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... do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US Even if your camcorder. Battery pack This device complies with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is an internationally recognized safety organization...www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Excessive sound pressure from...
... do not expose the battery pack to any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. US Even if your camcorder. Battery pack This device complies with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is an internationally recognized safety organization...www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Excessive sound pressure from...
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... pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 43 for a long time, fragmentation of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration...
... pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 43 for a long time, fragmentation of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from being lost, save all your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with ...DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using your recordings on external media periodically. About this manual The images of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are from being lost, save all your image data using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with ...DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R using your recordings on external media periodically. About this manual The images of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording...
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... image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the internal hard disk. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You can...
... image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from the internal hard disk. Playing movies and photos (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 26) You can...
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... time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When...
... time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 26 When...
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... a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 39 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 41 Coping with shooting conditions 42 Changing the recording medium 43 To check the recording media settings 43 Dubbing or... the internal hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions 54 Specifications 57 Screen indicators 61 Parts and...
... a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 39 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 41 Coping with shooting conditions 42 Changing the recording medium 43 To check the recording media settings 43 Dubbing or... the internal hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 44 Customizing your camcorder with menus 45 Using the HELP function 45 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 51 Additional information Troubleshooting 52 Precautions 54 Specifications 57 Screen indicators 61 Parts and...
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... retracting the viewfinder and closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The /CHG lamp... the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor...
... retracting the viewfinder and closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The /CHG lamp... the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor...
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... AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make.... In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder without any operation for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). To remove the battery pack Retract the viewfinder and close the LCD screen...
... AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make.... In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder without any operation for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]). To remove the battery pack Retract the viewfinder and close the LCD screen...
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... You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour...Getting started The date and time does not appear during playback. Step 2: Turning the power on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch ...
... You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the LCD screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour...Getting started The date and time does not appear during playback. Step 2: Turning the power on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch ...
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... turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder. The turned off. (Movie) lamp flashes several seconds, then the camcorder is POWER You can change the on or off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/... LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] the desired language On turning the camcorder on -screen displays to show messages in the illustration below. Changing the language setting You can turn off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder...
... turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder. The turned off. (Movie) lamp flashes several seconds, then the camcorder is POWER You can change the on or off the power Close the LCD screen. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/... LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] the desired language On turning the camcorder on -screen displays to show messages in the illustration below. Changing the language setting You can turn off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder...
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... power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 58 on your camcorder. US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time... of your camcorder when the LCD screen is created automatically. You can change the recording media and image quality (p. 43, 47). Recording ...
... power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. If you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 58 on your camcorder. US 17 Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time... of your camcorder when the LCD screen is created automatically. You can change the recording media and image quality (p. 43, 47). Recording ...
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...record movies/photos in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open , press POWER. US 18 Refer to your camcorder. You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 47). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in mirror mode. 90 degrees...movies with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). Set the zooming level by using the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder ...
...record movies/photos in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open , press POWER. US 18 Refer to your camcorder. You can change the recording mode of movies (p. 47). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in mirror mode. 90 degrees...movies with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). Set the zooming level by using the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder ...
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...). To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can change how your camcorder flashes by pressing PHOTO. The image file size is 8.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Your... camcorder flashes automatically when there is displayed. Zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the...
...). To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can change how your camcorder flashes by pressing PHOTO. The image file size is 8.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Your... camcorder flashes automatically when there is displayed. Zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Move the...
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... appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. Map of an airplane. Built-in map is powered by NAVTEQ. The indicator changes according to OFF during Easy Handycam operation mode. Acquiring the location information enables ...GPS switch to use functions such as follows; Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/ XR520V) When you finish recording, or menu operations. US 20 To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again after you set to the strength of GPS signal reception. ...
... appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. Map of an airplane. Built-in map is powered by NAVTEQ. The indicator changes according to OFF during Easy Handycam operation mode. Acquiring the location information enables ...GPS switch to use functions such as follows; Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/ XR520V) When you finish recording, or menu operations. US 20 To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY again after you set to the strength of GPS signal reception. ...
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... turned on. To turn on the movie/photo that was played or recorded most recently. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch the (or ) tab a desired movie . US 21 ...Touch the image to select the index type To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can...
... turned on. To turn on the movie/photo that was played or recorded most recently. Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the LCD screen as well. Touch the (or ) tab a desired movie . US 21 ...Touch the image to select the index type To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. You can...
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... playing the selected movie. Viewing photos Touch (Photo) a desired photo on your camcorder when you buy it during recording. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can ...
... playing the selected movie. Viewing photos Touch (Photo) a desired photo on your camcorder when you buy it during recording. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can ...
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Playback US 23 If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
Playback US 23 If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen.
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... Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on the... item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder (p. 21). High Definition TV TV CONNECT Guide 16:9 or 4:3 TV Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV A/V Remote Connector HDMI OUT (mini) jack When the...
... Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on the... item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder (p. 21). High Definition TV TV CONNECT Guide 16:9 or 4:3 TV Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV A/V Remote Connector HDMI OUT (mini) jack When the...
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... connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT]...57732; (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON On "PhotoTV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately)* or the component A/V cable (supplied)**, a whole new world of...
... connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT]...57732; (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON On "PhotoTV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately)* or the component A/V cable (supplied)**, a whole new world of...
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Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can perform following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)."...) is not supported. To process photos using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is not supported by converting high definition image quality (HD) to your camcorder from a computer. When using a Macintosh computer connected to standard definition image quality (SD).) 26US Copying a disc Software DirectX 9.0c or later (...
Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in the AVCHD format. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can perform following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)."...) is not supported. To process photos using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is not supported by converting high definition image quality (HD) to your camcorder from a computer. When using a Macintosh computer connected to standard definition image quality (SD).) 26US Copying a disc Software DirectX 9.0c or later (...