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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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...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 ...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 SET (Items to adjust the sound and the...
...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 ...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 SET (Items to adjust the sound and the...
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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...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 pack...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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...Commander towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of fire or explosion. Index Wireless Remote Commander Notes Remove... buttons, the orange frame appears on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to operate your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain... date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the LCD screen.
...Commander towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of fire or explosion. Index Wireless Remote Commander Notes Remove... buttons, the orange frame appears on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to operate your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain... date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the LCD screen.
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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 [FRAME SETTING] 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. Table of...
... 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 [FRAME SETTING] 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. Table of...
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...58320; A menu item that the GPS switch is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. 15 Index Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p. 21) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 18, 70) are...the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Read this camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder Battery pack Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques...
...58320; A menu item that the GPS switch is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. 15 Index Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p. 21) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 18, 70) are...the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Read this camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder Battery pack Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques...
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..., retract the viewfinder as shown in a specified language. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by pressing POWER. If the viewfinder is turned POWER You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language...
..., retract the viewfinder as shown in a specified language. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by pressing POWER. If the viewfinder is turned POWER You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language...
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... by date (p. 48) : Displays the Highlight Playback screen (p. 47). : Displays the screen to select the index type ([ MAP] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/ [ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos. * appears when you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on...
... by date (p. 48) : Displays the Highlight Playback screen (p. 47). : Displays the screen to select the index type ([ MAP] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/ [ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos. * appears when you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on...
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Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is recorded. 32 Index They are recorded automatically on the recording media. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is ... recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the internal hard disk (p. 70). Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are...
Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is recorded. 32 Index They are recorded automatically on the recording media. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is ... recorded on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the internal hard disk (p. 70). Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are...
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...LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to focus automatically. Do not use LOW LUX. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it is hard to STD when recording in normal ambient light. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared ... set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch 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 dim light, set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you do...
...LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to focus automatically. Do not use LOW LUX. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it is hard to STD when recording in normal ambient light. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared ... set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch 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 dim light, set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you do...
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...items to the MANUAL dial by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS]/[PHOTO SETTINGS] [DIAL SETTING]. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on a map. The movies and photos with location information will appear on a map (p. 44), so that can... be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. Your camcorder starts trying to check where you are at the time movies and photos were recorded. For details, see page 44. 39 Index However, ...
...items to the MANUAL dial by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS]/[PHOTO SETTINGS] [DIAL SETTING]. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on a map. The movies and photos with location information will appear on a map (p. 44), so that can... be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. Your camcorder starts trying to check where you are at the time movies and photos were recorded. For details, see page 44. 39 Index However, ...
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... the index type ([ MAP](HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos. * appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Previous To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen...
... the index type ([ MAP](HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos. * appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Previous To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen...
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...playback by touching (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You... 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. Table of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with the movie or photo that was most recently ...
...playback by touching (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You... 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. Table of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with the movie or photo that was most recently ...
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... The map always displays the north at the center. Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. When your camcorder cannot acquire the current location information, the center marker turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. If you ...buttons (W: larger, T: smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information every 10 seconds. Set the GPS switch to the status of the current inquiry. 59 Index Table of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) You can acquire the current location information...
... The map always displays the north at the center. Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. When your camcorder cannot acquire the current location information, the center marker turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. If you ...buttons (W: larger, T: smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information every 10 seconds. Set the GPS switch to the status of the current inquiry. 59 Index Table of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) You can acquire the current location information...
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... Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Tips The data code is not displayed. HDR-XR500V/XR520V OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.
... Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Tips The data code is not displayed. HDR-XR500V/XR520V OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.
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...; [AREA SET] set the date and time on page 123. Set your local area when using your local area using AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with . Does not adjust the clock automatically. Notes You must set your...detects a time difference, by [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] when you turn off . Set the GPS switch to ON in other time zones. AUTO AREA ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will maintain the correct clock time by acquiring the time from GPS. Index 96 Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the...
...; [AREA SET] set the date and time on page 123. Set your local area when using your local area using AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with . Does not adjust the clock automatically. Notes You must set your...detects a time difference, by [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] when you turn off . Set the GPS switch to ON in other time zones. AUTO AREA ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will maintain the correct clock time by acquiring the time from GPS. Index 96 Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the...
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...TV. The LCD screen of another device (p. 67). This is different from GPS satellites is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Your camcorder may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are not dubbed correctly. You cannot dub...of the radio signal from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). The margin of error of the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. GPS The camcorder is large. However, this may not be used ...
...TV. The LCD screen of another device (p. 67). This is different from GPS satellites is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Your camcorder may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are not dubbed correctly. You cannot dub...of the radio signal from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). The margin of error of the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. GPS The camcorder is large. However, this may not be used ...
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... may be damaged. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 72) may occur when you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Index (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is full. ... Photos cannot be recorded during reading or writing the internal hard disk of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Therefore, the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Recording media HDD...
... may be damaged. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 72) may occur when you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Index (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is full. ... Photos cannot be recorded during reading or writing the internal hard disk of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Therefore, the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Recording media HDD...
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... (50) (50) (105) (110) Index 120 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR500 HDR-XR500V [HD FH] 14 h 30 m 14 h 30 m [HD HQ] 29 h 40 m 29 h 30 m [HD SP] 36 h 35 h ... reduces the overall recording time. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene.
... (50) (50) (105) (110) Index 120 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR500 HDR-XR500V [HD FH] 14 h 30 m 14 h 30 m [HD HQ] 29 h 40 m 29 h 30 m [HD SP] 36 h 35 h ... reduces the overall recording time. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene.
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...; [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 96). Setting to the local time You can easily set to the local time by the GPS function (p. 96). HDR-XR500V/XR520V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set the clock to the local time automatically by...
...; [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 96). Setting to the local time You can easily set to the local time by the GPS function (p. 96). HDR-XR500V/XR520V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set the clock to the local time automatically by...