Click Table of Contents Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) US
Using the Handycam Handbook Searching for information quickly Table of Contents You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software.
Table of contents Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 41 41 43 44 Editing Utilizing recording media Changing the recording medium.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Selecting the recording media for movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Selecting the recording media for photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Index Deleting movies and photos.. . .
Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the media information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered.. . . . . . . . . . . .
Useful recording techniques Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach LOW LUX.................................................... 35 AUTO BACK LIGHT....................................... 80 BEACH...................................................... 104 SNOW...................................................... 104 Compensating for camera shake during movie recording Table of Contents Capturing facial expressions in dim light Capturing smiles automatically SMILE SHUTTER.................
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. You cannot use an external flash (sold separately) and the built-in flash at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p. 34). A/V Remote Connector (51, 68) Table of Contents (USB) jack (67) HDMI OUT (mini) jack (51) Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
Table of Contents Speaker (VIEW IMAGES) button (27, 41) POWER button (21) RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. DISP (display) button (38) EASY button (24, 25) Eyecup Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” Viewfinder (31) media) (70) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Wireless Remote Commander Insulation sheet To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless PHOTO button (26, 32) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.
Indicator Screen indicators Meaning Recording/playback media (70) Upper left Center Upper right Counter (hour:minute: seond) (26, 41) [00min] Estimated recording remaining time (26, 41) FADER (106) LCD backlight off (38) Drop sensor off (99) Bottom Upper left Indicator 9999 9999 Meaning HOME button (12) AUDIO MODE (75) Self-timer recording (107) 100/112 YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) Bottom Indicator FACE DETECTION (86) MICREF LEVEL low (107) DETECTION SET (87) LOW
Indicator 101-0005 Meaning Data file name (28, 43) Protected image (63) VISUAL INDEX button (28, 43) Table of Contents Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear depending on the model.
Using the HELP function Using the To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of turns orange.) Then, touch the item you want to know about. Using the HOME MENU OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the context appears. When you press the (HOME) button, the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc.
Menu lists List of the USB CONNECT USB CONNECT p. 67 USB CONNECT HOME MENU DISC BURN p. 67 Operating Guide DOWNLOAD MUSIC MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 SMTH SLW REC TV CONNECT Guide*1 MUSIC TOOL DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1 p. 30 p. 32 p. 37 EMPTY MUSIC*1 BATTERY INFO (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX*1 MAP*1*3 FILM ROLL*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST p. 42 p. 44 p. 45 p. 46 p. 65 DELETE p. 57 YOUR LOCATION*1*3 PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB p. 59 p. 60 DUB PHOTO COPY COPY by select (SETTINGS) category p. 61 p. 61 p.
GUIDEFRAME p. 83 FLASH LEVEL p. 84 REDEYE REDUC p. 84 DIAL SETTING p. 84 CONVERSION LENS p. 85 AUTO BACK LIGHT p. 85 SMILE SHUTTER*2 VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab p. 86 SPOT MTR/FCS p. 101 SPOT METER p. 101 p. 88 SPOT FOCUS p. 102 p. 88 TELE MACRO p. 102 EXPOSURE p. 103 p. 87 p. 91 FOCUS p. 103 BEEP*1 p. 91 SCENE SELECTION p. 104 LCD BRIGHT p. 91 WHITE BAL. p. 105 LCD BL LEVEL p.
Read this before operating your camcorder Battery pack The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) Shoe cover A button-type lithium battery is already installed. “PMB” (software, including “PMB Guide”) Handbook” (PDF) “Handycam “Operating Guide” (1) See page 70 for “Memory Stick” media you can use with this camcorder.
The viewfinder and the LCD screen are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
On the drop sensor If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] Note on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first (p. 67, see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 72).
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of Contents Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug /CHG lamp Power cord (mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall 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 2 3 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder.
See page 119 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Table of Contents Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Time measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 F).
Notes on the AC Adaptor Table of Contents Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Table of Contents Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on the LCD screen. 3 To set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET].
If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 131). Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [ON] (p. 96). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Close the LCD screen. The off.
Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Table of Contents Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them.
