Sony HDR-CX520V Table of contents

Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index

Table of contents

Using the “Handycam” Handbook................................................................2

Searching for information quickly........................................................2

Useful recording techniques.......................................................................6

Parts and controls....................................................................................7

Screen indicators............................................................................9

Using menus........................................................................................11

Using MY MENU............................................................................11

To change settings by using MENU....................................................12

Using the OPTION MENU............................................................12

Menu lists............................................................................................14

Read this before operating your camcorder..................................................16

Step 1: Charging the battery pack..............................................................19

Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time............................22

Changing the language setting.........................................................23

Five pieces of advice for successful recording................................................24

Recording............................................................................................25

Recording movies.........................................................................25

Shooting photos...........................................................................27

Useful functions for recording movies and photos.........................................29

Zooming.....................................................................................29

Prioritizing the subject...................................................................29

Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) ....................................30

Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)..............30

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec).............31

Recording in dark places (NightShot).................................................31

Recording in mirror mode...............................................................32

Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)............................32

Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial................33

Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V)...................34

Playback on the camcorder......................................................................36

Playing movies.............................................................................36

Viewing photos............................................................................37

Useful functions for playing movies and photos............................................39

Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).................................39