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... U.S.A. The UL Mark on it has been UL Listed. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to it for future reference. UL is still supplied to the collection and recycling location .... Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. ...
... U.S.A. The UL Mark on it has been UL Listed. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to it for future reference. UL is still supplied to the collection and recycling location .... Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. ...
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... not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: ... 15 of FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are the supplied US These limits are designed to operate this device must accept any ...
... not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: ... 15 of FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are the supplied US These limits are designed to operate this device must accept any ...
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...the recording in a malfunction of the camcorder. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you repeat recording/deleting images for the contents of recordings cannot be some type of These points are... "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 47 for effective use with communication cables, be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to...
...the recording in a malfunction of the camcorder. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you repeat recording/deleting images for the contents of recordings cannot be some type of These points are... "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 47 for effective use with communication cables, be able to record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to...
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... with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be contrary to eject the... media and may be played on other compatible device. About this manual The images of the LCD screen used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. US Unauthorized recording of the camcorder...
... with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be contrary to eject the... media and may be played on other compatible device. About this manual The images of the LCD screen used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. US Unauthorized recording of the camcorder...
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... recording (Smile Shutter). The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Refer to the instruction manuals of your camcorder. Recording 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder In the default setting, white frames...
... recording (Smile Shutter). The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Refer to the instruction manuals of your camcorder. Recording 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder In the default setting, white frames...
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...). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 22). Make the required output settings on your camcorder and TV referring to the instruction manuals of [TV CONNECT Guide]. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: US 25 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input...
...). Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 22). Make the required output settings on your camcorder and TV referring to the instruction manuals of [TV CONNECT Guide]. To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: US 25 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input...
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By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of the TV will be necessary. US 26 (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL...
By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of the TV will be necessary. US 26 (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL...
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... on any DVD player, etc., and create a disc (DISC BURN OPTION). Play back the images on a created disc Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any inserted...
... on any DVD player, etc., and create a disc (DISC BURN OPTION). Play back the images on a created disc Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen. Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any inserted...
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... with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB... CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with a DVD writer, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14...
... with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB... CONNECT] when movies are not compatible with a DVD writer, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14...
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... that contains movies you will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc. Refer also to be produced than with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back... operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. You can be connected. Saving images with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, recorder US 43
... that contains movies you will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc. Refer also to be produced than with S VIDEO (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back... operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. You can be connected. Saving images with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with a DVD writer, recorder US 43
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... the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of display devices ...; [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the...
... the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of display devices ...; [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the...
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...[FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [AE SHIFT], or [WB SHIFT]. You can record images even in .)). Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It is convenient to the tripod receptacle using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([FOCUS] in bright places will cause a malfunction of the screw must be less ...than 5.5 mm (7/32 in total darkness. Tripod receptacle MANUAL dial How to use the MANUAL dial Press MANUAL to switch to manual operation mode, and rotate the dial to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately) to make the adjustment. US 46 ...
...[FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [AE SHIFT], or [WB SHIFT]. You can record images even in .)). Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It is convenient to the tripod receptacle using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([FOCUS] in bright places will cause a malfunction of the screw must be less ...than 5.5 mm (7/32 in total darkness. Tripod receptacle MANUAL dial How to use the MANUAL dial Press MANUAL to switch to manual operation mode, and rotate the dial to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately) to make the adjustment. US 46 ...
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... the smile shutter function. X.V.COLOR Records wider range of focus. WHITE BAL Adjusts the color balance to the MANUAL dial (p. 46). FOCUS Focuses manually. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. WB SHIFT Adjust the white balance...shot whenever a smile is horizontal or vertical. Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to a subject you touch on the screen. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as [FH], is recommended. PRIORITY SETTING ...
... the smile shutter function. X.V.COLOR Records wider range of focus. WHITE BAL Adjusts the color balance to the MANUAL dial (p. 46). FOCUS Focuses manually. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. WB SHIFT Adjust the white balance...shot whenever a smile is horizontal or vertical. Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to a subject you touch on the screen. Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as [FH], is recommended. PRIORITY SETTING ...
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...) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing media US 64 Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Screen indicators be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
...) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing media US 64 Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Screen indicators be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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... media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] SMILE DETECTION LOW LUX Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/ SPOT METER/ EXPOSURE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS OPTION button VIEW...
... media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] SMILE DETECTION LOW LUX Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/ SPOT METER/ EXPOSURE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS OPTION button VIEW...
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... operations. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (25) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (...MANUAL dial (46) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (48) (USB) jack (28, 32, 33, 39) LCD screen/Touch panel (15) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony...
... operations. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (25) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (...MANUAL dial (46) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (48) (USB) jack (28, 32, 33, 39) LCD screen/Touch panel (15) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony...
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...the right edge of each page, and you will be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Guide" that is used in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images... and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-CX520V is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. About this "Handycam" Handbook The example images used for...
...the right edge of each page, and you will be found in the Operating Guide and the "PMB Guide" that is used in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images... and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-CX520V is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. About this "Handycam" Handbook The example images used for...
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... (NightShot 31 Recording in mirror mode 32 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 32 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 33 Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 34 Playback on the camcorder 36 Playing movies 36 Viewing photos 37 Useful functions for playing movies and photos...
... (NightShot 31 Recording in mirror mode 32 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC 32 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 33 Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 34 Playback on the camcorder 36 Playing movies 36 Viewing photos 37 Useful functions for playing movies and photos...
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...Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 49 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 51 Editing Deleting movies and photos 52 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 54 Capturing a photo from a movie 55 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 56 Dubbing... media for photos 67 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 67 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 69 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition 70 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 77 Index
...Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 49 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 51 Editing Deleting movies and photos 52 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 54 Capturing a photo from a movie 55 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 56 Dubbing... media for photos 67 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 67 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 69 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition 70 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 77 Index
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... (28) The on the LCD screen. Index Table of Contents Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) (34) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (48) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (68...) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. MANUAL button (33) MANUAL dial (33) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (68) (USB) jack (64) than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). ...
... (28) The on the LCD screen. Index Table of Contents Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) (34) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (48) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (68...) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. MANUAL button (33) MANUAL dial (33) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (68) (USB) jack (64) than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). ...