HDR-XR350V

High Denition Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder
Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-denition video2 and 7 Megapixel still images with the HDR-XR350V, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and a 160GB1 internal hard disk drive. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.
Full HD Recording with 60p playback
Record amazing HD video at full 1920x1080 resolution and enjoy 60p playback via HDMI cable and compatible HDTV. Additionally, you can record your video at 24 Mbps, the highest possible bit-rate for AVCHD, and enjoy near Blu-ray Disc quality video reproduction.2

Quick Autofocus

An improved autofocus (AF) system now lets you take crisp images even faster. In fact, this new Quick AF feature focuses twice as fast when compared to previous Sony camcorder models.

Intelligent Auto Mode

Analyzes your shot and then automatically selects the appropriate settings from 10 distinct scene modes: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Tripod, Walk Detection. Lets you get extra creative with 90 possible scene combinations.
1/4" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 7 Megapixel still images. Additionally, it provides stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain whether you're in video or still photo mode.
Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ maps
Lets you view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder.7

Golf Shot

Captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite sequence shot image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.
Direct Copy to External HDD
Lets you copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately)13, all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorders handy playback features.
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode (Wide to Tele)
Compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.

Additional Features:

Active Interface Shoe Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9 Smooth Slow Record Dynamic Range Optimizer Up to 24Mbps AVCHD video2
Wide Angle G-Lens (27.4mm)* with 12x Optical Zoom
Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 27.4mm* focal length in Photo Mode and 29.8mm* in Video Mode offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.
Face Detection Technology w/ Face Priority
With Face Priority, your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter technology for the face you prioritize. Just touch the preferred face on the LCD display and the camcorder will not only prioritize it for you, but will remember your prioritized face until the camera is turned off.

* 35mm equivalent

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Specications

IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE Recording Media Internal Memory RECORDING CAPACITY Rec. / Playback with Internal Memory OPTICS AND LENS Lens Type 35mm Equivalent 16:9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Aperture Exposure Control Filter Diameter (mm) Focal Distance (mm) Focus System Progressive Shutter Mode Shutter Speed Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Card Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover S/S & Zoom Button on LCD INPUTS & OUTPUTS Audio/Video Remote Terminal Digital Audio/Video Output(s) USB Port(s) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) HDMI Connection Output(s) Headphone Jack Microphone Input Active Interface Shoe CONVENIENCE Face Detection Smile Shutter Mode Quick On BRAVIA Sync Control for HDMI (CEC) Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote HDMI Yes (mini B/Hi-Speed) A/V terminal Yes (mini) No No Yes Yes Yes Yes, Power On with LCD Yes5 Yes (High / Normal / Low) Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media20) Auto Yes (Touch Panel) 2.7" Clear Photo wide touch screen LCD No

CONVENIENCE FEATURES 1/4 Exmor R CMOS Sensor with ClearVid array BIONZ image processor 4200K 2650K pixels 1990K pixels HD: 1920x1080/1440x1080; SD: 720 x 480 HD: HDTV 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color HD: AVCHD2: MPEG-2 2650K 3540K 7 MP 5.3 MP Dolby Digital 2ch stereo Built-in Zoom Microphone Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately); SD/SDHC Media20 HDD 160GB1 Dynamic Range Optimizer Image Stabilization x.v.Color White Balance Fader Effects Scene Selection Mode(s) Face Index Film Roll Index Photo Capture from Movie Still Image Mode(s) Slide Show Mode Easy Handycam One Touch Disc Burn PhotoTV HD Multiple Language Display Smooth Slow Record Golf Shot POWER Power Consumption Supplied Battery Type Power Requirements DIMENSIONS Dimensions (Approx.) Weight (Approx.) When using 2ch: High Denition: FX = up to 910 min., High Denition: FH = up to 1180 min., HQ = up to 2370 min., LP = up to 4030 min. Standard Denition: HQ = up to 2440 min. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AC Adaptor Rechargeable Battery Pack Remote Commander control unit Clock Lithium (Installed) Component Video Cable Composite Video Cable USB Cable Application Software (CD-ROM) SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries Starter Kit AC Adaptor/Charger for V series batteries Lens HDMI Cable (mini) Tripod Video Light GPS Unit FOOTNOTES
1. 160GB equals 160 billion bytes. A portion of the total storage is used for system management and/or application les. The capacity that a user can use is approximately 158 GB after deleting 650MB of demonstration video. 2. This camera captures high denition footage in the AVCHD format. High Denition AVCHD discs can be created using standard DVD media, the supplied software and a compatible PC. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, PC with supplied software or PlayStation 3 devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with standard DVD based players, as the DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. 3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI cable, both sold separately. 5. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA HDTV. Please refer to owners manual to determine compatibility. 7. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By using a compatible PC, a broadband Internet connection, and supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and videos can be shown on an online map service. The online map service is currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or termination without notice. 8. Compatible BRAVIA HDTV, and HDMI or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. 9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS. 10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back over 12 seconds. 12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PBM software (sold separately). 13. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. Connection via USB hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes). 20. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended.

