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Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) US
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...to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that item. Click here. You can print out the... digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-XR520V is the Help of your camcorder and accessories are captured using Adobe Reader. Read the Handycam Handbook in this Handycam Handbook. About this Handycam ...
...to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will jump to the page for that item. Click here. You can print out the... digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-XR520V is the Help of your camcorder and accessories are captured using Adobe Reader. Read the Handycam Handbook in this Handycam Handbook. About this Handycam ...
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...Using the OPTION MENU 12 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 2: Turning the power on,... 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 in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX 35 Recording in mirror mode 36 Recording fast action...
...Using the OPTION MENU 12 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 2: Turning the power on,... 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 in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX 35 Recording in mirror mode 36 Recording fast action...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 39 Playback on the camcorder 41 Playing movies 41 Viewing photos 43 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 44 Searching for a desired scene by recording location... 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,...
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 39 Playback on the camcorder 41 Playing movies 41 Viewing photos 43 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 44 Searching for a desired scene by recording location... 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,...
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...the media information 72 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 72 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered 73 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV 93 CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set ... hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...124 Maintenance and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About x.v.Color 130 About handling of your camcorder 130 Index 134 Index
...the media information 72 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 72 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered 73 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV 93 CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set ... hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...124 Maintenance and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About x.v.Color 130 About handling of your camcorder 130 Index 134 Index
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Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Capturing facial expressions in dim light LOW LUX 35 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach AUTO BACK LIGHT 80 BEACH 104 SNOW 104 Compensating for camera shake during movie recording STEADYSHOT 77 Capturing smiles automatically SMILE SHUTTER 87 A child on the stage under a spot light Flowers in close-up SPOTLIGHT 104 PORTRAIT 104 FOCUS 103 TELE MACRO 102 Fireworks with all its splendor FIREWORKS 104 FOCUS 103 ...
Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Capturing facial expressions in dim light LOW LUX 35 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach AUTO BACK LIGHT 80 BEACH 104 SNOW 104 Compensating for camera shake during movie recording STEADYSHOT 77 Capturing smiles automatically SMILE SHUTTER 87 A child on the stage under a spot light Flowers in close-up SPOTLIGHT 104 PORTRAIT 104 FOCUS 103 TELE MACRO 102 Fireworks with all its splendor FIREWORKS 104 FOCUS 103 ...
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... device for details. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. When you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone (p. 34). ...and the built-in flash at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately). This is connected, it to operate your camcorder. The accessory can close the LCD panel with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as you open ...
... device for details. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. When you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone (p. 34). ...and the built-in flash at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately). This is connected, it to operate your camcorder. The accessory can close the LCD panel with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as you open ...
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...; DISP (display) button (38) EASY button (24, 25) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (39) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (70) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (70) Battery ...Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (18) START/STOP button (25, 30) DC IN jack (18) ...
...; DISP (display) button (38) EASY button (24, 25) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (39) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (70) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (70) Battery ...Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (18) START/STOP button (25, 30) DC IN jack (18) ...
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...; DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback. PHOTO ...case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Wireless Remote Commander Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using To ...Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period,...
...; DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback. PHOTO ...case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Wireless Remote Commander Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using To ...Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab, inset your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period,...
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Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button (12) AUDIO MODE (75) Self-timer recording (107) GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery Return button (12) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25, 30) Photo size (81) Slide show set (50) NightShot (35) Warning (115) Playback mode (28, 41) Upper right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality...
Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning HOME button (12) AUDIO MODE (75) Self-timer recording (107) GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery Return button (12) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25, 30) Photo size (81) Slide show set (50) NightShot (35) Warning (115) Playback mode (28, 41) Upper right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 11 Indicator Meaning 101-0005 Data file name (28, 43) Protected image (63) VISUAL INDEX button (28, 43) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear depending on the model.
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 11 Indicator Meaning 101-0005 Data file name (28, 43) Protected image (63) VISUAL INDEX button (28, 43) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear depending on the model.
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...Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appears when you right-click the mouse on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder at the time. 12 You can change in the context appears. (OPTION) Touch the desired category the menu item to the...the grayed items or settings. The menu items you want is not on the recording/playback status of Contents " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on a computer. Tab After...
...Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appears when you right-click the mouse on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder at the time. 12 You can change in the context appears. (OPTION) Touch the desired category the menu item to the...the grayed items or settings. The menu items you want is not on the recording/playback status of Contents " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on a computer. Tab After...
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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) category VISUAL INDEX*1 MAP*1*3 FILM ROLL*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE*1 DELETE DELETE YOUR LOCATION*1*3 PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB DUB PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD ADD by date/ ADD by date ERASE/ ...
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) category VISUAL INDEX*1 MAP*1*3 FILM ROLL*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE*1 DELETE DELETE YOUR LOCATION*1*3 PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB DUB PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD ADD by date/ ADD by date ERASE/ ...
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... p. 94 p. 94 p. 94 p. 21 p. 96 p. 96 p. 96 p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 p. 98 p. 131 p. 99 p. 99 p. 99 p. 100 *2 You cannot set this item during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-XR500V/XR520V List of Contents Useful Recording Techniques GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. p. 101...
... p. 94 p. 94 p. 94 p. 21 p. 96 p. 96 p. 96 p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 p. 98 p. 131 p. 99 p. 99 p. 99 p. 100 *2 You cannot set this item during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-XR500V/XR520V List of Contents Useful Recording Techniques GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. p. 101...
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... take off , the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. See "About handling of your camcorder Battery pack Table of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be lost or other malfunctions could occur...
... take off , the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. See "About handling of your camcorder Battery pack Table of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be lost or other malfunctions could occur...
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...devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with high definition image quality (HD) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Doing so might cause your camcorder in each local language are recorded without warning. Change the screen language ...; player/recorder or other compatible device. Index 16 Do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit. When using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 67). Playing back recorded images on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder...
...devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with high definition image quality (HD) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Doing so might cause your camcorder in each local language are recorded without warning. Change the screen language ...; player/recorder or other compatible device. Index 16 Do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit. When using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 67). Playing back recorded images on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder...
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... you cannot record/play back on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not operate correctly. When the camcorder is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Note on the recording media. Index 17 In this ...music file storage area of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder in such situations. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you do so, your camcorder may not delete data from shock by the camcorder may damage the hard disk ...
... you cannot record/play back on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not operate correctly. When the camcorder is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Note on the recording media. Index 17 In this ...music file storage area of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder in such situations. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you do so, your camcorder may not delete data from shock by the camcorder may damage the hard disk ...
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...battery pack (H series) after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 18 Index The /CHG lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG lamp turns off when ...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 after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC ...
...battery pack (H series) after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 18 Index The /CHG lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG lamp turns off when ...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 after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC ...
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...voltage transformer. Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Time measured with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...lever and remove the battery pack . Table of Contents See page 119 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any operation for about 5 minutes, to 86 F) is recommended. Charging time Approximate time ...
...voltage transformer. Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Time measured with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...lever and remove the battery pack . Table of Contents See page 119 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any operation for about 5 minutes, to 86 F) is recommended. Charging time Approximate time ...
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This may cause a malfunction. 20 Index Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
This may cause a malfunction. 20 Index Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.