Sony HDR-CX500V User Manual
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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) movies is converted to 2ch.
Tips
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch SURROUND] (
) or [2ch STEREO] (
)
([AUDIO MODE], p. 81).
You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the
supplied software. If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound.
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.
Notes
You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
may appear when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you record photos
continuously. You cannot record photos while
is displayed.
Tips
When 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)
When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can record images even in total darkness.
Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the NightShot function.
Notes
The NightShot function uses infrared 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.
Set [LOW LUX] (p. 79) when you record photos with color images in dim light.
Infrared port