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.... Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Do not expose the batteries to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to excessive heat such as...
.... Model No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Do not expose the batteries to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to excessive heat such as...
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...176;C (140°F) such as between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. For customers in the U.S.A. Battery pack This device complies with the specified type only. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space,... fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. This product has received UL Listing. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is subject to the following cautions. Do not ...
...176;C (140°F) such as between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. For customers in the U.S.A. Battery pack This device complies with the specified type only. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space,... fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that may result. This product has received UL Listing. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is subject to the following cautions. Do not ...
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...conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment... Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These...
...conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment... Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These...
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...Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 43 for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. Do not close the LCD screen when the camcorder is connected to the camcorder. See "Precautions" (p. 54). Do not do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V...; A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. In such a case, save your images Make sure that the GPS switch is set to ON. Supplied items The numbers in...
...Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 43 for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. Do not close the LCD screen when the camcorder is connected to the camcorder. See "Precautions" (p. 54). Do not do any of an airplane (HDR-XR500V...; A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. In such a case, save your images Make sure that the GPS switch is set to ON. Supplied items The numbers in...
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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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...lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 The /CHG lamp turns off your camcorder by retracting the viewfinder and closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark ... (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) 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...
...lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 The /CHG lamp turns off your camcorder by retracting the viewfinder and closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Align the mark ... (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) 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...
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...15)/ACCESS lamps (p. 13)/ access lamp(p. 44) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, retract the viewfinder and close the LCD screen. Charging the... battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a ...
...15)/ACCESS lamps (p. 13)/ access lamp(p. 44) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, retract the viewfinder and close the LCD screen. Charging the... battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a ...
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.......... DIGITAL ZOOM p. 18 STEADYSHOT p. 18 X.V.COLOR p. 18 GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to be played with HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the recording media, such as [FH...
.......... DIGITAL ZOOM p. 18 STEADYSHOT p. 18 X.V.COLOR p. 18 GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to be played with HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder BATTERY INFO Displays the battery information. (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET p. 43 PHOTO MEDIA SET p. 43 MEDIA INFO Displays information on the recording media, such as [FH...
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...stored on the problem. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock... (p. 33) on connecting your camcorder is extremely high/low. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you have just shot on the camcorder. Turn off your computer. Leave the camcorder there for details on . We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the Handycam Handbook (p. 51) for a ...
...stored on the problem. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock... (p. 33) on connecting your camcorder is extremely high/low. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you have just shot on the camcorder. Turn off your computer. Leave the camcorder there for details on . We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the Handycam Handbook (p. 51) for a ...
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...than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 13). ... Connect the DC plug of your camcorder is getting high. E:20:...
...than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 13). ... Connect the DC plug of your camcorder is getting high. E:20:...
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...be recorded during processing. This damages the inside the casing, unplug 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 your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it may malfunction. Be particularly... lead), pull it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the LCD screen or the viewfinder. Operate your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it by the plug and not the cord (lead). Precautions Access to the "Memory...
...be recorded during processing. This damages the inside the casing, unplug 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 your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it may malfunction. Be particularly... lead), pull it any solid object or liquid gets inside of the LCD screen or the viewfinder. Operate your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it by the plug and not the cord (lead). Precautions Access to the "Memory...
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... accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off . When you are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations ... While using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it may cause damage. If your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is recommended that may appear on the LCD screen. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints ...
... accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off . When you are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations ... While using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it may cause damage. If your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is recommended that may appear on the LCD screen. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints ...
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...camcorder, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on your data. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" (p. 51).) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony... CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of fire or explosion....
...camcorder, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on your data. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook"" (p. 51).) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony... CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of fire or explosion....
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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... 1/2 ~ 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 ...
... 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... 1/2 ~ 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 ...
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...oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on /off and zooming. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage:... (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE]. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 81 ... 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 ...
...oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on /off and zooming. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage:... (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE]. Expected recording time of your camcorder and accessories are subject to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): 48 29 81 ... 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 ...
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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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...on your camcorder. A/V Remote Connector (24, 39) (USB) jack (27, 31, 32, 38) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (24) Remote sensor/Infrared port Lens (Sony G Lens...off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (42) MANUAL button (42) Speaker ... GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (20) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data...
...on your camcorder. A/V Remote Connector (24, 39) (USB) jack (27, 31, 32, 38) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (24) Remote sensor/Infrared port Lens (Sony G Lens...off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (42) MANUAL button (42) Speaker ... GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (20) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (44) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data...
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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...