Yes Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization Yes Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel) Yes Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow Yes Yes Yes JPEG Yes No Yes12 Yes8 Yes Yes Yes 3.6W InfoLITHIUM (NP-FV50) 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor) 2 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inch (59 x 67 x 125mm) 13oz (390g) AC-L200C/AC-L200D InfoLITHIUM (NP-FV50) RMT-835 Yes Yes Yes Yes PMB Ver.5.NP-FV50/FV70/FV100 ACC-FV70, ACC-HDV7 AC-VQV10/BC-TRV VCL-HGA07B, VCL-HGE08B VMC-15MHD, VMC-30MHD VCT-80AV, VCT-60AV, VCT-50AV, VCT-R640 HVL-HFL1, HVL-10NH, HVL-HL1 GPS-CS3KA
G Lens 29.8 - 357.6mm 36.5 - 438mm F1.8 - 3.4 Yes (Touch Panel) 30mm 2.9 - 34.8mm Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel) N/A Scene Selection, 1/8-1/1000; STD: 1/60-1/1000; LOW LUX: 1/30-1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 - 1/lux (1/60 Shutter Speed) 12x 160x
2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All screen images are simulated. Specications and features are subject to change without notice. Sony is not responsible for typographical errors. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe", SwivelScreen, Super SteadyShot, Advanced HAD, BRAVIA, bloggie logo, Remote Commander AVCHD, Super SteadyShot, Optical SteadyShot, SteadyShot, bloggie, Cinamatone Gamma, Xtra Fine LCD, InfoLITHIUM, DVDirect, HDV, BIONZ, the BIONZ logo, Smile Shutter, the Smile Shutter logo, the Face Detection logo, Exmor, the Exmor logo, ClearVID, x.v.Color, Clear Photo LCD Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are trademarks of Sony. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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 insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO].
Confirm 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.
Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching FORMAT] (under.
[MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] [YES] [YES]
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA

To eject the memory card

Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.
Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY] (under category), then follow the displays on the screen.

[EDIT]

Recording
In the default setting, movies are recorded 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 20.

Fasten the grip belt.

To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.18). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp.

MODE button

(Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo

Recording movies

Press START/STOP to start recording.
You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen.

HDR-XR350/ XR350V

HDR-CX300/CX350/ CX350V/CX370

START/STOP button

[STBY] [REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the camcorder
STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in the default setting.
Data code during recording
The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback. To display them, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) . [DATA CODE] a desired setting

Shooting photos

In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370: Internal memory HDR-XR350/XR350V: Internal hard disk
Press MODE to turn on the

(Photo) lamp.

The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen.

Flashes Lights up

disappears, the photo is recorded.
Tips You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD (p.73). (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under To change the image size, touch . [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting is displayed. You cannot record photos while Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work (MENU) [Show in the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting others] [FLASH MODE] (under. If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected.
If white circular spots appear on photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorders flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air
Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX350V/XR350V)
When you set the GPS switch (p.75) to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. Acquiring the location information enables you to use functions such as the Map Index. The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane. 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 (P. 37) and connect the computer to the internet. Then connect the camcorder to the computer and the GPS assist data will be automatically updated. The GPS assist data may not function in the following cases: When the GPS assist data are not updated for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are not correctly set When the camcorder is moved for a long distance Built-in map is powered by companies as follows; Map of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas by NAVTEQ.

Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card,
(playback folder) appears on the screen.

Playing images on a TV

Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used.
/ to select the input Touch jack of your TV, then touch.
Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]
You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide].
The connection medhod is displayed. If you touch [HINT], you can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder.
Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.
Connectors on your camcorder
Input connectors on the TV Recording/Playback
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
Connect your camcorder to the TV.

HDMI OUT jack

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.17).
Touch [High Definition TV].

A/V Remote Connector

[YES].
When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD).
Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p.28).
A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV
Connecting to a high definition TV
Component A/V Cable (supplied)
(Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red)
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV.
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV

To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE] or [ DELETE].
To delete photos, touch [ [ DELETE].

DELETE]

Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted.
Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

Touch

[YES] .
Tips You can delete an image on the playback screen OPTION MENU. from To delete all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media. Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails.
To delete all movies/photos at one time
In step 2, touch [ DELETE] DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [ . [YES] [YES]
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category).
To delete all photos at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] . [YES]
To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time
In step 2, touch [ DELETE] DELETE by date]/[ DELETE [ by date].
Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date.
To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date].
Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then. touch

Touch [YES]

Touch the image on the LCD screen to to return confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.

Preparing a computer

(Windows)
You can perform following operations using PMB (Picture Motion Browser). Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a computer, install PMB from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand.
Notes Do not format the media of your camcorder from a computer. Your camcorder may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.

Notes Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a disc. See page 45 to create a Blu-ray disc. See page 47 to save images in the external media.
You can also view images on a TV connected 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] (p.44), and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings].
Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDRCX350V/XR350V) of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket)
AVCHD format compatible device Player
Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc.
To finish the external media connection
Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.

Creating device

DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p.50) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p.53) AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD))

Disc type

Ordinary DVD device Player
Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express
You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedicated 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.17). Only unused discs of the following types can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is referred to as DVD writer in this section.
DVD player Computer that can play DVDs, etc.
DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p.50) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p.53) Disc recorder, etc. (p.54) Standard definition image quality (STD) disc
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. Delete the demonstration movie when dubbing or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it. The AVCHD disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. The AVCHD disc should not be used in DVD players/recorders. Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p.47).
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.17). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer.

Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray.
The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION
Perform this operation in the following cases:

When When When

Press writer.

(DISC BURN) on the DVD

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, they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc. [END] [EJECT Touch DISC] on the camcorder screen.
Remove the disc after the operation is completed.
Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save. When you select movies with high definition image quality (HD), the screen to select the image quality of the disc to be created appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired image quality,. and touch
converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card
dubbing a desired image creating multiple copies of the same
Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears.
The image quality of the disc depends on the recording time of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).
, then disconnect the Touch USB cable.

Remaining Disc capacity

Touch screen.

[YES] on the camcorder

To play back a disc on the DVD writer
To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch
[CREATE SAME DISC]. After the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] [END] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder.
Notes Do not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again.

OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . When the screen size of display devices (TV, (MENU) [Show etc.) is 4:3, touch others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] . [4:3] When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.
Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device (MENU) [Show connected, touch others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default . setting) To record the date/time, coordinates (HDRCX350V/XR350V), or camera settings data, (MENU) [Show others] touch [PLAYBACK] [PLAYBACK SET] (under category) [DATA CODE] a desired . In setting (MENU) [Show addition, touch others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP

Using menus

Using the menus, you can perform useful functions 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.59 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p.59 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p.60 PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p.60 EDIT (Items for editing) p.60 OTHERS (Items for other settings) p.61 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p.61 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p.62
Menu items are described in more details in the Handycam Handbook.

Setting menus

You can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. , the screen returns to the MY MENU screen. When you touch
: The menu list moves from category to category. : The menu list moves through 4 items at once.

