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US/ES
4-149-356-11(1)
HDR-CX500/CX500V/CX520/CX520V
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide US
Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
Guía de operaciones ES
http://www.sony.net/
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PartNumber: 4-149
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, st
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexic
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this socket) immediately if any malfunction manual thoroughly, and retain it for future occurs while using your camcorder. reference. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to CAUTION it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Battery pack For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemic
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If you have any questions about this Note product, you may call: This equipment has been tested and found Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- to comply with the limits for a Class B 222-SONY (7669). digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the The number below is for the FCC related FCC Rules. matters only. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Regulatory Information interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and De
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=> Do not apply shock or vibration to the quantity. camcorder. The camcorder may not be able to AC Adaptor (1) record or play movies and photos. Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
=> When connecting the camcorder to another Component A/V cable (1) device with communication cables, be sure to A/V connecting cable (1) insert the connector plug in the correct way. USB cable (1) Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal Wireless Remote Commander (1) will damage the terminal and may
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the camcorder, recording media, etc. About this manual
=> TV color systems differ depending on the
=> The images of the LCD screen used in this country/region. To view your recordings on a manual for illustration purposes are captured TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. using a digital still camera, and therefore may
=> Television programs, films, video tapes, appear different from the actual images of the and other materials may be copyrighted. LCD screen. Unauthorized recording of such
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Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17)
=> In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory.
=> You can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of movies (p. 47). Playing movies and photos Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 22) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 25) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 27)
=> You can create a disc
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation flow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. other than DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Access lamp Battery pack DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder.
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than H series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direc
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=> See page 62 on charging, 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. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Notes on the battery pack and the AC
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Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button MODE button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen.
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [CLOCK/ LANG
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(under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .
=> Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [ON]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-CX500V/CX520V). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is t
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Recording Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 47, 52). Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER. POWER button Press START/STOP to start recording.
=> You can start recording also by touching on the LCD screen. US 1
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Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
=> You can stop recording also by touching on the LCD screen.
=> You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
=> The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then they will be disappeared, after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes.
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Recording 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to 180 degrees (max.) the camcorder
=> In the default setting, white frames appear around detected faces, and the image quality in and around those faces is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 52). You can specify the priority face by touching it, and its image quality is adjusted accordingly. A double-lined frame appears around the face you want to record as priority. Touch the face with the double-lined frame again to cancel.
=> In the d
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Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
=> You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded.
=> Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
=> You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD screen (p. 64).
=> To change the image size, touch (MENU) [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired sett
