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... Handycam Handbook, the internal hard disk of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are subject to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are both referred to change without notice. Index Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide...
... Handycam Handbook, the internal hard disk of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are subject to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are both referred to change without notice. Index Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide...
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... MENU 13 List of the OPTION MENU 14 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 21 Changing the language setting 22 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 34 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 35 Recording...
... MENU 13 List of the OPTION MENU 14 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 21 Changing the language setting 22 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 34 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 35 Recording...
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... Capturing a photo from a movie 60 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 61 Dubbing movies 61 Copying photos 62 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 63 Dividing a movie 64 Using the Playlist of movies 65 Creating the Playlist 65 Playing the Playlist 66 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 67 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 67 Checking...
... Capturing a photo from a movie 60 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 61 Dubbing movies 61 Copying photos 62 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 63 Dividing a movie 64 Using the Playlist of movies 65 Creating the Playlist 65 Playing the Playlist 66 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection 67 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 67 Checking...
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... SET (Other setup items 98 Functions set face function 86 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display 88 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to set in the OPTION MENU 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 108 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 115 Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 119 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 119 Expected recording time of movies 120 Expected number of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
... SET (Other setup items 98 Functions set face function 86 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display 88 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to set in the OPTION MENU 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 108 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 115 Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 119 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 119 Expected recording time of movies 120 Expected number of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...
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... the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. (HOME) button (12) Zoom buttons (34, 49) START/STOP button (25, 30) Index This is convenient during recording. Parts and controls Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Figures in ( ) are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone...
... the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. (HOME) button (12) Zoom buttons (34, 49) START/STOP button (25, 30) Index This is convenient during recording. Parts and controls Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Figures in ( ) are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone...
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... Contents Useful Recording Techniques DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of these buttons, the orange frame appears on -screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN/SLOW buttons (28, 42 Previous/Next) buttons (28, 28, 42, 43) PLAY button (28, 42) STOP button (28, 42) DISPLAY button (38) Transmitter START/STOP button (25, 30) Power zoom buttons...
... Contents Useful Recording Techniques DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of these buttons, the orange frame appears on -screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN/SLOW buttons (28, 42 Previous/Next) buttons (28, 28, 42, 43) PLAY button (28, 42) STOP button (28, 42) DISPLAY button (38) Transmitter START/STOP button (25, 30) Power zoom buttons...
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... LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE*1 FILE NO. AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT p. 74 p. 74 p. 75 p. 75 p. 75 p. 76 p. 76 p. 76 p. 77 p. 77 p. 78 p. 78 p. 79 p. 79 p. 79 p. 80 p. 80 p. 80 p. 81 p. 81 p. 81 p. 82 p. 82 p. 83 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES...
... LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE*1 FILE NO. AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT p. 74 p. 74 p. 75 p. 75 p. 75 p. 76 p. 76 p. 76 p. 77 p. 77 p. 78 p. 78 p. 79 p. 79 p. 79 p. 80 p. 80 p. 80 p. 81 p. 81 p. 81 p. 82 p. 82 p. 83 Index Useful Recording Techniques Table of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES...
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...; A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 70 for "Memory Stick" media you can use with this before operating your camcorder Battery pack Table of your camcorder to another device with a cable, be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack...
...; A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 70 for "Memory Stick" media you can use with this before operating your camcorder Battery pack Table of your camcorder to another device with a cable, be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack...
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... the DVD player/ recorder may fail to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) This camcorder captures high definition footage in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Black point White, red, blue or green point Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to make sure that you can save the image data on the LCD screen. About changing the language setting The...
... the DVD player/ recorder may fail to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) This camcorder captures high definition footage in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Black point White, red, blue or green point Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to make sure that you can save the image data on the LCD screen. About changing the language setting The...
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...; The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change settings. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the OPTION MENU. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear. Useful Recording Techniques Index 29 If you finish recording, or close menu setting screen...
...; The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change settings. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the OPTION MENU. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear. Useful Recording Techniques Index 29 If you finish recording, or close menu setting screen...
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... next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and image quality (p. 70, 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 78), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. 31 If the indicators on a TV which is not compatible with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. However, this time. If you close the LCD...
... next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and image quality (p. 70, 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 78), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. 31 If the indicators on a TV which is not compatible with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. However, this time. If you close the LCD...
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... eject the disc. Table of Contents Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not be used to create a disc...
... eject the disc. Table of Contents Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection) You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not be used to create a disc...
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... on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 70) is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder. (The ACCESS/access lamp is displayed. Tips You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.) Index 72 The displayed size of the whole hard disk space...
