User Manual Sony HDR-XR500V - 120gb Hdd High Definition Camcorder

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User Manual

For HDR-XR500V. Also, The document are for others Sony models: HDR-XR500, XR500V, XR520, XR520V

• Using the Handycam Handbook2
  • Searching for information quickly2
  • Useful recording techniques6
  • Parts and controls7
    • Screen indicators10
  • “HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus12
    • Using the HOME MENU12
    • Using the OPTION MENU12
  • Menu lists13
    • List of the HOME MENU13
    • List of the OPTION MENU14
  • Read this before operating your camcorder15
    • Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam16
• Getting started18
  • Step 1: Charging the battery pack18
  • Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time21
    • Changing the language setting22
• Recording/Playback23
  • Five pieces of advice for successful recording23
  • Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam Operation)24
    • Recording movies24
    • Shooting photos25
    • Playing movies26
    • Viewing photos28
  • Recording30
    • Recording movies30
    • Shooting photos32
  • Useful functions for recording movies and photos34
    • Zooming34
    • Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)34
    • Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)35
    • Recording in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX)35
    • Recording in mirror mode36
    • Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)37
    • Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off38
    • Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial38
    • Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)39
  • Playback on the camcorder41
    • Playing movies41
    • Viewing photos43
  • Useful functions for playing movies and photos44
    • Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)44
    • Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)45
    • Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)46
    • Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK)47
    • Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)48
    • Using PB zoom with photos49
    • Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)50
  • Playing images on a TV51
    • Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]51
    • Connecting to a high definition TV52
    • Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV53
    • Using “BRAVIA” Sync55
• Editing57
  • Deleting movies and photos57
  • Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)59
  • Capturing a photo from a movie60
  • Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media61
    • Dubbing movies61
    • Copying photos62
  • Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)63
  • Dividing a movie64
  • Using the Playlist of movies65
    • Creating the Playlist65
    • Playing the Playlist66
  • Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder67
    • Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)67
    • Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)67
  • Checking the battery information69
• Utilizing recording media70
  • Changing the recording medium70
    • Selecting the recording media for movies70
    • Selecting the recording media for photos70
    • Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media70
  • Checking the media information72
  • Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting)72
  • Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered73
• Customizing your camcorder74
  • MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)74
  • PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)81
  • FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function)86
  • VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display)88
  • SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)91
  • OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)93
  • CLOCK /LANG (Items to set clock and language)96
  • GENERAL SET (Other setup items)98
  • Functions set in the OPTION MENU101
• Troubleshooting108
  • Troubleshooting108
    • Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators115
• Additional information119
  • Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos119
    • Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack119
    • Expected recording time of movies120
    • Expected number of recordable photos121
  • Using your camcorder abroad122
  • File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media124
  • Maintenance and precautions125
    • About the AVCHD format125
    • About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)126
    • About “Memory Stick” media127
    • About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack129
    • About x.v.Color130
    • About handling of your camcorder130
  • Index134