Page 2 - Using the “Handycam” Handbook; Searching for information quickly; About this “Handycam” Handbook
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcor...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Getting started
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Useful recording techniques
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach SMTH SLW REC .......................................... BEACH ....................................................... 70 SNOW ...................
Page 7 - Parts and controls; Active Interface Shoe
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Active Interface Shoe 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...
Page 8 - Wireless Remote Commander
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Press RESET to initialize all the settings including 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...
Page 9 - To change the battery of the Wireless; Screen indicators; Upper left
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Select a desired button or an item with / / / , then press ENTER to enter. Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your ca...
Page 10 - Bottom; Indicator
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Indicator Meaning 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) (37) [00min] Estimated recording remaining time (25) FADER (71) 9999 9999 Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (28)Playback folder (38) 100/112 Current playing...
Page 11 - Using menus; Using MY MENU; To register your favorite menu items to; To MENU screen
11 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 camcord...
Page 12 - To change settings by using MENU; Using the OPTION MENU; Category
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWE...
Page 13 - Menu item
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 o...
Page 14 - Menu lists
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 MACRO 75 AE SHIFT 75 WB SHIFT 76 SMTH SLW REC 32 (SHOOTING SET) category / SET 77 REC MOD...
Page 16 - Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; LCD screen
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Read this before operating your camcorder Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Rem...
Page 17 - Black points
17 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Exposing the LCD screen or the 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 a...
Page 19 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack; Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.; Access lamp
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 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 ...
Page 20 - Charging time; Battery pack; To remove the battery pack; ) and remove the battery; To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; attached, the battery pack is not discharged.; Charging the battery pack abroad
0 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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...
Page 21 - Notes on the AC Adaptor
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 attac...
Page 22 - Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.; Select the desired geographical area with; Touch the button on
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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. 2 Select the d...
Page 23 - To turn off the power; Changing the language setting; Touch; POWER button
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index [DATE/TIME] . You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 123). On...
Page 24 - Five pieces of advice for successful recording
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 came...
Page 25 - Recording; Recording movies
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 ...
Page 26 - Rec & zoom buttons on LCD
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 or switch...
Page 27 - Data code during recording; Shooting photos; 0 degrees to
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Tips You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 31). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 79). You can...
Page 28 - Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.; When; If white circular spots appear on photos; the air
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 113 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touc...
Page 29 - Useful functions for recording movies and photos; Zooming; magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen.; Prioritizing the subject; automatically for the selected face.; Touch the face you want to
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a sl...
Page 30 - Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter); possible smile detection shot.; Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
0 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Notes The face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the face again when you record. Tips In the default setting, the face you touched has priority also wi...
Page 31 - Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec); You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.; Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the NightShot function.; Infrared port
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index When you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. The sound of standard definition image quality (SD...
Page 32 - Recording in mirror mode; To change the setting
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( ). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recor...
Page 33 - Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial; You can assign 1 menu item you use often to the MANUAL dial.; Press MANUAL to activate the manual adjustment mode.; Items you can assign to the MANUAL dial; Press and hold MANUAL down for a few seconds.; MANUAL button
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Notes You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC]. Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording. Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial You can assign 1 menu item you use often to the MANUA...
Page 34 - Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned.; Set the GPS switch to ON (; Triangulating status
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned. Press MANUAL. Notes Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [E...
Page 36 - Press; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.; Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Playback. on.the.camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 67). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned o...
Page 37 - To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch; Viewing photos; Volume adjustment
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index / : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date. ** / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 77). ** ...
Page 38 - Your camcorder displays the selected photo.; Previous
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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. ...
Page 39 - Useful functions for playing movies and photos; Searching for desired images by date (Date Index); You can search for desired images by date efficiently.; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.; Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 oper...
Page 41 - Touch the desired movie or photo.; Playback starts from the selected scene.; Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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...
Page 42 - Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index); You can play back the movie from the selected face image.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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) [VIEW...
Page 43 - Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback); You can save the desired Highlight Playback scenario.; To stop Highlight Playback; or; To change the settings for Highlight Playback
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 recordi...
