User ManualTable of ContentsUsing the “Handycam” Handbook2Searching for information quickly2Table of contents3Useful recording techniques6Parts and controls7Screen indicators9Using menus11Using MY MENU11To change settings by using MENU12Using the OPTION MENU12Menu lists14Read this before operating your camcorder16Getting started19Step 1: Charging the battery pack19Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time22Changing the language setting23Recording/Playback24Five pieces of advice for successful recording24Recording25Recording movies25Shooting photos27Useful functions for recording movies and photos29Zooming29Prioritizing the subject29Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)30Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)30Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)31Recording in dark places (NightShot)31Recording in mirror mode32Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)32Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial33Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)34Playback on the camcorder36Playing movies36Viewing photos37Useful functions for playing movies and photos39Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)39Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)40Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)41Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)42Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)43Using PB zoom with photos45Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)46Playing images on a TV47Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]47Connecting to a high definition TV48Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV49Using “BRAVIA” Sync51Editing52Deleting movies and photos52Acquiring the current location information (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)54Capturing a photo from a movie55Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media56Dubbing movies56Copying photos57Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)58Dividing a movie59Using the Playlist of movies60Creating the Playlist60Playing the Playlist60Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder62Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express62Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express64Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc., other than DVDirect Express65Utilizing recording media67Changing the recording media67Selecting the recording media for movies67Selecting the recording media for photos67Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media67Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered69Customizing your camcorder70MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)70SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)77PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)84PLAYBACK (Items for playback)87EDIT (Items for editing)90OTHERS (Items for other settings)91MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)92GENERAL SET (Other setup items)94Troubleshooting102Troubleshooting102Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators108Additional information111Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos111Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack111Expected recording time of movies111Expected number of recordable photos113Using your camcorder abroad114File/folder structure on the internal memory and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media116Maintenance and precautions118About the AVCHD format118About GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)118About the “Memory Stick” media120About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack121About x.v.Color122About handling of your camcorder122Index127Size: 4.17 MBPages: 130Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsUS2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3Read this first6Operation flow10Table of contents11Getting started13Step 1: Charging the battery pack13Charging the battery pack abroad14Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time15Changing the language setting16Recording17Recording17Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)21Playback22Playback on the camcorder22Playing images on a TV25Saving movies and photos with a computer27Preparing a computer (Windows)27When using a Macintosh28Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)30Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn)32Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up)33Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos33Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser)34Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc34Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer35Creating a Blu-ray disc35Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players36Copying a disc36Editing movies37Capturing photos from a movie37Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder38Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)38Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express39Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. other than DVDirect Express42Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc.43Making good use of your camcorder45Deleting movies and photos45Adjusting for shooting conditions46Changing the recording media47To check the recording media settings47Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media48Customizing your camcorder with menus49Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook56Additional information57Troubleshooting57Precautions59Specifications61Screen indicators64Parts and controls66Index68ES70Lea este apartado en primer lugar70Flujo de funcionamiento73Índice74Procedimientos iniciales76Paso 1: Carga de la batería76Carga de la batería en el extranjero77Paso 2: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora78Cambio del ajuste de idioma79Grabación80Grabación80Obtención de información de ubicación mediante el GPS (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)84Reproducción85Reproducción en la videocámara85Reproducción de imágenes en un televisor88Almacenamiento de películas y fotos con una computadora90Preparación de la computadora (Windows)90Si se utiliza una computadora Macintosh91Selección del método de creación de un disco (computadora)94Creación de un disco con un solo toque (One Touch Disc Burn)96Importación de películas y fotos a una computadora (Easy PC Back-up)97Modificación de la unidad o la carpeta de destino de películas y fotos98Inicio de PMB (Picture Motion Browser)98Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD)99Reproducción de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD) en una computadora100Creación de un disco Blu-ray100Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de definición estándar (SD) que se pueda reproducir en reproductores de DVD normales101Copia de un disco102Edición de películas102Captura de fotos de una película102Almacenamiento de imágenes con una grabadora de DVD103Selección del método de creación de un disco (grabadora de DVD)103Creación de un disco con la grabadora de DVD dedicada, DVDirect Express104Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD) con una grabadora de DVD, etc. que no sea DVDirect Express107Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de definición estándar (SD) con una grabadora, etc.108Utilización óptima de la videocámara110Eliminación de películas y fotos110Ajuste de las condiciones de filmación111Cambio del soporte de grabación112Para comprobar los ajustes del soporte de grabación112Copia de películas y fotos desde la memoria interna a un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”113Personalización de la videocámara a través de los menús114Obtención de información detallada de la Guía práctica de “Handycam”121Información complementaria122Solución de problemas122Precauciones124Especificaciones127Indicadores de la pantalla131Piezas y mandos132Índice134Size: 7.1 MBPages: 135Languages: English, EspañolOpen manual
Quick Setup GuideTable of ContentsUsing the “Handycam” Handbook2Searching for information quickly2Table of contents3Useful recording techniques6Parts and controls7Screen indicators9Using menus11Using MY MENU11To change settings by using MENU12Using the OPTION MENU12Menu lists14Read this before operating your camcorder16Getting started19Step 1: Charging the battery pack19Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time22Changing the language setting23Recording/Playback24Five pieces of advice for successful recording24Recording25Recording movies25Shooting photos27Useful functions for recording movies and photos29Zooming29Prioritizing the subject29Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)30Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)30Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)31Recording in dark places (NightShot)31Recording in mirror mode32Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)32Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial33Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)34Playback on the camcorder36Playing movies36Viewing photos37Useful functions for playing movies and photos39Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)39Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)40Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)41Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)42Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)43Using PB zoom with photos45Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)46Playing images on a TV47Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]47Connecting to a high definition TV48Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV49Using “BRAVIA” Sync51Editing53Deleting movies and photos53Acquiring the current location information (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)55Capturing a photo from a movie56Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media57Dubbing movies57Copying photos58Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)59Dividing a movie60Using the Playlist of movies61Creating the Playlist61Playing the Playlist61Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder63Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express63Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express65Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc., other than DVDirect Express66Utilizing recording media68Changing the recording media68Selecting the recording media for movies68Selecting the recording media for photos68Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media68Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered70Customizing your camcorder71MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)71SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)78PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)85PLAYBACK (Items for playback)88EDIT (Items for editing)91OTHERS (Items for other settings)92MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)93GENERAL SET (Other setup items)95Troubleshooting102Troubleshooting102Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators108Additional information111Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos111Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack111Expected recording time of movies111Expected number of recordable photos113Using your camcorder abroad114File/folder structure on the internal memory and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media116Maintenance and precautions118About the AVCHD format118About GPS (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)118About the “Memory Stick” media120About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack121About x.v.Color122About handling of your camcorder122Index127Size: 4.14 MBPages: 130Language: EnglishOpen manual
