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..."Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on how to its fullest in this Handycam ... Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-XR520V is used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to the Operating Guide (a separate volume).
..."Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on how to its fullest in this Handycam ... Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-XR520V is used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to the Operating Guide (a separate volume).
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...Menu lists 13 List of the HOME 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... 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 in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX 35 Recording in mirror..., or turning the LCD backlight on/off 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 38 Index
...Menu lists 13 List of the HOME 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... 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 in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX 35 Recording in mirror..., or turning the LCD backlight on/off 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 38 Index
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..., and then tighten the screw. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (38) MANUAL button (38) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as indicated by the arrow. When you are ...67) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (51) Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback ...
..., and then tighten the screw. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (38) MANUAL button (38) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as indicated by the arrow. When you are ...67) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (51) Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback ...
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... (43) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 43) Meaning FACE DETECTION (86) DETECTION SET (87) LOW LUX (35) Manual focus (103) SCENE SELECTION (104) White balance (105) SteadyShot off (77, 83) SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE (101, 103) AE SHIFT (75) WB SHIFT...
... (43) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (28, 43) Meaning FACE DETECTION (86) DETECTION SET (87) LOW LUX (35) Manual focus (103) SCENE SELECTION (104) White balance (105) SteadyShot off (77, 83) SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE (101, 103) AE SHIFT (75) WB SHIFT...
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...to LOW LUX. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it is hard to the lens side . Tips A mirror-...image of Contents Useful Recording Techniques HDR-XR500V/XR520V Infrared port When you want to record images in bright places. Therefore, do not use... Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 103) when it 180 degrees to focus automatically. Do not use LOW LUX.
...to LOW LUX. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it is hard to the lens side . Tips A mirror-...image of Contents Useful Recording Techniques HDR-XR500V/XR520V Infrared port When you want to record images in bright places. Therefore, do not use... Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 103) when it 180 degrees to focus automatically. Do not use LOW LUX.
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...; [EXPOSURE] (p. 103) [AE SHIFT] (p. 75, 81) [WB SHIFT] (p. 75, 82) 38 Index Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial You can assign to on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until appears. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ...off You can switch the screen display when you use your camcorder in the default settings, the operation below is assigned to the MANUAL dial in bright conditions or you use often to activate the manual adjustment mode. Since the focus adjustment is described as adjusting ...
...; [EXPOSURE] (p. 103) [AE SHIFT] (p. 75, 81) [WB SHIFT] (p. 75, 82) 38 Index Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial You can assign to on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until appears. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ...off You can switch the screen display when you use your camcorder in the default settings, the operation below is assigned to the MANUAL dial in bright conditions or you use often to activate the manual adjustment mode. Since the focus adjustment is described as adjusting ...
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... remember where you recorded those of menu operation. You can acquire your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will be assigned to the MANUAL dial are reset to triangulate. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to the MANUAL dial by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS]/[PHOTO SETTINGS] ...
... remember where you recorded those of menu operation. You can acquire your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will be assigned to the MANUAL dial are reset to triangulate. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to the MANUAL dial by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS]/[PHOTO SETTINGS] ...
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...Techniques Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD ...camcorder Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Refer to the instruction manuals...
...Techniques Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD ...camcorder Input connectors on the TV When the A/V connecting cable is connected, and the connectors used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (SD). Play back movies and photos on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Refer to the instruction manuals...
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... (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting Also set your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. 56 Index Refer to display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or ... some operations you cannot do the following operations. to display (VIEW IMAGES) or (HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU button to the instruction manual of the TV. You can do with the Remote Commander of the TV for details. Tips If you turn off the TV, your...
... (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default setting Also set your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. 56 Index Refer to display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or ... some operations you cannot do the following operations. to display (VIEW IMAGES) or (HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU button to the instruction manual of the TV. You can do with the Remote Commander of the TV for details. Tips If you turn off the TV, your...
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... The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be connected. Refer also to the (USB) jack of or . Refer also to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. with the devices to be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with...
... The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be connected. Refer also to the (USB) jack of or . Refer also to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. with the devices to be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with...
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... information screen Touch . Index 69 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc... cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to recorders connected with your camcorder. The remaining battery capacity is shown. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may ...
... information screen Touch . Index 69 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc... cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to recorders connected with your camcorder. The remaining battery capacity is shown. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may ...
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... AE SHIFT You can change the recording sound format. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). Adjusts the exposure manually. Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set ... 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. Steps (HOME) (darker)/ (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AE SHIFT] [ON] (brighter OFF ON ( and the...
