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Sony Operation flow, Recording movies and photos (p. 14), Playing movies and photos (p. 18), Saving movies and photos on a disc, Deleting movies and photos (p. 38)

Models: 4-131-475-11(1) HDR-XR500E HDR-XR500VE HDR-XR520E HDR-XR520VE

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Operation flow

Recording movies and photos (p. 14)

In the default settings, movies are recorded with high definitionimage quality (HD) on the internal hard disk. In the default settings, photos are recorded on the internal hard disk.

 You can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of movies (p. 40, 44).

Playing movies and photos (p. 18)

Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 18)Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 21)

Saving movies and photos on a disc

Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 23)

 You can create a disc with either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) from high definition image quality (HD) movies imported to the computer. See page 26 on the characteristics of each type of disc.

Creating a disc with a DVD writer or a recorder (p. 34)

Deleting movies and photos (p. 38)

 You can free recording space by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on other media, from the internal hard disk.

Contents

Operating Guide Read this first ATTENTION Notice Disposal of Old Electrical Applicable Accessories: Wireless Remote Commander For customers in the U.S.A If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY(7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) On recording On playing back recorded images on other devices Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) About language setting About this manual Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 14) Playing movies and photos (p. 18) Saving movies and photos on a disc Deleting movies and photos (p. 38) Table of contents Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc Making good use of your camcorder Additional information Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack To 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 Adaptor Charging the battery pack abroad Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power Changing the language setting On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 40) Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully When disappears, the photo is recorded Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Acquiring recording location information using the GPS (HDR-XR500VE/XR520VE) Playback Playback on the camcorder Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch  adjust with / Viewing photos Touch (Photo) a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen Your camcorder displays the selected photo Playing images on a TV On “PhotoTV HD” Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) Step 2 Installing the supplied software “PMB” Install “PMB” before connecting your camcorder to a computer Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer Turn on the computer Place the supplied CD-ROMin the disc drive of your computer Click [Continue] Confirm the license agreement, and if you accept the terms, change Follow the on-screeninstructions to install the software To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-raydisc, see page Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Starting PMB (Picture Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc 4 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation] The window used to select movies appears 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer Creating a Blu-raydisc 2 Double-clickthe “PMB” short-cuticon on the computer screen to start “PMB.” 4 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [DVD-Video(SD) Creation] The window used to select movies and photos appears Copying a disc Editing movies Capturing photos from a movie Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder) Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc (USB cable connection) Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc (A/V connecting cable connection) 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos Coping with shooting conditions Changing the recording medium Touch [YES] To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Customizing your camcorder with menus Using the HOME MENU Touch the desired category  the menu item to be changed Follow the instruction on the screen After completing the setting, touch List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (VIEW IMAGES) category (OTHERS) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category (SETTINGS) category Page Page OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only tab The tab depends on the situation / no tab Getting detailed information from the “Handycam Handbook” Additional information Troubleshooting The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators C:04: C:13:/ C:32: E:20:/ E:31:/ E:61:/ E:62: Precautions When not using your camcorder for a long time LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Note on disposal/transfer of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander WARNING Specifications AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) Expected recording time of movies in the internal hard disk High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) m (minute) Standard definition image quality (SD) in h (hour) m (minute) Example of expected recording time of movies in a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media On trademarks Screen indicators Page Parts and controls Page Index Page http://www.sony.net Printed in Japan