Sony CX520VE manuals
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Operating Guide HDR-CX500E/CX500VE/ CX505VE/CX520E/CX520VERecording Playback 2 Read this firstWARNING CAUTION Notice for customers in the United Kingdom FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE3 ATTENTIONNotice 4 Supplied itemsInsulation sheet The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Software (1) (p. 24) Notes on useUsing the camcorder Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature 5 On recordingPlaying back recorded images on other devices Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) About language setting About this manual 6 Operation flowRecording movies and photos (p. 13)Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 34) Playing movies and photos Saving movies and photos on a discSaving movies and photos with a computer (p. 23) Deleting movies and photos (p. 41) 7 Table of contents9 Step 1: Charging the battery packTo remove the battery packClose the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power sourceMake the same connections as Step 1: Charging the battery pack. Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor 10 Charging the battery pack abroad11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeOpen the LCD screen of your camcorder.The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch .The clock starts. To turn off the powerClose the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off. 12 Changing the language settingRecording 13 RecordingRecording movies 15 In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 43). Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder 180 degrees (max.) 16 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.When disappears, the photo is recorded. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes Lights up Playback 18 PlaybackPlaying movies Press (VIEW IMAGES). Touch (or ) () a desired movie ().Playback Returns to the recording screen. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch adjust with / . 19 Viewing photosTouch the (Photo) () a desired photo () on the VISUAL INDEX screen.Volume adjustment To stop Next To fast-reverse OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play 21 Playing images on a TVConnecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] 23 Preparing a computer26 Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)You can use 12 cm discs of following type with PMB. For Blu-ray disc, see page 31. SD Characteristics of each type of disc Discs you can use with PMB 28 Creating a disc with one touch29 Importing movies and photos to a computer(Easy PC Back-up)Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos 30 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) discTurn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. Double-click the PMB short-cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB. Starting PMB Motion Browser)Double-click the PMB short-cut icon on the computer screen. You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using PMB. Reading PMB GuideAt the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation].The window used to select movies appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. 31 Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computerCreating a Blu-ray disc 32 Copying a disc33 Editing moviesCapturing photos from a movie Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder 34 Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)SDPlayer Choosing a method and disc type 35 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express39 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc.41 Deleting movies and photosFormatting the recording media 42 Adjusting for shooting conditionsRecording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial)How to use the MANUAL dial To assign a menu item Using a tripod 43 Changing the recording media45 Customizing your camcorder with menusUsing MY MENU Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Touch (MENU). Touch the menu item to be changed. After changing the setting, touch To register your favorite menu items to MY MENU 46 To change settings by using MENUUsing the OPTION MENU 48 Menu lists52 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook53 TroubleshootingNotes before sending your camcorder for repairThe power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. Your camcorder gets warm. The power abruptly turns off. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. PMB cannot be installed. PMB does not work correctly. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. 54 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsC:06: C:13: / C:32: E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:92: / E:94: / E:95: / E:96: 101-0001 55 PrecautionsOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On handling the casing 56 About care and storage of the lensOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Note on disposal/transfer of Memory Stick PRO Duo media To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander WARNING 57 Specifications60 Screen indicators62 Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.You will find the menu lists on pages 48 to 51. 64 Index
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