Recording and playing movies and photos easily Easy Handycam Operation) ( When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Table of Contents Simply press EASY. You can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation).
Press START/STOP to start recording. Table of Contents [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Shooting photos Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. Useful Recording Techniques Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 74). To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press EASY. Index appears on the LCD screen.
Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Table of Contents Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Useful Recording Techniques Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal hard disk. Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).
Press (VIEW IMAGES). Table of Contents The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (or ) tab () a desired movie (). HOME MENU Searches for images by date (p. 48) Previous 12 images Returns to the recording screen : 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.
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To fast-forward To fast-reverse To pause/play Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / during pause. You can slow down the playback speed by touching adjust with / during playback. You can adjust the volume by touching The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88).
Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 70). To cancel Easy Handycam operation disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to display the menu items available for setup changes. See “Menu lists” (p. 13) on the available menu items. Table of Contents After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. from the LCD screen. Notes OPTION MENU.
Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal hard disk (p. 70, 74). Table of Contents Recording movies Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21). To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Table of Contents See page 120 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and image quality (p. 70, 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in the default setting. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 88). In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 70). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Table of Contents Shooting photos Your camcorder is turned on.
Table of Contents See page 121 on the recordable number of photos. (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] To change the image size, touch (p. 81). [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p. 35). Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work during movie recording. You can change how your camcorder flashes by [FLASH MODE] (p. 83) . is displayed.
Useful functions for recording movies and photos You can magnify images up to 12 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Table of Contents Zooming Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle) (Telephoto) Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.
Notes If you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound.
HDR-XR500V/XR520V When you want to record images in dim light, set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to LOW LUX. appears, and images will be recorded brighter than if you do not use LOW LUX. When you set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can record images even in total darkness. Set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to STD when recording in normal ambient light. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light.
Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) (CAMERA) [SMTH SLW REC]. Table of Contents Touch Press START/STOP. An about-3-second movie is recorded as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. [Recording…] disappears, when recording is finished.
Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off Table of Contents You can switch the screen display when you press DISP while the power is set to on. appears. To turn off the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD disappears.
To assign the menu items to the MANUAL dial Press and hold MANUAL down for a few seconds. Table of Contents Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned. Press MANUAL. Notes Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [EXPOSURE] will override [AE SHIFT]. If you select [RESET] in step , all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default settings.
Notes The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception. GPS reception status Function off No indicator The GPS switch is set to OFF, or the GPS receiver is not functioning normally. Difficult Your camcorder cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot triangulate. Use your camcorder in an open area. Processing Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be able to acquire location information soon. Wait until your camcorder completes the triangulation.
Playback on the camcorder Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Table of Contents In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal hard disk are played (p. 70). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21). Press (VIEW IMAGES). You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing as well. Touch (or (VIEW IMAGES) on the LCD screen ) tab () a desired movie ().
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
Viewing photos Touch (Photo) tab a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Table of Contents Displays the Map Index screen (p. 44) (HDRXR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To start/stop slide show Next To the VISUAL INDEX screen OPTION MENU Tips When viewing photos recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, the screen.
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map. You can select a movie or photo by recording location. Select the recording media which contains the movie or photo you want to play back before starting this operation (p. 70).
Touch the desired movie or photo. Table of Contents Playback starts from the selected scene. Notes Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON prior to recording, to be able to create movies and photos that you can search for on the Map Index (p. 39). The map always displays the north at the top. When you record several movies and photos at the same location, the movie or photo recorded most recently will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch Playback starts from the selected scene. Tips You can also display the [Film Roll Index] screen by touching [ FILM ROLL]. (HOME) Table of Contents / to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want to play back. (VIEW IMAGES) Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch ( VIEW IMAGES) [ FACE].
Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the Face Index (p. 86). (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK) Table of Contents Tips You can also display the [Face Index] screen by touching [ FACE].
To change music files You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with Highlight Playback. To transfer music files, you need to install the software from the supplied CD-ROM on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB CONNECT] screen does not (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]). For details, see the “PMB Guide.
Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Table of Contents Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you can use the Date Index function by following the steps 3 to 4. You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again. Useful Recording Techniques Touch on the photo playback screen. Table of Contents Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.
