Canon CX 350 Specifications

4-171-500-12(1)Digital HD Video Camera Recorder“Handycam” Handbook 2010 Sony CorporationHDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/ CX370/XR350/XR350VTable of contents9G

10USMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100USUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder with

101Additional informationUSSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcor

102USMaintenance and precautionsAbout the AVCHD formatWhat is the AVCHD format?The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used

103Additional informationUSYou may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellite

104USCroatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia© EuroGeographicsFrancesource: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto® IGN FranceGermanyDie

105Additional informationUSIf you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media near magnets or magnetic fieldsIt is recommended that you make a back-up of imp

106USand an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions

107Additional informationUSAbout x.v.Colorx.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony.xvYCC

108USYou bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.You use y

109Additional informationUSOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryYour camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the dat

11Table of contentsUS PLAYBACK (Items for playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110USMultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association.All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademar

111Additional informationUSOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied softwareThe software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter ref

112USQuick referenceScreen indicatorsUpper leftIndicator MeaningMENU button (61)Self-timer recording (74)GPS tracking status (48) Flash (75)

113Quick referenceUSParts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.HDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370HDR-XR350/XR350V Active Interface ShoeThe Active

114USWhen you open or close the shoe cover, slide it as indicated by the arrow.When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately)

115Quick referenceUS DC IN jack (12) A/V Remote Connector (36) Grip belt (20) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacleAttach a tripod (sold sep

116US SCAN/SLOW buttons (29) / (Previous/Next) buttons (29) PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button (21) Transmitter START/STOP button (20) P

117USQuick referenceIndexDDATA CODE ...16, 76DATE/TIME...16, 77Date Index ...

118USMUSIC TOOL ...34, 78MY MENU ...62MY MENU SETTING ...62NNTSC...

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12USGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packHDR-CX300/CX350/CX350V/CX370HDR-XR350/XR350VBattery packDC IN jackDC plugPower cord (Mains lead)To

13Getting startedUSYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM“ battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder.NotesYou cannot attach any “InfoLITHI

14USTo remove the battery packClose the LCD screen. Pushing the PUSH (battery release) button (), remove the battery pack in the direction of the arr

15Getting startedUSStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on an

16USNotesThe date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during p

17Getting startedUSStep 3: Preparing the recording mediaThe recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons

18US Touch [YES]  .The recording medium is changed.To check the recording media settingsIn either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, t

19Getting startedUS Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.Close the cove

2USRead this firstSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) 

20USRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media.HDR-CX300/CX

21Recording/PlaybackUSTo stop recording, press START/STOP again.You can stop recording also by touching  in the bottom left of LCD screen.The icons a

22USTipsSee page 96 on the recordable time of movies.You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 27).When a fac

23Recording/PlaybackUS Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen.Wh

24USUseful functions for recording movies and photosZoomingYou can magnify images up to 17 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can

25Recording/PlaybackUSCamera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod)The camcorder detects whether camera-shake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compens

26USof the media is changed depending on recording mode.  Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch a

27Recording/PlaybackUSNotesThe face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case

28USPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played.HDR-CX300/CX350/C

29Recording/PlaybackUS/ : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen.*  is displayed when  is touched. appears when the s

3USAbout language settingThe on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language

30USTo adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch  adjust with /  .You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in

31Recording/PlaybackUSUseful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for desired images by date (Date Index)You can search for desired images

32USTipsYou can also display the Film Roll Index by touching (MENU)  [Show others]  [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category)  [FILM ROLL].Search

33Recording/PlaybackUSTo stop Highlight PlaybackTo pause, touch .To stop, touch or .To change the settings for Highlight PlaybackAfter touching [ H

34USTo erase the saved Highlight Playback scenarioTouch (MENU)  [Show others]  [SCENARIO ERASE] (under [EDIT] category)  [ERASE] and select a s

35Recording/PlaybackUSPlaying back a series of photos (Slide show)Touch on the photo playback screen.The slide show begins from the selected photo.T

36USPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ

37Recording/PlaybackUSTypes of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TVComponent A/V Cable (supplied)HDMI Ca

38USNotesWhen you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with

Making good use of your camcorder39USMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos

4USWhen the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessoriesDo not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so

40USProtecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.TipsYou can protect movies and photos o

41Making good use of your camcorderUSTo undo the protection of movies and photosTouch the movie or photo marked with  in step 3. disappears.To prote

42USCapturing a photo from a movie1 Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category).The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears.2

43Making good use of your camcorderUS5 Touch  .NotesThe image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie:[ 2.1M] with high defini

44US Touch  [YES]   .TipsTo check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back

45Making good use of your camcorderUS Select the photo to be copied.[COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select

46USPlaying the Playlist Touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [PLAYLIST] (under [PLAYBACK] category).Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the

47Making good use of your camcorderUS Touch  [YES]   .TipsEven if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted.To chan

48USSetting the GPS functionSet the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder t

49Making good use of your camcorderUSAcquiring the current location informationYou can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON

5USWhen using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object.Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.On the drop

50US Touch the image marker where you recorded the movies and photos to be played back.The image marker turns red. The movies or photos recorded at

