A:AnswerHi Jim, You may be referring to the MULTI terminal. Kindly refer to these links for more information about the camera:
https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557730.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557780.html
Regards,
~Ralph
A:AnswerThe recorded video can be previewed in the viewfinder. But normally I would remove the SD card from the camcorder and plug it into a computer to watch, copy or upload the video.
A:AnswerHi Axis, You may use the Media Info on the setting of the camcorder. Kindly refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557871.html
~Ralph
A:AnswerHi kylieisshook, you can install the app Imaging Edge Mobile on App Store onto your iPad mini and follow the instruction using this link to transfer the videos to your iPad mini. https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557797.html (noting that Playmemories Mobile is now Imaging Edge Mobile)
A:AnswerHi Quin, It is designed to provide good quality recording. MIcrophone level can be adjusted depending on your type of recording. You may check on these links for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557846.html?search=sound
https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557842.html?search=sound
~Ralph
A:AnswerHi zeekster1944, Yes you can. We recommend using PlayMemories home. You may refer to this link for more information:
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/app/playmemorieshome/en/help/win/video-edit.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/memory-camcorders-hdr-cx-series/hdr-cx405/articles/00015393
Regards,
~Ralph
A:AnswerSony Memories editing software is not required. I use Movavi because it is inexpensive and does the job, but you can choose and use whichever you want. There is even a basic editing software available on the camera.
A:AnswerHi zeekster1944, there are number of effects preset you can apply. Here are list of all of them.
1.Toy Camera 2.Pop Color 3. Posterization 4.Retro Photo 5.Soft High-key 6.Partial Color 7.High Contrast Mono. For more details on these effects please follow the link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/cam/1440/v1/en/contents/TP0000557823.html?search=picture
A:AnswerHi zeekster1944, the camcorder doesn't have any ports to connect external accessories to. You can use the built in mic for audio recording. There should be no delay audio and video recording. Both will start once Rec button is pressed.