV with an
HDMI cable (sold separately).
On
Operates your camcorder using the TV’s
Remote Commander.
Auto
Normal setting (outputs the signal according
to the TV automatically).
Off
Does not operate your camcorder using the
TV’s Remote Commander.
1080p/480p
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 1080p signal and standard
image quality (STD) movies with a 480p
signal.
USB Connect
Select this item when [USB Select] does not
appear on the LCD screen by connecting
the camcorder to a computer with the
Built-in USB Cable.
1080i/480i
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 1080i signal and standard
image quality (STD) movies with a 480i
signal.
See page 71.
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Multi
USB Connect Setting
Use this setting for ordinary operations.
You can set the USB transfer mode for
connecting the camcorder to a computer or
other USB device.
Single
Try this setting only if you cannot connect to
an external device.
Auto
The camcorder automatically selects the USB
transfer mode depending on the connected
device.
Notes
When you use “PMB Portable” to upload
images to a service on the Internet, make sure
to set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Mass Storage
This is a USB transfer mode compatible to
many types of USB devices.
Disc Burn
MTP
See page 58.
This is a USB transfer mode compatible with
certain types of computers.
Beep
On
Notes
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
When you connect the camcorder to other
devices using the [MTP] mode, movies that
have been recorded with the same image quality
as the one currently selected (selected with
Off
Cancels the melody.
the [
/
Setting] menu) can only be
displayed on the connected device.
When the camcorder is connected to an
external device in the [MTP] mode, movie
files will be displayed with the recorded
date, however, some information, such as
area information, included in the movie files
cannot be displayed on the connected device.
To import images from the camcorder to your
computer, use the supplied “PMB” software.
If the “Device Stage*” window does not open
when you connect the camcorder to a computer
equipped with Windows 7, set [USB Connect
Setting] to [Auto].
LCD Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
Normal
Normal setting (normal brightness).
Bright
Select this when the LCD screen is not bright
enough.
Tips
* “Device Stage” is a menu of Windows 7, that is
used to manage devices (camcorder, camera,
etc.) that are connected to the computer.
This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
USB LUN Setting
Your Location (HDR-CX360V/
PJ30V/PJ50V)
Improves compatibility with external
devices by limiting the functions of the USB
connection.
See page 50.
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Off
GPS Setting (HDR-CX360V/
PJ30V/PJ50V)
Select this when you do not use supplied
Wireless Remote Commander.
You can select whether the camcorder
receives or does not receive GPS signals
(p. 47).
Tips
Select [Off] when you want to prevent your
camcorder from responding to a command sent
by another remote control unit.
On
Receives GPS signals.
A. Shut Off (Auto shut off)
Off
Does not receive GPS signals.
You can set your camcorder to turn off
automatically when you do not operate
your camcorder for more than about 5
minutes.
Notes
If you set [GPS Setting] to [Off], the location
information that has previously been recorded
will be invalid. The location information will
not be recorded until triangulating is finished
successfully after you switch the [GPS Setting]
to [On].
On
The camcorder turns off automatically.
Off
The camcorder does not turn off
automatically.
REC Lamp (Recording lamp)
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)
Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), the camcorder does not
turn off automatically.
You can make the camera recording lamp
on the front of your camcorder not to turn
on.
Power On By LCD
On
The camera recording lamp lights up.
You can set the power of the camcorder to
turn on or off by opening or closing the
LCD screen panel.
Off
The camera recording lamp does not light up.
On
Turns the power on or off by opening or
closing the LCD screen panel.
Remote Ctrl (Remote control)
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)
Off
Does not turn the power on or off by opening
or closing the LCD screen panel.
On
Select this when you use the supplied Wireless
Remote Commander (p. 125).
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Language Setting
Battery Info
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
You can check the estimated remaining
capacity of the battery.
Tips
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
Calibration
To close the battery information screen
See page 118.
Touch
.
Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ50/
PJ50V/XR160)
Demo Mode
When the camcorder is connected to a wall
outlet (wall socket) and no operation is
performed for about 10 minutes with the
movie recording mode or the Event View
mode set, a demonstration movie starts
playing.
Your camcorder detects that it is dropping,
and protects the internal hard disk.
On
Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected
that the camcorder is dropping, you may
not be able to record or play back images
correctly, to protect the internal hard disk.
When dropping is detected, appears.
On
The demonstration appears.
Off (
)
Off
Deactivates the drop sensor.
The demonstration does not appear.
Notes
Notes
Set [Drop Sensor] to [On] when you use
the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the
camcorder, you may damage the internal hard
disk.
In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor
activates. When you record images during an
activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving,
you can set [Drop Sensor] to [Off] so as not to
activate the drop sensor.
In the default setting, the demonstration
movie is in the Event Index. If you delete the
demonstration movie, you cannot recover it.
A movie you have recorded will be registered as
the demonstration movie if it satisfies all of the
following conditions.
The movie is protected
The movie is the one that was recorded first
The movie is saved on the internal recording
media
The movie is recorded with high definition
image quality (HD)
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Tips
HDR-CX360/PJ10/PJ30/PJ50/XR160
When you set this item to [On] and touch
, the demonstration starts playing.