Playing images on a TV Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Table of Contents Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
Connecting to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). Table of Contents (p. 52) (p. 52) Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] (p.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to standard definition image quality (SD) and played back. Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 93). Useful Recording Techniques (p. 54) (p. 54) (p.
: Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [480i] (p. 94) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 93) Table of Contents Component A/V cable (supplied) TV Notes If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Notes When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with standard definition image quality (SD).
Operate your camcorder with the Remote Commander of the TV. You can do the following operations. to display (VIEW IMAGES) or (HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU button display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or photos by pressing up/down/left/right/enter buttons on the Remote Commander of your TV to Table of Contents Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the Remote Commander.
Editing 2 Deleting movies and photos To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE] or [ DELETE]. 3 To delete photos, touch [ [ DELETE]. DELETE] Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media.
Table of Contents Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to return to confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen. Touch [YES] .
You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information (p. 39). When your camcorder cannot acquire the current location information, the center marker turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. If you hold a certain point, the map keeps scrolling. You can also display the current location by (HOME) (OTHERS) touching [ YOUR LOCATION].
Capturing a photo from a movie Touch Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Touch the movie to be captured. The movie pauses. Play and pause . toggles as you press Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with . Useful Recording Techniques The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to capture. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie Touch Index 4 .
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Touch the image quality of the movie to be dubbed. Touch the type of dubbing. Dubbing movies Notes When you record a movie on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media for the first time, create the (HOME) image database file by touching (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] [MEMORY STICK].
Touch the type of copying. [DUB by date]: Select the recording date of the movie to be dubbed, then . You cannot select multiple touch dates. Select the photo to be copied. Touch [YES] [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select multiple photos. .
4 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Tips You can protect movies and photos on the OPTION MENU. playback screen from 1 Touch (HOME) [EDIT]. (OTHERS) To protect movies, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]/ [ PROTECT]. 3 You can protect photos by selecting recording dates only when photos are recorded on the internal hard disk.
Dividing a movie Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while dividing movies on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. A slight difference may occur from the point and the actual dividing where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Using the Playlist of movies To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the recording media and the image quality you want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 70, 88). Touch / to select the recording date .
Touch Playing the Playlist [YES] . Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not erased. Select the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 70, 88). Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. MOVE]/[ MOVE]. Touch [ Select the movie to be moved. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the movie you want to play back.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The method used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here.
with the devices to be connected. Select the recording medium that contains movies and the image quality you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 70, 74). A/V Remote Connector Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 19). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). Input Table of Contents Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Checking the battery information Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Touch (HOME) [BATTERY INFO]. (OTHERS) The remaining battery capacity is shown.
Utilizing recording media Changing the recording medium Selecting the recording media for photos The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording medium. Hard disk Movies Touch [YES] Photos “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media You can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 120 for the recordable time of movies. See page 121 for the number of recordable photos.
(“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 119 for the recordable time of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, if you insert new “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media when the (Movie) lamp is lit. “Memory Stick” media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) Touch [YES]. You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.
Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting) You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 70), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 19). To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p.
4 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered Touch [EMPTY]. 5 Touch [YES] [YES] Notes If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved (p. 67, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY]. You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation.
Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) The default settings are marked with . SET You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ setting [YES] / Table of Contents / SET] a desired HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) movies.
Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips See page 119 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for each recording media separately. Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. AUDIO MODE You can change the recording sound format.
OFF Adjusts the white balance automatically. ON ( and the adjustment value) Adjusts the white balance manually. Tips When the white balance is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and when set to a higher value, images appear reddish. You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). NIGHTSHOT LIGHT Table of Contents When using the NightShot (p. 35) function, you can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible).
Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] a desired OFF Table of Contents The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically. 24 × Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 24 × zoom is performed digitally. 150 × Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 150 × zoom is performed digitally.
GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired OFF Does not display the guide frame. Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.
FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [FLASH MODE] a desired AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless of the ambient brightness. OFF ( ) Records without flash. Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is about 0.3 to 2.
