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... of the HOME MENU 13 List of the OPTION MENU 14 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 21 Changing... the language setting 22 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 34 Recording high...
... of the HOME MENU 13 List of the OPTION MENU 14 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 21 Changing... the language setting 22 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for recording movies and photos 34 Zooming 34 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 34 Recording high...
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...Recording Techniques Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 39 Playback on the camcorder 41 Playing movies 41 Viewing photos 43 ...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... image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 67 Checking the battery information 69 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording medium 70 Selecting the recording media for movies 70 ...
...Recording Techniques Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 39 Playback on the camcorder 41 Playing movies 41 Viewing photos 43 ...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... image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection 67 Checking the battery information 69 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording medium 70 Selecting the recording media for movies 70 ...
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... time of movies/number of recordable photos 119 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 119 Expected recording time of movies 120 Expected number of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE ...and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About x.v.Color 130 About handling of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk from...
... time of movies/number of recordable photos 119 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 119 Expected recording time of movies 120 Expected number of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE ...and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About x.v.Color 130 About handling of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk from...
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...) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (51) Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in flash at the ...same time. When an external microphone (sold separately). The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (38) MANUAL button (38) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such ...
...) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (51) Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Lens (G lens) Flash (79, 83) Camera recording lamp (98) The camera recording lamp lights up in flash at the ...same time. When an external microphone (sold separately). The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (38) MANUAL button (38) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such ...
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...) 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) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide...
...) 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) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide...
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...camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to enter. Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony... CR2025 lithium battery. Insulation sheet Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques DATA CODE...
...camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to enter. Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony... CR2025 lithium battery. Insulation sheet Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques DATA CODE...
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...) GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery Return button (12) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25, 30) Photo size (81) Slide show set (50) NightShot (35) Warning (115...
...) GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery Return button (12) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25, 30) Photo size (81) Slide show set (50) NightShot (35) Warning (115...
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... CONNECT p. 67 USB CONNECT p. 67 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. p. 112, 116 (SETTINGS...
... CONNECT p. 67 USB CONNECT p. 67 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. p. 112, 116 (SETTINGS...
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... occur. Ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images...
... occur. Ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images...
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... destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your images on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to format the hard disk or music file storage area of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on ...operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you...
... destroy the actual body of the camcorder. Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your images on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to format the hard disk or music file storage area of the camcorder using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on ...operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you...
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... replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by closing the LCD screen after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from... the DC IN jack of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H ...
... replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by closing the LCD screen after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from... the DC IN jack of the arrow until it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H ...
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...(supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Time measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, replace the viewfinder, close the LCD screen and make sure that...FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 F). 10 C to...
...(supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Time measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, replace the viewfinder, close the LCD screen and make sure that...FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 F). 10 C to...
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This may cause a malfunction. 20 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects.
This may cause a malfunction. 20 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects.
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... for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Stay still at ...dim light, such as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 23 Index And, use of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to...
... for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Stay still at ...dim light, such as you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 23 Index And, use of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your body. By always carrying spare batteries, you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to...
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...adjust the angle (). Useful Recording Techniques Index When you close the LCD panel, and adjust the angle to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec],... the recording media and image quality (p. 70, 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is not compatible with full pixel display. You cannot operate your camcorder can switch the shooting mode by mistake. Tips You can record movies/photos in the default setting. It will take...
...adjust the angle (). Useful Recording Techniques Index When you close the LCD panel, and adjust the angle to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec],... the recording media and image quality (p. 70, 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is not compatible with full pixel display. You cannot operate your camcorder can switch the shooting mode by mistake. Tips You can record movies/photos in the default setting. It will take...
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... and hold DISP down for a few seconds until appears. To turn off You can assign to adjust the focus. Items you use your camcorder in the default settings, the operation below is set to activate the manual adjustment mode. Since the focus adjustment is assigned to the MANUAL dial... in bright conditions or you want to the MANUAL dial. This setting is practical when you use often to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Rotate...
... and hold DISP down for a few seconds until appears. To turn off You can assign to adjust the focus. Items you use your camcorder in the default settings, the operation below is set to activate the manual adjustment mode. Since the focus adjustment is assigned to the MANUAL dial... in bright conditions or you want to the MANUAL dial. This setting is practical when you use often to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Rotate...
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...photos to be deleted. Tips Press and hold the image down on an index screen are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the recording media.... Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you to view many images at one time, touch [ DELETE] ...
...photos to be deleted. Tips Press and hold the image down on an index screen are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. It may damage the recording media.... Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you to view many images at one time, touch [ DELETE] ...
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...will also be divided. Also, do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the playback screen from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you press . Useful Recording Techniques Index 64 Returns to the... quality you selected the dividing point with . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. Table of the selected movie 4 Touch [YES] . The selected movie ...
...will also be divided. Also, do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the playback screen from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you press . Useful Recording Techniques Index 64 Returns to the... quality you selected the dividing point with . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from OPTION MENU. Table of the selected movie 4 Touch [YES] . The selected movie ...
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... to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (SD) movies. Tips You can add a maximum of movies...
... to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques ... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (SD) movies. Tips You can add a maximum of movies...
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... to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to recorders connected with your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You...
... to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to recorders connected with your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You...