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...cables, be lost or other malfunctions could occur. US ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may result in a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps...airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to the protection features of data occurs on the camcorder in such situations. Insulation sheet Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application ...
...cables, be lost or other malfunctions could occur. US ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may result in a malfunction of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps...airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to the protection features of data occurs on the camcorder in such situations. Insulation sheet Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application ...
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...due to a malfunction of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the ...video tapes, and other materials may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices The camcorder is compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for effective use. To view ...
...due to a malfunction of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the ...video tapes, and other materials may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices The camcorder is compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for effective use. To view ...
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... media settings 43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from 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 controls...
... media settings 43 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from 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 controls...
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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). Playback US 23 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. Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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). Playback US 23 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. Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
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... to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. Do not close the LCD screen when the camcorder is completed, a screen to ] [Handycam (Hard Disk Drive)]/[Handycam (Memory Stick)]. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder that movies are to your computer. Movies and photos are imported to import...
... to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on the camcorder screen. Do not close the LCD screen when the camcorder is completed, a screen to ] [Handycam (Hard Disk Drive)]/[Handycam (Memory Stick)]. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder that movies are to your computer. Movies and photos are imported to import...
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... should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. The method used in some... countries/regions. US 38 to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 ...
... should not be used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. Because DVD players/ recorders are recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. The method used in some... countries/regions. US 38 to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). 3 ...
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... and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from your camcorder. (The ACCESS/access lamp is displayed, do not operate the POWER switch or other buttons, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from recording media. Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes all photos...
... and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from your camcorder. (The ACCESS/access lamp is displayed, do not operate the POWER switch or other buttons, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from recording media. Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes all photos...
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... screen. : Internal hard disk : "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of "Memory Stick" media you can use of movies. ...Photo) lamp for the recordable time of your camcorder. US 43 Making good use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed . Changing the recording medium You can select the internal hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback...
... screen. : Internal hard disk : "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on your camcorder The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of "Memory Stick" media you can use of movies. ...Photo) lamp for the recordable time of your camcorder. US 43 Making good use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is changed . Changing the recording medium You can select the internal hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback...
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...DUB]/[PHOTO COPY], then follow the displays on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, touch [NO]. If [Failed to work with this camcorder. Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media slot until it clicks. If ...you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Touch [YES]. ...
...DUB]/[PHOTO COPY], then follow the displays on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, touch [NO]. If [Failed to work with this camcorder. Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover, and insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into the "Memory Stick Duo" media slot until it clicks. If ...you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Touch [YES]. ...
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...the MANUAL dial (p. 42). FLASH MODE Sets how the flash is horizontal or vertical. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder US 47 Making good use of flash. REC MODE Sets the mode to assign the file number. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ MEDIA FORMAT p.... to the attached lens. Emits infrared light when using NIGHTSHOT. Sets how the remaining recording time of the media is recommended. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. EMPTY MUSIC Deletes music files. USB CONNECT USB CONNECT........... DIGITAL ZOOM p. 18 STEADYSHOT p. 18 X.V.COLOR p....
...the MANUAL dial (p. 42). FLASH MODE Sets how the flash is horizontal or vertical. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder US 47 Making good use of flash. REC MODE Sets the mode to assign the file number. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ MEDIA FORMAT p.... to the attached lens. Emits infrared light when using NIGHTSHOT. Sets how the remaining recording time of the media is recommended. Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. EMPTY MUSIC Deletes music files. USB CONNECT USB CONNECT........... DIGITAL ZOOM p. 18 STEADYSHOT p. 18 X.V.COLOR p....
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... fix a couple of your camcorder and leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is inserted (p. 43). The camcorder is not recognized by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] recording media. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is damaged...
... fix a couple of your camcorder and leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is inserted (p. 43). The camcorder is not recognized by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] recording media. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is damaged...
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You may not be able to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device. There is something wrong with the flash. The amount of light is not sufficient. US ...; When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the lens. Keep the camcorder turning off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. Precautions...
You may not be able to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device. There is something wrong with the flash. The amount of light is not sufficient. US ...; When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the lens. Keep the camcorder turning off when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. Precautions...
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... software on your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" (p. 51).) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium...
... software on your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the actual body of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" (p. 51).) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium...