Page 44 - To save a scenario for Highlight Playback; To play back a saved Highlight Playback scenario; To erase the saved Highlight Playback scenario; To change music files
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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. [S...
Page 45 - Using PB zoom with photos; You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.; Play back the photo you want to magnify.; The screen is framed.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [MUSIC TOOL] (under [OTHERS] category) [DOWNLOAD MUSIC]). For details, see the “PMB Guide.” After the music file is transferred to the ...
Page 46 - The slide show begins from the selected photo.; To stop the slide show; To restart the slide show
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 duri...
Page 47 - Playing images on a TV; Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.; Turn on your camcorder, and touch; Connectors on your camcorder
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camc...
Page 48 - Connecting to a high definition TV; Type
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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). ...
Page 50 - When connecting to your TV via a VCR
0 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index : Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV MENU setting [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] [480i] (p. 96)[OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3] * (p. 95) Notes If you connect on...
Page 51 - Using “BRAVIA” Sync; You can do the following operations.; HDMI cable
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as ...
Page 52 - Editing; Deleting movies and; To delete all movies/photos at one time
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Editing Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p. 67). For mov...
Page 54 - the recording screen.; To close the map screen
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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. 34). Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the...
Page 55 - Adjust the capturing point with more
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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] c...
Page 56 - Dubbing movies; Remaining capacity of the
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” med...
Page 57 - Copying photos
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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....
Page 59 - Dividing a movie; Select the recording media which contains; The selected movie starts playback.; The movie pauses. Play and pause; Adjusts the dividing point with more
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 [EDIT] category). 2 Touch the movie to be divided. The select...
Page 60 - Creating the Playlist; To add all the movies recorded on the; Playing the Playlist
0 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 th...
Page 61 - To change the order within the Playlist; Destination bar
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index [PLAYBACK] category). Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies...
Page 62 - Creating a disc with a
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can perform the following operations by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately): Create a disc of the ...
Page 63 - To play back a disc on the DVD writer; Remaining Disc capacity
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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) movi...
Page 65 - A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB C...
Page 66 - connecting cable with S VIDEO; Signal flow; Input
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplie...
Page 67 - Utilizing recording media; Changing the; To check the recording media settings
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 s...
Page 68 - To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”; Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media/jack
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index (“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 ...
Page 69 - unintelligible data onto the internal
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose ...
Page 70 - Customizing your camcorder; MANUAL SETTINGS; (Items to adjust for scene; The default settings are marked with; SCENE SELECTION; You can record images effectively in various situations.; Steps
70 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. Steps (MENU) [SCENE SELECTION] (under [...
Page 71 - FADER; Out
71 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. Notes Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.], the setting changes to [AUTO] in movie recording mode. If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [W...
Page 73 - SPOT METER; in the spotlight on stage.; SPOT FOCUS
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT METER You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness ev...
Page 74 - EXPOSURE; FOCUS; on a certain subject intentionally.
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Steps (MENU) ...
Page 75 - TELE MACRO; and the subject stands out clearer.; AE SHIFT; You can adjust the exposure manually.
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towa...
Page 76 - You can adjust the white balance manually.
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim. You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 33). WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can adjust the white balance ...
Page 77 - SHOOTING SET; SET; movies
77 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) 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)...
Page 78 - GUIDEFRAME; The frame is not recorded.; STEADYSHOT; You can compensate for camera shake.; CONVERSION LENS; compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens.
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips See page 111 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [ REC MODE] for each recording media separately. Figures such as 16M in the table show t...
Page 79 - LOW LUX; You can record bright color images, even in dim light.; FACE DETECTION
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Steps (MENU) [CONVERSION LENS] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) a desired setting OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. TELE CONVERSION ( ) Se...
Page 81 - AUDIO REC SET; You can select the microphone level for recording sound.; You can change the recording sound format.; OTHER REC SET; you use the digital zoom.
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. LOW 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) ...
Page 83 - WIDE SELECT
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index X.V.COLOR You can capture wider range of colors. Various colors 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...