If you make one of the following operations, the
demonstration will be suspended. (It appears
again if no operation is performed for about 10
minutes.)
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
Touching the screen during the
demonstration
Home
Select this item when you are going to use
the camcorder in the area where you are
living.
Destination (
)
Select this item when you want to use
the camcorder with the area setting set to
another place.
Pressing
(View Images)
Pressing MODE
Operating the power zoom lever (only when
you are using the projector).
Tips
If you visit a certain place often and want to
use the camcorder with the area setting set to
that place, it is useful if you set the place to
[Destination].
Date & Time Setting
HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V
You can set the area.
Date & Time Format
You can select one from 4 types of date and
time format.
Tips
If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area
setting (date and time) will be adjusted
automatically using GPS signals.
Daylight Savings/Summer Time
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the
time forward 1 hour.
Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock
adjustment) (HDR-CX360V/
PJ30V/PJ50V)
Off
Does not set the summertime.
The camcorder can maintain accurate
time automatically by acquiring time
information from the GPS system.
On
Sets the summertime.
Date & Time
See page 18.
On
Maintains accurate time automatically.
Off
Area Setting
Does not maintain accurate time using the
GPS system.
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock. Select your local area
when using the camcorder in other time
zones. Refer to the world time difference
information on page 111.
Notes
You must set the date and time on your
camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 18).
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Clock ADJ ] is activated.
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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
time automatically using the GPS system,
depending on the country/region selected for
your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock
ADJ ] to [Off].
Auto Area ADJ (Auto area
adjustment) (HDR-CX360V/
PJ30V/PJ50V)
The camcorder can compensate for time
differences automatically by acquiring
location information from the GPS system.
On
Compensates for time differences
automatically.
Off
Does not compensates for time differences
automatically.
Notes
You must set the date and time on your
camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 18).
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Area ADJ] is activated.
The camcorder may not compensate for the
time difference automatically, depending on the
country/region selected for your camcorder. In
this case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, follow the steps below.
Playing back images stored on memory card on
inspect your camcorder.
Disconnect the power source, attach
the power source again after about 1
minute, and turn the camcorder on.
Overall operations/Wireless
Remote Commander (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V)
object, and turn the camcorder on.
If you press RESET, all settings,
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 14).
including the clock setting, are reset.
The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 14).
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Your camcorder may be required to initialize
or change the current internal recording media
(internal memory (HDR-CX360/CX360V/
PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V) or internal hard disk drive
(HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160)) of your camcorder,
depending on the problem. In the event of
this, the data stored on the internal memory
will be deleted. Be sure to save the data on the
internal memory on other media (backup)
before sending your camcorder for repair. We
will not compensate you for any loss of internal
recording media data.
During repair, we may check a minimum
amount of data stored on the internal recording
media in order to investigate the problem.
However, your Sony dealer will neither copy
nor retain your data.
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If the functions still do not work, press RESET
RESET, all settings, including the clock setting,
are reset.)
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Leave your camcorder with the
power of your camcorder on. Turn off your
camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave
the camcorder there for a while, then turn on
your camcorder.
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The menu settings have been changed
automatically.
The supplied Wireless Remote
Commander does not function
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/
PJ50/PJ50V).
While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu
settings related to image quality will be
changed automatically.
The following menu items return to the
default settings when you switch between
movie recording and photo recording and
playback modes.
Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– marks (p. 126).
Remove any obstructions between the
Wireless Remote Commander and the remote
[
[
Fader]
Self-Timer]
sensor.
[Tele Macro]
Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
Another DVD device malfunctions when
you use the supplied Wireless Remote
Commander (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
A rattling noise can be heard when you
shake the camcorder.
If no noise is heard when the camcorder is
turned on and is in the movie/photo recording
mode, the noise is produced by the movement
of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2
for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
Intelligent Auto is canceled.
Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you
change the following settings:
[Smth Slw REC]
[Golf Shot]
Use the AC Adaptor.
In the default setting, when about 5 minutes
have elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A. Shut Off). Change the setting
again.
[White Balance]
[Spot Meter/Fcs]
[Spot Meter]
[Spot Focus]
[Exposure]
[Focus]
[Low Lux]
[Scene Selection]
[Tele Macro]
The CHG (charge) lamp or the /CHG
(flash/charge) lamp does not light while
the battery pack is being charged.
[
[
SteadyShot]
SteadyShot]
[Auto Back Light]
[Face Detection]
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 14).
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Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The buttons do not appear on the touch
panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly.
Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote
Commander (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) (p. 125).
The CHG (charge) lamp the /CHG (flash/
charge) lamp flashes while the battery
pack is being charged.
While you are using the projector, press
PROJECTOR to stop projecting images (HDR-
PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
If the temperature of the battery pack is too
high or too low, you may not be able to charge
it (p. 115).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
The buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly or do not work at all.
The buttons on the touch panel quickly
disappear.
The remaining battery time indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 116).
There are dots in the shape of a grid on
the screen.
These points are a normal result of the
manufacturing process of the screen and do
not affect the recording in any way.
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
Memory card
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction.