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...21 compatible MPF Baseline compatible Recording medium: Hard disk: HDR-XR500/XR500V: 120 GB HDR-XR520/XR520V: 240 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow ... recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: Hard disk: HD: 4.4 W SD: 3.6 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: HD: 4.4 W SD: 3.5 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: Hard disk: HD: 4.7 W SD: 3.8 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: HD: 4.7 W SD: 3.7 W Operating temperature: 0 C to ...
...21 compatible MPF Baseline compatible Recording medium: Hard disk: HDR-XR500/XR500V: 120 GB HDR-XR520/XR520V: 240 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow ... recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: Hard disk: HD: 4.4 W SD: 3.6 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: HD: 4.4 W SD: 3.5 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: Hard disk: HD: 4.7 W SD: 3.8 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: HD: 4.7 W SD: 3.7 W Operating temperature: 0 C to ...
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...) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time Hard disk HD SD "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media HD SD 135 90 110 90 115 45 55 45...58313;C (-4 °F to change without notice. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 81 mm (1 15... [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1 ch)* [HD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-XR500V HDR-XR520V 14 h 30 m 29 h 10 m 29 h 30 m 59 h 20 m 35 h 50 m 72 h 10 m 47 h 50 m 96 h 10 m 50 ...
...) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time Hard disk HD SD "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media HD SD 135 90 110 90 115 45 55 45...58313;C (-4 °F to change without notice. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 81 mm (1 15... [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1 ch)* [HD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-XR500V HDR-XR520V 14 h 30 m 29 h 10 m 29 h 30 m 59 h 20 m 35 h 50 m 72 h 10 m 47 h 50 m 96 h 10 m 50 ...
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...SP] [SD LP] (5.1 ch)* [SD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-XR500V HDR-XR520V 29 h 30 m 59 h 20 m 43 h 40 m 87 h 50 m 83 h 40 m 168 h 20 m 91 h 20 m 183 h 50 m Example of expected recording time of movies in a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Recording mode [FH] [HQ] [SP] [LP] ...the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recording time will vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of "Memory Stick" media used. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚...
...SP] [SD LP] (5.1 ch)* [SD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-XR500V HDR-XR520V 29 h 30 m 59 h 20 m 43 h 40 m 87 h 50 m 83 h 40 m 168 h 20 m 91 h 20 m 183 h 50 m Example of expected recording time of movies in a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Recording mode [FH] [HQ] [SP] [LP] ...the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recording time will vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of "Memory Stick" media used. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚...
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... manual. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color" is...
... manual. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "x.v.Color" is...
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... , press and hold DISP down again. EASY button (20) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (20) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is low. MANUAL dial (42) MANUAL button (42) Speaker ...; (USB) jack (27, 31, 32, 38) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (24) Remote sensor/Infrared port Lens (Sony G Lens) Flash (19) Camera recording lamp (49) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface ...
... , press and hold DISP down again. EASY button (20) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (20) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is low. MANUAL dial (42) MANUAL button (42) Speaker ...; (USB) jack (27, 31, 32, 38) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (24) Remote sensor/Infrared port Lens (Sony G Lens) Flash (19) Camera recording lamp (49) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface ...
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"Memory Stick Duo" media slot (43) Battery pack (13) (DISC BURN) button (31) STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch (42) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ...; Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (13) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG lamp (13) START/STOP button (17) DC IN jack (13) Power zoom lever (17, 19...
"Memory Stick Duo" media slot (43) Battery pack (13) (DISC BURN) button (31) STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch (42) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ...; Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (13) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG lamp (13) START/STOP button (17) DC IN jack (13) Power zoom lever (17, 19...
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............20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 36 F Format 41 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 46 I Image quality 43 Install 27 L Language 16 LOW LUX 42 M Macintosh 26 MANUAL dial 42 "Memory Stick 43 "Memory Stick PRO Duo".........43 Menu 45 Movies 17, 21 N NightShot 42 O One Touch Disc Burn...
............20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 36 F Format 41 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 46 I Image quality 43 Install 27 L Language 16 LOW LUX 42 M Macintosh 26 MANUAL dial 42 "Memory Stick 43 "Memory Stick PRO Duo".........43 Menu 45 Movies 17, 21 N NightShot 42 O One Touch Disc Burn...