(PHOTO SETTINGS) category
SELF-TIMER.. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. IMAGE SIZE.. Sets the photo size. STEADYSHOT.. Sets the SteadyShot function when recording photos. FLASH MODE.. Sets how the flash is activated. FLASH LEVEL.. Sets the brightness of flash. REDEYE REDUC.. Prevents redeye when shooting with flash. FILE NO.. Sets how to assign the file number.

(PLAYBACK) category

VISUAL INDEX.. Displays recording images as thumbnails (p.28). VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX.. Enables searching for desired images by date. MAP*1.. Displays the Map Index for searching for movies and photos by recording location. FILM ROLL. Displays and plays the scenes by a certain interval. FACE. Displays and plays the face scenes. PLAYLIST.. Displays and plays the playlist of movies. HIGHLIGHT.. Selects a number of short scenes and plays them back together as a digest of your movies with music and visual effects. SCENARIO.. Plays the favorite scenario saved in Highlight Playback. PLAYBACK SET / SET.. Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing movies. DATA CODE.. Displays the detailed recording data during playback.

(EDIT) category

DELETE DELETE.. Deletes movies. DELETE.. Deletes photos. SCENARIO ERASE ERASE.. Erases scenarios saved in Highlight Playback. ERASE ALL.. Erases all scenarios saved in Highlight Playback. PROTECT PROTECT.. Protects movies to avoid deleting. PROTECT.. Protects photos to avoid deleting. DIVIDE. Divides movies. PHOTO CAPTURE. Captures photos from desired scenes of movies. MOVIE DUB DUB by select. Selects movies and dub. DUB by date. Dubs all movies of a specified date. DUB ALL/ DUB ALL. Dubs all saved movies in a playlist.
PHOTO COPY COPY by select. Selects photos and copy. COPY by date. Copies all photos of a specified date. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD. Adds movies in a playlist. ADD by date/ ADD by date. Adds movies recorded on a same day at one time in a playlist. ERASE/ ERASE. Erases movies from a playlist. ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL.. Erases all movies from a playlist. MOVE/ MOVE. Changes the order of movies in a playlist.

(OTHERS) category

YOUR LOCATION*1. Displays the current location on a map. USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2. Connects the internal memory via USB. USB CONNECT*3. Connects the internal hard disk via USB. USB CONNECT. Connects the memory card via USB. (DISC BURN) DISC BURN. Allows you to save images onto discs by pressing the button (p.42). TV CONNECT Guide. Introduces the connection method depending on the TV type connected (p.31). MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC. Deletes music files. DOWNLOAD MUSIC. Download music files that can be played with Highlight Playback. BATTERY INFO.. Displays the battery information.

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET.. Sets the media for recording movies (p.20). PHOTO MEDIA SET. Sets the media for recording photos (p.20). MEDIA INFO. Displays information on the recording media, such as free space. MEDIA FORMAT INT. MEMORY*2.. Deletes all data on the internal memory. HDD*3.. Deletes all data on the internal hard disk. MEMORY CARD.. Deletes all data on the memory card. REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT. MEMORY*2.. Repairs the image database file on the internal memory (p.66). HDD*3.. Repairs the image database file on the internal hard disk (p.66). MEMORY CARD.. Repairs the image database file on the memory card (p.66).

Precautions

The Image Database File is damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium.

On use and care

The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p.61).
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p.21).
Access to the memory card was restricted on another device.
There is something wrong with the flash.
The amount of light is not sufficient. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
The drop sensor function is activated. You may not be able to record nor play back images.
The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p.34). Photos cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a while, then record.
Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60C (140 F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of 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. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the camcorder turning off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead). Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)

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 casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen
Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder
Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal recording media may not be completely erased. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [EMPTY]

Specifications

(See Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook on page 63.) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

System

Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification Movie recording format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible STD: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory HDR-CX300: 16 GB HDR-CX350/CX350V: 32 GB HDR-CX370: 64 GB Internal hard disk HDR-XR350/XR350V: 160 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card (Class 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for system management and/or application files. The capacity that a user can use is below. HDR-CX300: approximately 15.5 GB HDR-CX350: approximately 31.5 GB HDR-CX350V: approximately 30.8 GB HDR-CX370: approximately 63.6 GB HDR-XR350: approximately 159 GB HDR-XR350V: approximately 158 GB Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (photo, 4:3): Max. 7.1 mega (3072 2304) pixels*1 Gross: Approx. 4200000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 2650000 pixels*2 Effective (photo, 16:9): Approx. 2650000 pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 3540000 pixels
Note on disposal/transfer of memory card
Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you 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.

Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time

50 155

HDR-CX350/CX350V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute)

Recording time HDR-CX350

3h 3 h 55 m 7 h 50 m 13 h 20 m

HDR-CX350V

2 h 55 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 35 m 13 h
Recording and playback time is approximate time available using a fully charged battery pack. High definition image quality (HD)/Standard definition image quality (STD) Recording condition: [ REC MODE] is set to [HQ].

7 h 50 m

HDR-CX370 High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute)
Example of expected recording time of movies in a memory card (in minute)

[FX] [FH] [HQ] [LP]

For 4 GB capacity High definition (HD)
20 (20) 25 (25) 55 (40) 95 (75)
6h5m 7 h 55 m 15 h 50 m 26 h 55 m
Standard definition (STD)

55 (50) -

16 h 15 m
Internal hard disk HDR-XR350/XR350V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute)

Recording time HDR-XR350

15 h 20 m 19 h 50 m 39 h 40 m 67 h 30 m

HDR-XR350V

15 h 10 m 19 h 40 m 39 h 30 m 67 h 10 m
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC MODE]. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25C (77 F) (10C to 30C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended) The recording and playback time will be shorter in low temperatures, or depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder (HDR-CX350/CX350V/CX370/ XR350/XR350V).

40 h 50 m

40 h 40 m

On trademarks

Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , MagicGate, , MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DVDirect is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries. SDHC logo is a trademark.

DC IN jack (15)

A/V Remote Connector (31) Grip belt (23) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (22) Memory card Access lamp (22) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. PUSH (battery release) button (16)
Power zoom lever PHOTO button (26) MODE button (23)

(movie)/

(Photo) lamps (23)
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (15) Battery pack (15) START/STOP button (24)
A/V connecting cable.32, 54 AVCHD..40
Image quality..59 Install..37.
Recording media..20 Repair..64 RESET..75
Battery pack..15. Blu-ray disc..45.

LANGUAGE SET.19

Saving images in external media..47. Screen indicators..73 Self-diagnosis display.65 Setting the date and time.18 Software..37 Specifications.68 Supplied items..8
Macintosh..37 Maintenance..66 MANAGE MEDIA..20 MEDIA SETTINGS..20. Memory card..21 Memory Stick media.21 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media..21. Memory Stick PRO Duo media..21. Menus..56, 59. MOVIE MEDIA SET.20 Movies..24, 29 MY MENU..57 MY MENU SETTING.57
Capturing photos from a movie..46 Care..66 Charging the battery abroad.17 Charging the battery pack..15 CLOCK SET..18 Computer..36 Computer system.36. Copying a disc..46. Creating a disc..40, 49 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc.45 Creating AVCHD disc.44
Thumbnail.34 Tripod..76 Troubleshooting.64. Turning the power on..18 TV..31. TV CONNECT Guide.31
USB cable..50, 53 USB CONNECT..43, 53
DATA CODE.19 DATE/TIME..19 DELETE..34 Disc recorder..54 Dubbing..22 DVDirect Express.50 DVD writer..50, 53
One Touch Disc Burn..42 Operation flow..12 OPTION MENU..58
VISUAL INDEX.28 Volume..30
Parts and controls.74 PHOTO MEDIA SET..20 Photos..26, 30 Playing..28 Playing AVCHD disc.44 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)..36, 39. PMB Help..39 Power on..18 Precautions..66
Wall outlet (wall socket).15 Warning indicators..65 Windows..36
Editing movies..46 External media..47

Fully charged..15

GPS..27

Handycam Handbook.63.

Recording..23 Recording and playback time.70
You will find the menu lists on pages 59 to 62.
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