... on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 70) is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder. (The ACCESS/access lamp is displayed. Tips You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.) Index 72 The displayed size of the whole hard disk space...
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... [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim. You can adjust the white balance manually. Records sound in 5.1ch surround. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). AUDIO MODE You can adjust the exposure manually. M stands for each recording media separately. ...
... [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim. You can adjust the white balance manually. Records sound in 5.1ch surround. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). AUDIO MODE You can adjust the exposure manually. M stands for each recording media separately. ...
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If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Wireless Remote Commander p. 108 Batteries/power sources p. 109 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 110 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 110 Recording p. 110 Playback p. 112 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 113 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 113 Playback on the TV p. 113 Dubbing/Connecting to other...
If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Wireless Remote Commander p. 108 Batteries/power sources p. 109 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 110 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media p. 110 Recording p. 110 Playback p. 112 Playing back images stored on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on other devices p. 113 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 113 Playback on the TV p. 113 Dubbing/Connecting to other...
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... [ON], your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to compensate for recording may be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] The ACCESS/access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you keep applying vibration on the recording media. SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to...
... [ON], your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to compensate for recording may be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] The ACCESS/access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you keep applying vibration on the recording media. SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to...
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... specification*2 on a digital video camera recorder to be played back. Operation is a high definition digital video camera format used to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1/2ch Recording media: Internal hard disk drive, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Index 125 The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is not guaranteed. The camcorder may not be recorded on the camcorder...
... specification*2 on a digital video camera recorder to be played back. Operation is a high definition digital video camera format used to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1/2ch Recording media: Internal hard disk drive, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Index 125 The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is not guaranteed. The camcorder may not be recorded on the camcorder...
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... Useful Recording Techniques Types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media that uses "MagicGate" technology. Note that a child might swallow it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with a "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be compensated for): If you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is inserted into a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor on "Memory Stick PRO...
... Useful Recording Techniques Types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media that uses "MagicGate" technology. Note that a child might swallow it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with a "Memory Stick" media compliant device, be compensated for): If you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is inserted into a "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor on "Memory Stick PRO...
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... 75, 81 AREA SET 96 AUDIO MODE 75 AUTO CLOCK ADJ 96 AUTO AREA ADJ 96 AUTO BACK LIGHT...........80, 85 AVCHD format 125 A/V connecting cable 68 B BATTERY INFO 69 Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander 9 Battery pack 18 BEACH 104 BEEP 91 BLACK FADER 106 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 106 "BRAVIA" Sync 55 C CALIBRATION 131 CAMERA DATA 89, 90 Capturing a photo from a movie 60 Charging the battery pack..........18 Charging the battery pack abroad 19...
... 75, 81 AREA SET 96 AUDIO MODE 75 AUTO CLOCK ADJ 96 AUTO AREA ADJ 96 AUTO BACK LIGHT...........80, 85 AVCHD format 125 A/V connecting cable 68 B BATTERY INFO 69 Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander 9 Battery pack 18 BEACH 104 BEEP 91 BLACK FADER 106 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 106 "BRAVIA" Sync 55 C CALIBRATION 131 CAMERA DATA 89, 90 Capturing a photo from a movie 60 Charging the battery pack..........18 Charging the battery pack abroad 19...
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... zoom 49 PHOTO CAPTURE 60 PHOTO COPY 62 PHOTO MEDIA SET 70 Photos 28, 32, 43 PHOTO SETTINGS 81 Playing 26, 41 Playlist 65 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 104 Power on 21 Precautions 125 PROTECT 63 R REC LAMP 98 REC MODE 74 Recording 24, 30 Recording and playback time 119 Recording media 70 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos 119 REDEYE REDUC 79, 84 REMAINING SET 78 REMOTE CTRL 99 Repair 108 REPAIR IMG.DB F.......... 112, 116 RESET 8 S SCENE SELECTION....... 104, 115 Screen indicators...
... zoom 49 PHOTO CAPTURE 60 PHOTO COPY 62 PHOTO MEDIA SET 70 Photos 28, 32, 43 PHOTO SETTINGS 81 Playing 26, 41 Playlist 65 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 104 Power on 21 Precautions 125 PROTECT 63 R REC LAMP 98 REC MODE 74 Recording 24, 30 Recording and playback time 119 Recording media 70 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos 119 REDEYE REDUC 79, 84 REMAINING SET 78 REMOTE CTRL 99 Repair 108 REPAIR IMG.DB F.......... 112, 116 RESET 8 S SCENE SELECTION....... 104, 115 Screen indicators...
