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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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Table of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE FUNC. SET (Items ...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... movies and photos (Formatting 72 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered 73 Customizing your camcorder 130 Index 134 Index
Table of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE FUNC. SET (Items ...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... 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...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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...of these buttons, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. ENTER buttons When you press this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Index Use of another battery may explode if... camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Insulation sheet Table of 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 the LCD screen. ENTER buttons When you press this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Index Use of another battery may explode if... camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Insulation sheet Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques DATA CODE button (90) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V...
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... into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to insert the connector plug in ( ) are lit or flashing. 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 supplied quantity. &#... the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of the following parts, and also do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, ...
... into the terminal will damage the terminal and may be sure to insert the connector plug in ( ) are lit or flashing. 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 supplied quantity. &#... the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of the following parts, and also do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, ...
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...time is turned on or off depending on -screen displays to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Useful Recording Techniques On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder The power of the camcorder is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set...[CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language 22 Index Changing the language setting You can turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is not turned off. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Table of Contents If the button...
...time is turned on or off depending on -screen displays to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Useful Recording Techniques On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder The power of the camcorder is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set...[CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language 22 Index Changing the language setting You can turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is not turned off. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Table of Contents If the button...
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... time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recording media. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are not displayed during recording. Your camcorder is recorded. 32 Index Flashes &#...57732; Lights up When disappears, the photo is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21...
... time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on the recording media. Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are not displayed during recording. Your camcorder is recorded. 32 Index Flashes &#...57732; Lights up When disappears, the photo is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21...
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... in total darkness. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees 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...
... in total darkness. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees 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...
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Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to the MANUAL dial by touching (HOME) ...57790; Tips The functions of the items that can be retained even if you can acquire your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the moment (p. 59). Using the supplied ...where you are the same as those movies and photos. When your current location information to triangulate. Your camcorder starts trying to check where you recorded those of menu operation. You can also assign menu ...
Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to the MANUAL dial by touching (HOME) ...57790; Tips The functions of the items that can be retained even if you can acquire your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the moment (p. 59). Using the supplied ...where you are the same as those movies and photos. When your current location information to triangulate. Your camcorder starts trying to check where you recorded those of menu operation. You can also assign menu ...
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... turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk are recorded on your camcorder. Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are played (p. 70). Useful Recording Techniques The VISUAL INDEX screen ...58181; : 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 the standard definition image quality (SD) movie...
... turned on. To turn on the internal hard disk are recorded on your camcorder. Table of Contents Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are played (p. 70). Useful Recording Techniques The VISUAL INDEX screen ...58181; : 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 the standard definition image quality (SD) movie...
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... recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically during playback 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. Useful Recording Techniques...
... recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically during playback 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. Useful Recording Techniques...
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... smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information every 10 seconds. Set the GPS switch to the center. The displays of the center marker, etc., appear differently according to the status of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) You can display ...information (p. 39). Table of the current inquiry. 59 Index 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 ...
... smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information every 10 seconds. Set the GPS switch to the center. The displays of the center marker, etc., appear differently according to the status of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) You can display ...information (p. 39). Table of the current inquiry. 59 Index 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 ...
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... size shown below despite displaying both free and used hard disk space. HDR-XR500/XR500V: 120 000 MB HDR-XR520/XR520V: 240 000 MB Since there is a management file area,... Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 2 Touch the recording media to be formatted ([HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes While [... 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...
... size shown below despite displaying both free and used hard disk space. HDR-XR500/XR500V: 120 000 MB HDR-XR520/XR520V: 240 000 MB Since there is a management file area,... Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 2 Touch the recording media to be formatted ([HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes While [... 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...
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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. Displays the date and time. Displays coordinates. DATE/TIME Date Time Useful ...
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. Displays the date and time. Displays coordinates. DATE/TIME Date Time Useful ...
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...Refer to the world time difference on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 21). There may be discrepancies of Contents Useful Recording Techniques CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set your local area using AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with .... CLOCK SET See page 21. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch ...
...Refer to the world time difference on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 21). There may be discrepancies of Contents Useful Recording Techniques CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set your local area using AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with .... CLOCK SET See page 21. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch ...
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... signals from GPS satellites because of the radio signal from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). The margin of error of obstructions. This is not a malfunction. GPS The camcorder 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...
... signals from GPS satellites because of the radio signal from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). The margin of error of obstructions. This is not a malfunction. GPS The camcorder 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...
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.... Recording media HDD format error. The internal hard disk of warning messages If messages appear on your camcorder. Turn on the screen, follow the instructions. Description of the camcorder is activated, and has detected that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to use your camcorder again. (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Index...
.... Recording media HDD format error. The internal hard disk of warning messages If messages appear on your camcorder. Turn on the screen, follow the instructions. Description of the camcorder is activated, and has detected that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to use your camcorder again. (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Index...
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... this reduces the overall recording time. 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 50...50) (50) (105) (110) Index 120 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.
... this reduces the overall recording time. 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 50...50) (50) (105) (110) Index 120 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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... Los Angeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, Mexico City New York, Bogota Santiago St.John's Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores, Cape Verde Is. 123 Index 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...
... Los Angeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, Mexico City New York, Bogota Santiago St.John's Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores, Cape Verde Is. 123 Index 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...
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...On the restriction of use the camcorder. "GPS" is a system that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as near high voltage cables. Near devices that calculates geographical location from 3 or more GPS satellites. About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) The GPS (Global Positioning... System) is a system for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when ...
...On the restriction of use the camcorder. "GPS" is a system that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as near high voltage cables. Near devices that calculates geographical location from 3 or more GPS satellites. About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) The GPS (Global Positioning... System) is a system for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when ...