Operations using the memory card
cannot be performed.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 116).
If you use the memory card formatted on a
computer, format it again on your camcorder
(p. 90).
Images stored on the memory card
cannot be deleted.
LCD screen
The maximum number of images that you can
delete on the index screen at one time is 100.
You cannot delete the protected images.
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current
recording/playback situation.
There are some functions you cannot activate
simultaneously.
The data file name is not indicated
correctly or flashes.
The file is damaged.
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The file format is not supported by your
camcorder (p. 114).
The access lamp remains lit or flashing
even if recording was stopped.
Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the memory card.
Recording
Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 101).
The imaging field looks different.
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
record images.
The imaging field may look different
depending on the condition of your
camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE
to turn on the
(p. 25).
Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the recording media. You
cannot make new recording during this
period.
(Movie) or (Photo) lamp
The flash does not work (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).
You cannot record with the built-in flash
while:
the
[Conversion Lens] is set to other than [Off]
Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye
(movie) lamp is on
The recording media is full. Delete
unnecessary images (p. 51).
Total number of movie scenes or photos
exceeds the recordable capacity of your
camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 51).
may not be able to record images (HDR-PJ50/
PJ50V/XR160).
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
flash with:
[Spot Meter/Fcs]
[Spot Meter]
[Manual] in [Exposure]
[Twilight ], [Sunrise&Sunset], [Fireworks],
[Landscape], [Spotlight], [Beach] or [Snow]
in [Scene Selection]
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
The actual recording time for movies is
less than the expected recording time of
the recording media.
Depending on the recording conditions, the
time available for recording may be shorter,
for example when recording a fast moving
object, etc.
Photos cannot be recorded.
You cannot record photos together with:
[Smth Slw REC]
[Golf Shot]
The camcorder stops operating.
[
Fader]
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
If you keep applying vibration on the
camcorder, recording may stop.
The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it
is in the movie recording mode, depending
on the [
selected.
REC Mode] or [
Frame Rate]
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There is a time difference between the
point when START/STOP is pressed and
the point that the recording movie is
started or stopped actually.
Black bands appear when you record a TV
screen or computer screen.
Set [
SteadyShot] to an option except for
[Active] (p. 82).
On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where you
press START/STOP and the actual point that
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a
malfunction.
[LCD Brightness ] cannot be adjusted.
You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when:
The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder
with the LCD screen facing out.
The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of the
movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be
changed.
Sound is not recorded correctly.
If you disconnect an external microphone, etc.
during recording movies, sound may not be
recorded correctly.
Connect the microphone again in the same
way as when you start recording movies.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of high
definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9
(wide).
The auto focus does not function.
The recording conditions are not suitable for
auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 79).
Playback
Images cannot be played back.
SteadyShot does not function.
Select the type of recording media you want to
play back (p. 21).
Select the image quality of the movie you want
to play back (p. 37).
Images recorded on other devices may not be
played back. This is not a malfunction.
Set [
[
Even if [
SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard],
SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 82).
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or
SteadyShot] to [On], your
[Standard], [
camcorder may not be able to compensate for
excessive vibrations.
Photos cannot be played back.
The subjects passing by the screen very
fast appear crooked.
Photos cannot be played back if you have
modified files or folders, or have edited the
data on a computer. (The file name flashes in
that case.) This is not a malfunction.
This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out
image signals, the subjects passing by the lens
rapidly might appear crooked depending on
the recording conditions.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
This may appear on an image recorded on
other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery
pack while the recording media icon at the top
right corner of the screen flashes, or before
the access lamp is turned off after recording.
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction.
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This may damage your image data and
displayed.
is
A movie is played back automatically.
Movies play automatically as a demonstration
movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain
not a malfunction.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording
medium. If it still appears, delete the image
Playing back images stored on
memory card on other devices
with
(p. 51).
Images cannot be played back or the
memory card is not recognized.
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard
during playback.
The playback device does not support playing
back memory cards (p. 4).
When you record sound with [Micref Level]
be difficult to hear.
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting
with [Smth Slw REC] or [Golf Shot].
Editing movies/photos on your
camcorder
Unable to edit.
Left and right sound will be heard
unbalanced when playing back movies on
computers or other devices.
Unable to edit because of the condition of the
image.
Change the sound conversion type (downmix
type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
your playback device for details.
Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc
using the supplied software “PMB.”
This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch
surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo
sound) by a computer or other device. This is
not a malfunction.
A movie cannot be divided.
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
A protected movie cannot be divided.
A photo cannot be captured from a
movie.
The recording media where you want to save
photos is full.
Record sound with [Audio Mode] set to [2ch
Stereo] (p. 85).
Playback on the TV
The demonstration movies cannot be
played.
Neither image nor sound is played on the
connected TV.
Select the internal recording media for the
recording media, and the high definition
image quality (HD).
When you are using the component A/V
cable, set [Component] according to the
requirements of the connected device (p. 93).
When you are using the component video
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the
A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 33).
The demonstration movie was deleted.
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Images are not output from the HDMI OUT
jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
Copying/Connecting to other
devices
When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
connecting cable are connected (p. 34).
