Sony HDR-CX300 Handycam® Handbook
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-500-12(1) HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/ CX370/XR350/XR350V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 20 Making good use of your 39 camcorder Saving images with an 52 external device Customizing your 61 camcorder Additional - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 18 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for camcorder. Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
/CX350/CX350V/CX370) and the hard disk (HDR-XR350/XR350V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." US In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
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-XR350/XR350V) 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
20 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 79) Shooting photos p. 22 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 36 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Using accessories Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(24) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(26) SPOT FOCUS(68) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(27) Smile Shutter (27) Recording in a dimly - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
20 Recording movies 20 Shooting photos 22 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 24 Zooming 24 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 24 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 25 Selecting the recording mode 25 Prioritizing the - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
the Playlist 46 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX350V/XR350V 47 Setting the GPS function 48 high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 58 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 59 Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
pack 96 Expected recording time of movies 96 Expected number of recordable photos 98 Using your camcorder abroad 100 Maintenance and precautions 102 About the AVCHD format 102 About GPS (HDR-CX350V/XR350V 102 About the "Memory Stick" media 104 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 105 About - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp HDR-XR350/XR350V AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
pushing the battery pack in the direction of the arrow () until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
. 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. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
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-CX350V/XR350V). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
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-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR350/XR350V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
Duo" media, SD memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can be used with this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
Getting started Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
HDR-XR350/ HDR-CX300/CX350/ XR350V CX350V/CX370 START/STOP button Recording/Playback [STBY] [REC] To stop except the rec & zoom buttons on the LCD. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
circular spots appear on photos 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. Subject - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
set to [ACTIVE]. Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 73) if you want to zoom to a greater level. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
1920 1080/60i format when the FX or FH mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. And when the HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format. Movies are recorded with MPEG-2 format when the standard image - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
smile is not detected, set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 73). Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ / play back the images with other devices than camcorder. Tips When playback from the selected conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) are recorded automatically - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, To start/stop slide - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
FACE]. Playing back 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 with music and visual effects. Scenes for Highlight Playback differ each - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
. [PLAYBACK RANGE] Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch . If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie. [THEME] Select one of - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
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." To start Music Transfer, click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Launcher] [Export] [Music Transfer]. For operating instructions, see - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch / to - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable. US 37 Recording/Playback - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
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. Using "BRAVIA" Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p. 40). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/ XR350/XR350V). If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 45), the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
pause toggles as you press . Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you selected the dividing point with . Making good use of your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p. 33), the movie is deleted from the scenario. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software "PMB" for more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. Capturing a photo - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch ( - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
or erase the movies added to the Playlist. Creating the Playlist Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies are added to an individual Playlist. Touch screen. Touch [YES] . Making good use of your camcorder US 45 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
function (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) What is GPS? The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate information during playback. AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ Your camcorder adjusts the clock and the time difference on each area automatically. - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
, turn the GPS switch to OFF and ON again, or turn the power of your camcorder off and on. Processing time can be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder using the supplied software "PMB." Install "PMB" on your computer and connect the computer to the internet. Then connect - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
Notes The map always displays the north at the top. Tips You can change the scale using the zoom lever (W: larger, T: smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information periodically. The displays of the center marker, etc., appear differently according to the status of - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
of the movie or photo will be displayed at the center of the map. Displaying the coordinate information (COORDINATES) During playback, your camcorder can display the coordinates information recorded on movies and photos. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DATA CODE] (under [PLAYBACK] category - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
[AUTO CLOCK ADJ]/[AUTO AREA ADJ]. Touch a desired setting . Making good use of your camcorder Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 15). There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] is activated. The - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
satisfying requirements for operating. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. For details on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
)/[PHOTO COPY] (when selecting photos). Follow the on-screen instructions to select the recording media and image selection methods. When camcorder (p. 36). You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player for AVCHD - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
Selecting the method for creating a disc Several methods for creating an AVCHD 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. Notes - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. Movies recorded on the internal recording media that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc. When there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. To play back a disc on the DVD writer Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use 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. Notes Connect your - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- CX350V/XR350V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others] - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 66 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 71 PHOTO - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY ]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). When MY MENU is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. Customizing your - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 66 FADER 66 WHITE BAL. 67 SETTING 72 SMILE DETECTION 72 SMILE SENSITIVITY 73 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 73 MICREF LEVEL 73 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 73 AUTO BACK LIGHT 73 X.V.COLOR 73 WIDE SELECT 74 (PHOTO SETTINGS - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 49 58 58 58 Operating Guide 36 34 34 78 (MANAGE MEDIA) category 84 REMOTE CTRL 84 *1 HDR-CX350V/XR350V *2 HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 *3 HDR-XR350/XR350V US 65 Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 61) on *( ) 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 (Soft portrait) () Brings out the - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
[SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. 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. Customizing your - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
[ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
