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... lithium ion batteries. Be sure to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it has been UL Listed. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is an internationally recognized safety organization. Battery pack ... handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Even if your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. For ...
... lithium ion batteries. Be sure to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it has been UL Listed. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is an internationally recognized safety organization. Battery pack ... handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Even if your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. For ...
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...-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to operate this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The number below is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the...
...-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to operate this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The number below is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the...
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...battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you can use with communication cables, be some type of external... Insulation sheet Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 47 for the "Memory Stick" media you repeat ...
...battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may result in a malfunction of the camcorder. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you can use with communication cables, be some type of external... Insulation sheet Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 28) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 47 for the "Memory Stick" media you repeat ...
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...on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 56). The screenshots are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) on a TV, you cannot play back images recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) ...player/recorder or other materials may be copyrighted. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on -screen displays in this manual for illustrating the operating procedures. the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer. ...
...on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 56). The screenshots are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) on a TV, you cannot play back images recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) ...player/recorder or other materials may be copyrighted. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on -screen displays in this manual for illustrating the operating procedures. the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer. ...
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...; [ON] . US 19 Refer to cancel. In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the TV. Touch the face with the x.v.Color function. An orange frame appears around those faces is already open, press POWER...the default setting, photos are recorded on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the double-lined frame again to the instruction manuals of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter). The LCD screen display switches for a possible smile detection shot. You...
...; [ON] . US 19 Refer to cancel. In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of the TV. Touch the face with the x.v.Color function. An orange frame appears around those faces is already open, press POWER...the default setting, photos are recorded on an x.v.Color-compliant TV, record movies with the double-lined frame again to the instruction manuals of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter). The LCD screen display switches for a possible smile detection shot. You...
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...] (under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV... to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] To connect a non-high-...
...] (under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV... to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] To connect a non-high-...
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compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- 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... SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting) On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. US 26 "Photo TV HD" allows for details. Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos...
compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of the TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of your Photo TV HD- 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... SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting) On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "Photo TV HD" standard. US 26 "Photo TV HD" allows for details. Please refer to the appropriate mode when displaying photos...
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...jack of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears on your camcorder with a DVD writer, recorder US 39 Saving images with the USB cable of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer 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...
...jack of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears on your camcorder with a DVD writer, recorder US 39 Saving images with the USB cable of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer 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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... the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied 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,...
... the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied 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,...
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... 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 with an S VIDEO cable. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. Connect the device in the recording device...device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of or . You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the input jacks of...
... 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 with an S VIDEO cable. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. Connect the device in the recording device...device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of or . You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (sold separately) When connecting to the input jacks of...
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... your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . CX500V/CX520V),...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 device. US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to ...
... your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . CX500V/CX520V),...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 device. US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to ...
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... is convenient to make the adjustment. Pressing MANUAL switches the operation mode between manual and automatic. 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, the length of your camcorder. You can record images even in...
... is convenient to make the adjustment. Pressing MANUAL switches the operation mode between manual and automatic. 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, the length of your camcorder. You can record images even in...
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...the face(s) automatically. SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for backlit subjects automatically. WB SHIFT Adjust the white balance manually. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the zoom position. FACE DETECTION Adjusts the image quality of colors. p. 19 AUTO BACK LIGHT...focus according to record movies. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. Adjusts the exposure for the seleted subject simultaneously. FOCUS Focuses manually. PRIORITY SETTING Select the subject that has priority for recording, playback, or editing movies. AUDIO MODE Sets the recording sound ...
...the face(s) automatically. SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for backlit subjects automatically. WB SHIFT Adjust the white balance manually. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the zoom position. FACE DETECTION Adjusts the image quality of colors. p. 19 AUTO BACK LIGHT...focus according to record movies. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. Adjusts the exposure for the seleted subject simultaneously. FOCUS Focuses manually. PRIORITY SETTING Select the subject that has priority for recording, playback, or editing movies. AUDIO MODE Sets the recording sound ...
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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.
...) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing media US 64 Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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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... button Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder models.
... 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... button Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder models.
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...the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is reading or writing data. MANUAL button (46) MANUAL dial (46) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (48) ...to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony G lens) Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp ...(HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (25) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (48) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is...
...the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is reading or writing data. MANUAL button (46) MANUAL dial (46) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (48) ...to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony G lens) Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp ...(HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (25) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (48) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is...