Images are not copied correctly.
You cannot copy images using the HDMI
cable (sold separately).
The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the
input jack of another device (p. 71).
The top, bottom, right, and left edges
of images are trimmed slightly on a
connected TV.
The LCD screen of your camcorder can
display recording images across the entire
screen (full pixel display). However, this may
cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images when played back on
a TV which is not compatible with full pixel
display.
It is recommended you record images using
a guide.
Connecting to a computer
“PMB”cannot be installed.
Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install
“PMB.”
“PMB”does not work correctly.
Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.
The image appears distorted on the 4:3
TV.
The camcorder is not recognized by the
computer.
This happens when viewing an image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.
the image.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,
and your camcorder.
Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the
computer and your camcorder, and restart
the computer, then connect the computer and
your camcorder again in the correct order.
When both the Built-in USB Cable and the
USB jack of the camcorder are connected
to the external devices at the same time,
disconnect one that is not connected to a
computer.
Black bands appear at the top and bottom
of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing an image recorded
in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is
not a malfunction.
The images being played back do not
appear on the LCD screen when you
connect the camcorder to a TV and play
back images.
Highlight Playback or a scenario will not
appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder
while it is connected to a TV and play back
images.
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Self-diagnosis display/
Warning indicators
Depending on the operating environment or
battery conditions, may flash, even if there
are about 20 minutes remaining.
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
If the problem persists even after you
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility. In this case, when you
contact them, give them all the numbers of
the error code beginning with C or E.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
battery pack temperature)
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
The temperature of your camcorder is getting
higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Fast flashing
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)
(p. 115).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 14).
(Low temperature warning)
Fast flashing
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Make the camcorder warm.
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
memory card)
C:13:
/ C:32:
Slow flashing
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder again.
Free spaces for recording images are running
out. For the type of memory card you can use
with your camcorder, see page 22.
E:
:
Fast flashing
(Warning on the internal hard disk of
the camcorder)
There are not enough free spaces for recording
images. After storing the images on other
format the memory card (p. 90).
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording
medium.
Fast flashing
The internal hard disk of the camcorder is full.
An error may have occurred with the internal
hard disk of the camcorder.
(Battery level warning)
The battery pack is nearly used up.
The memory card is damaged.
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The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake
easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with
both hands and record the image. However,
note that the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.
(Warning indicators pertaining to
memory card formatting)
The memory card is damaged.
The memory card is not formatted correctly
(p. 90).
(Warning indicator pertaining to drop
sensor)
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible memory card)
and has detected that the camcorder has
been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is
taking steps to protect the internal hard disk.
Recording/playback may be disabled as a
result.
The drop sensor function does not guarantee
the protection of the internal hard disk under
all possible situations. Use the camcorder
under stable conditions.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the write-protect of the memory card)
The memory card is write-protected.
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
(Warning indicator pertaining to the
external media device)
(Warning indicator pertaining to
photo recording)
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording
medium.
The recording media is full.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record.
When [
Quality
REC Mode] is set to [Highest
] or [60p Quality ], you cannot
The external media device is damaged.
capture photos while recording movies.
Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to
[24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/
PJ50/PJ50V), you cannot record photos while
the camcorder is in movie recording standby
mode.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
formatting of the external media device)
The external media device is damaged.
The external media device is not formatted
correctly.
(Warning indicator pertaining to the
flash)
Tips
You may hear a melody when some warning
indicators appear on the screen.
Fast flashing
There is something wrong with the flash.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash
(HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/
PJ50V).
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Description of warning messages
Inconsistencies found in the image
database file. Back up and recover.
Recover, then import using the included
PC software.
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
Since the database information of high
definition image quality (HD) movies has
been damaged, there are inconsistencies
between the information in the database and
the information in the file. Touch [OK] to
back up the high definition image quality
(HD) movies and repair the database file.
You cannot see the backed-up movies on the
camcorder.
By connecting the camcorder to a computer
after repairing the database, you can import
backed-up high definition image quality (HD)
movies to the computer using the supplied
“PMB” software installed on the computer.
However, it is not guaranteed that all movies
can be imported to the computer.
Recording media
Cannot recognize the internal memory.
Format and use again.
Cannot recognize HDD. Format and
use again.
The internal recording medium of the
camcorder is set differently from the default
enable you to use your camcorder. This
will delete all data in the internal recording
medium.
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or writing
the internal recording media of the camcorder.
If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator,
there may be some trouble with the GPS
receiver. Turn on your camcorder again
(HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/PJ50V).
This may occur when you keep applying shock
on the camcorder.
Movies recorded on other devices may not be
played back.
Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was
not completed in time.
You cannot record because the drop sensor
senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly.
If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder
constantly, set [Drop Sensor] to [Off], and you
may be able to record the image again (p. 96).
You have performed recording and erasing
operations repeatedly, or a memory card that
has been formatted by other device is used.
Copy and take data backup to other device
(such as a computer), and then format the
memory card on the camcorder (p. 90).
The size of the inserted memory card is not
sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the
recommended memory card (p. 22).
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Do you want to repair the image
database file?
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do
you want to repair the image database
file?
