Page 2 - Read this first; WARNING; To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not; CAUTION; Battery pack; Notice for customers in the United
2 GB Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Batter...
Page 3 - FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE; Notice for the customers in the
3 GB FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-CX350VE, HDR-XR350VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www. com...
Page 4 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity
4 GB be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replac...
Page 5 - Supplied items; Shoe cover
5 GB interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will no...
Page 6 - About language setting; Black points
6 GB LCD Screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 63). Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of a...
Page 8 - Notes on use; Note on using the camcorder at high
GB actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory (HDR- CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E) and the hard disk (HDR-XR350E/XR350VE) of the camcorder and the...
Page 9 - Operation flow; Playing movies and photos
GB Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 21 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 25 Pla...
Page 10 - Table of contents; Getting started
10 GB Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - Customizing your camcorder
11 Table of c on ten ts GB Customizing your camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook...
Page 12 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack
12 GB Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E HDR-XR350E/XR350VE Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug DC IN jack Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To t...
Page 13 - Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.; To remove the battery pack; pack in the direction of the arrow (
13 G etting star ted GB You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by a...
Page 14 - To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; attached, the battery pack is not discharged.; Notes on the battery pack; Charging the battery pack abroad
14 GB To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LC...
Page 15 - Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the; Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.; Select the desired geographical area with
15 G etting star ted GB 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. 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , t...
Page 16 - To turn off the power; Changing the language setting
16 GB Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] ...
Page 17 - Step 3: Preparing the recording media; Selecting the recording media for movies
17 G etting star ted GB Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/ CX350VE/CX370E * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR350E/XR350VE * Inter...
Page 18 - The recording medium is changed.; To check the recording media settings; recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.; Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder; Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder
1 GB Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on your model...
Page 19 - To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.; to memory card
1 G etting star ted GB “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Open the cover, and insert the memory card with t...
Page 20 - Recording; Fasten the grip belt.
20 GB Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E: Internal memory HDR-XR350E/XR350VE: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. 1 Fasten the...
Page 21 - Recording movies
21 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicat...
Page 22 - Data code during recording; a desired setting
22 GB It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your 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 ...
Page 23 - Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.; Flashes
23 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media. HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E: Internal memory HDR-XR350E/XR350VE: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 17. Press MODE to turn on the (Pho...
Page 24 - If white circular spots appear on photos
24 GB 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 camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flas...
Page 25 - Playback; on the camcorder; Press; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.; Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date.
25 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/CX350VE/CX370E: Internal memory HDR-XR350E/XR350VE: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page...
Page 26 - Returns to the recording screen.; Playing movies; Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
26 GB / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ / SET]. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging or . appears with the movie or phot...
Page 27 - To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch; Viewing photos; Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
27 Rec or ding/P la yback GB To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, ...
Page 28 - Playing images on a TV; Connection methods and the image; HDMI OUT jack
2 GB 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. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the T...
Page 29 - Connecting to a high definition TV
2 Rec or ding/P la yback GB Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 25). Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16: (wide) or 4:3 TV Compon...
Page 30 - On “Photo TV HD”
30 GB When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared wi...
Page 31 - Making good use of your camcorder; Deleting movies and; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos at one time
M ak ing good use of y our camc or der 31 GB Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the...
Page 32 - DELETE
32 GB To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. Tou...
Page 33 - Saving movies and photos with a computer; Preparing a computer
Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er 33 GB Saving movies and photos with a computer 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 a...
Page 34 - When using a Macintosh; Install “PMB” before connecting your; Turn on the computer.; The installation screen appears.; Select the country or region.
34 GB * 1 Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. * 2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc creation function, etc. * 3 Star...
Page 36 - Starting PMB; Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on; You can view, edit, or create discs of movies; Reading “PMB Help”; For details on how to use “PMB,” read the; To disconnect your camcorder from the
36 GB Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on the computer screen. Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [ PMB] to start “PMB.” You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using “PMB.” Reading “...
Page 37 - Selecting the method for creating a disc; Player; Characteristics of each type of disc
37 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB Selecting 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 c...
Page 38 - Discs you can use with “PMB”
3 GB Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 42. Disc type Features DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system soft...
Page 41 - At the top of the window, click
41 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB Creating an AVCHD disc You can create an AVCHD disc by putting together high definition image quality (HD) movies previously imported to your computer (p. 40). In this section, the procedure for recording a high definition image quality (HD) movie ...
Page 42 - Creating a Blu-ray disc; Creating a standard; You can create a standard definition image
42 GB Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 40). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB,” and ins...
Page 43 - The window used to select movies; Copying a disc
43 Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er GB 4 At the top of the window, click [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)]. The window used to select movies appears. To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting...
Page 44 - Saving images with an external device; Saving images in
44 GB Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For this operation, y...
Page 45 - When connecting an external media
45 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB 6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows. However, even if the external media has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. ...
Page 46 - To finish the external media connection; Creating a disc with a; AVCHD format compatible device
46 GB To play back images in the external media on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 25). You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 28). You can play back the hig...
Page 47 - Ordinary DVD device; You can create a disc or play back the
47 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB Ordinary DVD device Player DVD player Computer that can play DVDs, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 47) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 50) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 51) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) d...
Page 48 - To customize a disc with DISC BURN
4 GB Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. Movies recorded on the internal recording media that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc. When there a...
Page 49 - To play back a disc on the DVD writer
4 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. 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 ...
Page 51 - Disconnect the USB cable.; A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
51 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e GB After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or vid...
Page 52 - connecting cable with S VIDEO
52 GB Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it ...
Page 53 - Using menus; MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition); Setting menus
Customizing y our camc or der 53 GB Customizing your camcorder 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 categor...
Page 54 - Using MY MENU
54 GB Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MEN...
Page 55 - Using the OPTION MENU
55 Customizing y our camc or der GB Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU. You touch , and the menu items you can change in the ...
Page 56 - Menu lists
56 GB Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION .................. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach. FADER .................................... Fades scenes in or out. WHITE BAL. ................................ Adjusts ...
Page 61 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your
Additional inf or mation 61 GB Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 61 to 63), and inspect your camcorder. Remove the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the cam...
Page 63 - Precautions; On use and care
63 Additional inf or mation GB 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. The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p. 58). Incompatible mem...
Page 65 - Note on disposal/transfer of memory; Specifications; System
65 Additional inf or mation GB (See “Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook” on page 60.) 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. Note on disposal/transfer of memory card Ev...
Page 67 - Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50; Expected charging and running time
67 Additional inf or mation GB Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 6.8 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.1 A Capacity Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh) Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camc...
Page 69 - On trademarks
6 Additional inf or mation GB 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,” “...
Page 70 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Upper left
70 GB Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Indicator Meaning MENU buttonSelf-timer recordingGPS tracking status Flash / REDEYE REDUCMICREF LEVEL lowWIDE SELECTBLT-IN ZOOM MIC 60 min Remaining batteryRecording folderReturn button Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status Photo si...
Page 71 - Parts and controls
71 Q uick r ef er ence GB Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/ CX350VE/CX370E HDR-XR350E/XR350VE Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be ...
Page 74 - Index
74 GB You will find the menu lists on pages 56 to 59. Index H “Handycam” Handbook .............60 I Image quality ...............................56Install ............................................34 L LANGUAGE SET .......................16 M Macintosh ....................................34Mainten...
Page 76 - Printed in Japan
GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan
