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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/PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 2
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-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 7
Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note This equipment has been tested and found and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 8
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 9
case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. GB - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 11
images in this manual are based on HDR-PJ380E unless otherwise specified. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 12
a projector) (Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the 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 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 14
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 computer 19 Setting - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 16
-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 PROJECTOR button (28) (View Images) button POWER button (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) GB 16 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 17
or writing data. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Depending on the specifications of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction. Memory card slot (21) BATT (battery) release lever (18) GB 17 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 19
HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E): When using the AC Adaptor: 155 min. When using your computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable*: 280 min. The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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 Models 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 21
you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this manual - Up to 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 26
HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E). To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 27
. High definition 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 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 28
. Zoom lever 2 Select [Image Shot on This Device] on the LCD screen. 3 When the operating guide screen appears, select [Project]. PHOTO button To turn off the projector, press PROJECTOR. This screen appears the first time you use the built-in projector after the camcorder is turned on. GB 28 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 29
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 LCD screen closed - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 30
What you can do with "PlayMemories Home" software (Windows) Import images from the camcorder View images in a calendar Upload to online services Create a disc Share images in "PlayMemories Online" "PlayMemories Home" can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm Notes An Internet - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 31
movies.) Memory Windows software in your computer 1 Access the following download site using an Internet browser on your computer, then click [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 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 32
You cannot create a disc with movies recorded in [ MP4] mode. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate ," select ("PlayMemories Home Help Guide") on the software or visit the "PlayMemories Home" support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 33
(p. 18). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 34
Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.12 You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 35
are not available. When you select the grayed out menu item, your 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 3 Select your desired menu item. Shooting Mode STBY Movie Photo - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 36
. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the Self-Timer Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. Tele Macro Focuses microphone level for recording. Shooting Assist My Button Assigns functions to My Buttons. Grid Line Displays grid lines as a guide - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 37
saved with standard definition image quality (STD Download Music**........ Downloads your favorite music files from the computer to your camcorder (while the camcorder 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 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 38
panel. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. 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 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 39
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 Charge the battery pack (p. 18 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 40
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 this case, when - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 41
camcorder 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 Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 42
temperature 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 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 43
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. If the casing and the projector lens is very dirty, clean the camcorder casing and the lens with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing and the projector lens with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following so as not to - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 45
Input/Output connectors HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector PROJECTOR IN jack (HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/ PJ380E/PJ390E): HDMI micro connector MIC input jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB) Multi/Micro USB Terminal* * Supports Micro USB compatible devices. USB connection is only - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 46
Projector (HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/ PJ390E) Projection type: DLP Light source: LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Resolution (output): nHD (640 360) Continuous projection time (when using the supplied battery pack): Approx. 1 h 30 min. General - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 47
/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E Recording media HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E HDRPJ320E Internal memory Memory card Continuous recording time 155 155 Typical recording time 75 75 Playing time 240 240 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 48
are not mentioned in each case in this manual. The following indicators appear when PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the ) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (36) Manual focus (36) Scene Selection (36) White Balance (36) SteadyShot off (36) Tele Macro ( - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 49
100/112 Meaning Recording image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (37) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (20) Counter see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Others/Index GB 49 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 50
Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2 21 "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media 21 Menu lists 36 Menus 35 N Notes on handling of your camcorder 41 P Parts and controls 16 Playback 25 PlayMemories Home..... 11, 30, 31 PlayMemories Home Help Guide 11, 32 Projector 28 R Recording 23 Recording and playback - Sony HDR-PJ380 | Operating Guide - Page 51
Others/Index GB 51 - Sony HDR-PJ380 | 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