User ManualTable of ContentsUsing the Handycam Handbook2Searching for information quickly2Useful recording techniques6Parts and controls7Screen indicators10“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus12Using the HOME MENU12Using the OPTION MENU12Menu lists13List of the HOME MENU13List of the OPTION MENU14Read this before operating your camcorder15Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam16Getting started18Step 1: Charging the battery pack18Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time21Changing the language setting22Recording/Playback23Five pieces of advice for successful recording23Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam Operation)24Recording movies24Shooting photos25Playing movies26Viewing photos28Recording30Recording movies30Shooting photos32Useful functions for recording movies and photos34Zooming34Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)34Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)35Recording in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX)35Recording in mirror mode36Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)37Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off38Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial38Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)39Playback on the camcorder41Playing movies41Viewing photos43Useful functions for playing movies and photos44Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)44Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)45Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)46Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK)47Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)48Using PB zoom with photos49Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)50Playing images on a TV51Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]51Connecting to a high definition TV52Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV53Using “BRAVIA” Sync55Editing57Deleting movies and photos57Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)59Capturing a photo from a movie60Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media61Dubbing movies61Copying photos62Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)63Dividing a movie64Using the Playlist of movies65Creating the Playlist65Playing the Playlist66Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder67Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)67Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)67Checking the battery information69Utilizing recording media70Changing the recording medium70Selecting the recording media for movies70Selecting the recording media for photos70Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media70Checking the media information72Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting)72Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered73Customizing your camcorder74MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)74PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)81FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function)86VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display)88SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)91OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)93CLOCK /LANG (Items to set clock and language)96GENERAL SET (Other setup items)98Functions set in the OPTION MENU101Troubleshooting108Troubleshooting108Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators115Additional information119Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos119Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack119Expected recording time of movies120Expected number of recordable photos121Using your camcorder abroad122File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media124Maintenance and precautions125About the AVCHD format125About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)126About “Memory Stick” media127About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack129About x.v.Color130About handling of your camcorder130Index134Size: 5.31 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsUS2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3Read this first4Operation 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 setting16Recording17Recording17Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation)20Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)20Playback21Playback on the camcorder21Playing images on a TV24Saving movies and photos with a computer26Preparing a computer (Windows)26When using a Macintosh26Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)29Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn)31Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up)32Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos32Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser)33Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc33Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer34Creating a Blu-ray disc34Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players35Copying a disc35Editing movies36Capturing photos from a movie36Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder37Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)37Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)38Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)39Making good use of your camcorder41Deleting movies and photos41Coping with shooting conditions42Changing the recording medium43To check the recording media settings43Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media44Customizing your camcorder with menus45Using the HELP function45Getting detailed information from the “Handycam Handbook”51Additional information52Troubleshooting52Precautions54Specifications57Screen indicators61Parts and controls63Index65ES66Lea esto primero66Flujo de funcionamiento70Índice71Procedimientos iniciales73Paso 1: Carga de la batería73Carga de la batería en el extranjero74Paso 2: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora75Cambio del ajuste de idioma76Grabación78Grabación78Grabación y reproducción sencilla de películas y fotos (Funcionamiento en modo Easy Handycam)81Adquisición de la información de ubicación de la grabación usando el GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)82Reproducción83Reproducción en la videocámara83Reproducción de imágenes en un televisor86Almacenamiento de películas y fotos con una computadora88Preparación de una computadora88(Windows)88Si usa un equipo Macintosh89Selección del método para la creación de un disco (computadora)92Creación de un disco con un solo toque94(One Touch Disc Burn)94Importación de películas y fotos a una computadora95(Easy PC Back-up)95Cambio de la unidad o carpeta de destino de las películas y fotos96Inicio de PMB (Picture Motion Browser)96Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD)97Reproducción de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD) en una computadora98Creación de un disco Blu-ray98Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de definición estándar (SD) compatible con reproductores de DVD comunes99Copia de un disco100Edición de películas100Captura de fotos desde una película100Almacenamiento de imágenes con una grabadora de DVD101Selección del método para la creación de un disco (grabadora de DVD)101Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD) mediante una grabadora de DVD, etc.102(Conexión de cable USB)102Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de definición estándar (SD) con una grabadora, etc.103(Conexión de cable de A/V)103Uso correcto de la videocámara105Eliminación de películas y fotos105Copia con condiciones de filmación106Cambio del soporte de grabación107Para comprobar los ajustes del soporte de grabación108Copia de películas y fotos desde el disco duro interno a un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”109Personalización de la videocámara con menús109Uso de la función HELP110Obtención de información detallada con la “Guía práctica de Handycam”116Información complementaria117Solución de problemas117Precauciones120Especificaciones122Indicadores de la pantalla127Piezas y controles128Índice131Size: 21.9 MBPages: 131Languages: Español, EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsUS2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3Read this first4Operation 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 setting16Recording17Recording17Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation)20Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)20Playback21Playback on the camcorder21Playing images on a TV24Saving movies and photos with a computer26Preparing a computer (Windows)26When using a Macintosh26Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)29Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn)31Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up)32Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos32Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser)33Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc33Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer34Creating a Blu-ray disc34Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players35Copying a disc35Editing movies36Capturing photos from a movie36Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder37Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)37Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)38Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)39Making good use of your camcorder41Deleting movies and photos41Coping with shooting conditions42Changing the recording medium43To check the recording media settings43Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media44Customizing your camcorder with menus45Using the HELP function45Getting detailed information from the “Handycam Handbook”51Additional information52Troubleshooting52Precautions54Specifications57Screen indicators61Parts and controls63Index65ES66Lea esto primero66Flujo de funcionamiento70Índice71Procedimientos iniciales73Paso 1: Carga de la batería73Carga de la batería en el extranjero74Paso 2: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora75Cambio del ajuste de idioma76Grabación78Grabación78Grabación y reproducción sencilla de películas y fotos (Funcionamiento en modo Easy Handycam)81Adquisición de la información de ubicación de la grabación usando el GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)82Reproducción83Reproducción en la videocámara83Reproducción de imágenes en un televisor86Almacenamiento de películas y fotos con una computadora88Preparación de una computadora88(Windows)88Si usa un equipo Macintosh89Selección del método para la creación de un disco (computadora)92Creación de un disco con un solo toque94(One Touch Disc Burn)94Importación de películas y fotos a una computadora95(Easy PC Back-up)95Cambio de la unidad o carpeta de destino de las películas y fotos96Inicio de PMB (Picture Motion Browser)96Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD)97Reproducción de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD) en una computadora98Creación de un disco Blu-ray98Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de definición estándar (SD) compatible con reproductores de DVD comunes99Copia de un disco100Edición de películas100Captura de fotos desde una película100Almacenamiento de imágenes con una grabadora de DVD101Selección del método para la creación de un disco (grabadora de DVD)101Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD) mediante una grabadora de DVD, etc.102(Conexión de cable USB)102Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de definición estándar (SD) con una grabadora, etc.103(Conexión de cable de A/V)103Uso correcto de la videocámara105Eliminación de películas y fotos105Copia con condiciones de filmación106Cambio del soporte de grabación107Para comprobar los ajustes del soporte de grabación108Copia de películas y fotos desde el disco duro interno a un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”109Personalización de la videocámara con menús109Uso de la función HELP110Obtención de información detallada con la “Guía práctica de Handycam”116Información complementaria117Solución de problemas117Precauciones120Especificaciones122Indicadores de la pantalla127Piezas y controles128Índice131Size: 21.9 MBPages: 131Languages: Español, EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsUsing the Handycam Handbook2Searching for information quickly2Useful recording techniques6Parts and controls7Screen indicators10“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus12Using the HOME MENU12Using the OPTION MENU12Menu lists13List of the HOME MENU13List of the OPTION MENU14Read this before operating your camcorder15Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam16Getting started18Step 1: Charging the battery pack18Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time21Changing the language setting22Recording/Playback23Five pieces of advice for successful recording23Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam Operation)24Recording movies24Shooting photos25Playing movies26Viewing photos28Recording30Recording movies30Shooting photos32Useful functions for recording movies and photos34Zooming34Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)34Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)35Recording in dark places (NightShot/LOW LUX)35Recording in mirror mode36Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)37Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off38Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial38Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)39Playback on the camcorder41Playing movies41Viewing photos43Useful functions for playing movies and photos44Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)44Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)45Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)46Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK)47Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)48Using PB zoom with photos49Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)50Playing images on a TV51Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]51Connecting to a high definition TV52Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV53Using “BRAVIA” Sync55Editing57Deleting movies and photos57Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)59Capturing a photo from a movie60Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media61Dubbing movies61Copying photos62Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)63Dividing a movie64Using the Playlist of movies65Creating the Playlist65Playing the Playlist66Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder67Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)67Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)67Checking the battery information69Utilizing recording media70Changing the recording medium70Selecting the recording media for movies70Selecting the recording media for photos70Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media70Checking the media information72Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting)72Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered73Customizing your camcorder74MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)74PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)81FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function)86VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display)88SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)91OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)93CLOCK /LANG (Items to set clock and language)96GENERAL SET (Other setup items)98Functions set in the OPTION MENU101Troubleshooting108Troubleshooting108Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators115Additional information119Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos119Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack119Expected recording time of movies120Expected number of recordable photos121Using your camcorder abroad122File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media124Maintenance and precautions125About the AVCHD format125About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)126About “Memory Stick” media127About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack129About x.v.Color130About handling of your camcorder130Index134Size: 5.31 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