You cannot record or play back movies
because no movie management information
exists. If you touch [OK], new management
information is created and you can record or
play back movies.
Recovering data.
Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
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Cannot recover data.
External media cannot execute functions.
Writing data onto the media of the camcorder
has failed. Attempts were made to recover the
data, but they were unsuccessful.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording
medium.
If the message still appears, reconnect the
external media device, then format it. Note
that if you format the external media device,
all the recorded movies and photos are deleted.
If you cannot format the external media
device, the external media device may
be incompatible with your camcorder, or
damaged. Replace it with a new one.
Reinsert the memory card.
Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even
then the indicator flashes, the memory card
could be damaged. Try with another memory
card.
Cannot recognize this memory card.
Format and use again.
you format the memory card, all the recorded
movies and photos are deleted.
Other
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record
still pictures.
Maximum number of images already
selected.
You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
created folders using your camcorder.
folders using your computer.
You can select only 100 images at one time for:
Deleting movies/photos
Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the
protection
Copying movies/photos
This memory card may not be able to
record or play movies.
Data protected.
You tried to delete protected data. Release the
protection of the data.
Use a memory card recommended for your
camcorder (p. 22).
This memory card may not be able to
record or play images correctly.
Use a memory card recommended for your
camcorder (p. 22).
Do not eject the memory card during
writing. Data may be damaged.
Reinsert the memory card, and follow the
instructions on the LCD screen.
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Using your camcorder
abroad
Power supply
On TV color systems
You can use your camcorder in any
Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
image on a TV, it must be an NTSC-
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Viewing high definition image quality
(HD) movies
System
Used in
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan, the Philippines, the
USA, Venezuela, etc.
In countries/regions where 1080/60i is
supported, you can view the movies with
the same high definition image quality
(HD) as that of the recorded movies.
You need an NTSC-system-based and
1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI
cable (sold separately) must be connected.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
Viewing standard definition image
quality (STD) movies
To view standard definition image quality
(STD) movies, you need an NTSC-system-
based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be
connected.
PAL-M
PAL-N
SECAM
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local
time by setting a time difference when
using your camcorder abroad. Touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock
Settings)] [Date & Time Setting]
[Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock
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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
differences
Area setting
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
+10:00
+11:00
+12:00
Melbourne, Sydney
Solomon Is
Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok,
Kwajalein
Samoa
Hawaii
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Yangon
Bangkok, Jakarta
Hong Kong, Singapore,
Beijing
Seoul, Tokyo
Adelaide, Darwin
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Alaska
Los Angeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
New York, Bogota
Santiago
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores, Cape Verde Is.
+09:00
+09:30
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Maintenance and
precautions
HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160: Internal hard
disk, memory card
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
*
Data recorded in AVCHD format other than
the above mentioned cannot be played on your
camcorder.
The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format used to record
a high definition (HD) signal using efficient
data compression coding technology. The
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital
or Linear PCM system is used to compress
audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.
About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/
PJ50V)
The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a
system that calculates geographical location
from highly accurate US space satellites.
This system allows you to pinpoint your
exact location on the earth. The GPS
satellites are located in 6 orbits, 20,000 km
above the earth. The GPS system consists of
24 or more GPS satellites. A GPS receiver
receives radio signals from the satellites,
and calculates the current location of the
receiver based on the orbital information
(almanac data) and travel time of the
signals, etc.
As the AVCHD format uses a
compression coding technology, the
picture may be disturbed in scenes
where picture, field angles or brightness,
etc. change drastically, but this is not a
malfunction.
Determining a location is called
Recording and playback on your
camcorder
Based on the AVCHD format, your
camcorder records with the high definition
image quality (HD).
In addition to high definition image
quality (HD), your camcorder is capable
of recording a standard definition (STD)
signal in the conventional MPEG-2 format.
“triangulating.” A GPS receiver can
determine the location’s latitude and
longitude by receiving signals from 3 or
more satellites.
As the positions of GPS satellites vary
constantly, it may take longer to determine
the location or the receiver may not be able to
determine the location at all, depending on the
location and time you use the camcorder.
“GPS” is a system for determining geographic
location by triangulating radio signals from
GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder
in places where radio signals are blocked or
reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded
by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in
open sky environments.
Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920
1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i, 1920
1080/24p (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)
Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch
Recording media:
Internal memory, memory card
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V:
Internal memory, memory card
You may not be able to record location
information at locations or in situations where
radio signals from the GPS satellites do not
reach the camcorder as follows.
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In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of
buildings.
Between tall buildings or at narrow streets
surrounded by buildings.
In underground locations, locations
surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated
bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields
are generated, such as near high voltage
cables.
Near devices that generate radio signals of the
same frequency band as the camcorder: near
1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.
On the map data
The camcorder contains map data for the
following countries/regions. Europe, Japan,
North America, Oceania, etc.
Built-in map is powered by companies as
follows; Map of Japan by Zenrin Co., Ltd., other
areas by NAVTEQ.
The map data included is as of the date of
production of this manual.
GPS maps will appear in 2-dimensional
graphics except for certain landmarks in Japan,
which will appear in 3D.
