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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V Owner's Manual

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Handycam Handbook
HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/
XR520V
US
2009 Sony Corporation
4-131-472-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR500/XR500V/XR520/ XR520V 2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-472-11(1) ...

  • Page 2: Using The Handycam Handbook

    The HDR-XR520V is used for illustrations in this book, unless otherwise mentioned.  In this Handycam Handbook, the internal hard disk of your camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  media are called “recording media. ”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Read this before operating your camcorder........
  • Page 4 Playback on the camcorder........
  • Page 5 About handling of your camcorder........

  • Page 6: Useful Recording Techniques

    Useful recording techniques Capturing facial expressions in dim light  LOW LUX ...  Compensating for camera shake during movie recording  STEADYSHOT ... 77 A child on the stage under a spot light  SPOTLIGHT ... 10 Fireworks with all its splendor ...

  • Page 7: Parts And Controls

    (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.
  • Page 8  GPS switch (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) (39)  Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (70) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  “Memory Stick Duo” media slot (70)  Battery pack (18) ...

  • Page 9: Wireless Remote Commander

    Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 10: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning HOME button (12) AUDIO MODE (75) Self-timer recording (107) GPS tracking status (39) YOUR LOCATION (59) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (79, 84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (106) MICREF LEVEL low (107) WIDE SELECT (76) Remaining battery ...
  • Page 11 Indicator Meaning 101-0005 Data file name (28, 43) Protected image (63)  VISUAL INDEX button (28, 43) Indicators and their positions are approximate  and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear depending on  the model.

  • Page 12: Home" And " Option" - Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus

    Using the HOME MENU When you press the (HOME) button, the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category   the menu item to be changed.

  • Page 13: Menu Lists

    Menu lists List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* MAP* FILM ROLL* FACE* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE* DELETE DELETE YOUR LOCATION* PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE...

  • Page 14: Option Menu

    GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE* FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SET FACE DET. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER* VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT COMPONENT...

  • Page 15: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    See page 70 for “Memory Stick” media you can  use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following  parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery pack Shoe cover The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...

  • Page 16: Notes On Using The Hard Disk Drive Handycam

    VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 67). Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder The hard disk of the camcorder may not be  recognized, or recording or playback may not be possible.
  • Page 17 Do not try to format the hard disk or music file  storage area of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure ...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.  Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder.

  • Page 19: Charging Time

    See page 119 on recording and playing time.  When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the  remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
  • Page 20 Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from  the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

  • Page 21: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.  POWER Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen.

  • Page 22: Changing The Language Setting

     Notes Even if the LCD screen is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is not turned off. When  you turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original position.

  • Page 23: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording . S tabilizing.your.camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.

  • Page 24: Recording And Playing Movies And Photos Easily ( Easy Handycam Operation)

    Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER (p. 21).   Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 25: Shooting Photos

    Shooting photos  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).   Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 26: Playing Movies

    Playing movies  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).  (Photo) lamp. Flashes  Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal hard disk.
  • Page 27  Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.  ) tab ()  a desired movie (). Touch the HOME MENU Previous 12 images Next 12 images Returns to the recording screen  : Displays the Highlight Playback screen (p. 47). ...

  • Page 28: Viewing Photos

     To change the recording media, select the recording media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 70).  Protected demonstration movie has been provided on your camcorder when you buy it.  Viewing photos On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the ().
  • Page 29 Tips  The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 88).  To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 70).  To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. from the LCD screen.

  • Page 30: Recording

    Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).   Press START/STOP to start recording.
  • Page 31  (MANAGE MEDIA)  [MEDIA INFO] (p. 72). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and  then adjust the angle (). If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode.

  • Page 32: Shooting Photos

    In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 70).  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).   Press MODE to turn on the ...
  • Page 33  Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work  during movie recording. You can change how your camcorder flashes by [FLASH MODE] (p. 83) . You cannot record photos while  (HOME) ...

  • Page 34: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1  cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 35: Recording High Quality Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)

     ([AUDIO MODE], p. 75). 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.

  • Page 36: Recording In Mirror Mode

    Do not use the NightShot function in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.  Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips ...

  • Page 37: Recording Fast Action In Slow-Motion (Smth Slw Rec)

    Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. ...

  • Page 38: Switching The Screen Display, Or Turning The Lcd Backlight On/Off

    To turn off the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD...

  • Page 39: Acquiring Location Information (Gps) (Hdr-Xr500V/Xr520V)

    Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) Set the GPS switch to ON ( to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded. The movies and photos with location information will appear on a map (p. 44), so that you can remember where you recorded those movies and photos.
  • Page 40  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.

  • Page 41: Playback On The Camcorder

    (p. 70). Playing movies  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).   Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.
  • Page 42  appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the  movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop...

  • Page 43: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos (Photo) tab   a desired photo  on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips  When viewing photos recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, ...