GOLF SHOT] screen, frame the subject in the white guide frame in the center of the screen, then press that of normal recording. You cannot use [GOLF SHOT] when you set the image quality to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips You can set the self-timer by touching (OPTION). With [SELF - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced . You can magnify images up to 12 times using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE]. CONVERSION LENS When your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. OFF ( ) Does not detect faces. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
zoom is performed. 160× Up to 160× zoom is performed digitally. Notes When [ STEADYSHOT] is set to other than [ACTIVE], up to 12× zoom is performed optically. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. US 73 Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
(STD) movies While recording a movie WIDE SELECT 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. 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
set this function 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 ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can set this function when - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
. VISUAL INDEX See page 28. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 31. MAP (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) See page 47. FILM ROLL See page 31. FACE See page 32. PLAYLIST DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data, Coordinates) recorded automatically at the time - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
/XR350V DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA Movie Aperture value Exposure Flash COORDINATES (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) See page 50. Tips 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
(p. 61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX350V/XR350V) See page 47. USB CONNECT See page 58. TV CONNECT Guide See page 36. MUSIC TOOL See page 34. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. To close the battery information - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
deleting data, do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder. The actual performing time for deleting data is as follows; HDR-CX300: about 2 minutes HDR-CX350/CX350V: about 3 minutes HDR-CX370: about 6 minutes HDR-XR350/XR350V: about 80 minutes If you stop performing [EMPTY - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
select the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Customizing - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 101. AUTO CLOCK ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
in the VISUAL INDEX. If you delete the demonstration movie, you cannot recover it (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/XR350/ XR350V). A movie you have recorded will be registered as the recording media The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) US 83 Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
again after about 10 minutes) When you turn on the (Photo) lamp When you press (VIEW IMAGES) CALIBRATION See page 108. DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR350/XR350V) Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. ON Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder, depending on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). high or too low, you may not be able to charge it (p. 105). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem it again on your camcorder (p. 79). Images is not supported by your camcorder (p. 105). (p. 20). Your camcorder is recording the image of your camcorder (p. 96, - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. The flash does [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] [TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [ The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). The - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in the photo recording mode. Sound is not recorded correctly. If you disconnect an external microphone, etc. during recording movies - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
SLW REC] or [GOLF SHOT]. The demonstration movies cannot be played. (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/ XR350/XR350V) Select the internal recording media for the recording media, and the high definition image quality (HD). The demonstration movie is deleted. A movie is played back automatically. Movies - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
jack of another device (p. 59). GPS (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal. Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC] [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [TWILIGHT - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
[SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [ problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 12). US 92 C:06: The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 18. No memory card is inserted (p. 18). Fast flashing for a while, then record. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot record photos while recording movies. (Warning indicator pertaining to smile - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. US 94 There is no HD movie management information. Create new information? You cannot record or play back movies because no high definition image quality (HD) movie management information exists. If you touch [YES], new management - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection is possible. You can select only 100 images at one time for: Deleting movies/photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Dubbing movies Copying photos Editing the Playlist of high definition image quality (HD - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 (unit - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
HQ] 3 h 55 m HDR-CX350/CX350V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX350 HDR-CX350V [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] 3 h 3 h demonstration movie on your camcorder (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/ XR350/XR350V). Your camcorder uses the VBR - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 9M AVC HD 5M 24M (FX) 17M (FH) (HQ) (LP) 1GB 5 6 10 20 (5) (6) (9) (15) 2GB 10 10 25 45 (10) (10) (20) (35) 4GB 20 25 55 95 (20) (25) (40) (75) 8GB 40 55 115 195 (40) (55) (80) (155) 16GB camcorder. Sony - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
LP: Approx. 5Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080 pixels/16:9 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode: 3,072 2,304 dots/4:3 3, - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
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 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 82). HDR-CX350V/XR350V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
addition to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition (STD) signal in the conventional MPEG-2 format. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
time for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when you stay in the to OFF and turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed to do by the on- camcorder does not have a navigation function that uses GPS. Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
PRO-HG * Duo" media * This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with "Memory media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity Duo" media that have been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 79). Note that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick PRO - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
have been improved when compared with current "InfoLITHIUM" to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The mark that - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 108
happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor out. 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 109
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. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 110
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," "libjpeg," "dtoa," and "pcre" 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 111
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. 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 - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 112
LEVEL low (73) WIDE SELECT (74) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (73) Remaining battery Recording folder Return button ( Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD) and recording mode (FX/FH/HQ OFF] (72) SMILE DETECTION (72) LOW LUX (72) Manual focus (69) SCENE SELECTION (66) White balance (67) - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 113
. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 HDR-XR350/XR350V Quick reference Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 114
movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to during playback operations. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 HDR-XR350/XR350V (VIEW IMAGES) button (28) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) (INTELLIGENT AUTO - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 115
HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370 HDR-XR350/XR350V DC IN jack (12) A/V Remote Connector (36) ) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. PUSH (battery release) button (14) Wireless Remote Commander Quick reference Power zoom lever (24, 34) PHOTO button (23) - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 116
21) Transmitter START/STOP button (20) Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button (29) Displays this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 114). When no commands have - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 117
73 AUTO CLOCK ADJ 51 AVCHD format 102 B BATTERY INFO 78 31 DELETE 39 DEMO MODE 83 DIGITAL ZOOM 73 Disc recorder 59 DISPLAY SET 69 GPS 47 GUIDEFRAME 71 H HD/STD SET 25 HDMI RESOLUTION 82 HIGHLIGHT Maintenance 102 MANAGE MEDIA 17, 79 MANUAL SETTINGS 66 Map Index 49 MEDIA FORMAT - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 118
OTHERS 78 OTHER SETTINGS 83 OUTDOOR 67 OUTPUT SETTINGS 81 P PB zoom 34 PHOTO CAPTURE 42 PHOTO COPY 44 PHOTO MEDIA SET 17 Photos MACRO 69 Telephoto 24 Thumbnail 39 Tripod 115 Troubleshooting 85 TV 36 TV color systems 100 TV CONNECT Guide 36 TV TYPE 81 TWILIGHT 66 TWILIGHT PORT - Sony HDR-CX300 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 119
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
“Handycam” Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/
CX370/XR350/XR350V
Table of contents
9
Getting started
12
Recording/Playback
20
Making good use of your
camcorder
39
Saving images with an
external device
52
Customizing your
camcorder
61
Additional information
85
Quick reference
112