4-585-631-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting started Recording/Playback Saving images Operating Guide Customizing your camcorder Others “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.
Read this first IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDR- ___________________ Serial No. _________________________ Model No. AC- ____________________ Serial No.
for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.call2recycle.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX675 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.
This manual describes 1080 60icompatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i Learning more about the camcorder (Help Guide) Help Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder. Access the Sony support page. http://rd1.sony.
Getting started Supplied items • “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. • Camcorder (1) • AC Adaptor (1) Getting started The shape of the AC Adaptor differs depending on the countries/ regions. • 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.
Charging the battery pack 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor, and attach the battery pack. Battery pack 2 Pull out the Built-in USB Cable. the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the 3 Connect USB connection support cable, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). USB connection support cable Built-in USB Cable GB 10 AC Adaptor Wall outlet (wall socket) • The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.
• Turn off your camcorder before you remove the battery pack. Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.
Turning the power on 1 Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn the power on. the instructions on the LCD monitor, select 2 Following the language, the geographical area, Daylight Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date and time. Touch the button on the LCD monitor. • To go to the next page, touch [Next]. • To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. • To set the date and time again, select [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Date & Time Setting].
Using your camcorder connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) 1 Attach the battery pack to your camcorder (page 10). • Be sure to attach a charged battery pack. the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the 2 Connect USB connection support cable, and connect the AC USB connection support cable Built-in USB Cable Getting started Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Inserting a memory card 1 Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. microSD memory card Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) media Printed surface Terminal • The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. • Insert the memory card straight in the right direction so that the camcorder can recognize it.
*2 Memory cards that meet the following conditions – Capacity of 4 GB or more – SD speed class 10: or faster Notes Getting started • The movies recorded will be divided into files of 4GB when a SDHC memory card is used to record XAVC S movies over extended periods of time. The divided files will be played back continuously when played back on the camcorder. The divided files can be integrated into the single file by using PlayMemories Home. • Proper operation with all memory cards is not guaranteed.
Recording/Playback Recording Recording movies 1 Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to start recording. Power zoom lever • To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). • In default setting, movies are recorded in AVCHD and MP4 format simultaneously (Dual Video REC). MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a network, or for uploading to the Web.
Recording movies with the most effective SteadyShot function on this product (Intelligent Active) You can record a movie using the most effective SteadyShot function on this product. Select [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ SteadyShot] [Intelligent Active]. Shooting photos Recording/Playback 1 Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE] (Photo). PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it 2 Press fully.
Playback 1 Open the LCD monitor and press the (View Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. / to move the desired event to the 2 Select center, and then select the part circled () in the figure.
3 Select the image.
Viewing images at a larger size Connecting the camcorder to a TV 1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied. Signal flow • If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV using an AV cable (sold separately). 2 Set the input of TV to HDMI IN. 3 Play back images on the camcorder. Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ675) 1 Press the PROJECTOR button (page 36).
the operating guide on the LCD monitor, and 3 Follow then select [Project]. Power zoom lever/PHOTO*2 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever*1 *1 Adjust the focus of the projected image. Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the projected image, then press the PHOTO button.
Saving images Importing images to your computer What you can do with PlayMemories Home™ PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. • Update PlayMemories Home to the latest version before using. Playing back imported images Import images from the camcorder. For Windows, the following functions are also available.
Saving images on an external media device How to connect the device Recorder without a USB jack Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately). Saving images Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the camcorder. Connect the AV cable (sold separately) to the camcorder. • For how to save images, also refer to the instruction manual of your recording device.
Using the Wi-Fi function Installing PlayMemories Mobile™ on your smartphone For the latest information and more detailed information on the functions of PlayMemories Mobile, visit the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pmm/ Android OS Install PlayMemories Mobile from Google play. • Android 4.0 or higher is required to use One-Touch functions (NFC). GB 24 iOS Install PlayMemories Mobile from App Store. • One-touch functions (NFC) are not available with iOS.
