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Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) US
Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) US
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...Adobe Reader for tips on how to the page for illustrations in this book, unless otherwise mentioned. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal hard disk of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "...using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-XR520V is used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that...
...Adobe Reader for tips on how to the page for illustrations in this book, unless otherwise mentioned. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal hard disk of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "...using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-XR520V is used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are subject to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that...
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...12 Menu lists 13 List 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...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 quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 35 Recording in dark places (...
...12 Menu lists 13 List 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...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 quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 35 Recording in dark places (...
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...be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appears when you right-click the mouse on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Using the HELP function To see the...item you want is not on the recording/playback status of turns orange.) Then, touch the item you want to change the settings of your camcorder at the time. 12 Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen. After completing the ...
...be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appears when you right-click the mouse on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Using the HELP function To see the...item you want is not on the recording/playback status of turns orange.) Then, touch the item you want to change the settings of your camcorder at the time. 12 Menu item Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen. After completing the ...
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... SLIDE SHOW SET p. 50 Index [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *1 You can set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. 14 SETTING SMILE SHUTTER*2 VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME*1 BEEP*1 LCD...21 p. 96 p. 96 p. 96 p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 p. 98 p. 131 p. 99 p. 99 p. 99 p. 100 *2 You cannot set this item during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-XR500V/XR520V List of Contents Useful Recording Techniques GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. tab...
... SLIDE SHOW SET p. 50 Index [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *1 You can set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. 14 SETTING SMILE SHUTTER*2 VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME*1 BEEP*1 LCD...21 p. 96 p. 96 p. 96 p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 p. 98 p. 131 p. 99 p. 99 p. 99 p. 100 *2 You cannot set this item during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-XR500V/XR520V List of Contents Useful Recording Techniques GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. tab...
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...A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 70 for "Memory Stick" media you can...in a malfunction of your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder When connecting your camcorder" (p. 130). Do not do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Make sure...
...A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 70 for "Memory Stick" media you can...in a malfunction of your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder When connecting your camcorder" (p. 130). Do not do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Make sure...
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...Handycam...High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording...high...High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) This camcorder captures high... definition footage in the viewfinder and on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices Your camcorder...camcorder, storage media, etc...camcorder...camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not crash the camcorder...
...Handycam...High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording...high...High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) This camcorder captures high... definition footage in the viewfinder and on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices Your camcorder...camcorder, storage media, etc...camcorder...camcorder to direct sunlight for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not crash the camcorder...
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...playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. Table of your camcorder. During Easy Handycam operation, you can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is started, ... that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on...
...playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. Table of your camcorder. During Easy Handycam operation, you can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is started, ... that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on...
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...media, select the recording media on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to display the menu items available for setup changes. Table of Contents Tips The setting ...DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change settings. from the LCD screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear. See "Menu lists" (p. 13) on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 70). Invalid buttons...
...media, select the recording media on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to display the menu items available for setup changes. Table of Contents Tips The setting ...DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change settings. from the LCD screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear. See "Menu lists" (p. 13) on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 70). Invalid buttons...
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...(HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 2 Touch the recording media to be formatted ([HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes ... on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder. (The ACCESS...HDR-XR500/XR500V: 120 000 MB HDR-XR520/XR520V: 240 000 MB Since there is a management file area, the used media space of the recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam...
...(HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. 2 Touch the recording media to be formatted ([HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch [YES] [YES] . Notes ... on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media from your camcorder to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder. (The ACCESS...HDR-XR500/XR500V: 120 000 MB HDR-XR520/XR520V: 240 000 MB Since there is a management file area, the used media space of the recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam...
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...p. 113 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 113 Playback on the hard disk in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer will be required to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 18). However, your camcorder is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC...The temperature of your data. Turn off your camcorder and take it to initialize or change the current hard disk of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. Buttons do not work . During Easy Handycam operation, the following list to investigate the ...
...p. 113 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder p. 113 Playback on the hard disk in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer will be required to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 18). However, your camcorder is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC...The temperature of your data. Turn off your camcorder and take it to initialize or change the current hard disk of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. Buttons do not work . During Easy Handycam operation, the following list to investigate the ...
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... automatically. During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items... that were made before Easy Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are... Handycam operation even after you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is too high or...battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). Another ... 12 hours after Easy Handycam operation is not displayed.... [MICREF LEVEL] The camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may not function properly. If the ...; Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). Connect the...
... automatically. During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items... that were made before Easy Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are... Handycam operation even after you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is too high or...battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). Another ... 12 hours after Easy Handycam operation is not displayed.... [MICREF LEVEL] The camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may not function properly. If the ...; Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). Connect the...
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... or humid locations When the lens is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. 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...
... or humid locations When the lens is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. 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...
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... pack abroad 19, 122 CLOCK/LANG 96 CLOCK SET 21, 96 COMPONENT 94 CONVERSION LENS..........80, 85 COORDINATES 90 Copy 62 Creating a disc 67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 67 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc 67 CTRL FOR HDMI 100 D DATA CODE 32, 88 Date Index... recorder 67 DISP OUTPUT 94 DIVIDE 64 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 48 DROP SENSOR 99 DST SET 97 Dual Rec 35 Dubbing 61 DVD writer 67 E Easy Handycam Operation........24 EDIT 63, 64 Empty 73 EXPOSURE 103 F FACE DETECTION.......... 86, 114 FACE DET. SET 86 Face Index 46 FADER 106 FH 74 ...
... pack abroad 19, 122 CLOCK/LANG 96 CLOCK SET 21, 96 COMPONENT 94 CONVERSION LENS..........80, 85 COORDINATES 90 Copy 62 Creating a disc 67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 67 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc 67 CTRL FOR HDMI 100 D DATA CODE 32, 88 Date Index... recorder 67 DISP OUTPUT 94 DIVIDE 64 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 48 DROP SENSOR 99 DST SET 97 Dual Rec 35 Dubbing 61 DVD writer 67 E Easy Handycam Operation........24 EDIT 63, 64 Empty 73 EXPOSURE 103 F FACE DETECTION.......... 86, 114 FACE DET. SET 86 Face Index 46 FADER 106 FH 74 ...