  • Page 44: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR- XR500V/XR520V) Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map. You can select a movie or photo by recording location. Select the recording media which contains the movie or photo you want to play back before starting this operation (p.

  • Page 45: Searching For Desired Scene By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)

     Touch the desired movie or photo. Playback starts from the selected scene.  Notes Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON prior to recording, to be able to create movies and photos  that you can search for on the Map Index (p. 39). The map always displays the north at the top.

  • Page 46: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

     Touch to select the desired movie.  Touch to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want to play back. Playback starts from the selected scene. Tips  You can also display the [Film Roll Index] screen by touching ...

  • Page 47: Playing Back A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)

    Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie.

  • Page 48: Searching For Desired Images By Date (Date Index)

    [EMPTY MUSIC], then transfer the music file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer supplied with PMB. Refer to the PMB Guide for details.

  • Page 49: Using Pb Zoom With Photos

     Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  Touch to select the date of the desired image, then touch The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips ...

  • Page 50: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)

     Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again.

  • Page 51: Playing Images On A Tv

    Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide].

  • Page 52: Connecting To A High Definition Tv

    Notes Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your  TV on the other end. Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are ...

  • Page 53: Connecting To A Non-High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv

    Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.  Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with  the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 54 Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied)  Notes If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red  plugs to output audio signals. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) ...

  • Page 55: Using "Bravia" Sync

    (SD). Tips  If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order  of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI  component  S VIDEO  video HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
  • Page 56 Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.  Tips  If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously.  (HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU button (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [CTRL FOR ...

  • Page 57: Editing

     deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  while deleting images from “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 58  Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Tips  Touch the image down on the LCD screen  to confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.

  • Page 59: Acquiring The Current Location Information (Hdr-Xr500V/Xr520V)

    (HDR-XR500V/XR520V) You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information (p. 39). Touch YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen.

  • Page 60: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    Capturing a photo from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo. Select the recording media which contains movies and the image quality, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 70, 88). (HOME) ...

  • Page 61: Pro Duo" Media

    “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.

  • Page 62: Copying Photos

    MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 70). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.

  • Page 63: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 70). For movies, select the image quality (p. 88). Tips ...

  • Page 64: Dividing A Movie

    (OTHERS) A slight difference may occur from the point  where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie  added to the Playlist will also be divided.

  • Page 65: Using The Playlist Of Movies

     Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while adding ADD]. movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while editing movies on “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 66: Playing The Playlist

    Playing the Playlist Select the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 70, 88). (HOME)   Touch IMAGES)  [PLAYLIST]. Movies added to the Playlist appear.  Touch the movie you want to play back.

  • Page 67: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 68 Select the recording medium that contains movies and the image quality you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 70, 74). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. ...

  • Page 69: Checking The Battery Information

     Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied  with your recording device for details.  When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. ...

  • Page 70: Utilizing Recording Media

    You can select the internal hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk.
  • Page 71 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other ...

  • Page 72: Checking The Media Information

    Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 19). To avoid the loss of important images, you ...

  • Page 73: Preventing Data On The Internal Hard Disk From Being Recovered

    EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].

  • Page 74: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS)  setting [YES] ...
  • Page 75  Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements  may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips  See page 119 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. ...
  • Page 76  OFF Adjusts the white balance automatically. ON ( and the Adjusts the white balance manually. adjustment value) Tips  When the white balance is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and when set to a higher value, ...

  • Page 77: Steadyshot

    Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS)  setting     OFF Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically. Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 24 × zoom is 24 × performed digitally. Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 150 × zoom is 150 ×...
  • Page 78  ON Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity  while the AUTO When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the ...
  • Page 79  discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. You cannot set this item when a lens filter or accessory lens is attached to your camcorder.  The /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 8) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge ...

  • Page 80: Auto Back Light

    TELE CONVERSION Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens.  OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...

  • Page 81: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    PHOTO SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS)  setting     12.0M ( Records photos in the highest quality (4,000 × 3,000). Records photos in the high quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (4,000 ×...
  • Page 82  OFF Adjusts the exposure automatically. ON ( and the Adjusts the exposure manually. adjustment value) Tips  You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO].  Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch ...
  • Page 83 Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.  FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
  • Page 84  discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. You cannot set this item when a filter or a conversion lens is attached to your camcorder.  The /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 8) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge ...
  • Page 85 TELE CONVERSION Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens.  OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...

  • Page 86: Face Func. Set (Items To Set Face Function)

     Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your  camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE  DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case. Tips ...

  • Page 87: Smile Shutter

    Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the  DUAL CAPTURE ( camcorder detects a smile. The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the ALWAYS ON ( camcorder is in recording mode. Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically.

  • Page 88: View Images Set (Items To Customize The Display)

    You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in  another image quality, change this setting. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
  • Page 89  Aperture value  Exposure Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.  Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.  HDR-XR500V/XR520V  OFF Data code is not displayed.
  • Page 90  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.  The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote ...

