Sony HDR-CX500V User Manual

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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 definition image quality (SD) movies 

are converted to 2ch sound.

Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV

High definition image quality (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).

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)

Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 95).

Notes

When you play back standard definition image quality (SD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible 

with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch 

 (MENU)  

  [OTHER 

REC SET] (under 

 [SHOOTING SET] category)  [ WIDE SELECT]  [4:3]  

  

  

 (p. 83).

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 (p. 50)

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