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...malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the instructions. For more information regarding... the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to it for future reference. For customers in a narrow...battery with the specified type only. US Even if your camcorder. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to...
...malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the instructions. For more information regarding... the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it while connected to it for future reference. For customers in a narrow...battery with the specified type only. US Even if your camcorder. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is subject to...
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Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part ... Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any questions about this device must be determined by turning the ...
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part ... Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any questions about this device must be determined by turning the ...
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...). The camcorder may not be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Insulation sheet Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)...record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to the protection features of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may be able to record or play movies and photos. ...
...). The camcorder may not be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Insulation sheet Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide") "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)...record or play movies and photos. When connecting the camcorder to the protection features of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may be able to record or play movies and photos. ...
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... operational for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...; You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on -screen displays in this manual The images of the computer. About this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording. On playing back recorded images on other devices The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly ...
... operational for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this Operating Guide, both "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ...; You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on -screen displays in this manual The images of the computer. About this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording. On playing back recorded images on other devices The camcorder is recommended that appear constantly ...
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...adjust the angle to your preference (). Set the zooming level by only using the digital zoom. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on a TV to the instruction manuals of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the ...lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When...
...adjust the angle to your preference (). Set the zooming level by only using the digital zoom. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on a TV to the instruction manuals of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the ...lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder When...
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...; Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21). Select the TV type. High Definition TV TV CONNECT Guide 16:9 or 4:3 TV Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV A/V...the connectors used to the TV easily following the instructions of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) ... Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] ...
...; Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 21). Select the TV type. High Definition TV TV CONNECT Guide 16:9 or 4:3 TV Connectors on your camcorder Input connectors on the TV A/V...the connectors used to the TV easily following the instructions of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) ... Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] ...
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To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT]... automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. US 25 Playback Make the required output settings on your PhotoTV HD- compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your camcorder. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using...
To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i To connect a non-high-definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT]... automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. US 25 Playback Make the required output settings on your PhotoTV HD- compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your camcorder. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using...
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... 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. ...connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc...
... 3 Record movies on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. ...connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. 5 Disconnect the USB cable. The high definition image quality (HD) disc...
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... with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in the recording device. If your recording device has... (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow 1 Insert the recording media in either way of the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with A/V Remote Connector (p. 63). If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 43). ...
... with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. Connect the device in the recording device. If your recording device has... (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow 1 Insert the recording media in either way of the recording device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with A/V Remote Connector (p. 63). If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 43). ...
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... record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders... to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
... record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders... to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
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...switch to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately) to LOW LUX. MANUAL MANUAL dial How to use LOW LUX. Pressing MANUAL switches the operation mode between manual and automatic. ...LOW LUX/ NIGHTSHOT switch to the MANUAL dial. HDR-XR500/XR520 HDR-XR500V/XR520V Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It is convenient to make the adjustment. Rotate the MANUAL dial to display the [DIAL SETTING...if you set the STD/LOW LUX/ NIGHTSHOT switch to the tripod receptacle using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([FOCUS] in total darkness. You can record ...
...switch to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately) to LOW LUX. MANUAL MANUAL dial How to use LOW LUX. Pressing MANUAL switches the operation mode between manual and automatic. ...LOW LUX/ NIGHTSHOT switch to the MANUAL dial. HDR-XR500/XR520 HDR-XR500V/XR520V Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It is convenient to make the adjustment. Rotate the MANUAL dial to display the [DIAL SETTING...if you set the STD/LOW LUX/ NIGHTSHOT switch to the tripod receptacle using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([FOCUS] in total darkness. You can record ...
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... flash is recommended. DIAL SETTING Assigns a function to the attached lens. CONVERSION LENS....... Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). AUTO BACK LIGHT......... FILE NO Sets how to record movies. US 47 Making good use of flash. Sets how the... remaining recording time of the media is horizontal or vertical. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder Download music files that can be played with HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK. REC MODE Sets the mode to assign the file number. When recording ...
... flash is recommended. DIAL SETTING Assigns a function to the attached lens. CONVERSION LENS....... Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). AUTO BACK LIGHT......... FILE NO Sets how to record movies. US 47 Making good use of flash. Sets how the... remaining recording time of the media is horizontal or vertical. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder Download music files that can be played with HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK. REC MODE Sets the mode to assign the file number. When recording ...
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...screen. Sets the output image resolution when connecting your camcoder to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot function when recording photos. AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or...[FACE DETECTION] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the attached lens. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ Sets whether the camcorder adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not. AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. SET FACE DET...
...screen. Sets the output image resolution when connecting your camcoder to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot function when recording photos. AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or...[FACE DETECTION] and [FRAME SETTING] setting. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the attached lens. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ Sets whether the camcorder adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not. AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. SET FACE DET...
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... and photos. US 50 tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... tab FADER Fades scenes in focus with directional sound as night view or beach. FOCUS Focuses manually. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of scene, such as you touch on the OPTION MENU only. Records movies with the background out of images to start...
... and photos. US 50 tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.......... tab FADER Fades scenes in focus with directional sound as night view or beach. FOCUS Focuses manually. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of scene, such as you touch on the OPTION MENU only. Records movies with the background out of images to start...
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...respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick,"...Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in this manual...
...respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick,"...Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in this manual...
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... and recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Meaning FACE DETECTION Smile detection set LOW LUX Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/ EXPOSURE/SPOT METER AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO X.V.COLOR US 61 Additional information
... and recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Meaning FACE DETECTION Smile detection set LOW LUX Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/ EXPOSURE/SPOT METER AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO X.V.COLOR US 61 Additional information
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... 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. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (42) MANUAL button (42... accessories such as you operate the POWER switch 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) Flash (19) Camera...
... 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. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. MANUAL dial (42) MANUAL button (42... accessories such as you operate the POWER switch 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) Flash (19) Camera...
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...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 L Language 16 LOW ...LUX 42 M Macintosh 26 MANUAL dial 42 "Memory Stick 43 "Memory Stick PRO Duo".........43 Menu 45 Movies 17, 21 N ...
...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 L Language 16 LOW ...LUX 42 M Macintosh 26 MANUAL dial 42 "Memory Stick 43 "Memory Stick PRO Duo".........43 Menu 45 Movies 17, 21 N ...