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http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan US/ES 4-149-356-11(1) HDR-CX500/CX500V/CX520/CX520V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2009 Sony Corporation
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan US/ES 4-149-356-11(1) HDR-CX500/CX500V/CX520/CX520V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide US Guía de operaciones ES 2009 Sony Corporation
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Playing back recorded images on other devices The camcorder is recommended that you save your recorded images on external media periodically. Therefore, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. About language setting The on the ...Also, you can save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) on -screen displays in each local language are used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. DVD media containing AVCHD...
Playing back recorded images on other devices The camcorder is recommended that you save your recorded images on external media periodically. Therefore, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other compatible device. About language setting The on the ...Also, you can save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) on -screen displays in each local language are used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. DVD media containing AVCHD...
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...; Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [OTHERS] category) on the...
...; Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [OTHERS] category) on the...
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...to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating an Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc...necessary when creating Blu-ray discs.) Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be copied onto DVD media. Your camcorder may erase its contents without warning. US 27 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer...
...to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating an Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz or faster, is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).) Copying a disc...necessary when creating Blu-ray discs.) Display Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others USB port (this must be copied onto DVD media. Your camcorder may erase its contents without warning. US 27 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Saving movies and photos with a computer...
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Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the computer screen to start "PMB." You ... image quality of the window, click US 36 [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." See "Video Disc Copier" help on ordinary DVD players You can create a standard definition image...
Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the computer screen to start "PMB." You ... image quality of the window, click US 36 [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to another disc using "Video Disc Copier." See "Video Disc Copier" help on ordinary DVD players You can create a standard definition image...
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Saving movies and photos with a computer Editing movies You can cut out only necessary parts from a movie You can save it as a photo file. On the movie playback window of a movie as another file. Using "PMB," select the movie you want to edit, then click [Manipulate] [Video Trimming] on the menu to display [Save Frame] windows. Click US 37 Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of "PMB," click to display the Video Trimming window. See "PMB Guide" on the operation (p. 34). See "PMB Guide" on the operation (p. 34).
Saving movies and photos with a computer Editing movies You can cut out only necessary parts from a movie You can save it as a photo file. On the movie playback window of a movie as another file. Using "PMB," select the movie you want to edit, then click [Manipulate] [Video Trimming] on the menu to display [Save Frame] windows. Click US 37 Capturing photos from a movie and save a frame of "PMB," click to display the Video Trimming window. See "PMB Guide" on the operation (p. 34). See "PMB Guide" on the operation (p. 34).
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...(SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD)...manuals supplied with the devices to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer other than with a recorder, etc. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of or . Saving images with ...
...(SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). High definition image quality (HD)...manuals supplied with the devices to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer other than with a recorder, etc. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of or . Saving images with ...
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...image quality may not be available in some 44 countries/regions. CX500V/CX520V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [PLAYBACK...a desired setting . US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected... details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is 4:3, touch (MENU) [OUTPUT...device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red ...HDR-
...image quality may not be available in some 44 countries/regions. CX500V/CX520V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [PLAYBACK...a desired setting . US Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected... details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is 4:3, touch (MENU) [OUTPUT...device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red ...HDR-
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...to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as it any liquid gets in your camcorder with the liquid. If sand or dust gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use the accessories recommended in the sun. This damages the... leave them exposed to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. The camcorder may not be repaired. If any liquid that you are not using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery ...
...to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as it any liquid gets in your camcorder with the liquid. If sand or dust gets in your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off when you use the accessories recommended in the sun. This damages the... leave them exposed to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. The camcorder may not be repaired. If any liquid that you are not using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery ...
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...21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory HDR-CX500/CX500V: 32GB HDR-CX520/CX520V: 64GB "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 still image resolution ... lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) * The unique pixel array of which is below. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-AB LCD screen Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9)...
...21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory HDR-CX500/CX500V: 32GB HDR-CX520/CX520V: 64GB "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 still image resolution ... lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) * The unique pixel array of which is below. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-AB LCD screen Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9)...
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...RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. The accessory can be turned on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. This is convenient during recording. Parts and controls Figures in... supplies power to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (25) Access lamp (Internal memory... accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony G lens) Camera recording lamp The camera recording...
...RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. The accessory can be turned on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. This is convenient during recording. Parts and controls Figures in... supplies power to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Speaker HDMI OUT jack (25) Access lamp (Internal memory... accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony G lens) Camera recording lamp The camera recording...