Sony Handycam HDR-CX305E User Manual

4-171-505-14(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
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2010 Sony Corporation
HDR-CX300E/CX305E/CX350E/
CX350VE/CX370E/XR350E/XR350VE
Table of contents
10
Getting started
12
Recording/Playback
20
Making good use of your
camcorder
31
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
33
Saving images with an
external device
44
Customizing your
camcorder
53
Additional information
61
Quick reference
70

Sony Handycam HDR-CX305E Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	Handycam HDR-CX305E
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

Read This First

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Essential warnings for reducing fire, shock, and injury hazards, including battery safety.

Getting Started: Initial Setup

Step 1: Charging the Battery Pack

Detailed steps for charging the camcorder's battery pack before first use.

Step 2: Power On and Date/Time Setup

Guide to turning on the camcorder and configuring initial date, time, and location settings.

Step 3: Preparing Recording Media

Instructions for selecting and preparing internal memory or memory cards for recording.

Recording and Playback Operations

Recording Movies

How to record video, including using the START/STOP button and understanding indicators.

Shooting Photos

Steps for capturing still images, including mode selection and focus adjustment.

Playback on the Camcorder

How to view recorded movies and photos using the camcorder's display.

Playing Images on a TV

Making Good Use of Your Camcorder

Deleting Movies and Photos

Saving Files to a Computer

Preparing Computer Systems and Installing PMB

Importing Media Files to Computer

Creating Discs (AVCHD, Blu-ray, STD)

Saving to External Devices

Saving Images to External Media (DIRECT COPY)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Initial Troubleshooting Steps

Camcorder Not Operating or Overheating

Camcorder Not Recognized by Computer

Precautions and Care Guidelines

Environmental and Usage Precautions