Sony HDR-CX380 driver and firmware
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Operating Guide - Page 3
... with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or...time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged...
Operating Guide - Page 7
... any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies...
Operating Guide - Page 11
...; AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) USB connection support cable (1)
The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection.
"Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)
Only for HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/ CX380E/CX390E ...
Operating Guide - Page 14
...a memory card 21
Recording/Playback
Recording 23 Zooming 24
Playback 25 Playing images on a TV 27 Using the built-in projector (Models with a projector 28
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Playing images on a computer 30 What you can do with "PlayMemories Home" software (Windows 30 Software for Mac 30
Preparing a computer (Windows 31 Checking the computer system 31 Installing the...
Operating Guide - Page 30
..." can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm
Notes An Internet connection is required to install "PlayMemories Home." An Internet connection is required to use "PlayMemories Online" and other online services. The services
may not be available in some countries/regions.
Software for Mac
The "PlayMemories Home" software is not supported with Mac computers. To import...
Operating Guide - Page 31
... software in your computer
1 Access the following download site using an Internet browser on your computer, then click [Install] [Run]. www.sony.net/pm
2 Install according to the on-screen instructions. When the on-screen instructions prompting you to connect the camcorder to a computer appear, connect the camcorder to your computer with the built-in USB Cable.
Built-in USB Cable...
Operating Guide - Page 32
... the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software
1 Double-click the "PlayMemories Home" icon on the computer screen.
2 Select screen.
[Yes] on the camcorder
3 Disconnect the USB cable.
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click , then click .
Notes
When you...
Operating Guide - Page 34
... outlet (wall socket). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device.
1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2
(sold separately)
2 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.
Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been...
Operating Guide - Page 37
... is connected to the computer) that can be played with the Highlight Playback scenes. Empty Music Deletes all music files. Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 27). HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the HDMI cable. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to be...
Operating Guide - Page 40
... to install "PlayMemories Home."
"PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly.
Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your computer.
The camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.
Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the computer, and restart the computer, then...
Operating Guide - Page 42
... depending on the USB device which is used with the computer.
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder with a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to...
Operating Guide - Page 44
... still
images, or perform [Format] (p. 37),
data on the internal memory may not be
completely erased. It is recommended that
you select
[Setup] [ Media
Settings] [Format] [Empty] to
prevent the recovery of your data.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using...
Operating Guide - Page 47
... charged battery pack. HDR-CX320/CX320E/CX380/CX380E/CX390E
Recording media
HDRHDR-CX380/CX380E/CX390E CX320/
CX320E
Internal memory Memory card
Continuous recording time
90
90
Typical recording time
45
45
Playing time
135
135
HDR-PJ320E/PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E
Recording media
HDR-PJ380/PJ380E/PJ390E
HDRPJ320E
Internal memory Memory card
Continuous recording time
155
155
Typical...
Operating Guide - Page 48
... 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available.
Left Indicator
Center Indicator
GB
48
Bottom
Meaning MENU button (35) Self-timer recording (36)
Wide Mode (37) Fader (36) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (36) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (36) Manual focus (36...
Operating Guide - Page 50
...32 Projector 28
R Recording 23 Recording and playback time....47 Recording media 20 Repair 39
S Saving images on an external media device 34 Screen indicators 48 SD card 21 Self-diagnosis display 40 Setting 20 Specifications 45 Starting PlayMemories Home...32 Supplied Items 11
T Touch panel 23 Tripod 17 Troubleshooting 39 TV 27 U USB 19 USB Adaptor Cable 34 USB connection support...