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...Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the... the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product means it ....
...Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the... the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product means it ....
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...the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to US the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder. These points are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you repeat recording/...appears on the LCD screen. 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 ...
...the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to US the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder. These points are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). If you repeat recording/...appears on the LCD screen. 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 ...
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...on external media periodically. Unauthorized recording of such materials may fail to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are ...as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices The camcorder is recommended that you can save all your computer. Therefore, you cannot play...
...on external media periodically. Unauthorized recording of such materials may fail to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). About this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are ...as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices The camcorder is recommended that you can save all your computer. Therefore, you cannot play...
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US 10 Playing movies and photos Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 22) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 25) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 27) You can ...; In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 38) Deleting movies and photos (p. 45) You can change the recording media selected, and the image...
US 10 Playing movies and photos Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 22) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 25) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 27) You can ...; In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the your camcorder's media. Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 38) Deleting movies and photos (p. 45) You can change the recording media selected, and the image...
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... 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 a Macintosh 28 Selecting the...
... 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 a Macintosh 28 Selecting the...
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... media settings 47 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 48 Customizing your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 45 Adjusting for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder 38 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, ...DVDirect Express 39 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with menus 49 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 56 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Precautions 59 Specifications 61 Screen indicators 64 Parts and controls 66 Index 68 US 12 other than...
... media settings 47 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 48 Customizing your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 45 Adjusting for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder 38 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, ...DVDirect Express 39 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with menus 49 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 56 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Precautions 59 Specifications 61 Screen indicators 64 Parts and controls 66 Index 68 US 12 other than...
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... until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug.../charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than H series to your...
... until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug.../charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than H series to your...
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... at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Slide the BATT (battery) release... is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. To use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any metallic objects. See page 62 on charging, recording and playing time. When your...
... at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Slide the BATT (battery) release... is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. To use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in any metallic objects. See page 62 on charging, recording and playing time. When your...
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The ...; The date and time does not appear during playback. When an item is open, press POWER. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. POWER button MODE...
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . The ...; The date and time does not appear during playback. When an item is open, press POWER. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on your camcorder. Touch the button on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. POWER button MODE...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The clock may not be adjusted to the ... messages in a specified language. In this case, set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 55) is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [OFF] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). The off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (MENU) ...
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . The clock may not be adjusted to the ... messages in a specified language. In this case, set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 55) is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [OFF] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). The off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (MENU) ...
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POWER button Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen. US 17 The lens cover is opened and your camcorder. Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 47, 52). Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder is already open, press POWER.
POWER button Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching on your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the LCD screen. US 17 The lens cover is opened and your camcorder. Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 47, 52). Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder is already open, press POWER.
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... of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the lens side (), you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). US 18 Move the power zoom lever slightly for about 3 seconds, then they will be disappeared,... after If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 62 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 3sec after ...
... of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the lens side (), you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). US 18 Move the power zoom lever slightly for about 3 seconds, then they will be disappeared,... after If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 62 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 3sec after ...
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...; When viewing movies on the (Photo) lamp. Recording 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder In the default setting, white frames appear around detected faces, and the image quality in and around the face you want to record as... priority. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is adjusted accordingly. Set the zooming level by touching (MENU) [OTHER REC SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) [ X.V....
...; When viewing movies on the (Photo) lamp. Recording 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder In the default setting, white frames appear around detected faces, and the image quality in and around the face you want to record as... priority. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is adjusted accordingly. Set the zooming level by touching (MENU) [OTHER REC SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) [ X.V....
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... You can record photos also during movie recording. The image size is 8.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can check the recordable number of... photos on the LCD screen (p. 64). To change how your camcorder flashes by pressing PHOTO. US 20 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom.
... You can record photos also during movie recording. The image size is 8.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is recorded. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can check the recordable number of... photos on the LCD screen (p. 64). To change how your camcorder flashes by pressing PHOTO. US 20 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it further for a slower zoom.
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... LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. Acquiring the location information enables you set to OFF during take off and landing of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas by companies as the Map Index. Recording Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) When you...
... LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. Acquiring the location information enables you set to OFF during take off and landing of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas by companies as the Map Index. Recording Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) When you...
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...already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). CX500V/CX520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 53). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* Displays photos. / : Displays movies recorded on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can.... To MENU screen Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- US 22 Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the previous/next date.** /...
...already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). CX500V/CX520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 53). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* Displays photos. / : Displays movies recorded on your camcorder. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can.... To MENU screen Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- US 22 Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the previous/next date.** /...
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.... Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Playback Returns to play back movies slowly. As you can continue playback from the selected movie... touching (MENU) [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You ...
.... Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Playback Returns to play back movies slowly. As you can continue playback from the selected movie... touching (MENU) [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You ...
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...; When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Your camcorder displays the selected photo. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to [MEMORY STICK... the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 52). *3 is displayed when is touched. CX500V/CX520V)) (p. 53).*1 : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.*2 Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the... the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR-
...; When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Your camcorder displays the selected photo. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to [MEMORY STICK... the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 52). *3 is displayed when is touched. CX500V/CX520V)) (p. 53).*1 : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.*2 Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the... the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR-
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...the TV screen differ depending on what type 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-definition TV via component...under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playback A/V Remote Connector HDMI OUT jack Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable...
...the TV screen differ depending on what type 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-definition TV via component...under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Playback A/V Remote Connector HDMI OUT jack Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable...
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... full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of your Photo TV HD- US 26 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 necessary. compatible TV for highly...) [OUTPUT 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.
... full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos. **Setup of your Photo TV HD- US 26 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 necessary. compatible TV for highly...) [OUTPUT 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.