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... symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the...
... symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the...
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...: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss. For customers in a...equivalent type recommended by returning your used battery promptly according to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source ...
...: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss. For customers in a...equivalent type recommended by returning your used battery promptly according to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source ...
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... cause undesired operation. US If you have any questions about this product, you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. If this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must... no guarantee that to radio communications. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
... cause undesired operation. US If you have any questions about this product, you may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. If this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must... no guarantee that to radio communications. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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... Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is activated by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function. In this function is already installed. Your recorded images may result in the viewfinder (p. 53). Do not turn on the camcorder, due to the protection features of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal...
... Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is activated by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function. In this function is already installed. Your recorded images may result in the viewfinder (p. 53). Do not turn on the camcorder, due to the protection features of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal...
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... battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder...
... battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder...
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... by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Getting started Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug ACCESS lamp (hard disk) Power cord (mains lead) /CHG lamp...socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from...
... by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Getting started Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug ACCESS lamp (hard disk) Power cord (mains lead) /CHG lamp...socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from...
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...In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on , you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall...socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 14 To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove ...
...In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on , you leave your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall...socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. US 14 To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove ...
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...p. 18 STEADYSHOT p. 18 X.V.COLOR p. 18 GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to record movies. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder CONVERSION LENS....... DISC BURN p. 31 DOWNLOAD MUSIC...... Download music files that can be displayed. REC MODE Sets the mode to ... PLAYBACK. Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to vertical ratio when recording movies with HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK. USB CONNECT.......... BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on ...
...p. 18 STEADYSHOT p. 18 X.V.COLOR p. 18 GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to record movies. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder CONVERSION LENS....... DISC BURN p. 31 DOWNLOAD MUSIC...... Download music files that can be displayed. REC MODE Sets the mode to ... PLAYBACK. Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to vertical ratio when recording movies with HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK. USB CONNECT.......... BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on ...
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... Turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 13). Notes before sending your camcorder to investigate the problem. The camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be deleted. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder for a while in order to a computer. If the problem ... nor retain your data. See the Handycam Handbook (p. 51) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder is full. Additional information Troubleshooting If you have just shot on the recording media. However, your Sony dealer will be required to save the data on...
... Turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 13). Notes before sending your camcorder to investigate the problem. The camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be deleted. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder for a while in order to a computer. If the problem ... nor retain your data. See the Handycam Handbook (p. 51) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder is full. Additional information Troubleshooting If you have just shot on the recording media. However, your Sony dealer will be required to save the data on...
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... PRO Duo" media with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. Battery power is low. The temperature of your camcorder again in the viewfinder, check the following. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images on the hard disk (p. 41... to fix a couple of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13: / C:32: Remove the...
... PRO Duo" media with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. Battery power is low. The temperature of your camcorder again in the viewfinder, check the following. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Delete unnecessary images on the hard disk (p. 41... to fix a couple of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:13: / C:32: Remove the...
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...or liquid gets inside of the LCD screen or the viewfinder. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in the sun. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does...sea water. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be exposed to direct sunlight. You may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any...
...or liquid gets inside of the LCD screen or the viewfinder. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in the sun. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does...sea water. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be exposed to direct sunlight. You may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any...
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...leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off . Use cleaning paper moistened with above . However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is attached. When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket)... via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as at all. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to salty air such as you do not apply...
...leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off . Use cleaning paper moistened with above . However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is attached. When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket)... via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as at all. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to salty air such as you do not apply...
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... to prevent the recovery of your data. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly. Use of another battery may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" (p. 51).) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] or formatting the...
... to prevent the recovery of your data. Tab WARNING Battery may not function properly. Use of another battery may not delete data from the "Handycam Handbook"" (p. 51).) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] or formatting the...
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... Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 4 150 000 pixels Effective (photo, 16:9): Approx. 4 500 000 pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 6 000 000 pixels Lens: Sony G Lens 12 (Optical), 24 , 150 (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) F1.8 ~ 3.4 Focal length: f=5.5 ~ 66...(1 1/2 ~ 18 in .) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.): HDR-XR500: 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-XR500V/XR520: 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 580 g (1 lb 4...
... Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 4 150 000 pixels Effective (photo, 16:9): Approx. 4 500 000 pixels Effective (photo, 4:3): Approx. 6 000 000 pixels Lens: Sony G Lens 12 (Optical), 24 , 150 (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) F1.8 ~ 3.4 Focal length: f=5.5 ~ 66...(1 1/2 ~ 18 in .) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.): HDR-XR500: 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-XR500V/XR520: 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only 580 g (1 lb 4...
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...57732; [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE]. Expected charging and running time for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: ... h 20 m Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1 ch)* [HD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-XR500V HDR-XR520V 14 h 30 m 29 h 10 m 29 h 30 m 59 h 20 m 35 h 50 m 72 h 10 m 47 h 50... Recording and playback time is [HD SP] (p. 47). Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...
...57732; [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE]. Expected charging and running time for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage: ... h 20 m Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1 ch)* [HD LP] (2 ch)* Recording time HDR-XR500V HDR-XR520V 14 h 30 m 29 h 10 m 29 h 30 m 59 h 20 m 35 h 50 m 72 h 10 m 47 h 50... Recording and playback time is [HD SP] (p. 47). Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 ...
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... HOME button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording GPS tracking status Current location Flash, REDEYE REDUC BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / 0:00:00...
... HOME button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording GPS tracking status Current location Flash, REDEYE REDUC BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Remaining battery Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode Upper right Indicator / 0:00:00...
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..., press and hold DISP down . The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is reading or writing data. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages... button (20) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (20) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is low. MANUAL dial (42... button (16) RESET button Press RESET to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. A/V Remote Connector (24, 39) (USB) jack (27, 31, 32, ...
..., press and hold DISP down . The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is reading or writing data. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages... button (20) GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (20) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is low. MANUAL dial (42... button (16) RESET button Press RESET to optional accessories such as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. A/V Remote Connector (24, 39) (USB) jack (27, 31, 32, ...
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..., it takes precedence over the builtin microphone. Grip belt (17) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle (42) BATT (battery) release lever (14) Eyecup Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) ACCESS lamp (Hard... disk) (13) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG lamp (13) START/STOP button (17) DC IN jack (13) Power zoom...
..., it takes precedence over the builtin microphone. Grip belt (17) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle (42) BATT (battery) release lever (14) Eyecup Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (15) ACCESS lamp (Hard... disk) (13) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. /CHG lamp (13) START/STOP button (17) DC IN jack (13) Power zoom...
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...battery pack..........13 Computer 26 Computer system 26 Copy 44 Copying a disc 35 Creating a disc 29, 37 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 33 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc 35 D Delete 41 Destination drive or folder........32 Disc recorder 39 Dubbing 44 DVD writer 38 E Easy Handycam... operation.........20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 36 F Format 41 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 46 I Image quality 43 Install 27...
...battery pack..........13 Computer 26 Computer system 26 Copy 44 Copying a disc 35 Creating a disc 29, 37 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 33 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc 35 D Delete 41 Destination drive or folder........32 Disc recorder 39 Dubbing 44 DVD writer 38 E Easy Handycam... operation.........20 Easy PC Back-up 32 Editing movies 36 F Format 41 H Handycam Handbook 51 HELP function 45 HOME MENU 45, 46 I Image quality 43 Install 27...