The map always displays the north at the top.
You cannot change the language on the map.
You cannot update the map data
On triangulating errors
If you move to another location right after
turning the power switch to ON, it may
take a longer time for the camcorder to start
trianguating, compared to when you stay in the
same place.
The scale of the map is 100 feet to 6,000 miles.
On the geographic coordinate system
The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system
is used.
Error caused by the position of GPS satellites
The camcorder automatically triangulates your
current location when the camcorder receives
radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The
triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites
is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the
environment of the location, the triangulating
error can be greater. In this case, your actual
location may not match the location on the map
based on the GPS information. Meanwhile,
the GPS satellites are controlled by the United
States Department of Defense, and the degree of
accuracy may be changed intentionally.
Error during the triangulating process
The camcorder acquires location information
periodically during triangulating. There is
a slight time difference between when the
location information is acquired and when the
location information is recorded on an image,
therefore, the actual recording location may not
match exactly the location on the map based on
the GPS information.
On copyright
The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying or other usage of the
map data may be contrary to the copyright laws.
On the navigation function
The camcorder does not have a navigation
function that uses GPS.
Australia
Copyright. Based on data provided under
license from PSMA Australia Limited (www.
psma.com.au).
Austria
© Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen
Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and
Slovenia
© EuroGeographics
France
source: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto®
IGN France
Germany
Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit
Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden
entnommen.
On the restriction of use of GPS
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of
the situation, the countries/regions of use.
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Great Britain
Based upon Crown Copyright material.
Greece
© EuroGeographics; Copyright Geomatics Ltd.
Hungary
Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd.
If you eject the memory card, or turn off your
camcorder while your camcorder is reading
or writing image files on the memory card
(while the access lamp is lit or flashing)
If you use the memory card near magnets or
magnetic fields
Italy
It is recommended that you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory
card or memory card adaptor.
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando
quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica
ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione
Toscana.
Japan
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
memory card.
Do not disassemble or modify the memory
card.
Do not let the memory card get wet.
Keep the memory card out of the reach of small
children. There is danger that a child might
swallow it.
Do not insert anything other than the compliant
size of memory card into the memory card slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Do not use or keep the memory card in the
following locations:
Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer
Places under direct sunlight
Norway
Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping
Authority
Portugal
Source: IgeoE – Portugal
Spain
Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG
Sweden
Based upon electronic data © National Land
Survey Sweden.
Switzerland
Topografische Grundlage: © Bundesamt für
Landestopographie.
Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases
On the memory card adaptor
When using memory card with memory card
compliant device inserting memory card
into memory card adaptor, make sure the
memory card is inserted facing in the correct
direction. Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction.
About the memory card
A memory card formatted by a computer
(Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
Data read/write speed may vary depending
on the combination of the memory card and
memory card compliant product you use.
Damaged or lost data may occur in the
following cases (the data will not be
On image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on memory card by
your camcorder conform to the “Design rule
for Camera File system” universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
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On your camcorder, you cannot play back
photos recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
If you cannot use memory cards that have been
used with another device, format it with your
all information on the memory card.
You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your camcorder
and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the
power consumption according to the operating
conditions of your camcorder, and displays the
remaining battery time in minutes.
The battery pack NP-FV50 is compatible with
“ActiFORCE.”
“ActiFORCE” is a new generation power
system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and
the speed and accuracy of battery time
remaining calculations have been improved
when compared with current “InfoLITHIUM”
P-series battery.
When playing back image data modified on
your computer
When playing back image data recorded with
other devices
About the “Memory Stick”media
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
Types of“Memory Stick”media
Recording/Playback
“Memory Stick Duo” media
(with MagicGate)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo” media
—
We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
(HDR-PJ10/XR160) or the /CHG (flash/
charge) lamp (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/
PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) turns off. If you charge the
battery pack outside of this temperature range,
you may not be able to charge it efficiently.
This product supports parallel data transfer.
However, the transfer speed may differ,
depending on the type of media you use.
This product cannot record or play data that
uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is
a copyright protection technology that records
and transfers the contents in an encrypted
format.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 C (50 °F) or below,
and the length of time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one
of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and install it on your camcorder right
before you start taking shots.
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery
pack
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV70/
NP-FV100 (sold separately).
Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or reverse operation
wears out the battery pack faster. We
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs.
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs
have the
mark.
recommend using a large capacity battery pack:
NP-FV70/NP-FV100 (sold separately).
Be sure to close the LCD screen when not
recording or playing back on your camcorder.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
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The battery pack is also consumed when your
camcorder is in recording standby or playback
pause.
Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About x.v.Color
x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for
a long time, or if left in a fully charged state,
or when the battery pack is frequently used.
Use the remaining battery time indication as a
rough guide only.
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
The mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
To discharge the battery pack on your
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
camcorder completely, touch
(MENU)
[Setup] [ (General Settings)] [A.
Shut Off] [Off], and leave your camcorder
in recording standby until the power goes off
(p. 95).
About battery life
Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
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checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope
into a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not
using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
pack.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
LCD screen
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause uneven color and other
damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft
cloth to clean it.
