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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... a movie 64 Using the Playlist of movies 65 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 definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder,...
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... a movie 64 Using the Playlist of movies 65 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 definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder,...
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... 120 Expected number of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...124 Maintenance and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About ...Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 72 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered 73 Customizing your camcorder 130 Index 134 Index Table of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE FUNC.
... 120 Expected number of recordable photos 121 Using your camcorder abroad 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media ...124 Maintenance and precautions 125 About the AVCHD format 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About ...Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 72 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered 73 Customizing your camcorder 130 Index 134 Index Table of your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 81 FACE FUNC.
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...; 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...Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (18) START/STOP button (25, 30) DC IN jack (18) ...
...; 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...Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (31) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (18) START/STOP button (25, 30) DC IN jack (18) ...
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... with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the slit to operate your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the...Commander towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. When the lithium battery...the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of fire or explosion. Index Tab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated.
... with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the slit to operate your camcorder (p. 9). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the...Commander towards the remote sensor to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. When the lithium battery...the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of fire or explosion. Index Tab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated.
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... 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. *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. p. 101 p. 101...
... 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. *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. p. 101 p. 101...
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... or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the following parts, and also do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this camcorder. Make sure that is...
... or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the following parts, and also do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this camcorder. Make sure that is...
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... clock time is retracted to [ON] (p. 96). Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on -screen displays to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. In this case, set to the original...
... clock time is retracted to [ON] (p. 96). Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on -screen displays to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. In this case, set to the original...
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... by date (p. 48) : Displays the Highlight Playback screen (p. 47). : Displays the screen to select the index type ([ MAP] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/ [ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos. * appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movies in [ / SET] (p. 88...
... by date (p. 48) : Displays the Highlight Playback screen (p. 47). : Displays the screen to select the index type ([ MAP] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/ [ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos. * appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movies in [ / SET] (p. 88...
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... on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on your camcorder. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically on the internal hard disk (p. 70). Open the LCD screen of...
... on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press PHOTO lightly to turn on your camcorder. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically on the internal hard disk (p. 70). Open the LCD screen of...
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... can record images even in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it is hard to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of Contents Useful Recording Techniques HDR-XR500V/XR520V Infrared port When you do not cover the infrared port with your fingers...
... can record images even in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it is hard to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of Contents Useful Recording Techniques HDR-XR500V/XR520V Infrared port When you do not cover the infrared port with your fingers...
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...to the MANUAL dial are the same as those movies and photos. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on a map. For details, see page 44. 39 Index Your camcorder starts trying to check where you are at the time movies and photos were recorded. In... addition, you can acquire your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will override [AE SHIFT]. If you select [RESET] in step , all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default...
...to the MANUAL dial are the same as those movies and photos. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on a map. For details, see page 44. 39 Index Your camcorder starts trying to check where you are at the time movies and photos were recorded. In... addition, you can acquire your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will override [AE SHIFT]. If you select [RESET] in step , all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default...
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... type ([ MAP](HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos. * appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Previous To the list of Contents Playback on the camcorder In the default...
... type ([ MAP](HDR-XR500V/XR520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 44, 45, 46). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*. : Displays photos. * appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Previous To the list of Contents Playback on the camcorder In the default...
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... you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60...) (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.
... you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60...) (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.
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...The displays of the center marker, etc., appear differently according to the center. Table of the current inquiry. 59 Index Touch (your camcorder cannot acquire the current location information, the center marker turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. If you touch... the current location back to the status of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) You can display the current location on the screen, the map shows the area with that your camcorder can change the scale using the zoom lever or zoom buttons (W: larger, T: smaller...
...The displays of the center marker, etc., appear differently according to the center. Table of the current inquiry. 59 Index Touch (your camcorder cannot acquire the current location information, the center marker turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. If you touch... the current location back to the status of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) You can display the current location on the screen, the map shows the area with that your camcorder can change the scale using the zoom lever or zoom buttons (W: larger, T: smaller...
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...; Date Time Useful Recording Techniques Index 89 Displays coordinates. Displays the date and time. HDR-XR500V/XR520V OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. Table of Contents CAMERA...
...; Date Time Useful Recording Techniques Index 89 Displays coordinates. Displays the date and time. HDR-XR500V/XR520V OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. Table of Contents CAMERA...
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...in advance. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is set the date and time on page 123. Refer to the world time difference on your camcorder before using your local area using AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with . Does... set clock and language) The default settings are marked with the current area automatically when it is being used. AUTO AREA ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will maintain the correct clock time by acquiring the time from GPS. Set the GPS switch to ON in other time zones. Steps...
...in advance. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is set the date and time on page 123. Refer to the world time difference on your camcorder before using your local area using AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with . Does... set clock and language) The default settings are marked with the current area automatically when it is being used. AUTO AREA ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will maintain the correct clock time by acquiring the time from GPS. Set the GPS switch to ON in other time zones. Steps...
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... signals from GPS satellites is large. The current location on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction. GPS The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Your camcorder may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are not dubbed correctly. .... This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS satellites because of obstructions. The margin of ...
... signals from GPS satellites is large. The current location on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction. GPS The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Your camcorder may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are not dubbed correctly. .... This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS satellites because of obstructions. The margin of ...
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.../ playback may enable you keep applying shock on the screen. Recording media HDD format error. The internal hard disk of the camcorder. This will delete all possible situations. Use the camcorder under all data in the internal hard disk. Table of lights is not...media) Access to the write-protect of the hard disk under stable conditions. This may occur when you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Index (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Incompatible "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are...
.../ playback may enable you keep applying shock on the screen. Recording media HDD format error. The internal hard disk of the camcorder. This will delete all possible situations. Use the camcorder under all data in the internal hard disk. Table of lights is not...media) Access to the write-protect of the hard disk under stable conditions. This may occur when you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Index (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Incompatible "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are...
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...recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media High definition image quality (HD) AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD ... (50) (50) (105) (110) Index 120 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR500 HDR-XR500V [HD FH] 14 h 30 m 14 h 30 m [HD HQ] 29 h 40 m 29 h 30 m [HD SP] ...
...recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media High definition image quality (HD) AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD ... (50) (50) (105) (110) Index 120 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk High definition image quality (HD) (unit: hour minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR500 HDR-XR500V [HD FH] 14 h 30 m 14 h 30 m [HD HQ] 29 h 40 m 29 h 30 m [HD SP] ...
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...; [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 96). Setting to the local time You can easily set to the local time by the GPS function (p. 96). HDR-XR500V/XR520V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set the clock to the local time automatically by...
...; [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 96). Setting to the local time You can easily set to the local time by the GPS function (p. 96). HDR-XR500V/XR520V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set the clock to the local time automatically by...