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... structure on the internal 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 Contents Useful Recording Techniques... Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 70 Checking 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 130 Index 134 Index
... structure on the internal 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 Contents Useful Recording Techniques... Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 70 Checking 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 130 Index 134 Index
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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 pack (18) ... 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) Power zoom ...
...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 pack (18) ... 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) Power zoom ...
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...Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of the recorded images when... the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of the Wireless Remote Commander may...with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the slit to operate your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period...
...Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of the recorded images when... the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of the Wireless Remote Commander may...with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the slit to operate your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period...
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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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... 107 p. 107 p. 37 The tab depends on the OPTION MENU only. SET FACE DET. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER*2 VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME*1 BEEP*1 LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION CLOCK/ LANG ...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. tab...
... 107 p. 107 p. 37 The tab depends on the OPTION MENU only. SET FACE DET. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER*2 VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME*1 BEEP*1 LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION CLOCK/ LANG ...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. tab...
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... differ depending on external media periodically. Therefore, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 67). It is not possible due 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 a DVD-R using your...
... differ depending on external media periodically. Therefore, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 67). It is not possible due 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 a DVD-R using your...
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... record/play back on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not delete data from shock by the camcorder may not operate correctly. Images cannot be stopped. In such a case, save your data. Note on using a computer. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques On the...
... record/play back on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not delete data from shock by the camcorder may not operate correctly. Images cannot be stopped. In such a case, save your data. Note on using a computer. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques On the...
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... movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is turned on your camcorder. Your camcorder is not on the recording media, and can turn on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (...SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF 21 To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA...
... movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. When an item is turned on your camcorder. Your camcorder is not on the recording media, and can turn on . To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (...SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF 21 To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA...
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...DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 70). Protected demonstration movie has been provided on your camcorder when you buy it. Displays the Map Index screen (p. 44) (HDRXR500V/XR520V) Useful Recording Techniques Index Your camcorder... volume by touching adjust with / during playback. The setting of Contents Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Viewing photos On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the (Photo) tab () a desired...
...DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 70). Protected demonstration movie has been provided on your camcorder when you buy it. Displays the Map Index screen (p. 44) (HDRXR500V/XR520V) Useful Recording Techniques Index Your camcorder... volume by touching adjust with / during playback. The setting of Contents Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Viewing photos On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the (Photo) tab () a desired...
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... Handycam operation.] may appear. from the LCD screen. To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you set . Table of Contents Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change settings.
... Handycam operation.] may appear. from the LCD screen. To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you set . Table of Contents Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change settings.
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..., pull out the viewfinder (), close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the recording media. However, this case, set to [ACTIVE...] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you turn on the camcorder. In this may cause ...
..., pull out the viewfinder (), close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the recording media. However, this case, set to [ACTIVE...] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When you turn on the camcorder. In this may cause ...
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...When disappears, the photo is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the internal hard disk (p. ...LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are not displayed during playback (p. 88). However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is recorded....
...When disappears, the photo is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the internal hard disk (p. ...LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are not displayed during playback (p. 88). However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is recorded....
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... may not be able to acquire location information soon. Processing Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be recorded with [DATA CODE] set to OFF, or the GPS receiver is not functioning normally. Triangulating Your camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location information. ... ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to acquire the location information when you play movies and photos with location information. Triangulating Your camcorder is set to OFF during triangulation by GPS will be able to acquire location information depending on the Map Index (p. 44). &#...
... may not be able to acquire location information soon. Processing Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be recorded with [DATA CODE] set to OFF, or the GPS receiver is not functioning normally. Triangulating Your camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location information. ... ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to acquire the location information when you play movies and photos with location information. Triangulating Your camcorder is set to OFF during triangulation by GPS will be able to acquire location information depending on the Map Index (p. 44). &#...
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... (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically during pause to play Tips When playback from the previous time. ( appears on ... by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting Protected demonstration movie has been provided on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. To adjust the sound volume of Contents ...
... (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically during pause to play Tips When playback from the previous time. ( appears on ... by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting Protected demonstration movie has been provided on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. To adjust the sound volume of Contents ...
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...cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on your computer. For details, see the "PMB Guide." After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you can select one of the following : [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting) The music category is selected ...the recording media which contains the image you can change music files You can search for photos on your camcorder, and play them using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. ...
...cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on your computer. For details, see the "PMB Guide." After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you can select one of the following : [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting) The music category is selected ...the recording media which contains the image you can change music files You can search for photos on your camcorder, and play them using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. ...
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... quality, and the recording media where you want to capture. The captured photo is saved on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (SD) [VGA(0.3M)] in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 70). The ...of captured photos is the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be captured. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to the beginning of the ...
... quality, and the recording media where you want to capture. The captured photo is saved on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (SD) [VGA(0.3M)] in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 70). The ...of captured photos is the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be captured. When capturing is finished, the screen returns to the beginning of the ...
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...Recording Techniques Start playback on your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. &#...; [LCD PANEL] (the default setting To record the date/time, coordinates (HDRXR500V/XR520V), or camera settings data, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting In addition, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ...
...Recording Techniques Start playback on your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. &#...; [LCD PANEL] (the default setting To record the date/time, coordinates (HDRXR500V/XR520V), or camera settings data, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting In addition, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ...
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...Memory Stick Duo" media slot until it in the wrong direction, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media slot, or image data may be used. See page 119 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Index 71 Access lamp ("Memory Stick... to create a new Image Database File. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) You cannot use it clicks. Confirm the direction of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ...
...Memory Stick Duo" media slot until it in the wrong direction, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media slot, or image data may be used. See page 119 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Index 71 Access lamp ("Memory Stick... to create a new Image Database File. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) You cannot use it clicks. Confirm the direction of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ...
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... more difficult to recover any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder. 3 Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [HDD]. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 5 Touch [YES... operation. While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any original data. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be sure to ...camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Open the LCD screen to turn on the internal hard disk from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you perform [ EMPTY], all cables except the AC Adaptor. In this way, it is as follows; HDR-XR500...
... more difficult to recover any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder. 3 Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [HDD]. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 5 Touch [YES... operation. While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any original data. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be sure to ...camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Open the LCD screen to turn on the internal hard disk from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you perform [ EMPTY], all cables except the AC Adaptor. In this way, it is as follows; HDR-XR500...
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...a desired setting [YES] HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) movies. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of Contents VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) ... high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting HDR-XR500/XR520 OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA DATE/TIME Data code...
...a desired setting [YES] HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) movies. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of Contents VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) ... high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting HDR-XR500/XR520 OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA DATE/TIME Data code...