Page 84 - PHOTO SETTINGS; IMAGE SIZE; You can select a photo size to be shot.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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) [ SELF-TIMER] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category)...
Page 85 - FLASH MODE; flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.; FLASH LEVEL
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index ON The SteadyShot function is used. OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used. 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 yo...
Page 86 - You can select the way to assign file number of photos.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Steps (MENU) [REDEYE REDUC] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting OFF Does not prevent redeye. ON ( ) Prevents redeye. Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and ...
Page 87 - PLAYBACK
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index PLAYBACK (Items for playback) 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 pag...
Page 88 - DATA CODE; Coordinates) recorded automatically at the time of recording.; CAMERA DATA; Movie
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Tips You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, perform this setting again. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/ti...
Page 90 - EDIT
0 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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.
Page 91 - OTHERS; USB CONNECT; You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.; To close the battery information screen
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 estimat...
Page 92 - MANAGE MEDIA; MEDIA SETTINGS; MEDIA FORMAT; recording media to be formatted.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) MEDIA SETTINGS See page 67. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 67), and the approximate free and us...
Page 94 - GENERAL SET; You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (MENU) [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [VOLUME] (quieter)/ (louder) ...
Page 95 - You can adjust the color of the LCD screen.; OUTPUT SETTINGS
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 ...
Page 96 - COMPONENT; HDMI RESOLUTION
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 16:9 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below. Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode 4:3 Select this to view your mov...
Page 97 - HD CONTENTS; SD CONTENTS; You can set where the screen displays are to be output.
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Steps (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [HDMI RESOLUTION] [HD CONTENTS]/[SD CONTENTS] a desired setting HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD). ...
Page 98 - Set the GPS switch to ON in advance.; You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Set the GPS switch to ON in advance. Steps (MENU) [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] a desired setting ON Adjusts the clock automatically. OFF Does not adjust the clock automatically. Notes You must...
Page 99 - POWER SETTINGS; camcorder for more than about 5 minutes.; OTHER SETTINGS
Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 SETTIN...
Page 102 - Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your; Notes before sending your camcorder; The power does not turn on.
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Troubleshooting 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 dealer. Overall operations/W...
Page 104 - Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index work correctly or do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 123). The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear. Set [DISPLAY SET] to [ON] (p. 95). “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Operations using the “Memory Stick PR...
Page 105 - Playback
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. The horizontal to vertic...
Page 107 - Playback on the TV; The following list shows examples of
107 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. When you are using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 96). When you are using the component video p...
Page 108 - If indicators appear on the LCD screen,; (Warning indicator pertaining to
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Cannot use Because of following settings [FACE DETECTION] NightShot, [SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT]...
Page 109 - Description of warning messages; If messages appear on the screen, follow the; Recording media
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 92). The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium. The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is damaged....
Page 110 - Other
110 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index information. Create new information? You cannot record or play back movies because no high definition image quality (HD) movie management information exists. If you touch [YES], new management information is created and you can record or...
Page 111 - Additional information; Recording time of; Recording time; Expected recording time of movies; Internal memory
111 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recordi...
Page 112 - “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
11 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 11 h 20 m [SD LP] (5.1ch) * 22 h 15 m 21 h 40 m [SD LP] (2ch) * 24 h 15 m 23 ...
Page 114 - Power supply; System
11 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) mov...
Page 115 - Setting to the local time; camcorder abroad. Touch; World time difference; differences
11 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIM...
Page 116 - Image management files
11 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index File/folder structure on the internal memory and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on th...
Page 118 - About the AVCHD format; What is the AVCHD format?
11 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification * 1 or the 720p ...
Page 120 - About the “Memory Stick” media; Types of “Memory Stick” media
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana. Japan Norway Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source: IgeoE – Portuga...
Page 122 - About handling of your camcorder; On use and care
1 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (sold separately). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears o...
Page 127 - Index
17 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Symbols 1080i/480i ....................................9616:9 ...............................................954:3 .................................................95480i ...............................................965.1ch surround rec...