... AE SHIFT You can change the recording sound format. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). Adjusts the exposure manually. Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set ... 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. Steps (HOME) (darker)/ (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AE SHIFT] [ON] (brighter OFF ON ( and the...
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... greater than 12 × optical zoom during recording. OFF ON ( and the adjustment value) Adjusts the white balance automatically. Adjusts the white balance manually. Tips When the white balance is about 3 m (10 feet). Useful Recording Techniques WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (SD...; ON OFF Emits infrared light. Records movies to the TV connected. Table of Contents NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). Note that the image quality decreases when you can also adjust the setting...
... greater than 12 × optical zoom during recording. OFF ON ( and the adjustment value) Adjusts the white balance automatically. Adjusts the white balance manually. Tips When the white balance is about 3 m (10 feet). Useful Recording Techniques WIDE SELECT When recording standard definition image quality (SD...; ON OFF Emits infrared light. Records movies to the TV connected. Table of Contents NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). Note that the image quality decreases when you can also adjust the setting...
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... the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can compensate for camera shake. Records in ordinary color range. Refer to the instruction manuals of colors. Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 24 × zoom is performed optically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS...
... the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can compensate for camera shake. Records in ordinary color range. Refer to the instruction manuals of colors. Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that , up to 24 × zoom is performed optically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS...
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AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. CONVERSION LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for backlit subjects. ... Contents OFF ON ( ) Does not prevent redeye. Prevents redeye. Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to the MANUAL dial. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [CONVERSION LENS] a desired setting WIDE CONVERSION () TELE CONVERSION () ...
AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. CONVERSION LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for backlit subjects. ... Contents OFF ON ( ) Does not prevent redeye. Prevents redeye. Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to the MANUAL dial. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [CONVERSION LENS] a desired setting WIDE CONVERSION () TELE CONVERSION () ...
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...(darker)/ (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [AE SHIFT] [ON] (brighter Index 81 Records photos in the high quality in the highest quality (4,000 × 3,000). Allows you record a photo. Even if "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are ...replaced with another one of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. IMAGE SIZE You can adjust the exposure manually. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ setting IMAGE SIZE] a desired 12.0M ( ) 9.0M ( ...
...(darker)/ (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [AE SHIFT] [ON] (brighter Index 81 Records photos in the high quality in the highest quality (4,000 × 3,000). Allows you record a photo. Even if "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are ...replaced with another one of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. IMAGE SIZE You can adjust the exposure manually. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ setting IMAGE SIZE] a desired 12.0M ( ) 9.0M ( ...
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... [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] a desired setting ON OFF Emits infrared light. Adjusts the exposure manually. Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. ...infrared light (invisible). NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the NightShot (p. 35) function, you can also adjust the setting manually using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is dim. You can adjust the white balance manually. Steps (HOME) (bluish)/ (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [WB SHIFT]...
... [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] a desired setting ON OFF Emits infrared light. Adjusts the exposure manually. Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. ...infrared light (invisible). NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the NightShot (p. 35) function, you can also adjust the setting manually using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is dim. You can adjust the white balance manually. Steps (HOME) (bluish)/ (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [WB SHIFT]...
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... photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Index 84 Makes the flash level lower. When you use the flash in bright places such as when... battery charge is complete. If you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set to the MANUAL dial. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes The recommended distance to the subject when ...; [PHOTO SETTINGS] [FLASH LEVEL] a desired setting HIGH ( ) NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level higher.
... photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Index 84 Makes the flash level lower. When you use the flash in bright places such as when... battery charge is complete. If you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set to the MANUAL dial. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes The recommended distance to the subject when ...; [PHOTO SETTINGS] [FLASH LEVEL] a desired setting HIGH ( ) NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level higher.
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Movies recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies recorded in 4:3 mode 16:9 Select this to [16:9]. Useful Recording Techniques Index 93 Table of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . Steps (... ratio of Contents OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are played back as following illustrations. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV.
Movies recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies recorded in 4:3 mode 16:9 Select this to [16:9]. Useful Recording Techniques Index 93 Table of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. When you connect your TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below . Steps (... ratio of Contents OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are played back as following illustrations. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV.
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... You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set to [MANUAL]. 101 Index Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) [SPOT METER] touch the point where you want to automatic ...the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are marked with . This function enables you to [MANUAL]. The default settings are automatically set to use [SPOT METER] (p. 101) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 102) at the same time. Table of Contents Useful...
... You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set to [MANUAL]. 101 Index Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) [SPOT METER] touch the point where you want to automatic ...the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are marked with . This function enables you to [MANUAL]. The default settings are automatically set to use [SPOT METER] (p. 101) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 102) at the same time. Table of Contents Useful...