To clean the projector lens (HDR-PJ10/
PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may condense
inside your camcorder. This may cause a
malfunction to your camcorder.
If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without
turning it on.
Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a
cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft
cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning
cloth lightly dampened with water.
Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or
thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or
a chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage
the lens surface.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
in a humid place as follows:
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When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface
In hot or humid locations
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
On adjustment of the touch panel
([Calibration])
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure
below. It is recommended that you connect your
camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using
the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General
Settings)] [Calibration].
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when the LCD screen is closed. The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always charged
while your camcorder is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while
the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable
battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months
if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use
your camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery.
Touch “” displayed on the screen with the
corner of memory card or the like 3 times.
Touch [Cancel] to cancel calibration.
Notes
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable
battery is not charged, the camcorder operation
will not be affected as long as you are not
recording the date.
How to charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave
it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24
hours.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time
Note on disposal/transfer of the
camcorder
Even if you delete all movies and still images,
internal recording media may not be completely
erased. When you transfer the camcorder, it is
recommended that you perform [Empty] (p. 90)
to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when
you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended
that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
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Note on disposal/transfer of the
memory card
On trademarks
“Handycam” and
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
are
Even if you delete data in the memory card or
format the memory card on your camcorder or
a computer, you may not delete data from the
memory card completely. When you give the
memory card to somebody, it is recommended
that you delete data completely using data
deletion software on a computer. Also, when you
dispose of the memory card, it is recommended
that you destroy the actual body of the memory
card.
“Memory Stick,” “
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
,” “Memory Stick PRO
,” “Memory
“
Duo,” “
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “
“MagicGate,” “
,”
,” “MagicGate
Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick
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
Sony Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of
the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
“ ” and “PlayStation” are registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc..
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
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NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are
trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other
countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association.
All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore,
and are not mentioned in each case in this
Handbook.
“C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software are
provided in your camcorder. We provide this
software based on license agreements with
their owners of copyright. Based on requests
by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform
you of the following. Please read the following
sections.
Read “license3.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software.
Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER
THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA
IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camcorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of
the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use
the following URL to download it. When
downloading the source code, select HDR-CX180
as the model for your camcorder.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the
contents of source code.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE
OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If
it is not installed on your computer, you can
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE <HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM>
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Quick reference
Screen indicators
Center
Indicator
Center
Meaning
Left
Right
[STBY]/[REC]
Recording status (25)
Slide show set
Warning (106)
Playback mode (31)
Right
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
Left
Indicator
Recording image quality
(HD/STD), frame rate
(60p/60i/24p) and
recording mode (PS/FX/
FH/HQ/LP) (37)
Meaning
60i
MENU button (74)
Self-timer recording (81)
GPS triangulating status
Video light
60min
Remaining battery
Recording/playback/
editing media (21)
Counter (hour:minute:
second)
Estimated recording
remaining time
Wide Mode (87)
[Face Detection] set to
[Off] (83)
0:00:00
00Min
[Smile Shutter] set to [Off]
Manual focus (79)
Photo size (88)
Approximate number of
recordable photos and
photo size
9999
9999
9999
Scene Selection (80)
Playback folder
Current playing movie or
photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
White Balance (78)
SteadyShot off (82)
100/112
An external media device
is connected (65)
x.v.Color (87)
Conversion Lens (83)
Destination (97)
Intelligent Auto (face
detection/scene detection/
camera-shake detection)
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
View Images button (29)
Micref Level low (85)
Wind Noise Reduct. (85)
Blt-in Zoom Mic (85)
Audio Mode (85)
Drop sensor off (96)
Drop sensor activated (96)
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Indicator
Meaning
Audio Level Display (86)
Low Lux (80)
HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V
Intelligent Auto (36)
Slide show button
Data file name (32)
Protected image (52)
101-0005
Flash (84)/
Red Eye Reduction (85)
Indicators and their positions are approximate
and may differ from what you actually see.
Some indicators may not appear, depending on
your camcorder model.
HDR-PJ10
HDR-PJ50/PJ50V
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HDR-XR160
Built-in microphone (40)
Remote sensor
Point the Wireless Remote Commander
your camcorder.
Camera recording lamp (95)
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when the
remaining recording media capacity or battery
power is low.
Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to
accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a
microphone (sold separately). The accessory
can be turned on or off as you open or close
the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To
connect an accessory, press down and push
it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and
then press down and pull out the accessory.
When you open or close the shoe cover,
slide it as indicated by the arrow.
When you are recording movies with an
external flash (sold separately) connected
to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of
the external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
You cannot use an external flash (sold
separately) and the built-in flash at the same
time.
LCD screen/Touch panel (18, 41)
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.
Speaker
When an external microphone (sold
separately) is connected, it takes precedence
over the built-in microphone (p. 40).
Projector lens (HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/
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)
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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.
Press RESET to initialize all the settings
including the clock setting.
(headphones) jack (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Power zoom lever (36)
PHOTO button (27)
CHG (charge) lamp (HDR-PJ10/XR160),
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V) (14)
Battery pack (14)
START/STOP button (25)
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A/V Remote Connector (33)
SCAN/SLOW buttons (31)
PLAY button
Built-in USB Cable (15)
Memory card access lamp (23)
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the
camcorder is reading or writing data.
