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User Guide - Page 1

Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index  2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) US
User Guide - Page 4

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 (Map Index) (HDRXR500V/XR520V 44 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index 45 Searching for...
User Guide - Page 8

... all the settings including the clock setting.  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...
User Guide - Page 9

... slit to pull out the battery case.  Place a new battery with the + side facing up.  Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. 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 the recorded...
User Guide - Page 13

...DISC BURN Operating Guide DOWNLOAD MUSIC p. 47 TV CONNECT Guide*1 p. 51 MUSIC TOOL p. 47 DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1 p. 47 EMPTY MUSIC*1 p. 47 BATTERY INFO p. 69 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 MEDIA INFO p. 72 MEDIA FORMAT*1 p. 72 REPAIR IMG.DB F. Menu lists List of Contents p. 112, 116 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS / SET*1 REC MODE AUDIO...
User Guide - Page 42

...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. This information is not displayed during recording. Table of movies While playing back movies, touch  adjust with the movie... and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are ...
User Guide - Page 73

... this way, it is as follows;  HDR-XR500/XR500V: about 120 minutes  HDR-XR520/XR520V: about 240 minutes  If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be saved (p. 67, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY].  You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you use the camcorder next time. When you dispose of the...
User Guide - Page 75

...; OFF ON ( and the adjustment value) Adjusts the exposure automatically. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [AUDIO MODE]  a desired setting     5.1ch SURROUND ( ) 2ch STEREO () Records sound in 2ch stereo. Adjusts the exposure manually.  Tips  You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or...
User Guide - Page 78

...  Notes  When the remaining recordable time for movies is not compatible with x.v.Color. Index 78 The frame is horizontal or vertical. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [GUIDEFRAME]  a desired setting     OFF Does not display the guide frame. Displays the remaining recording time of a TV which...
User Guide - Page 81

... medium.  When "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are replaced with another one, the file number is lit.  See page 121 for recording photos) The default settings are marked with . Allows the maximum number of photos. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [ setting    IMAGE SIZE]  a desired ...
User Guide - Page 82

....  Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).  The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot (p. 35) function, you can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). Adjusts the exposure manually.  Tips  You can adjust the automatic exposure level to a higher value, images appear reddish.  You can adjust the...
User Guide - Page 83

...; STEADYSHOT]  a desired  ON OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is compatible with your camcorder. Press DISP to [OFF] ( ) when using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using a tripod (sold separately) that the subject is horizontal...
User Guide - Page 88

... edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. Displays camera setting data. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [VIEW IMAGES SET]  [DATA CODE]  a desired setting    HDR-XR500/XR520  OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA DATE/TIME Data code is not displayed. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code...
User Guide - Page 108

.../Easy Handycam operation/Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on your camcorder, depending on . However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you run into any loss of hard disk data.  During repair, we may be required to investigate the problem. In the event of data stored on .  Attach a charged battery pack to troubleshoot the problem. We...
User Guide - Page 109

... your Sony dealer. Change the setting of Contents Useful Recording Techniques The menu settings have...SETTING]: [ON]  [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]  Some menu items retain the setting made during Easy Handycam operation.  Point the remote sensor away from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is completed (p. 18). Fully charge the battery...

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