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    Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index  2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) US
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    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. Searching for
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    camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 18 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 21 Changing the language setting on/off 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 38  Index
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    Techniques Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 39 Playback on the camcorder 41 Playing movies 41 Viewing photos 43 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 44 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDRXR500V/XR520V 44 Searching for desired
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    to set clock and language 96 GENERAL SET (Other setup items 98 Functions set in the OPTION MENU 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 108 GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V 126 About "Memory Stick" media 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About x.v.Color 130 About handling of your camcorder
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    Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Capturing facial expressions in dim light  LOW LUX 35 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach  AUTO BACK LIGHT 80  BEACH 104  SNOW 104 Compensating for camera shake during movie recording  STEADYSHOT 77 Capturing smiles automatically 
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    dial (38)  MANUAL button (38) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
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    the clock setting.  DISP (display) button (38)  EASY button (24, 25)  GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (39)  Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (70) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (70)  Battery pack (18
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    Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) of the recorded images when camcorder (p. 9).  When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of or ENTER again, the frame
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    GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery recorded movies or photos (28, 43) Meaning FACE DETECTION (86) DETECTION SET (87) LOW LUX (35) Manual focus (103) SCENE SELECTION (104) White
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    Indicator Meaning 101-0005  Data file name (28, 43) Protected image (63) VISUAL INDEX button (28, 43)  Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.  Some indicators may not appear depending on the model. Table of Contents Useful Recording
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    the setting, touch .  Notes  When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.)  You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation.  The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at
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    p. 67 USB CONNECT p. 67 DISC BURN Operating Guide DOWNLOAD MUSIC p. 47 TV CONNECT Guide*1 p. 51 MUSIC TOOL p. 47 DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1 p. 47 EMPTY MUSIC*1 p. 47 BATTERY INFO p. 69 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 p. 70 MEDIA INFO p. 72 MEDIA FORMAT
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    FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SET FACE DET. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER*2 VIEW IMAGES SET / SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET 99 p. 100 *2 You cannot set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-XR500V/XR520V List of the OPTION MENU
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    DC plug.  Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens  A menu item that is grayed
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    lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.  Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. About changing the language setting the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your
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    (p. 99). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may be stopped. Note on battery pack/AC Adaptor  Be sure to remove the
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    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 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder
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    ) lamp (p. 21)/ACCESS lamp (p. 18)/access lamp (p. 70) are turned off.  The /CHG lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:  The battery pack is not attached correctly.  The battery pack is damaged.  When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use
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    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
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    Table of Contents Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 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 2 Select
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    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). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds, and the power is turned POWER  You
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    Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 23
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    that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the hard disk (p. 70, 74).  Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your
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    stop recording, press START/STOP again.  Tips  The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 74). Shooting photos  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 EASY. appears
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    lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. 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
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    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. * appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movies in [ / SET] (p. 88).   appears with the movie or
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    can adjust the volume by touching  adjust with /  during playback.  The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88).  To change the Map Index screen (p. 44) (HDRXR500V/XR520V) Useful Recording Techniques Index Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous To
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    media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 70). To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. from the LCD screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to display the menu items
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    Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal hard disk (p. 70, 74).  Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your
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    PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p. 35).  When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically ([FACE DET. SETTING], p. 86).  In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie
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    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). Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on
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    of photos.  To change the image size, touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [ IMAGE SIZE]  a desired setting p. 81).  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
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    sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.  You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet
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    the MODE lamp is set to (Movie), the size of photos becomes [ 8.3M] (16:9 wide) or [6.2M] (4:3).  You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is turned on. You can also record with the flash. Recording in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX) HDR-XR500/XR520
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques HDR-XR500V/XR520V Infrared port 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
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    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. cancel the smooth slow recording. To change the setting Touch (OPTION)  tab, then select the setting you want to change. [TIMING] Select the
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    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 backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until disappears. Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial You can
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    MANUAL dial by touching (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]/[PHOTO SETTINGS]  [DIAL SETTING]. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder 59).  Using the supplied software, "PMB," you can display the movies and photos
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    of an airplane.  You may not be able to acquire location information depending on the strength of GPS reception.  Tips  If the camcorder keeps displaying and does not start triangulating for a while, set the GPS switch to OFF, and to ON again.  You can search for movies and photos to be played
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    : 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. * appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 88). 41 Index
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    PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [VIEW IMAGES SET
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    of Contents Viewing photos Touch (Photo) tab   a desired photo  on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Displays the Map Index screen (p. 44) (HDRXR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU  Tips  When viewing
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    Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDRXR500V/XR520V) Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a Index only with movies and photos having location information that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON (p. 39).  You cannot use the Map Index with photos
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    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 scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the index screen
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    scene.  Tips  You can also display the [Film Roll Index] screen by touching [ FILM ROLL]. (HOME)  (VIEW IMAGES)  Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the index screen. You can play back the movie from the selected
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    of Contents  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
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    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 appear, touch
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    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 on the LCD frame.  Play back the photo you want to magnify.  Magnify the photo with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed.  Touch the
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    during slide show.  Tips  You can also play back the slide show by touching (OPTION)  tab  [SLIDE SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION)  tab  [SLIDE SHOW
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    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]. Connecting a TV
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    high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques p. 52 p. 52) Type Camcorder Cable TV : Signal flow HOME MENU setting Component A/V cable (supplied
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    HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the 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).  (p. 54 p. 54 p. 54) To set the aspect ratio
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    Useful Recording Techniques Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) (SETTINGS)  [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  [COMPONENT]  [480i] (p. 94) (SETTINGS)  [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  [TV TYPE]  [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 93
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    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 output images, images are output with standard definition image quality (SD).  Tips  If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable
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     There may be some operations you cannot do with the Remote Commander.  To set your camcorder, touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [CTRL FOR HDMI]  [ON] (the default setting Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.  Tips  If you turn off the TV, your
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Editing Deleting movies and photos You can free 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.  Do not eject
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  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 confirm the image. Touch to return to the
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    Table of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) 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). Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen.  When your
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    a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo quality (HD)  [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (SD)  [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (SD)  The MEDIA SET] (p. 70). When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause.
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    Playlist will be dubbed.  The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (SD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions
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    .  Tips  To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 70). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your
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    the image quality (p. 88).  Tips  You can protect movies and photos on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. 1 Touch (HOME)   [EDIT]. (OTHERS) 2 To protect movies, touch [ PROTECT]  [ PROTECT]/ [ PROTECT].  To protect photos, touch [ PROTECT]  [ PROTECT]. 3 Touch the movies and photos
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    before the operation (p. 70, 88). 1 Touch (HOME)  (OTHERS)  [EDIT]  [ DIVIDE]. 2 Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie 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
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    (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (SD) movies are added to an individual Playlist.  Touch (HOME)   [PLAYLIST EDIT]. YES]   .  Notes  Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording
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    you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not erased. To change the order within the Playlist  Touch (HOME)  (OTHERS)  [PLAYLIST EDIT].  Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE].  Select the movie to be moved. Useful Recording Techniques  Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is
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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 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
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    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 an input selector, set it to the input mode.  Connect your camcorder to the recording device
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    , and record it on the recording device.  Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.  When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the
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    the internal hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. Hard disk Movies Photos
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    PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)  You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.  "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be
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    SET] (p. 70), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.  Notes  During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam both free and used hard disk space.  HDR-XR500/XR500V: 120 000 MB  HDR-XR520/XR520V: 240 000 MB  Since there
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    , see Operating Guide too) before camcorder. 3 Touch (HOME)  (MANAGE MEDIA)  [MEDIA FORMAT]  [HDD]. The [ FORMAT] screen appears. 4 Touch [EMPTY]. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. 5 Touch [YES]  [YES]  .  Notes  The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is as follows;  HDR-XR500/XR500V
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    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
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    rate. M stands for Mbps. AUDIO MODE You can change the recording sound format. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [AUDIO MODE]  a desired setting stereo. AE SHIFT You can adjust the exposure manually. Steps (HOME)  (darker)/ (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [AE SHIFT]  [ON] 
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    definition image quality (SD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [WIDE SELECT]  a desired setting     16:9 WIDE 4:3 ( ) Records
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    (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [X.V.COLOR]  a desired setting     OFF ON ( ) Records in ordinary color range. Records in x.v.Color.  Notes  Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Refer to the instruction manuals of the
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    is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [GUIDEFRAME]  a desired setting     OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Useful Recording Techniques  Tips  Positioning the subject at the cross point
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    dust obscures the lamp.  You cannot set this item when a lens filter or accessory 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.  If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting
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    individual differences and other conditions.  The redeye function does not work with automatic recording by [SMILE SHUTTER]. DIAL SETTING You can select an item you want to set to the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 38. CONVERSION LENS When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this
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    replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each one of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. AE SHIFT You can adjust the exposure manually. Steps (HOME)  (darker)/ (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [AE SHIFT]  [ON]  (brighter Index 81
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    or the light is dim.  You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p. 38). WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can adjust the white balance manually. Steps (HOME)  (bluish)/ (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [WB SHIFT]  [ON]  (reddish  OFF ON ( and the adjustment value
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    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. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [FLASH MODE]  a desired setting
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    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.  If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting
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    this when you do not use a conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [AUTO BACK LIGHT]  a desired setting     ON OFF Adjusts the exposure for backlit
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    (HD) movies.  ON ( ) OFF Detects faces. Does not detect faces.  Notes  Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.  [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to
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    SMILE SHUTTER function. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [FACE FUNC. SET]  [SMILE SHUTTER]  [DETECTION SET]/[SMILE SENSITIVITY]/[SMILE PRIORITY]/[FRAME SETTING]  a desired setting    DETECTION SET The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile.  DUAL CAPTURE ( ) Only during
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    play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [VIEW IMAGES SET]  [DATA CODE]  a desired setting    HDR-XR500/XR520
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    TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.  Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. HDR-XR500V/XR520V  OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES Data code is not displayed. Displays the date and time. Displays camera setting data. Displays coordinates. DATE/TIME
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    Shutter speed  Aperture value  Exposure COORDINATES  Latitude  Longitude  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
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    the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [SOUND/DISP SET]  [LCD BL LEVEL]  a desired setting     NORMAL BRIGHT Standard brightness. Brightens the LCD screen.  Notes  When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC
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    Table of Contents  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
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    Notes  Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9.  When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV
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    RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  [HDMI RESOLUTION]  [HD CONTENTS]/[SD CONTENTS]  a desired setting HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition
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    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). 480p Outputs the 480p signal. 480i Outputs the 480i signal. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
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    , the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON. AUTO AREA ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with the current area automatically when it detects a time difference, by acquiring the current
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    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). DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. Steps (HOME
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    demonstration movie if the movie satisfies the following conditions.  The movie is protected  The recorded with high definition image quality (HD)  Tips  When you set this item to [ON] and camcorder not to turn on. Steps (HOME)    (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [REC LAMP]  a desired setting
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    that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [DROP SENSOR]  a desired setting     ON OFF ( ) Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back images correctly
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    cable (sold separately), you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV's Remote Commander at the TV (p. 55). Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [CTRL FOR HDMI]  a desired setting     ON OFF Operates your camcorder using the TV's Remote Commander. Does not operate your
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    to adjust the brightness and focus on  [END]  To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes  [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
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    In recording mode, (OPTION)   [SPOT FOCUS]  touch the point to be focused within the frame on the screen  [END]  To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes  [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects
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    on distant subjects)   (focusing on Index To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes  When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],  appears.  The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
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    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.)  When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual  When you set focus manually
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    [ONE PUSH].  Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.  Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.  Notes  Set [WHITE BAL
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    Useful Recording Techniques  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
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    Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION)   [SELF-TIMER]  a desired setting    OFF ON ( ) Cancels the self-timer. Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].  Tips  You can also operate
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    If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.  Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Wireless Remote Commander p. 108  Batteries/power sources p. 109
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    operation, some menu items are fixed as follows.  [REC MODE]: [HD SP] or [SD SP]  [FRAME SETTING]: [ON]  [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]  Some menu items retain the setting made during Easy Handycam operation even after Easy Handycam operation is finished.  The following menu items return to the
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    battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery is not clear  Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly or flashes.  The file is damaged.  The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p.
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    be changed.  The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). The auto focus does not function.  Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 103).  The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 103). SteadyShot does not function
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    lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. The color of the image is not correctly displayed.  Set LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out.  The power is supplied , edited on a computer, etc.  You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack
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    camcorder Unable to edit.  Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.  There is no free space in the recording media.  You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (SD) movies
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    input jack of another device (p. 67). GPS The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-XR500V/XR520V).  Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS switch to ON again. The current
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    is full.  An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.  (Battery level warning) Slow flashing  The battery pack is nearly used up.  Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions,  may flash, even if there are about 20 minutes remaining. (High temperature
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    the camcorder under stable conditions. Table GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Turn on your camcorder again. (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Index (Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor)  The drop sensor function (p. 99) is activated, and has detected that the camcorder
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    software. Reinsert the Memory Stick.  Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media a few times. If even then the indicator flashes camcorder repeatedly. If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set instructions Editing the playlist of high definition image quality (HD) movies Index 117
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Data protected.  You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data. 118 Index
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    depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 (unit: minute) LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed HD SD HD SD 115 115 120
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    ) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR500 HDR-XR500V [SD HQ] 29 h 40 m 29 h 30 m [SD SP] 43 h 50 m 43 h 40 m [SD LP] (5.1ch)* 84 h 10 m 83 h 40 m [SD LP] (2ch)* 91 h 50 m 91 h 20 m Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR520 HDR-XR520V [SD HQ] 59 h 40 m 59 h 20 m [SD SP] 88 h 10 m 87
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    time. on the recording conditions, and the type of "Memory Stick" media.  The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image number of recordable photos shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during
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    camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is supported . Viewing standard definition image quality (SD) movies To view standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you need an NTSC-systembased
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    setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [CLOCK/ LANG]  [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 96). HDR-XR500V/XR520V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS Area setting
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    camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide HD) movies. Do not try to open this folder or access the contents of this folder from a computer. Doing so might damage image files, or prevent image files from being played back.  SD  By setting (HOME)
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    recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard disk drive, flash memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, etc. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. In addition to high definition image quality
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    cannot be played on your camcorder. About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) The GPS (Global Positioning System) is GPS information. On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane  During take off and landing of an airplane, set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed
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    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
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    support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports Mac OS) do not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (while the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing Duo" media are inserted facing in the correct direction
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    information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).  The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. To
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    , or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.  Do not
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    battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.  You use your camcorder or closed with the screen facing out. Useful Recording Techniques
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    dirt or dust.  To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. The preinstalled rechargeable
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    and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. 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
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    FACE DET. SETTING 86 FACE FUNC. SET 86 Face Index 46 FADER 106 FH 74 File 124 FILE NO 81 Film Roll Index 45 FIREWORKS 104 FLASH LEVEL 79, 84 FLASH MODE 79, 83 FOCUS 103 Folder 124 Format 72 FRAME SETTING 86, 115 G GENERAL SET 98 GPS 39 GUIDEFRAME 78, 83 H HDMI RESOLUTION 94 HD/SD
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    items 15 T TELE MACRO 102 Telephoto 34 Thumbnail 57 Tripod 8 Troubleshooting 108 TV 51 TV color systems 122 TV CONNECT Guide 51 TV TYPE 93 TWILIGHT 104 TWILIGHT PORT 104 U USB cable 67 USB CONNECT 67 V VBR 120 VIEW IMAGES SET 88 Viewing 28, 43 VISUAL INDEX 27, 41, 42 Volume 42
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 136
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