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- Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 1
Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images on an external media device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 2
" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. GB - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 3
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 4
Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovak Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Asia Countries/regions China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea (rep) Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan GB Voltage 230 230 220 230 230 230 230 220 220 230 230 220 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 5
Countries/regions Thailand Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand North America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama South America Countries/regions - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 6
Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 7
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. expressly approved in this manual could void your authority the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful the user is encouraged to try to correct the - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 8
provided in the separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 9
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product . If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. GB - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 10
may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing GB 10 removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 18) is lit - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 11
support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection. "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Only for HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/ CX380E/CX390E Rechargeable battery - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 12
model name of your camcorder See the bottom of your camcorder. Model name (HDR-xxx) Differences in functions Model name HDR-CX320 HDR-CX320E/PJ320E HDR-CX380/PJ380 HDR-CX380E/CX390E/ PJ380E/ PJ390E Recording media Internal memory + Memory card Memory card Signal format NTSC - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 13
Notes For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name. Safety Regulation (p. 2) Parts and controls (p. 16) Menu lists (p. 36) Specifications (p. 45) GB 13 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 14
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 11 Supplied Items 11 How to use this manual 12 Differences in functions 12 Differences in equipment 12 Parts and controls 16 Getting started Charging the battery pack 18 Charging the battery using your - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 15
Table of contents Customizing your camcorder Using menus 35 Menu lists 36 Others/Index Troubleshooting 39 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 40 About handling of your camcorder 41 Specifications 45 Screen indicators 48 Index 50 GB 15 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 16
. This is convenient during playback operations. PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (28) Projector lens (28) HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/ CX390E Lens (G lens) Built-in microphones HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E HDMI OUT jack (27) PROJECTOR IN jack (29) Speaker - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 17
/CHG (charge) lamp (18) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (23) DC IN jack (18) Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) Memory card access lamp (21) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 18
pack. Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. To remove the battery pack, close the LCD screen, then slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 19
you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 38). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack (supplied). NP-FV30 (supplied with HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E): When using - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 20
: Functions and equipment p.12 Preparing your camcorder 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. To turn with internal memory) In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. You can change the recording media to a memory card. Select - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 21
cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and 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 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 22
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 the "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media and SDXC memory cards. GB 22 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 23
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. Access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 24
situation (Intelligent Auto) Select [On] at the subject and record it. on the recording screen of movies or photos, then point your camcorder To record the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Touch the face and subject you want to record. A double-lined frame is displayed around that - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 25
(Event View). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the playback mode by event to the center () and then MENU select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date 1 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 26
your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 34) In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E). with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 27
Standard definition Yellow White HDMI Cable (supplied) Red AV Cable (sold separately) Signal flow 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV. 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 25). Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 28
using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 5 When playing back images in your camcorder, move the selection frame using the power zoom lever, then press PHOTO PROJECTOR. Zoom lever 2 Select [Image Shot on This Device] on the LCD screen. 3 When the operating guide screen appears, select [Project]. PHOTO - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 29
or smartphone HDMI Cable (supplied) Using the projector shortens battery life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended). The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector. Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 30
" and other online services. The services may not be available in some countries/regions. Software for Mac The "PlayMemories Home" software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For details, visit - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 31
Install] [Run]. www.sony.net/pm 2 Install according to the on-screen instructions. When the on-screen instructions prompting you to connect the camcorder to a computer appear, connect the camcorder to your computer with the built-in USB Cable. Built-in USB Cable When the installation completes - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 32
software 1 Double-click the "PlayMemories Home" icon on the computer screen. 2 Select screen. [Yes] on the camcorder 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Home," select ("PlayMemories Home Help Guide") on the software or visit the "PlayMemories Home" support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 33
disc recorder with an AV Cable (sold separately). You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 18). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 34
software (p. 32). Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately). Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 35
Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item. Customizing your camcorder - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 36
Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom. Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Face Face Detection Automatically detects faces. Smile Shutter Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 37
images. Direct Copy Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media device. Setup Media Settings Media Select Selects the your camcorder to a TV with the HDMI cable. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to be used when the camcorder is connected - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 38
Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Sets the date and time. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 20). * HDR-CX380/CX380E/CX390E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E ** HDR-CX320/CX380/PJ380 GB 38 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 39
on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 11) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" (p. 32) on connecting your camcorder to a computer - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 40
information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 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 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 41
by the jack covers. LCD screen Battery pack Others/Index The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p. 37). Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 21). The memory card is write-protected. Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. The - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 42
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. When not using your camcorder for a long time - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 43
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. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 44
before you start using your camcorder. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other than date recording will not be affected. Note on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder (Models with internal memory) Even if you delete all - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 45
Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory HDR-CX380/CX380E/PJ380/PJ380E: 16GB HDR-CX390E/PJ390E: 32GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use HDR-CX380/CX380E: Approx. 15.5 GB*6 HDR-PJ380/PJ380E: Approx. 15.5 GB*2 HDR-CX390E: Approx. 31.1 GB - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 46
: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness: HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/ CX390E HD: 2.2 W MP4: 2.0 W STD: 2.1 W HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E HD: 2.4 W MP4 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 47
tables show the approximate available running times when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E Recording media HDRHDR-CX380/CX380E/CX390E CX320/ CX320E Internal memory Memory card Continuous recording time 90 90 Typical recording time 45 45 Playing time - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 48
button (35) Self-timer recording (36) Wide Mode (37) Fader (36) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (36) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (36) Manual focus (36) Scene Selection (36) White Balance (36) SteadyShot off (36) Tele Macro (36) Destination (38) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 49
(HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (37) Remaining battery external media device (33) Bottom Indicator 101-0005 Meaning [Micref Level] low (36) [Auto Wind NR] set to [Off] (36) [Closer Voice] set to [Off] (36) Blt-in Zoom Mic (36) Low - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 50
24 External media device 34 F Face Priority 24 Full charge 19 G Grip belt 17 H "Handycam" User Guide............11 HDMI Cable 27 How to use this manual 12 I Initialize 39 Initial setup 20 Install 31 Intelligent Auto 24 L Language 10 LCD screen 23 M Mac 30 Media select 20 Memory card - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 51
Others/Index GB 51 - Sony HDR-CX380 | Operating Guide - Page 52
GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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Operating Guide
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Please also refer to :
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images on an external
media device
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index