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... are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You ... this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for help. Operation is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV...
... are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You ... this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for help. Operation is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV...
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... turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you may result in a malfunction of the manufacturing process and do any way. See "Precautions" (p. 59). Do not do not affect...
... turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you may result in a malfunction of the manufacturing process and do any way. See "Precautions" (p. 59). Do not do not affect...
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... 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder 22 Playing images on a TV 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 27 When using...
... 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 21 Playback Playback on the camcorder 22 Playing images on a TV 25 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 27 When using...
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.../ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . Once the clock is set, the clock time is set to [OFF] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). The off your camcorder.
.../ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . Once the clock is set, the clock time is set to [OFF] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). The off your camcorder.
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... and landing of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas by companies as the Map Index. US 21 Recording Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) When you to use functions such as follows; Map of an airplane. Built-in map is powered by NAVTEQ. The indicator changes according...
... and landing of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas by companies as the Map Index. US 21 Recording Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) When you to use functions such as follows; Map of an airplane. Built-in map is powered by NAVTEQ. The indicator changes according...
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...58181;Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the... the VISUAL INDEX screen also by touching screen. Touch (or a desired movie (). (VIEW IMAGES) on the internal memory are played (p. 47). CX500V/CX520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 53). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* Displays photos. / : Displays movies ...
...58181;Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the... the VISUAL INDEX screen also by touching screen. Touch (or a desired movie (). (VIEW IMAGES) on the internal memory are played (p. 47). CX500V/CX520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 53). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* Displays photos. / : Displays movies ...
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... can display the VISUAL INDEX by touching (MENU) [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) are recorded automatically during recording, but you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the VISUAL INDEX...
... can display the VISUAL INDEX by touching (MENU) [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) are recorded automatically during recording, but you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the VISUAL INDEX...
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.../next photo. Returns to the recording screen. *1 The screen to select the index type is not displayed when [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 47) is touched. CX500V/CX520V)) (p. 53).*1 : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.*2 Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the screen. Switches operating button display...
.../next photo. Returns to the recording screen. *1 The screen to select the index type is not displayed when [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 47) is touched. CX500V/CX520V)) (p. 53).*1 : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.*2 Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the screen. Switches operating button display...
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...supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished... screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may not be available in some 44 countries/regions. CX500V/CX520V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] ...
...supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished... screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may not be available in some 44 countries/regions. CX500V/CX520V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] ...
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... or not. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 26 COMPONENT p. 25 HDMI RESOLUTION....... CTRL FOR HDMI p. 26 REC LAMP Sets REC LAMP to be used or not. * HDR-CX500V/CX520V US 55 Making good use of your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. POWER ON BY LCD........ Sets whether or not the camcorder...
... or not. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE p. 26 COMPONENT p. 25 HDMI RESOLUTION....... CTRL FOR HDMI p. 26 REC LAMP Sets REC LAMP to be used or not. * HDR-CX500V/CX520V US 55 Making good use of your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. POWER ON BY LCD........ Sets whether or not the camcorder...
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...LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. ** [ STEADYSHOT] is set to +140 ... 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX500/CX520: 360 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (16 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX500V/CX520V: 370 g (13 oz) main unit only 450 g (1 lb) including the supplied rechargeable battery...
...LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. ** [ STEADYSHOT] is set to +140 ... 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX500/CX520: 360 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (16 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX500V/CX520V: 370 g (13 oz) main unit only 450 g (1 lb) including the supplied rechargeable battery...
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... Adaptor for the supplied battery pack (in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] (5.1 ch)* [SD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-CX500 HDR-CX500V 7 h 50 m 7 h 40 m 11 h 35 m 11 h 20 m 22 h 15 m 21 h 40 m 24 h 15 m 23 h 40 m Expected recording time of.... High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1 ch)* [HD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-CX500 HDR-CX500V 3 h 50 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 50 m 7 h 35 m 9 h 30 m 9 h 15 m 12 h 40 m 12 h 20 m 13 h 20 m 13 h Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP...
... Adaptor for the supplied battery pack (in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] (5.1 ch)* [SD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-CX500 HDR-CX500V 7 h 50 m 7 h 40 m 11 h 35 m 11 h 20 m 22 h 15 m 21 h 40 m 24 h 15 m 23 h 40 m Expected recording time of.... High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1 ch)* [HD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-CX500 HDR-CX500V 3 h 50 m 3 h 45 m 7 h 50 m 7 h 35 m 9 h 30 m 9 h 15 m 12 h 40 m 12 h 20 m 13 h 20 m 13 h Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP...
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...Press RESET to optional accessories such as you can be turned on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony G lens) Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in ( ) are reference pages. This is convenient during recording.... 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) (48)...
...Press RESET to optional accessories such as you can be turned on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony G lens) Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in ( ) are reference pages. This is convenient during recording.... 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) (48)...
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... 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 39 Searching for desired images...
... 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 39 Searching for desired images...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 40 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index 41 Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index 42 Playing back a digest ... 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 movies...
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 40 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index 41 Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index 42 Playing back a digest ... 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 movies...
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... File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...116 Maintenance and precautions 118 About the AVCHD format 118 About GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 118 About the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Index 127...
... File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...116 Maintenance and precautions 118 About the AVCHD format 118 About GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 118 About the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Index 127...
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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...sold separately: the length of the screw must be less DATA CODE button (88) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) of these buttons, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Index ENTER buttons When you press this button during playback. PHOTO button...
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...sold separately: the length of the screw must be less DATA CODE button (88) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) of these buttons, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Index ENTER buttons When you press this button during playback. PHOTO button...
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... BURN Operating Guide CTRL FOR HDMI 100 TV CONNECT Guide 47 REC LAMP 100 MUSIC TOOL REMOTE CTRL 101 EMPTY MUSIC 44 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 44 * HDR-CX500V/CX520V BATTERY INFO 91 Table of Contents (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT.
... BURN Operating Guide CTRL FOR HDMI 100 TV CONNECT Guide 47 REC LAMP 100 MUSIC TOOL REMOTE CTRL 101 EMPTY MUSIC 44 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 44 * HDR-CX500V/CX520V BATTERY INFO 91 Table of Contents (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT.
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...) or the access lamp (p. 68) are normal results of your camcorder to another device with this before Battery operating your camcorder Table of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to ON. Read this camcorder.
...) or the access lamp (p. 68) are normal results of your camcorder to another device with this before Battery operating your camcorder Table of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to ON. Read this camcorder.
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... pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 99) is set to [OFF] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). Touch (MENU) [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does...
... pressing POWER. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 99) is set to [OFF] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). Touch (MENU) [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does...