4-131-475-11(1)HDR-XR500E/XR500VE/XR520E/XR520VEDigital HD Video Camera RecorderOperating Guide 2009 Sony CorporationTable of contents8Getting starte
10Getting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder.You ca
11Getting startedSee page 55 on charging, recording and playing time.When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining batt
12Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on.To turn on your cam
13Getting startedTo turn off the powerClose the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes several seconds, then the camcorder is turned off.POWERYou can
14RecordingRecordingRecording moviesIn the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the hard disk (p. 40, 44).
15RecordingYou can change the recording mode of movies (p. 44).[ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in the default setting. To adjust the angle of the LCD
16 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 fu
17RecordingRecording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation)Simply press EASY.To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press EASY aga
18PlaybackPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos on the internal hard disk are played (p. 40).Playing movies Open the LC
19PlaybackYour camcorder starts playing the selected movie.When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VIS
2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazar
20Your camcorder displays the selected photo.You can zoom in the photo by moving the zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). If you touch a point i
21PlaybackPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) played on the TV screen di
22Make the required output settings on your camcorder.To connect a high definition TV via component video jacks: (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SET
Saving movies and photos with a computer23Saving movies and photos with a computerPreparing a computer(Windows)You can perform following operations us
24Step 2 Installing the supplied software “PMB”Install “PMB” before connecting your camcorder to a computer.If a version of “PMB” supplied with anoth
25Saving movies and photos with a computer Click [Continue]. Confirm the license agreement, and if you accept the terms, change to click [
26Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition i
27Saving movies and photos with a computerDiscs you can use with “PMB”You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page
28Creating a disc with one touch(One Touch Disc Burn)You can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing the (DISC BURN) button on your camc
29Saving movies and photos with a computerImporting movies and photos to a computer(Easy PC Back-up)Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that
3relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the followingURL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/Notice for the customers i
30Creating a high definition image quality (HD) discYou can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by putting together high definition image
31Saving movies and photos with a computer4 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation].The window used to select movies ap
32Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD playersYou can create a standard definition image quality
33Saving movies and photos with a computerEditing moviesYou can cut out only necessary parts from a movie and save it as another file.Using “PMB,” sel
34Saving images with a DVD writer, recorderSelecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)Several methods for creating a high definitio
35Saving images with a DVD writer, recorderCreating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.(USB cable connection)You can sav
36Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc.(A/V connecting cable connection)You can dub images played back on your
37Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.Refer to the instruction manual
38Making good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.Select the re
39Making good use of your camcorderCoping with shooting conditionsMany settings and adjustment options are available on the menu (p. 42).Recording in
4household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.For customers in the U.S.A.If you have any questions about this product,
40Changing the recording mediumYou can select the internal hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on
41Making good use of your camcorder“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 16 GB is confirmed to work with this camcorder. Open the “Memory Stick Duo
42Customizing your camcorder with menusMenu items are described in more details with color photos in the “Handycam Handbook” (p. 48).Using the HOME
43Making good use of your camcorderList of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) categoryMOVIE ... p. 14PHOTO ...
44USB CONNECTUSB CONNECT ...Connects the internal hard disk via USB.USB CONNECT ... Connects the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media via USB.DI
45Making good use of your camcorderAE SHIFT ... Adjusts the exposure.WB SHIFT ... Adjusts the white bal
46GENERAL SETDEMO MODE...Sets whether the demonstration appears or not.REC LAMP ... Sets the recording lamp to l
47Making good use of your camcorderList of the OPTION MENUFollowing items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tabSPOT MTR/FCS... Adj
48Getting detailed information from the “Handycam Handbook”The “Handycam Handbook” is a users guide designed to be read on a computer screen. The func
Additional information49Additional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troublesho
5received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Supplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Powe
50The camcorder is not recognized by the computer.Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcor
51Additional information Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media was restricted on another device. There is something wrong with the flash.The amo
52Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish:Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sun
53Additional informationNote on disposal/transfer of the camcorderEven if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you
54SpecificationsSystemVideo signal: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i specificationVideo recording format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format com
55Additional informationAC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200DPower requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 HzCurrent consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 APower consump
56Standard definition image quality (SD) in h (hour) m (minute)Recording modeRecording timeHDR-XR500E HDR-XR520E[SD HQ] 29 h 40 m 59 h 40 m[SD SP] 43
57Additional informationOn trademarks“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.“AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Pan
58Screen indicatorsUpper left Center Upper rightBottomUpper leftIndicator MeaningHOME button AUDIO MODESelf-timer recordingGPS track
59Additional informationIndicator MeaningProtected image CONVERSION LENSOPTION buttonVIEW IMAGES buttonSlide show button 101-0005Data file nameVISUA
6the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MED
60Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages. Built-in microphone Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to option
61Additional information “Memory Stick Duo” media slot (40) Battery pack (10) (DISC BURN) button (28) STD/LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT switch (39) Eyecup
62You will find the menu lists on pages 43 to 47.IndexAActive Interface Shoe ...60AVCHD...26, 34A/V conne
GBAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.http://www.sony.net/Pr
7Operation flowRecording movies and photos (p. 14)In the default settings, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal
8Table of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Table of contentsSaving images with a DVD writer, recorderSelecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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