Sony HDR-PJ380 "Handycam User manual

Key Features
1920x1080 Full HD 24p/60p w/8.9MP Exmor R® CMOS Sensor
Create cinematic video in high denition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p and high quality 8.9MP still images.
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced
grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and
camcorders, the Exmor® R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry,
maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting
conditions.
Project everything from home movies to streaming video.
Enjoy your favorite memories virtually anywhere with the high-contrast 13 lumen projector built-
in to the LCD panel. The HDMI multi-terminal allows you to connect external devices that have
an HDMI output (smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc.) and use the camcorders projector to enjoy
more of your memories than what you capture on the camcorder itself. This puts a new and fun
spin on family movie night, game day and adds convenience to the traveling professional who
can project presentations on the y.
Up to 6hr 25min recording with 16GB1 embedded Flash Memory
The built-in 16GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 6 hours 25 minutes of
high denition video footage (HD LP mode).
55x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of
camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In
addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video
capture.
3.0” wide Clear Photo Plus™ LCD (230k) touch screen
The 3.0” (16:9) Clear Photo Plus™ LCD touch screen (230K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images,
letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings
to best represent the scene. Use the touchscreen to select faces and objects to keep in focus
and monitor levels of exposure while you record.
Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what you want
Experience the pinnacle of Sony® lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens.
Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color
reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 26.8mm focal length in
Photo and Video Modes oers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.
Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack
Features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and
convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold
separately).
AVCHD for highest quality or MP4 for optimized video
HDR-PJ380/B HD Camcorder w/ Projector
Shoot anywhere in Full HD 60p and enjoy it instantly with the built-in
projector. Get up close with 30x zoom while keeping things shake-
free with Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization. For even more
entertainment options, it also easily connects to your tablet, phone or
laptop via HDMI and lets you project video up to 100” diagonally on
any wall.

Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and
sharing.
AVCHD provides premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal for
capturing precious memories at special occasions, family vacations and other moments you
want to treasure for a lifetime. MP4 is great for those moments that you want to quickly share on
your social networks or store on the cloud.
Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame
Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a
touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and
returns.
Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording
Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the
microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.
Closer Voice (with Face Detection)
When the camcorder’s Face Detection technology identies people in a scene, an Advanced
Acoustic Processor automatically reduces background noise, resulting in recorded voices with
outstanding clarity and intelligibility.
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight
Playback identies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music
and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), 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.
Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging
or le transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also ts conveniently into the
hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever
now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording
time.
Intelligent Auto (180 dierent scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and
then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind
noise reduction. There are 180 dierent combinations possible: Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod ,
Backlight, Landscape, Spotlight, Twilight, Macro, Low light, Auto Wind Noise Reduction. The
camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated noise reduction algorithms
to reduce wind noise by up to 10db compared to other models. In addition to reducing low
frequency noise, iAuto also suppresses mid- and upper-frequency noise, resulting in clearer, more
enjoyable sound.
Specications
Camera
Camera Type Digital HD Video Camera Recorder w/ Projector
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor 1/5.8’’ (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
Processor BIONZ® image processor
Pixel Gross Approx.2390K pixels
Eective Picture Resolution Movie: Approx.2290K pixels(16:9) Still: Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording

