Sony HDR-PJ30V Handycam® Handbook
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Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-164-11(1) US - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
. Read the "Handycam" Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Help" that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
page 21 for the memory card you can use 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. Shoe cover (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable The camcorder is not - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
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. DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition) DVD media recorded with high definition image quality (HD) can be played back - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
EEnnjojyouyseufusel ffuunlcftuionsctions Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Recording Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (74) Smth Slw REC (73) Capturing images beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (34) Focus on the child on - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
use of GPS HDR-CX360V/PJ30V (45) Recording in a dimly-lit room Low Lux (77) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (38) Smile Shutter (37) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (77) Sunrise&Sunset (77) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (35 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (40) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (53) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (52), Deleting (49)) Using the projector HDR-PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V (43) US 8 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
Easy ways to store good memories Saving Computer (57) External media (62) DVD writer (65, 68) Recorder (69) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable US 9 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
camcorder while playing a movie 29 Viewing photos 30 Playing images on a TV 31 List of connection 31 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 33 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 34 Selecting high definition - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
photos 64 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder 64 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express 65 Performing [DISC BURN OPTION 66 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer 67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
87 Additional information Troubleshooting 95 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 102 Using your camcorder abroad 106 Maintenance and precautions 108 About the AVCHD format 108 About GPS (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 108 About the memory card 110 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 111 About - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 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. US - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
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. Charging time - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
(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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
Table of Contents 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 94) and [Auto Area ADJ] (p. 94) 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). US 18 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
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] (p. 92) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
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. Selecting recording media Touch (MENU - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
" 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
after To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 81). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 80 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
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. Access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
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). If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) This is caused by particles (dust - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
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). 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. 2 Press (View Images). Enjoy Useful - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
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) are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
Table of Contents 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 [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Previous Tips To repeat Slideshow, - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
the connectors used. Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result. When the connected device is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable. Index US 32 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
image quality (STD). 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
HDR-PJ10: Up to 42 times the original size For the HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V: Up to 17 times the original size The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
optimum compensation. Notes 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). Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
media Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs - AVCHD recording discs -- * [PS] can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. Tips Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/60p format when the PS mode of high definition image quality (HD - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
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 (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V). Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) 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. Recording at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
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) has finished. Notes Highlight Playback scenes will change each time you select a Highlight Playback. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 40 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
Highlight point when the Map View is displayed (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V). However, the Highlight point that was set 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
scenes or saved Highlight scenarios are played back. Touch . The camcorder starts converting the data to the target format. To upload a process has finished, touch [Share] [Web Upload], then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen. To create a DVD using DVDirect Express - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
built-in projector (HDR-PJ10/ PJ30/PJ30V) You can enjoy recorded movies or photos using the built-in projector. The projector can be used when you want to watch recorded operation guide appears on the LCD screen only when you use the projector for the first time after the power of the camcorder is - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
use. Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector. Touch panel operation Map operation (HDR-CX360V/PJ30V) Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
(HDR-CX360V/PJ30V) The following features are available if you use the GPS (Global Positioning System) function. Recording information time, the same message will appear on the screen, and you can use the map data by touching [Yes]. Recording information on your location The camcorder records - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
Triangulating meters Unable to record location information For details 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
display Highlight* * Appears only for images recorded with high definition image quality (HD). The map moves if you touch an area where no thumbnails are displayed. If you change the map scale using the power zoom lever, the clusters of thumbnails will change as well. Touch [Yes], then - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
[ (General Settings)] [Your Location] on the recording screen. A marker (red) that indicates your current to the center again. If the camcorder cannot acquire current location information, the triangulating you do not need to continue this operation. Touch . When the triangulating - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
the triangulating information Color of the satellites/ triangulating gauge / (black) / (gray) / (brown) / (ocher) / ( 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
Touch . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the Enjoy Useful Functions Index To delete all movies/photos in an event at one time In step 2, touch [All In Event]. Touch / to select - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
back and forth between the internal recording medium of your camcorder and a memory card or other medium in an external device. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes When you record an image on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
the copy operation is finished external media (p. 60). Dividing a movie You can divide a movie to delete unnecessary parts 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
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) US 53 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Features 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. Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 55 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
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. Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
Tips 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
must be converted from high definition (HD) to standard definition (STD) when saving the 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. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
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 high definition image quality (HD) movies by converting them to standard definition image quality (STD). You cannot copy to a Blu-ray - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD). Connecting cable USB Adapter cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) Page 62 DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image Built-in USB cable of the DVDirect Express 65 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
types of media on which images are saved Refer to "Recording modes and the media" on page 36. 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
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. 15). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. Tips You can - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
USB icon will appear on the Event View screen, etc. You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for this type of connection. 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder's recording media - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
