Parts and controls

  1. 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 localauthorized Sony service facility.
Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed.
  1. Lens (G lens)

  1. Built-in microphone


HDR-CX400E/ CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ CX510E

HDR-PJ420E/ PJ420VE/ PJ430/ PJ430E/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE/ PJ510E
  1. LCD screen/Touch panel

If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
  1. Speaker

  1. PROJECTOR FOCUS lever

  1. Projector lens

  1. GPS antenna (HDR-CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ PJ420VE/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE)

A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.

HDR-CX400E/ CX410VE/ CX430V/ CX430VE/ CX510E

HDR-PJ420E/ PJ420VE/ PJ430/ PJ430E/ PJ430V/ PJ430VE/ PJ510E
  1. (View Images) button

  1. POWER button

  1. PROJECTOR button

  1. Memory card slot

  1. Memory card access lamp

While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
  1. (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)

  1. (headphones) jack

  1. PROJECTOR IN jack

  1. HDMI OUT jack

  1. Power zoom lever

  1. PHOTO button

  1. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp

  1. Battery pack

  1. START/STOP button

  1. DC IN jack

  1. Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
  1. Grip belt

  1. Loop for a shoulder belt

  1. Built-in USB Cable

  1. Tripod receptacle

Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Depending on the specifications of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction.
  1. BATT (battery) release lever

To fasten the grip belt