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Table of contents
Digital HD Video
Getting started
Camera Recorder
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Advanced operations
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VE
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this AC Adaptor manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a reference. narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. WARNING Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect expose the unit to rain or moisture. the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction Do not expose the batteries to
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Disposal of Old Electrical FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE Digital HD This symbol on the product or on its Video Camera Recorder is in compliance packaging indicates that this product shall with the essential requirements and other not be treated as household waste. Instead relevant provisions of the Directive 199
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will help to conserve natural resources. Regulatory Information In case of products that for safety, Declaration of Conformity performance or data integrity reasons Trade Name: SONY require a permanent connection with an Model No.: HDR-PJ30E incorporated battery, this battery should Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. be replaced by qualified service staff only. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, To ensure that the battery will be treated CA 92127 U.S.A. properly, hand over the
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Increase the separation between the Declaration of Conformity equipment and receiver. Trade Name: SONY Connect the equipment into an outlet on Model No.: HDR-CX360E a circuit different from that to which the Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. receiver is connected. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ CA 92127 U.S.A. TV technician for help. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 The supplied interface cable must be used This device complies wi
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“Handycam” Handbook (PDF) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
=> This camcorder has a built-in software use. However, there may be some tiny black application called “PMB Portable” (p. 39). points and/or bright points (wh
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=> Before starting to record, test the recording
=> The type of discs or media on which the images function to make sure the image and sound are can be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] recorded without any problems. selected when the images were recorded.
=> Compensation for the contents of recordings Movies recorded with [50p Quality ] can cannot be provided, even if recording or be saved using external media (p. 44). Movies playback is not possible due to a malfunction of recorded with [Highe
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If you cannot record/play back images, Confirm the model name of your perform [Format] camcorder
=> If you repeat recording/deleting images for
=> The model name is shown in this manual when a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on there is a difference in specification between the recording media. Images cannot be saved models. Confirm the model name on the or recorded. In such a case, save your images bottom of your camcorder. on some type of external media first, and
=> The main differe
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Table of contents Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Charging the battery pack abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other t
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Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) DC plug Align the mark on the DC plug CHG (charge) lamp with that on the DC IN jack. /CHG (flash/charge) lamp You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 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 b
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When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN 4 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 (p. 38). Notes
=> Operation with all
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Getting started Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Battery pack AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable* NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 315 NP-FV70 195 600 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
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=> 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]). 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 ca
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Getting started 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.
=> 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 Se
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Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 4
=> If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 5 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch 6 [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] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data
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Getting started 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.
=> When [Power On By LCD] is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a desired language . GB
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Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips
=> See page 61 for the recordable time of movies.
=> See page 63 for the number of recordable photos. Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Setu
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Getting started 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 Class 4 or faster SD card SDXC memory card
=> Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
=> “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half
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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 displ