to your camcorder (p. 31). 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]. appears. To perform [Direct Copy] manually Index - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
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. 15). DVDirect Express is referred to as "DVD writer" in this - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. 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 Connect the AC Adaptor and the - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
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 camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Sony DVD - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
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. 15). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
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 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Flash) Flash*1 Flash Level*1 Red Eye Reduction*1 (Microphone) Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Audio Mode Micref Level (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Display Setting Light Bright*1 83 Audio Level Display 83 73 73 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
Clock ADJ *2 Auto Area ADJ*2 *1 HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V *2 HDR-CX360V/PJ30V Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) 56 See "Using menus" (p. 71) on the operation. 91 The default settings are marked with . 91 48 Movie 91 91 You can record movies. 92 92 Photo 92 You - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
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. Index The camcorder - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
background using a flash (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V). Sunrise&Sunset* ( ) Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. Fireworks* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. Landscape* () Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
Twilight Portrait], the setting changes to [Auto] in movie recording mode (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V). If you set [Scene Selection], [White the white effect. Out In Black Fader Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [Off]. Tips - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
at close range down to the following distances: HDR-PJ10: About 44 cm (17 3/8 in.) HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V: About 25 cm (9 7/8 in.) Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 76) when it is hard to - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
you use a tele-conversion lens. Note The built-in flash or the built-in video light does not operate when [Conversion Lens] (p. 80) is set to other than [Off]. You cannot set [Flash] either (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V). Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
Flash (HDR-CX360/CX360V/ PJ30/PJ30V) 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. You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Red Eye Reduction (HDRCX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) 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. When you set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On], then set [ - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
frame is not recorded. Off Does not display the guide frame. On Displays the guide frame. Light Bright (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Off Records in ordinary color range. Index * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 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 36 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
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 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
for playback) See "Using menus" (p. 71) on the operation. Event View See page 27. Map View (HDR-CX360V/ PJ30V) See page 47. Highlight Movie See page 40. Scenario See page 42. Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 71) on the operation. Delete See page 49. Protect See page 50. Copy See - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
, your camcorder displays the information (Date/Time, Camera Data, Coordinates*) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Off Data code is not displayed. Date/Time Displays the date and time. Camera Data Displays camera setting data. Coordinates* Displays coordinates. * HDR-CX360V/PJ30V - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
as shown below. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. Component Select [Component] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Auto Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). 1080p/480p Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 1080p signal and standard image quality - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Your Location (HDR-CX360V/ PJ30V) See page 48. GPS Setting (HDR-CX360V/ PJ30V) You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals (p. 45). On Receives GPS signals. Off Does not receive GPS signals. Index US 91 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
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]. REC Lamp (Recording lamp) (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V) You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
movie is saved on the internal recording media The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area setting (date and time) will be adjusted automatically using GPS signals. Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX360V/ PJ30V) The camcorder can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system. On Maintains accurate - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander p. 95 Batteries/power sources p. 96 LCD screen p. 97 Memory card p. 97 Recording p. 98 Playback p. 99 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper. Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
high or too low, you may not be able to charge it (p. 111). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
just shot on the memory card. The imaging field looks different. The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. The flash does not work (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V). You cannot record with the built-in flash while: the (movie - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
media for the recording media, and the high definition image quality (HD). The demonstration movie was deleted. Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. When you are using the component A/V cable, set [Component] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 89 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
, 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. Index US 101 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 21. No memory card is - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
follow the instructions. Recording media 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). This - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
movies with high definition image quality (HD). You can record standard definition image quality (STD) movies or photos. Cannot recover data. Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert the memory card - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Other Maximum number of images already selected. You can select only 100 images at one time for: Deleting movies/photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Copying movies/photos Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
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-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
Table of Contents HDR-CX360V/PJ30V 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. 94). World time difference Enjoy Useful Functions Time-zone differences GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05:00 +05 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 108
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. Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i, 1920 1080/24p (HDR-CX360/CX360V - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 109
ON, it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when you stay in the same 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 110
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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 111
, and the speed and accuracy of battery time remaining calculations have been improved when compared with current "InfoLITHIUM" P-series battery. Enjoy Useful Functions About the "Memory Stick" media Types of"Memory Stick"media Recording/Playback "Memory Stick Duo" media - (with MagicGate - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 112
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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 113
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 lens (HDR-PJ10/ - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 114
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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 115
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. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 116
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. Read "license2.pdf " in the "License" folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 117
Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (81) Manual focus (76) Scene Selection (77) White Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) (35) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (20) Counter (hour:minute: second) Estimated recording remaining time - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 118
on your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V HDR-PJ10 Enjoy Useful Functions Index 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 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 119
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. When an external microphone - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 120
than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (22) BATT (battery) release lever (15) Wireless Remote Commander Enjoy Useful Functions Index Power zoom lever (34) PHOTO button (26) CHG (charge) lamp (HDR-PJ10), /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) (13) Battery pack (13 - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 121
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. Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 119). When no commands have been - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 122
Event Index 27 Exposure 76 External media 62 F Face Detection 80 Fader 78 FH 35 File Number 88 Fireworks 77 Flash 81 Flash Level 81 Focus 76 Format 87 Frame Rate 84 US 122 Fully charged 13 FX 35 G Golf Shot 74 GPS 45 GPS Setting 91 Guide Frame 83 H HD/STD Set 35 HDMI Resolution - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 123
46 Triangulating priority mode......48 Tripod 120 Troubleshooting 95 Turning the power on 17 TV 31 TV color systems 106 TV Type 89 Twilight 77 Twilight Portrait 77 U USB cable 65, 68 USB Connect 57 USB Connect Setting 90 USB LUN Setting 91 US 123 V VIDEO LIGHT 39 W Wall outlet - Sony HDR-PJ30V | Handycam® Handbook - Page 124
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