51Making good use of your camcorderUSAdjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ)Your camcorder can maintain accurate

52USSaving images with an external deviceSaving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage d

53Saving images with an external deviceUS6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen.NotesThe number of scenes you can save

54USwhere the external media is connected with [Settings].NotesThe Date Index and Map Index (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) of photos cannot be displayed.If your

55Saving images with an external deviceUSOrdinary DVD devicePlayerDVD playerComputer that can play DVDs, etc.Creating deviceDVD writer, DVDirect Expre

56US Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray.The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BUR

57Saving images with an external deviceUS Touch  [YES] on the camcorder screen.To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and

58USTipsIf you cannot play back created standard definition (STD) image quality discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and

59Saving images with an external deviceUS Disconnect the USB cable.Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.You

6USOperation flowGetting started (p. 12)Prepare the power source and memory card.Recording movies and photos (p. 20)Recording movies  p. 20 Changing

60US Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device f

Customizing your camcorder61USCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusUsing the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If y

62USNotesYou may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.Grayed out menu items or settings are not avail

63Customizing your camcorderUSUsing the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse o

64USMenu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) categorySCENE SELECTION 66FADER 66WHITE BAL. 67SPOT MTR/FCS 68SPOT METER 68SPOT FOCUS 68EXPOSURE 68FOCUS 69TE

65Customizing your camcorderUS (OTHERS) categoryYOUR LOCATION*1 49USB CONNECTUSB CONNECT*2 58USB CONNECT*3 58USB CONNECT 58DISC BURN Operating Gu

66US MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation.The default settings are marked with .SCENE SEL

67Customizing your camcorderUSWHITE FADERFades in/out with the white effect.Out InBLACK FADERFades in/out with the black effect.Out InTo cancel the fa

68USWhen the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house,

69Customizing your camcorderUSFOCUSYou can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject in

7USAdvice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorderWhen you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body uprig

70USOn the [GOLF SHOT] screen, frame the subject in the white guide frame in the center of the screen, then press START/STOP. The 0.5 second point bef

71Customizing your camcorderUS SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation.The default settings are marked

72USLOW LUXYou can record bright color images, even in dim light.OFFThe LOW LUX function is not used.ON ( )The LOW LUX function is used.FACE DETECTIO

73Customizing your camcorderUSSMILE SENSITIVITYSets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function.HIGHDetects even a slight smile.

74US PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation.The default settings are marked with .SELF-TIMERPress PHO

75Customizing your camcorderUSSTEADYSHOTYou can compensate for camera shake.Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then

76US PLAYBACK (Items for playback)See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation.VISUAL INDEXSee page 28.VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEXSee page 31. MAP (HDR-C

77Customizing your camcorderUSOFFData code is not displayed.DATE/TIMEDisplays the date and time.CAMERA DATADisplays camera setting data.COORDINATES*D

78US EDIT (Items for editing)See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation.DELETESee page 39.SCENARIO ERASESee page 34.PROTECTSee page 40.DIVIDESee page

79Customizing your camcorderUS MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the operation.MEDIA SETTINGSSee page 17.MEDIA INF

8US Useful recording techniquesCapturing images beautifully without troublesome settingINTELLIGENT AUTO(24)Focusing on the child on the left side of

80USor [EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time.REPAIR IMG.DB F.See page 89, 94. GENERAL SET (Other setup items)See “Using menus” (p. 61) on the

81Customizing your camcorderUSIf you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the sett

82US COMPONENTSelect [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.480iSelect this when connecting your camcorder

83Customizing your camcorderUS DST SET/SUMMERTIMEYou can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.

84USTipsWhen you set this item to [ON] and touch , the demonstration starts playing.The demonstration will be suspended:When you press START/STOP or P

Additional information85USAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the

86USThe menu settings have changed automatically.The following menu items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD

87Additional informationUSThe remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This

88USThe temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.The temperature of your camc

89Additional informationUSSteadyShot does not function.Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 71, 75).Even if [STEADYSH

9Table of contentsUSTable of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90USSound is quiet when the LCD screen is closed facing out. Open the LCD screen.When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 73) set to [LOW], the r

91Additional informationUSThe image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. S

92USCannot use Because of following settings[PRIORITY SETTING]/ [SMILE DETECTION]/ [SMILE SENSITIVITY][GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [SP

93Additional informationUS (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card)Slow flashingFree spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of

94USDescription of warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.Recording media Internal memory format error. HDD format

95Additional informationUS Reinsert the memory card.Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be

96USRecording time of movies/number of recordable photos“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard image quality.Exp

97Additional informationUSStandard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute)Recording mode Recording time[STD HQ] 3 h 55 mHDR-CX350/CX

98USMemory cardHigh definition image quality (HD)(unit: minute)AVC HD 24M (FX)AVC HD 17M (FH)AVC HD 9M (HQ)AVC HD 5M (LP)1GB 5(5)6(6)10(9)20(15)2GB 10

99Additional informationUSLP: Approx. 5Mbps (average) 1,440  1,080 pixels/16:9Standard definition image quality (STD):HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720