Transferring MP4 movies and photos to your smartphone 3 Touch the camcorder to the smartphone. One-touch connection with an Android supporting NFC 1 On the smartphone, select [Settings], then, select [More...] to check that [NFC] is enabled. an image to be sent to the smartphone. • You can transfer MP4 movies and photos only. • Select “Switch Movie Format button” in Step 2 of “Playback”, to select MP4 movies when you play back movies (page 18).
2 Select the image you want to transfer, and add , and then select • The QR Code, SSID, and 5 Select [OK]. (If a message appears, select [OK] again.) . password are displayed. 6 With your smartphone, read 3 Start up PlayMemories Mobile. the QR Code displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder. Android Perform the following operations. When [Connect with the camera?] is displayed, select [Connect]. 4 Select [Scan QR Code of the Camera] from the screen of PlayMemories Mobile.
On Home, select [Settings] [Wi-Fi]. Select the SSID of the camcorder. • If the camcorder cannot be connected with the smartphone by NFC and by reading the QR Code, connect by using the SSID and the password. For more details, refer to “Help Guide”. Using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander 1 Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile. Saving images You can record with the camcorder using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander.
Saving movies and photos to your computer via Wi-Fi Connect your computer to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router in advance. 1 Install the dedicated software in your computer (first time only). If you know the SSID and the password of your wireless access point On your camcorder, select [Wireless] [ Setting] [Access point settings]. Select the access point you want to register, enter the password, then select [Next]. Windows: PlayMemories Home http://www.sony.
Customizing your camcorder Using the menus 1 Select . 2 Select a category. Customizing your camcorder Number of the category which is displayed depends on the model. a desired menu 3 Select item. Scroll the menu items up or down. • Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.
Others Precautions • The camcorder is not dustproofed, AC Adaptor • Do not let your camcorder get wet, Do not short-circuit the battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camcorder at the sun or strong light. Doing so may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or radiation.
Overheat protection Depending on the camcorder and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camcorder. A message will be displayed on the LCD monitor before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camcorder and battery temperature goes down.
Specifications System GB 32 Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards (1080 60i compatible models) PAL color, CCIR standards (1080 50i compatible models) HD TV Movie recording format: XAVC S (XAVC S format): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz/16 bit) AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator*1 MP4: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Input/Output connectors HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector PROJECTOR IN jack (HDR-PJ675): HDMI micro connector MIC input jack: Stereo minijack (3.5 mm) Headphone jack: Stereo minijack (3.5 mm) USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB) Multi/Micro USB Terminal*6 *6 Supports Micro USB compatible devices. USB connection is only for output (For customers in Europe). LCD monitor Picture: 7.5 cm (3.
(w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack inserted HDR-CX625/CX675: 57.5 mm × 66.0 mm × 121.0 mm (2 3/8 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 4 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 57.5 mm × 66.0 mm × 130.5 mm (2 3/8 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-PJ675: 61.5 mm × 66.0 mm × 121.0 mm (2 1/2 in. × 2 5/8 in. × 4 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 61.5 mm × 66.0 mm × 130.
• Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the [Shooting Mode], and zooming. Trademarks • AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Others logotype and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Parts and controls Built-in microphone HDR-CX625/CX675/PJ675 Figures in ( ) are reference pages. PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (20) (HDR-PJ675) LCD monitor/Touch panel Projector lens (HDR-PJ675) Power zoom lever (16, 17) PHOTO button (17) Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
PROJECTOR IN jack (20) (HDR-PJ675) HDR-CX450/CX455 / CX485 Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Supports Micro USB compatible devices. This terminal does not support VMC-AVM1 Adaptor Cable (sold separately). You cannot use accessories via an A/V remote connector.
(My Voice Canceling) button Suppresses the voice of the person recording the movie. Speaker (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (headphones) jack Memory card access lamp (14) Memory card slot (14) HDMI OUT jack POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (10) START/STOP button (16) Battery pack (10) DC IN jack Loop for a shoulder belt Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. This terminal does not support VMC-AVM1 Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.