Sony Handycam HDR-CX350V User manual

Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-defi nition video2 and 7 Megapixel
still images with the HDR-CX350V, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS
sensor for superior low-light performance and 32GB1 of embedded fl ash
memory. 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.
HDR-CX350V
High Defi nition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 camcorder’s
handy playback features.
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.
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.
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.
Additional Features:
• 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display3
• Active Interface Shoe
• Dolby® Digital stereo recording with Built-in
Zoom Mic
• Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9
• Smooth Slow Record
* 35mm equivalent
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HDR-CX350V
High Defi nition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
CONVENIENCE
Face Detection Yes
Smile Shutter™ Mode Yes
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
BRAVIA® Sync Control for HDMI (CEC)Yes5
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Dynamic Range Optimizer Yes
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization
x.v.Color™Yes
White Balance Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Fader Effects Yes
Scene Selection Mode(s)Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks,
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Face Index Yes
Film Roll Index Yes
Photo Capture from Movie Yes
Still Image Mode(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
Easy Handycam No
One Touch Disc Burn Yes12
PhotoTV HD Yes8
Multiple Language Display Yes
Smooth Slow Record Yes
Golf Shot Yes
POWER
Power Consumption 3.3W
Supplied Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV50)
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)2 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 5 inch (52 x 64 x 125mm)
Weight (Approx.)11oz (320g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV50)
Remote Commander® control unit RMT-835
Clock Lithium (Installed)Yes
Component Video Cable Yes
Composite Video Cable Yes
USB Cable Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.5.09
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM
Batteries NP-FV50/FV70/FV100
Starter Kit ACC-FV70, ACC-FV50A, ACC-HDV7
AC Adaptor/Charger for
V series batteries AC-VQV10/BC-TRV
Lens VCL-HGA07B, VCL-HGE08B
HDMI Cable (mini)VMC-15MHD, VMC-30MHD
Tripod VCT-80AV, VCT-60AV, VCT-50AV, VCT-R640
Video Light HVL-10NH
GPS Unit GPS-CS3KA
FOOTNOTES
1. 32GB equals 32 billion bytes. A portion of the total storage is used for system management and/or application fi les. The
capacity that a user can use is approximately 30.8GB after deleting 650MB of demonstration video.
2. This camera captures high defi nition footage in the AVCHD format. High Defi nition 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 owner’s manual to
determine compatibility.
7. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By using a compatible PC, a broadband Internet con-
nection, 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.
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 PMB software (sold separately).
13. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive format-
ted 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.
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/4” “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor with ClearVid™ array
Processor BIONZ® image processor
Imager Pixel Gross Size 4200K
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 2650K pixels
Video Actual 4:3 1990K pixels
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)HD: 1920x1080, 1440x1080; SD: 720 x 480
Video Signal System HD: HDTV 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color
Video Format(s) Supported HD: AVCHD2: MPEG-2
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 2650K
Still Actual 4:3 3540K
Still Picture Resolution 7 MP
Dual Record Resolution 5.3 MP
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately);
SD/SDHC Media20
Internal Memory 32GB1
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / Playback with Internal
Memory
When using 2ch: High Defi nition: FX = up to 175 min., High
Defi nition: FH = up to 230 min., HQ = up to 460 min., LP = up
to 780 min. Standard Defi nition: HQ = up to 470 min.
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type G Lens
35mm Equivalent 16:9 29.8 - 357.6mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 36.5 - 438mm
Aperture F1.8 - 3.4
Exposure Control Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter (mm)30mm
Focal Distance (mm)2.9 - 34.8mm
Focus System Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode N/A
Shutter Speed Scene Selection, 1/8-1/1000; STD: 1/60-1/1000;
LOW LUX: 1/30-1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 - 1/1000
Minimum Illumination 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom 12x
Digital Zoom 160x
DISPLAY
Display 2.7" wide touch panel3 Clear Photo LCD
View Finder No
HARDWARE
Flash Yes (High / Normal / Low)
Memory Card Slot Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media20)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto
S/S & Zoom Button on LCD Yes
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Audio/Video Remote Terminal Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)HDMI™
USB Port(s)Yes (mini B/Hi-Speed)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Output(s)A/V terminal
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack No
Microphone Input No
Active Interface Shoe Yes
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