Sony HDR-XR100 User Manual
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can remember where you recorded those movies and photos.
In addition, you can acquire your current location information to check where you are at the
moment (p. 58).
Using the supplied software, “PMB,” you can display the movies and photos where you recorded them on
a map. For details, see page 43.
Notes
The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
Triangulating status
GPS indicators
GPS reception status
Function off
No
indicator
The GPS switch is set to OFF, or the GPS receiver is not functioning
normally.
Difficult
Your camcorder cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot
triangulate. Use your camcorder in an open area.
Processing
Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be able
to acquire location information soon. Wait until your camcorder
completes the triangulation.
Triangulating
Your camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location
information.
Triangulating
Your camcorder is receiving a strong GPS signal, and can acquire
location information.
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 several seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the
GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals.
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.
You may not be able to acquire location information depending on the strength of GPS reception.
Tips
You can search for movies and photos to be played on the Map Index (p. 43).
When you play movies and photos with [DATA CODE] set to [COORDINATES], the location
information appears on the LCD screen (p. 86).
You can use [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to adjust the clock and the area.