STOP button
DISPLAY button (25)
Transmitter
Tripod receptacle
START/STOP button (25)
Power zoom buttons
PAUSE button
Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the
tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold
separately: the length of the screw must be less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
VISUAL INDEX button (29)
Displays an Index screen during playback.
Memory card slot (23)
////ENTER buttons
BATT (battery) release lever (16)
When you press any of these buttons, the
orange frame appears on the LCD screen.
Select a desired button or an item with
///, then press ENTER to enter.
Wireless Remote Commander
(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
towards the remote sensor to operate your
camcorder (p. 123).
When no commands have been sent from the
Wireless Remote Commander within a certain
period, the orange frame disappears. When
you press any of ///, or ENTER again,
the frame appears at the position where it was
displayed last.
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD
screen using ///.
DATA CODE button (91)
Displays the date and time, camera setting
data, or coordinates (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V/
PJ50V) of the recorded images when you press
this button during playback.
PHOTO button (27)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
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To change the battery of the Wireless
Remote Commander (HDR-CX360/
CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V)
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail
into the slit to pull out the battery case.
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
Insert the battery case back into the Wireless
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the 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.
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Index
Convert Highlight Playback
Frame Rate...................................87
Fully charged...............................14
FX .................................................37
Symbols
scenes/scenarios..........................44
1080p/480p..................................93
5.1ch surround recording..........40
Copying a disc.............................61
Creating a disc ............................56
CTRL FOR HDMI......................93
G
Golf Shot......................................77
GPS...............................................47
GPS Setting..................................94
Guide Frame................................86
A
A. Shut Off...................................95
A/V connecting cable...........34, 72
Abroad .......................................110
Area Setting.................................97
Audio Level Display ...................86
Audio Mode ................................85
Auto Area ADJ............................98
AVCHD........................................56
AVCHD format.........................112
D
H
Data Code..............................19, 91
Date/Time....................................19
Date & Time Setting...................97
Delete ...........................................51
Demo Mode ................................96
Digital Zoom...............................82
Disc Burn.....................................58
Disc recorder...............................71
Divide...........................................54
Download Music ........................43
Drop Sensor ................................96
Dual Rec ......................................40
DVDirect Express.......................67
DVD writer............................67, 70
HD/STD Set ................................37
HDMI Resolution.......................93
Highlight Setting ........................43
I
Image quality...............................37
Image Quality/Size .....................87
Image Size....................................88
Indoor ..........................................78
“InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack ............................................115
B
Battery Info..................................96
Battery of the Wireless Remote
Battery pack.................................14
Beach............................................81
Blt-in Zoom Mic.........................85
Blu-ray disc..................................61
L
E
Language Setting ..................20, 96
LCD Brightness...........................94
Low Lux .......................................80
LP..................................................37
Edit/Copy ....................................89
Empty Music ...............................43
Event Index..................................29
External media............................64
C
Calibration.................................118
Camera/Mic ................................78
Camera Data ...............................91
Capturing photos from
a movie.........................................55
Charging the battery pack
abroad ................................. 16, 110
Clock Set......................................18
Component .................................93
Connection..................................33
M
Maintenance..............................112
Map View.....................................49
Media Select ................................21
Media Settings.............................21
Memory card...............................22
“Memory Stick” media...... 22, 114
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media............................................22
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media............................................22
F
Face Detection ............................83
Fader.............................................81
FH.................................................37
File Number ................................91
Flash .............................................84
Focus ............................................79
Format..........................................90
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Menus...........................................75
Micref Level.................................85
Mirror mode ...............................41
Moisture condensation ............117
Movies....................................25, 31
Scenario Save...............................44
Scene Selection ...........................80
Screen indicators ......................121
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
V
W
White Fader.................................81
Wide angle...................................36
Wide Mode..................................87
Wind Noise Reduct. ...................85
Self-Timer....................................81
Setting the date and time...........18
Setup.............................................90
Shooting Mode............................76
Smile Sensitivity..........................84
Spot Focus ...................................79
Spotlight.......................................81
Spot Meter ...................................79
SteadyShot (Photo).....................82
SummerTime ..............................97
Sunrise&Sunset...........................80
Supplied items...............................3
N
NTSC..........................................110
O
One Push .....................................78
Original........................................53
Outdoor .......................................78
X
x.v.Color.....................................116
P
Y
Photos ....................................27, 32
Playing..........................................29
Projector ......................................45
Z
Zoom............................................36
T
Triangulating...............................48
Triangulating priority mode .....50
Tripod.........................................125
Troubleshooting..........................99
TV.................................................33
Twilight Portrait .........................80
R
REC Lamp ...................................95
Rec Mode.....................................37
Recording ....................................24
Recording media.........................21
Red Eye Reduction .....................85
Repair...........................................99
U
USB cable...............................67, 70
USB Connect...............................59
USB Connect Setting .................94
USB LUN Setting........................94
S
Saving images in external
media............................................64
Scenario .......................................44
Scenario Erase.............................44
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answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
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