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Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. US Even if your used battery promptly according to the instructions. Read this first Before operating the unit, ... RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do...
Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. US Even if your used battery promptly according to the instructions. Read this first Before operating the unit, ... RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. UL is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do...
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...Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference... of FCC Rules. Operation is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for the FCC related matters only. The ...
...Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR500V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. US CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference... of FCC Rules. Operation is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR520V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for the FCC related matters only. The ...
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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) See page 43 for the "Memory Stick" media you repeat recording/deleting... a nongravity condition, the block noise made when this camcorder. Notes on the camcorder, due to the protection features of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to OFF...
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) See page 43 for the "Memory Stick" media you repeat recording/deleting... a nongravity condition, the block noise made when this camcorder. Notes on the camcorder, due to the protection features of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to OFF...
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...country/region. Also, you can save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are normal results of the computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should ...the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high ...
...country/region. Also, you can save the image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 51). The screenshots are normal results of the computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should ...the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high ...
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...adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. In the default setting, a photo is already open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder When you make recording by using the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder and close the LCD panel (), then adjust the...viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the focus with the x.v.Color function. Refer to view the movies. If the indicators on a TV to the instruction manuals of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). US 18 You can increase the zooming level by only using the digital zoom. Touch (...
...adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. In the default setting, a photo is already open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder When you make recording by using the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder and close the LCD panel (), then adjust the...viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the focus with the x.v.Color function. Refer to view the movies. If the indicators on a TV to the instruction manuals of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER]). US 18 You can increase the zooming level by only using the digital zoom. Touch (...
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... Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on... the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is connected, and the connectors used to [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your...
... Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS) [TV When an item is not on... the screen, touch / until the item appears. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of TV is connected, and the connectors used to [TV CONNECT Guide]. You can connect your...
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By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold...full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your camcorder. 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 ...
By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold...full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the instruction manual of subtle textures and colors. compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your camcorder. 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 ...
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..., etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices 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 that you created should...
..., etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices 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 that you created should...
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...with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable ... the operation (p. 43). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Select... image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder is not necessary. The yellow plug (video) connection is equipped with...cable to your camcorder. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) ... cable connection) You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC ...
...with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable ... the operation (p. 43). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Select... image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Your camcorder is not necessary. The yellow plug (video) connection is equipped with...cable to your camcorder. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) ... cable connection) You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by using the AC ...
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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. US 40
... 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. US 40
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... of your camcorder. When you can assign [FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [AE SHIFT], or [WB SHIFT]. MANUAL MANUAL dial How to use LOW LUX. Recording in dim light, set the STD/LOW LUX/ NIGHTSHOT switch to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately) to assign an item. HDR-XR500/XR520 HDR-XR500V/XR520V Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It...
... of your camcorder. When you can assign [FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [AE SHIFT], or [WB SHIFT]. MANUAL MANUAL dial How to use LOW LUX. Recording in dim light, set the STD/LOW LUX/ NIGHTSHOT switch to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately) to assign an item. HDR-XR500/XR520 HDR-XR500V/XR520V Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It...
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...DB F p. 53 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS / SET Sets image quality for backlit subjects automatically. REC MODE Sets the mode to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). AUDIO MODE Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround./2ch stereo). NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ DIAL SETTING Assigns a function to record ... lens. REMAINING SET........ FLASH MODE Sets how the flash is horizontal or vertical. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to make sure the subject is activated. Adjusts the exposure for recording, playback, or...
...DB F p. 53 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS / SET Sets image quality for backlit subjects automatically. REC MODE Sets the mode to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). AUDIO MODE Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround./2ch stereo). NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ DIAL SETTING Assigns a function to record ... lens. REMAINING SET........ FLASH MODE Sets how the flash is horizontal or vertical. FLASH LEVEL Sets the brightness of your camcorder Optimizes the SteadyShot function and focus according to make sure the subject is activated. Adjusts the exposure for recording, playback, or...
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...automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not. Optimizes the SteadyShot function and the focus according to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). VIEW IMAGES SET / SET Sets image quality for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time ...from GPS or not. AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for recording, playback, or editing movies. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. SUMMERTIME p. 15 LANGUAGE SET......... GUIDEFRAME Displays...
...automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not. Optimizes the SteadyShot function and the focus according to the MANUAL dial (p. 42). VIEW IMAGES SET / SET Sets image quality for a time differences automatically by acquiring the time ...from GPS or not. AUTO AREA ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for recording, playback, or editing movies. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. SUMMERTIME p. 15 LANGUAGE SET......... GUIDEFRAME Displays...
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... and photos. SELF-TIMER Used during photo recording. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on the screen. TELE MACRO Shoots a subject in or out. US 50 FOCUS Focuses manually.
... and photos. SELF-TIMER Used during photo recording. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on the screen. TELE MACRO Shoots a subject in or out. US 50 FOCUS Focuses manually.
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US 60 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," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo...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 not mentioned in each case in this manual...
US 60 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," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo...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 not mentioned in each case 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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.... DISP (display) button (22) To turn it 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 recording lamp (49..., press and hold DISP down again. EASY 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 reading or writing data. To turn off as a video light, a flash, or a ...
.... DISP (display) button (22) To turn it 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 recording lamp (49..., press and hold DISP down again. EASY 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 reading or writing data. To turn off as a video light, a flash, or a ...
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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 ...