Sony HDR-PJ30E User Manual

HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ10E/PJ30E/PJ30VEDigital HD Video Camera RecorderOperating Guide4-271-169-12(1)Table of contentsGetting startedRecording/PlaybackA

10GBSaving images with an external deviceSelecting a method for saving images with an external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11GBGetting startedGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your

12GB4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.To charge the battery using your computerThis met

13GBGetting startedCharging timeApproximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.Battery packCharging timeAC Ada

14GBWe do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder.In the default setting, the power

15GBGetting startedStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on.To

16GB4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next].If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]

17GBGetting startedTo turn off the powerClose the LCD screen.The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off.TipsYou can t

18GBStep 3: Preparing the recording mediaThe recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. *Inte

19GBGetting startedInserting a memory cardNotesSet the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.Types of memo

2GBRead this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock haz

20GB Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.Close the cover after inserti

21GBRecording/PlaybackRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media. Movies are re

22GBRecording movies Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.  Press START/STOP to start recording.To stop recording, press START/STOP again.To

23GBRecording/PlaybackNotesIf you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.The maximum continuous recordable time of

24GBShooting photosWhen disappears, the photo is recorded. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo re

25GBRecording/PlaybackIf white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE)This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) float

26GBSelecting the recording modeYou can change the quality of the image that you record by touching (MENU)  [Image Quality/Size]  [REC Mode].The t

27GBRecording/PlaybackPlayback on the camcorderYou can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the cam

28GBChange to the movie/photo recording modeTime-line barHighlight Playback button*Change Event Scale button* Appears only when the image quality

29GBRecording/PlaybackOperating the camcorder while playing a movieYou can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing

3GBFOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPEHereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-CX360VE/PJ30VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is in compliance with the e

30GBViewing photosYou can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select

31GBRecording/PlaybackPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the

32GBConnecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TVWhen movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in

33GBRecording/PlaybackWhen your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the

34GBAdvanced operationsDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.NotesYou cannot restore i

35GBSaving movies and photos with a computerSaving movies and photos with a computerUseful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a compu

36GBPreparing a computerStep 1 Checking the computer systemWindowsOS*1Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Windows 7CPU*4Intel Core Duo 1.6

37GBSaving movies and photos with a computerStep 2 Installing the supplied software “PMB”Install “PMB” before connecting your camcorder to a computer

38GB When the installation is completed, remove the CD-ROM from the computer.Click (PMB icon) that appears on the desktop of the computer to start

39GBSaving movies and photos with a computerStarting PMB (Picture Motion Browser)1 Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on the computer screen.The

4GBwill help to conserve natural resources.In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection w

40GBStarting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable.The [USB

41GBSaving movies and photos with a computerNotesWhen using “PMB Portable,” make sure to connect the camcorder to the network.Set [USB LUN Setting] to

42GBSaving images with an external deviceSelecting a method for saving images with an external deviceYou can save high definition image quality (HD) m

43GBSaving images with an external deviceThe types of media on which images are savedRefer to “Selecting the recording mode” on page 26.The devices on

44GBSaving images on an external media deviceYou can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external har

45GBSaving images with an external deviceYou cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for this type of connection.5 Connect the external media device to th

46GBSaving desired movies and photosYou can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device. Connect the camcorder to the externa

47GBSaving images with an external deviceNotesIf your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations.Reconnect t

48GB3 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray.4 Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer.Movies that are stored on one of

49GBSaving images with an external device Touch  on the camcorder screen.To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and tou

5GBDeclaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: HDR-CX360EResponsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92

50GB After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen and remove the disc when the tray is open. Touch and disconnect the USB c

51GBSaving images with an external deviceIf the [USB Select] screen does not appear, touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [(Connection)]  [USB Connect].3 Tou

52GB A/V connecting cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately)By using this cable, higher quality images can be produced t

53GBCustomizing your camcorderCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusYou can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations.The c

54GBMenu listsShooting ModeMovie ...Records movies.Photo ... Shoots pho

55GBCustomizing your camcorder (Shooting Assist)Guide Frame...Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical.D

56GB (Connection)TV Type ...Converts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 31).Component ...Select

57GBCustomizing your camcorderGetting detailed information from the “Handycam” HandbookThe “Handycam” Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on

58GBAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 58 to 60), a

59GBAdditional informationThe recording stops.The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a whil

6GB“Handycam” Handbook (PDF) “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)This camcorder has a built-in software application called “PMB Portable” (p. 39).See

60GBIncompatible memory card is inserted (p. 19). The memory card is write-protected.Access to the memory card was restricted on another device.There

61GBAdditional informationExpected recording time of moviesInternal recording mediaHDR-CX360E/CX360VEHigh definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) an

62GBRecording mode Recording time[Long Time ](5.1ch)*6 h 15 m(5 h 5 m)[Long Time ](2ch)*6 h 25 m(5 h 15 m)Standard definition image quality (STD) in h

63GBAdditional information NotesThe unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equival

64GBPrecautionsOn use and careDo not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations:Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Neve

65GBAdditional informationOn handling the casingIf the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and

66GBWARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating

67GBAdditional informationEffective (photo, 16:9):Approx. 2 650 000 pixelsEffective (photo, 4:3):Approx. 3 540 000 pixelsLens: G lensHDR-PJ10E:30  (O

68GBHDR-PJ10E:58.5 mm  64.5 mm  116.5 mm (2 3/8 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts58.5 mm  64.5 mm  128 mm (2 3/8

69GBAdditional informationOn trademarks“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.“AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of P

7GBBefore starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.Compensation for the cont

70GBQuick referenceScreen indicatorsLeftIndicator MeaningMENU buttonSelf-timer recordingGPS triangulating statusVideo lightWide Mode Fader[Face Detec

71GBQuick referenceParts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VEHDR-PJ10E Active Interface ShoeThe Active Inte

72GBThe camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.

73GBQuick reference Power zoom lever PHOTO button (24) CHG (charge) lamp (HDR-PJ10E), /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/PJ30E/PJ30VE) (

74GBYou will find the menu lists on pages 54 to 56.IndexMMacintosh ...36Maintenance ...6

GBPrinted in China 2011 Sony CorporationAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer

8GBIf you cannot record/play back images, perform [Format]If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the

9Table of contentsGBTable of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .