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  • Sony HDR-CX500 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX500/CX500V/CX520/CX520V Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index  2009 Sony Corporation 4-149-352-11(1) US
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    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
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    Contents Useful Recording Techniques Table of contents Using the "Handycam" Handbook 2 Searching for information quickly 2 Useful REC 32 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 33 Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 34 Playback on the camcorder
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    Guide 47 Connecting to a high definition TV 48 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 49 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 51 Editing Deleting movies and photos 52 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-CX500V 69 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene
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    media 92 GENERAL SET (Other setup items 94 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 108 Additional 116 Maintenance and precautions 118 About the AVCHD format 118 About GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V 118 About the "Memory Stick" media 120 About the "InfoLITHIUM
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    Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing  SMTH SLW REC 32 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach  BEACH 70  SNOW 70 Capturing photos during movie recording  Dual Rec 31 Capturing smiles automatically  Smile Shutter 30 A child on the stage under a
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    ) are reference pages.  Lens (Sony G lens)  Camera recording lamp ( the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface BURN) button (see Operating Guide)  RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object.  Index
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    the clock setting.  GPS switch (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) (34)  Speaker  HDMI OUT jack (48)  Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (68) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  MANUAL button (33)  MANUAL dial (33)  "Memory Stick Duo
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    of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button
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    see.  Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (79) SMILE DETECTION (80) LOW LUX (79) Manual focus (74) SCENE SELECTION (70) White balance (71) SteadyShot off (78) SPOT MTR/FCS (72)/ SPOT METER (73)/ EXPOSURE (74) AE SHIFT (75) WB
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    Table of Contents Using menus Your camcorder has MY MENU where 6 menu items you use most often can be registered, and MENU, where all menu items are displayed. Using MY MENU  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques CONNECT Guide], [OUTPUT SETTINGS] To change settings by using MENU  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned
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    Table of Contents Menu item Tab  After completing the setting, touch .  Notes  Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.  When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.)  The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the
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    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 70 FADER 71 WHITE BAL. 71 SPOT MTR/FCS 72 SPOT METER 73 SPOT FOCUS 73 EXPOSURE 74 FOCUS 74 TELE
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    USB CONNECT 64 CALIBRATION 123 DISC BURN Operating Guide CTRL FOR HDMI 100 TV CONNECT Guide 47 REC LAMP 100 MUSIC TOOL REMOTE CTRL 101 EMPTY MUSIC 44 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 44 * HDR-CX500V/CX520V BATTERY INFO 91 Table of Contents (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET
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    (1)  CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1)  "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide")  "Handycam" Handbook (PDF)  "Operating Guide" (1)  See page the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). Menu items, LCD panel, and lens  A menu item that is
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    to make sure that the image and sound are recorded without any problems.  Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (see Operating Guide). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder
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    the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first (p. 62, see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 92). 18 Index
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    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Access lamp Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack DC plug /CHG (flash/charge) lamp Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series)
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    Table of Contents 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.  See page 111 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
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  The temperature of the battery pack is low Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place  The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place  When attaching a
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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. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE button (Movie): To record
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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-CX500V/CX520V). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording 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,
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 67, 77).  Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques [STBY]  [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  You can stop recording also by touching  on the LCD screen.  The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after turning on your camcorder
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    ] to [ON] (p. 78), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However
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    Table of Contents  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.  You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. Flashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded.  See page 113 on the recordable number of photos.  To change the image size, touch (
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    Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 12 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle) (
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    ) You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone  Notes  If you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and
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    light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects.  Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).  Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is hard to focus automatically.  Do not use the NightShot function in bright places. This may cause a malfunction
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    . This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.  Touch (MENU)  SETTINGS] category).  [SMTH SLW REC] (under [MANUAL  Press START/STOP. An about-3-second movie is recorded as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. [Recording...] disappears, when recording is finished
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    operation below is described as adjusting the focus using the dial. MANUAL button MANUAL dial  Press MANUAL to activate the manual adjustment mode. Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual.  Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the focus. Items you can assign to the
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    those of menu operation.  You can also assign menu items to the MANUAL dial by touching (MENU)   [OTHER REC SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category)  [DIAL SETTING]. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Useful Recording Techniques Index Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  The GPS switch is set to ON in the default setting. Movies and photos recorded during triangulation by GPS will be recorded with location information. If you do not want to record location information, set the GPS switch to OFF.  It may take from
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    Useful Recording Techniques Index  Switches operating button display.  To MENU screen  Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- CX500V/CX520V)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 39, 40, 41, 42).  : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*.  Displays photos. 36
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    INDEX by touching (MENU)   [VISUAL INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK] category).  The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during
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    Techniques  Switches operating button display.  To MENU screen  Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- CX500V/CX520V))*1 (p. 39, 40).  : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.*2  Displays photos.  / : Displays photos recorded on the previous/next
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Select the recording media which contains the image you want to play back before the operation (p.
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDRCX500V/CX520V) 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
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    Table of Contents  Touch the desired movie or photo. Playback starts from the selected scene.  Notes  Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON (p. 34) prior to recording, to be able to create movies and photos that you can search for on the Map Index.  The map always displays the north
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    Table of Contents  Touch / to select the desired movie.  Touch / to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want to play back. Playback starts from the selected scene.  Tips  You can also display the Film Roll Index by touching (MENU)  (under [PLAYBACK] category)  [
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    Table 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] (p. 79) (the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the Face
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    Table of Contents setting), [MUSIC5] - [MUSIC8] (the desired music*). * To change music files, for details, see page 44.  [AUDIO MIX] The original sound is played back with the music. Touch / to adjust the balance between the original sound and the music.  [SHUFFLE] To play back movies in random
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    at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer supplied with "PMB." For details, see the "PMB Guide." Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever
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    Table of Contents Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again.  Notes  You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.  Tips
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    connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]  Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.  Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  Turn on your camcorder, and touch
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    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 Useful Recording Techniques  (p. 48)
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    Table of Contents  Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result.  When the connected device is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Standard
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    Table of Contents Type Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow MENU setting [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [COMPONENT]  [480i] (p. 96) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [TV TYPE]  [16
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    , touch (MENU)   [OTHER SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [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 camcorder is turned off simultaneously. 51 Index
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    in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p. 44), the movie is also deleted from the scenario.  Save important movies and photos in advance (p. 62, see Operating Guide too).  Tips  You can select up to 100 images at one time.  You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU
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    Table of Contents  Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch .  Tips  Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.  Touch [YES]   . Useful Recording Techniques Index 53
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    Table of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) 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.
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    Table of Contents Capturing a photo from a movie Select the recording media which contains movies and the image quality, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 67, 77). 1 Touch (MENU)   [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). The [PHOTO CAPTURE]
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    [ 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 to dub the Playlist.  Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, and mark it with . You can
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Tips  To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 67). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 67). For movies, select
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    Table of Contents Dividing a movie Select the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide before the operation (p. 67, 77). 1 Touch (MENU)   [ DIVIDE] (under category). [EDIT] 2 Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie starts playback. 3
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Playlist of movies 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
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    [PLAYBACK] category). Movies added to the Playlist appear. [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category).  Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE].  Select the movie to be moved. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected
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    created disc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.  DVDirect Express is referred to as "DVD writer" in this section.  Only unused discs of the following types can be used:  12cm DVD-R  12cm DVD+R  The device does not support
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    Table of Contents To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in the following cases:  When dubbing a desired image  When creating multiple copies of the same disc  When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (SD) movies, and creating a disc.  Touch [
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    your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.  Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC
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    on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of  or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select the recording media that contains
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    OUTPUT]  [LCD PANEL] (the default setting)    .  To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- CX500V/CX520V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU)   [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category)  [DATA it on the recording device.  Refer to the instruction manuals supplied 66 Index
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media You can select the internal memory 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
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.  See page 112 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with
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    loss of important images, they should be saved (p. 62, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY].  You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is as follows;  HDR-CX500/CX500V: about 3 minutes  HDR-CX520/CX520V: about 6 minutes  If you stop performing [
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    You can record images effectively in various situations. Steps (MENU)   [SCENE SELECTION] (under category)  a desired setting   [MANUAL SETTINGS]  AUTO Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of
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    between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Steps (MENU)  desired setting   [ FADER] (under  [MANUAL SETTINGS] category)  a  OFF Does not use an effect. Out In WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the white effect. Out In BLACK FADER
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    subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 73) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 73) at the same time. Steps (MENU)   [SPOT MTR/FCS] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category)  touch the subject you want to adjust the brightness and focus on  [END]  Index 72
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    to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen  [END]  To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO].  Notes  [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Steps (MENU
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    on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) 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
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    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 mode is switched from automatic to manual  When you set focus manually  You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 33). TELE MACRO This
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    the subject is black or the WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can adjust the white balance manually. Steps (MENU)  desired setting   [WB SHIFT] (under  [MANUAL SETTINGS] category)  a  OFF ON ( and the adjustment value) Adjusts the white balance automatically. Adjusts the white balance
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    SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) The default settings are marked with . Table of Contents / SET You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (MENU)  [ / desired setting
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    [SHOOTING SET] category)  a  OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Useful Recording Techniques  Tips  Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.  The outer frame of [
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    Table of Contents Steps (MENU)   [CONVERSION LENS] (under  a desired setting   [SHOOTING SET] category)  OFF WIDE CONVERSION () TELE CONVERSION () Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. Select this when you use a tele-
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera  The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. Also, there is a limit to the number of faces that can be recorded in Face Index. To play back from the Face Index, see
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques HIGH  MEDIUM LOW Detects even a slight smile. Detects a normal smile. Detects a big smile. AUDIO REC SET  BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Steps (MENU)   [
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    subjects automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlight subjects.  DIAL SETTING You can select an item you want to set to the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 33.  NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the NightShot (p. 31) function, you can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
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    such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Steps (MENU)   [OTHER REC SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category)  [ X.V.COLOR]  a desired setting     OFF ON ( ) Records in ordinary color
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Steps (MENU)  desired setting   [ SELF-TIMER] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS]
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     ON OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is used. The SteadyShot function is not used. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques 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
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    Table of Contents Steps (MENU)   [REDEYE REDUC] (under a desired setting   [PHOTO SETTINGS] category)   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
  • Sony HDR-CX500 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
    PLAYBACK (Items for playback) Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques VISUAL INDEX See page 36. VIEW IMAGES  DATE INDEX See page 39.  MAP (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) See page 40.  FILM ROLL See page 41.  FACE See page 42. PLAYLIST See page 60. HIGHLIGHT See page 43. SCENARIO See page 44.
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    recording. Steps (MENU)   [PLAYBACK SET] (under CODE]  a desired setting    [PLAYBACK] category)  [DATA  OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES* * HDR-CX500V/CX520V Data code is not displayed. Displays the date and time. Displays camera setting data. Displays coordinates. DATE/TIME
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    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] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)  [OFF] (no indication).  Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 89 Index
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques EDIT (Items for editing) DELETE See page 52. SCENARIO ERASE See page 44. PROTECT See page 58. DIVIDE See page 59. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 55. MOVIE DUB See page 56. PHOTO COPY See page 57. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 60. 90 Index
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    Table of Contents OTHERS (Items for other settings) The default settings are marked with . YOUR LOCATION (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) See page 54. USB CONNECT See page 64. TV CONNECT Guide See page 47. MUSIC TOOL See page 44. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.
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    ) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 20).  To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 62, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the recording media.  Protected movies and photos will also be deleted.  While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close the
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    REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 106, 109. 93 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
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    GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (MENU)  [VOLUME]   [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  (quieter)/ (louder)   
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  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.  LCD COLOR You can
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    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.  COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. Steps (MENU)   [OUTPUT
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    difference on page 115. Steps (MENU)   [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [AREA SET]  set your local area using /  [GENERAL SET] category)     AUTO CLOCK ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) Your camcorder will maintain the correct clock time by acquiring the time from GPS. 97
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    unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON.  AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) 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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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Steps (MENU)   [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [ LANGUAGE SET]  a desired setting     Tips  Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. POWER
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  ON OFF The demonstration appears. The demonstration does not appear.  Tips  When you set this item to [ON] and touch , the demonstration starts playing.  The demonstration will be suspended:  When you press START/STOP or PHOTO  When you
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    Table of Contents  REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) Steps (MENU)   [OTHER SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [REMOTE CTRL]  a desired setting     ON OFF Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 8). Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless
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    Troubleshooting 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 107  GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V p. 107 repair (p. 62, see Operating Guide too). We will not compensate you
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    be able to charge it (p. 121).  Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 19). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the
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    or flashes.  The file is damaged.  The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 121). Recording Refer also to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" the flash with:  NightShot  [SPOT MTR/FCS]  [SPOT METER]  [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]  [TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],
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    auto focus does not function.  Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 74).  The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). SteadyShot does not function.  Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 78, 84).  Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set
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    device. This is not a malfunction.  Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details.  Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software "PMB."  Record
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    is recommended you record images using the outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] (p. 78) as a guide. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.  This happens when viewing an image cable to the input jack of another device (p. 65). GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal.  Your
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    , 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. (p. 121).  Connect images on other media (p. 62, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory 108
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    warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Recording media Internal memory format error.  The internal by a GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Turn on your camcorder again. (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)  Movies recorded on other devices may
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    (p.67). Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged.  Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection is possible.  You can select only 100 images at one time for:  Deleting movies/photos  Protecting
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    925 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX500 HDR-CX500V [HD FH] 3 h 50 m 3 h 45 m [HD HQ] 7 h 50 m 7 h 35 m [HD SP] 9 h 30 m 9 h 15 m [HD LP] (5.1ch)* 12 h 40 m 12 h 20 m [HD
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    Standard definition image quality (SD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX500 HDR-CX500V [SD HQ] 7 h 50 m 7 h 40 m [SD SP] 11 h 35 m 81).  Notes  Numbers in the table are based on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.  The recordable time may vary depending
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    . The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 9).  Notes  Numbers in the table are based on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The number of recordable photos may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of "Memory Stick" media
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    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, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. You need an NTSC-system-based
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    a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU)   [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 97). HDR-CX500V/CX520V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by
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    recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide" then use the supplied application. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques * Only for the internal memory  Image management files When you delete
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 52. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer.  Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly.  Do not copy the
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    the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. About GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites. This system allows
  • Sony HDR-CX500 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
    GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed to do by the on-board announcement. In other cases, use GPS in 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
  • Sony HDR-CX500 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
    Duo"  media (with MagicGate) "Memory Stick PRO  Duo" media "Memory Stick PRO-HG * Duo" media * 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.  This product cannot record or play data
  • Sony HDR-CX500 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques malfunction.  Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in the following locations:  Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer  Places under direct sunlight  Places with extremely high
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    the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony.  xvYCC is an Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only.  The  mark that indicates low AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.  Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example
  • Sony HDR-CX500 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
     Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  Keep metal contacts clean.  If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.  If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Touch "" displayed on the screen with the corner of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or the like 3 times. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration.  Notes  If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.  Do not use a sharp-pointed object
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques 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,"
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    on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDRCX500V 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
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    LANGUAGE SET 23, 98 LCD BL LEVEL 94 LCD BRIGHT 94 LCD COLOR 95 LOW LUX 79 LP 77 M Maintenance 118 MANAGE MEDIA 67, 92 MANUAL SETTINGS 70 Map Index 40 MEDIA FORMAT 92 MEDIA INFO 92 MEDIA SETTINGS 67 "Memory Stick" media...... 67, 120 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media
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    78, 84 SUMMERTIME 98 SUNRISE&SUNSET 70 Supplied items 16 T TELE MACRO 75 Telephoto 29 Thumbnail 52 TIMING 32 Tripod 8 Troubleshooting 102 TV 47 TV color systems 114 TV CONNECT Guide 47 TV TYPE 95 TWILIGHT 70 TWILIGHT PORT 70 U USB cable 62, 64 USB CONNECT 62, 64 V VBR 111 VIEW
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Z Zoom 29, 45 129 Index
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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/ 130
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