  • Page 91: Sound/Disp Set (Items To Adjust The Sound And The Screen)

    BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen.  Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor,  [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) [SOUND/DISP SET] [VOLUME] ...
  • Page 92  If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the  camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips  This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.

  • Page 93: Output Settings (Items For When Connected To A Tv)

    Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9.  When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to  [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
  • Page 94 Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component  1080i/480i input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
  • Page 95 SD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD).  AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). Outputs the 480p signal. 480p Outputs the 480i signal. 480i...

  • Page 96: Clock/ Lang (Items To Set Clock And Language)

    GPS signal while it is being used. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is turned off. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON.
  • Page 97 Does not compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically.  Notes You must set date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 21).  DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.

  • Page 98: General Set (Other Setup Items)

    When you turn on the (Photo) lamp  When you press (HOME) or  REC LAMP (Recording lamp) You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS)   ...
  • Page 99 The camcorder turns off automatically. The camcorder does not turn off automatically. NEVER  Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to  [NEVER]. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
  • Page 100  Notes Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you may  damage the internal hard disk. In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. When you record images during an activity such as ...

  • Page 101: Functions Set In The

    Functions set in the Items you can set only on the The default settings are marked with . SPOT MTR/FCS You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 101) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 102) at the same time. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION)
  • Page 102 SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) focused within the frame on the screen To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. ...
  • Page 103 When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],  appears.  The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1  cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 104: Fireworks

    Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. FIREWORKS* ( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in LANDSCAPE*( windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while PORTRAIT (Soft creating a soft background.
  • Page 105 Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.  Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled.  Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the  (Movie) lamp lights up.
  • Page 106 If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after  inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
  • Page 107 MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION)   NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    During repair, we may check a minimum  amount of data stored on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on.
  • Page 109  correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 110 The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly.  Press DISP on your camcorder (or DISPLAY  on the Wireless Remote Commander) (p. 38). The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
  • Page 111 The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: ...
  • Page 112 This is not a malfunction. [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:  The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder  with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 113  quality (HD) movies on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the  image. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
  • Page 114 Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device (p. 67). The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Your camcorder may not be able to receive  radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS switch to ON again.

  • Page 115: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C: (or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04: ...

  • Page 116: Recording Media

    (Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor) The drop sensor function (p. 99) is activated,  and has detected that the camcorder has been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is taking steps to protect the hard disk. Recording/ playback may be disabled as a result.
  • Page 117 You cannot record because the drop sensor  senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly. If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again (p.
  • Page 118 Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. Release the  protection of the data.

  • Page 119: Additional Information

    C (77  is recommended). The recording and playback time will be  shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter  depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

  • Page 120: Expected Recording Time Of Movies

    HDR-XR500V The maximum continuous recording time of  14 h 30 m movies is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit  29 h 30 m Rate) format to automatically adjust image 35 h 50 m quality to suit the recording scene. This...

  • Page 121: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    (435) You can change the recording sound format with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 75).  Notes Numbers in the table are based on using a Sony  “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The recordable time may vary depending on the ...

  • Page 122: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSC- system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
  • Page 123 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (HOME)  camcorder abroad. Touch [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 96). HDR-XR500V/XR520V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p.
  • Page 124 The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see “PMB Guide” then use the supplied application.

  • Page 125: Maintenance And Precautions

    Do not modify the files or folders on the  camcorder from the computer. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps ...

  • Page 126: About Gps (Hdr-Xr500V/Xr520V)

    GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location ...

  • Page 127: About "Memory Stick" Media

    On the geographic coordinate system The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system  is used. On copyright The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted.  Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws. On the navigation function The camcorder does not have a navigation ...
  • Page 128 If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 129: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it  up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ ...

  • Page 130: About X.v.color

    About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color  space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

  • Page 131: Moisture Condensation

    Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 132: Rechargeable Battery

    Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 133 OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM> “C Library, ” “Expat, ” “zlib, ” and “libjpeg” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.

  • Page 134: Index

    Index Symbols 1080i/480i ...94 16:9 ...93 4:3 ...93 480i ...94 5.1ch surround recording ...34 A.SHUT OFF ...99 Abroad ...122 Active Interface Shoe ...7 AE SHIFT ...75, 81 AREA SET ...96 AUDIO MODE ...75 AUTO CLOCK ADJ...96 AUTO AREA ADJ ...96 AUTO BACK LIGHT ...80, 85 AVCHD format ...125 A/V connecting cable...68...
  • Page 135 MANAGE MEDIA ...70 MANUAL dial...38 Map Index...44 MEDIA FORMAT ...72 MEDIA INFO ...72 “Memory Stick” ...70 “Memory Stick” media ...127 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ... 70, 71, 124 Menus ...12 MICREF LEVEL ...107 Mirror mode ...36 Moisture condensation ...131 MOVIE DUB ...61 MOVIE MEDIA SET ...70 Movies ...
  • Page 136 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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