Media Type
Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark 2);Memory Stick PRO-
HG Duo™;Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™;SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or
Higher)
Still Image Mode JPEG
Still Image Max Eective Resolution 8.9 megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 Movie Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo Mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9
(3984x2240)
Still Image Size 4:3 Movie Mode:6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo Mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3
(2992x2240)
Video Mode HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format.compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS; MP4: MPEG-
4 AVC/H.264
Video Resolution HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i; MP4:
1280x720 30p
Video Actual (Pixel) Approx.2290K pixels(16:9),Approx.1710K pixels(4:3)
Video Signal HDTV, NTSC color, EIA standards
Recording and Playback Times (in
Internal Media)(2ch)
HD PS: 1h15m; HD FX: 1h30m; HD FH: 2h0m; HD HQ: 3h40m; HD LP: 6h25m; STD
HQ: 3h50m (Times are approximate; max time); MP4: 5hr25min
Photo Capture from Movie 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels
16:9 (640x360)
Dual Record 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Audio Format Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator; MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Microphone/Speaker Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB
Mic Level Control Yes(2steps)
Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit
Rate/VBR) HD PS: 28Mbps / FX: 24Mbps / FH: 17Mbps / HQ: 9Mbps / LP: 5Mbps (Approx)
Still Image File Format DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Wind Noise Reduction Yes(On/O)
Optics/Lens
Lens Type G™ Lens
Lens Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Aperture F1.8-F4.0
Optical Zoom 30x
Digital Zoom 350x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) Movie Mode: 26.8-804.0mm(16:9), 32.8-984.0mm(4:3); Photo Mode: 26.8-
804.0mm(16:9), 32.8-984.0mm(4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance Approx.1cm(Wide) ,Approx.80cm(Tele) ,Approx.37cm(Tele Macro)
Extended Zoom 55x
Focal Distance f=1.9-57.0mm; f=3/32-2 1/4inch
Touch Panel Yes
LCD Display
LCD Type 3.0'' (7.5cm) Clear Photo Plus™ LCD (230K) Wide (16:9)
Angle Adjustment Opening Angle:max.90 deg., Turning Angle:max.270 deg.
Brightness Control Yes(Menu)
Coverage 100%
Grid Display Grid Line
Focus Control
Focus System Contrast AF
AF Modes Auto/Manual(Touch Panel)
Focus Area Full range Focus(All)/Spot Focus
Focus Features Tracking Focus
Exposure System
Metering Modes Multi-segment/Spot

Exposure Settings Auto; Manual(Menu); Flexible Spot(Touch Panel)
Scene Mode(s) Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/
Snow
D-Range Optimizer Yes
Noise Reduction Yes
White Balance Mode Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Minimum Illumination Standard:6 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed); Low Lux:3 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed)
Auto Iris Control F1.8 - F10
Backlight Compensation Yes(Auto)
LOW LUX Mode Yes
Drive System
Drive Mode Photo Mode:Single-shot/Self-timer
Self-timer Approx.10sec.(Still Image)
Shutter Speeds Shutter Speed(Standard): 1/30 - 1/10,000; Shutter Speed (Auto Control Range)
Convenience Features
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto
S/S & Zoom button on LCD Yes(Touch Panel)
Fader Eect(s) White/Black
Date / Time Stamp Yes(Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
Erase/Protect Yes/Yes
Media/Battery Indicator Yes(recordable time, free and used media space)/Yes(recordable time, remaining
capacity)
Power Save Mode Yes
Still Image Playback Options Slide Show
Video Playback Options
Highlight Playback(HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share(Translate
into STD quality); Highlight Scenario(Save/Playback/Erase); Hightlight
BGM(Preinstalled 4 music les, Music transfer)
Built-in USB Cable Yes(USB Charge Available)
Multiple Language Display English; Spanish; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French
Self Recording Yes
View & Index Event
Advanced Features
Closer Voice Yes
Face Detection Yes
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low
light/Auto Wind Noise Reduction
Priority Setting (for Face Detection) Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority
Smile Shutter™ technology Dual Capture/Always On/O
x.v.Color™ Yes
Interface
Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible
SD Output Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately))
HD Output HDMI Out(micro)(supplied)
USB Port(s) TypeA(built-in)/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes
PhotoTV HD Yes
Microphone Input Stereo Minijack
Direct Copy Yes
DC IN Yes
HDMI Terminal Yes (HDMI micro)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal Yes
Projector Input Yes (HDMI micro)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Approx.2 3/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 5/8inch (57.5mm x 57mm x 117mm)
Weight (Approx.) Approx.7.4oz ((210g) Main Unit Only)
Power
Power Requirements 6.8V/7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (V Series)
Soware
Supplied Soware
PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by
download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download);
PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)
Operating System Compatibility
Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter
(Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0
or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not
supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above
OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Approx.2 3/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 5/8inch (57.5mm x 57mm x 117mm)
Weight (Approx.) Approx.7.4oz ((210g) Main Unit Only); Approx.9.3oz(NP-FV50(supplied battery);
Approx.10.9oz(NP-FV70); Approx.14.4oz(NP-FV100)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV30) (1)
AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)
Power Cord (1)
HDMI(micro) Cable (1)
USB Connection Support Cable (1)
Operating Guide (1)
1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions
4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
9. For PC: Requires Microso® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows V ista® SP2/Windows 7. For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7)
13. Requires via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes)
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