OFF ON ( Does not prevent redeye. Prevents redeye. ) Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. The redeye function does not work with automatic recording by [SMILE SHUTTER]. You can select an item you want to set to the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 38.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) The default settings are marked with . You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) setting 12.0M ( (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ Records photos in the highest quality (4,000 × 3,000). ) 9.0M ( Records photos in the high quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (4,000 × 2,250). ) 6.2M ( ) 1.9M ( ) VGA(0.3M) ( IMAGE SIZE] a desired Records photos clearly (2,880 × 2,160).
OFF Adjusts the exposure automatically. ON ( and the adjustment value) Adjusts the exposure manually. Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light Touch is dim. You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) Table of Contents You can adjust the white balance manually.
STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ ON OFF ( STEADYSHOT] a desired The SteadyShot function is used. Table of Contents Steps (HOME) setting The SteadyShot function is not used. ) GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear.
Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is about 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. You cannot set this item when a filter or a conversion lens is attached to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 8) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete.
CONVERSION LENS When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for each lens. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. TELE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. OFF Table of Contents Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [CONVERSION LENS] a desired setting Select this when you do not use a conversion lens.
FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function) The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the settings for the FACE DETECTION function. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [FACE FUNC. SET] [FACE DET. SETTING] [FACE DETECTION]/[FRAME SETTING] a desired setting Table of Contents FACE DET. SETTING FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically.
SMILE SHUTTER You can adjust the settings for the SMILE SHUTTER function. DETECTION SET The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile. DUAL CAPTURE ( ALWAYS ON ( ) OFF ) Table of Contents Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [FACE FUNC. SET] [SMILE SHUTTER] [DETECTION SET]/[SMILE SENSITIVITY]/[SMILE PRIORITY]/[FRAME SETTING] a desired setting Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) The default settings are marked with . SET You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [ setting [YES] / SET] a desired HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) movies. SD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits standard definition image quality (SD) movies.
CAMERA DATA Movie Photo Table of Contents SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. HDR-XR500V/XR520V OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. COORDINATES Displays coordinates.
CAMERA DATA Movie Photo Table of Contents SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure COORDINATES Tips appears for a photo recorded using a flash. The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] [CAMERA DATA] [COORDINATES] [OFF] (no indication).
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [VOLUME] (louder) (quieter)/ Table of Contents VOLUME BEEP Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Cancels the melody. OFF LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Table of Contents LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen.
OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with . You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] a desired setting Table of Contents TV TYPE Select this to view your movies and photos on a 16:9 (wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below.
DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] a desired LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. Shows displays such as the time code on LCD screen, and on the TV screen. V-OUT/PANEL Table of Contents Steps (HOME) setting COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.
SD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). Outputs the 480p signal. 480i Outputs the 480i signal.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) The default settings are marked with . See page 21. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 123.
Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AUTO AREA ADJ] a desired ON Compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically. Notes You must set date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 21). Table of Contents Does not compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically. OFF DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [DEMO MODE] a desired setting Table of Contents DEMO MODE ON The demonstration appears. The demonstration does not appear.
CALIBRATION See page 131. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [A.SHUT OFF] a desired setting Table of Contents You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. 5min The camcorder turns off automatically. The camcorder does not turn off automatically. NEVER Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].
Notes Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. When you record images during an activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] so as not to activate the drop sensor.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 101) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 102) at the same time.
SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Table of Contents Steps [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be In recording mode, (OPTION) focused within the frame on the screen [END] To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.
EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. (OPTION) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of Contents Steps In recording mode, (brighter) To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. Tips You can adjust the exposure manually also by using MANUAL dial. You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.
SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) Table of Contents The focal distance information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the (Photo) lamp is lit, the setting changes to [AUTO] once (Movie) lamp lights up. the You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. Steps In recording mode, OUTDOOR ( [WHITE BAL.
If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance is set by [ONE PUSH], if the ambient lighting, etc., changes because you moved your camcorder to or from outdoors, etc.
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. (OPTION) [MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting NORMAL LOW ( ) Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Wireless Remote Commander Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Wireless Remote Commander.....................p. 108 Batteries/power sources ...............................p. 109 LCD screen/viewfinder.................................p. 110 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media................p. 110 Recording........................................................p. 110 Playback..............................
The (OPTION) button is not displayed. The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 99). Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks (p. 9). Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 130). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Operations using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be performed. The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 130).
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. The camcorder stops operating. You cannot record photos together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] The ACCESS/access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. There is a time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually.
Playback The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. Images cannot be played back. The color of the image is not correctly displayed. Set the STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch to STD (p. 35). Photos cannot be played back.
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting an about-3-second movie using [SMTH SLW REC]. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Left and right sound will be heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices. This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo sound) by a computer or other device. This is not a malfunction. Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices.
GPS The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The current location on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS satellites is large. The margin of error can be as wide as several-hundred meters at the maximum.
Cannot use Because of following settings [FRAME SETTING] NightShot, [SMTH SLW REC] [SCENE SELECTION] NightShot, LOW LUX, [FADER], [TELE MACRO] (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder) Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators (Battery level warning) If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
(Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatting) dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is taking steps to protect the hard disk. Recording/ playback may be disabled as a result. The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of the hard disk under all possible situations. Use the camcorder under stable conditions. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media are damaged.
The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information? The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. The old recorded images on the media cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR IMG. DB F.] after creating new information, playing back the old recorded images may become possible.
Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data.
Additional information “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
* You can change the recording sound format Expected recording time of movies with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 75). Internal hard disk [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch)* Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR500 14 h 30 m 29 h 40 m 36 h 48 h 10 m HDR-XR500V 14 h 30 m 29 h 30 m 35 h 50 m 47 h 50 m 50 h 30 m 50 h 10 m Recording time HDR-XR520V 29 h 10 m [HD HQ] 59 h 40 m 59 h 20 m [HD SP] 72 h 20 m 72 h 10 m [HD LP] (5.
(unit: minute) SD 3M (LP) 2ch* 355 (230) 340 (205) 655 (435) 715 (460) SD 6M (SP) 8GB 115 (100) 16GB 230 (205) Tips You can also use “Memory Stick Duo” media with a capacity of under 1 GB for recording photos. * You can change the recording sound format with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 75). Table of Contents 170 (100) SD 3M (LP) 5.1ch* 325 (215) SD 9M (HQ) on the recording conditions, and the type of “Memory Stick” media.
Using your camcorder abroad System NTSC Power supply PAL Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies PAL – M PAL – N SECAM Viewing standard definition image quality (SD) movies To view standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you need an NTSC-systembased TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be connected.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 96). When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p. 96).
File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to record new movie files. The folder name goes up: [101PNV01] [102PNV01] Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly. The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed. Photo files (JPEG files) The extension of the files is “.JPG”.
About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? Useful Recording Techniques The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 on internal hard disk drive, using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder.
The camcorder contains map data for the following countries/regions. Europe, Japan, North America, Oceania, etc. Built-in map is powered by companies as follows; Map of Japan by Zenrin Co., Ltd., other areas by NAVTEQ. The map data included is as of the date of production of this manual. GPS maps will appear in 2-dimensional graphics except for certain landmarks in Japan, which will appear in 3D. You cannot change the language on the map. You cannot update the map data.
* This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. On the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor.
On image data compatibility To use the battery pack effectively About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs mark. have the About the remaining battery time indicator What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
About storage of the battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
actual body of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. About care and storage of the lens 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,” “ ,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
Index Symbols A B BATTERY INFO..........................69 Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander...................................9 Battery pack..................................18 BEACH.......................................104 BEEP.............................................91 BLACK FADER.........................106 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.................106 “BRAVIA” Sync............................55 C E Easy Handycam Operation........24 EDIT........................................63, 64 Empty.........
O ONE PUSH................................105 OPTION MENU.......... 12, 14, 101 Original.........................................61 OTHERS.......................................57 OUTDOOR................................105 OUTPUT SETTINGS.................93 P S SCENE SELECTION....... 104, 115 Screen indicators.........................10 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators....................................115 SELF-TIMER..............................107 Shooting..................................
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