ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.

recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device.

On recording

About language setting
Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder.
The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p.12).

About this manual

Playing back recorded images on other devices
The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the internal memory of the camcorder and Memory Stick PRO Duo media are called recording media. In this Operating Guide, both Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media are referred as Memory Stick PRO Duo media. You will find the Handycam Handbook (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p.52). The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.
The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format
Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition)
This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/

Operation flow

Recording movies and photos (p.13)
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.43).

Playing movies and photos
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.41)
You can free recording space by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on other media, from the your camcorders media.
Read this first. 2. Operation flow.. 6
Step 1: Charging the battery pack. 9 Charging the battery pack abroad. 10 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time. 11 Changing the language setting. 12.

Recording

Recording. 13 Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520VE). 17

Playback

Playback on the camcorder. 18 Playing images on a TV. 21
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Preparing a computer (Windows). When using a Macintosh. Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer). Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn). Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up). Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos. Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser). Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer. Creating a Blu-ray disc. Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players.. Copying a disc.. Editing movies. Capturing photos from a movie. 33 33
Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder
Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder). 34 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express. 35 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. other than DVDirect Express.. 38 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. 39
Making good use of your camcorder
Deleting movies and photos. Adjusting for shooting conditions. Changing the recording media. To check the recording media settings. Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Customizing your camcorder with menus. Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook. 64

Additional information

Troubleshooting. Precautions.. Specifications. Screen indicators.. Parts and controls. Index..

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

Access lamp

Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet (wall socket)

/CHG (flash/charge) lamp

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. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.
See page 58 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 Adaptor
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p.11), the access lamp (p.44) are turned off. that the The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).

Shooting photos

In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p.43).
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.11).
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.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
You can record photos also by touching

on the LCD screen.

Wide Flashes Lights up
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.60). (MENU) [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO To change the image size, touch . SETTINGS] category) a desired setting You can record photos also during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. The image size is 8.3M when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work (MENU) during movie recording. You can change how your camcorder flashes by touching [FLASH MODE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . is displayed. You cannot record photos while
Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520VE)
When you set the GPS switch to ON, appears on the LCD screen, and your camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. Acquiring the location information enables you to use functions such as the Map Index. The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane.
Built-in map is powered by companies as follows; Map of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas by NAVTEQ.
Playback on the camcorder

Playing movies

In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal memory are played (p.43).

Press

(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.
You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by touching screen.

(VIEW IMAGES) on the LCD

Touch

) () a desired movie ().

Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDRCX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)/[ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p.49). : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* Displays photos. / : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date.** / : Displays the previous/next movie.
Returns to the recording screen.
appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p.48). ** is displayed when is touched. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging or. appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media.)

Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse
Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play Playback
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / during pause to play back movies slowly. Touch / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times As you repeat touching about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. (MENU) [VISUAL INDEX] You can display the VISUAL INDEX by touching [PLAYBACK] category). (under The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520VE) are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during (MENU) recording, but you can display it during playback by touching [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting [PLAYBACK SET] (under .
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch
You can adjust the sound volume by using

adjust with

in the OPTION MENU.

Viewing photos

Touch the (Photo) () a desired photo () on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDRCX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)) (p.49).*1 : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.*2 Displays photos. / : Displays photos recorded on the previous/next date.*3 / : Displays the previous/next photo. Returns to the recording screen.
*1 The screen to select the index type is not displayed when [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p.43) is set to
[MEMORY STICK]. appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ SET] (p.48). *3 is displayed when is touched.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen
To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU
You can zoom in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the frame. (playback folder) appears on When viewing photos recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, the screen.

Playing images on a TV

Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions of [TV CONNECT Guide].
Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]
Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
(MENU) [TV CONNECT Turn on your camcorder, and touch Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen.

Step 1 Checking the computer system
OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3
Operation with all computer environments is not assured.
*1Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. *264-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Turn on the computer.

Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.

When using a Macintosh

The supplied software PMB is not supported by Macintosh computers. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB
Install PMB before connecting your camcorder to a computer.

Click [Install].

If a version of PMB supplied with another device has already been installed on the computer, check the version. (The version number is displayed by clicking [Help] - [About PMB].) Compare the version number of the supplied CD-ROM with that of the previously installed PMB, check to ensure that the versions have been installed in order, from the lower to the higher. If the version number of the previously installed PMB is higher than that of the PMB of your camcorder, uninstall PMB from the computer and then re-install it in order, from lower to higher. If you install a higher version of PMB first, some functions may not work correctly. See page 52 on the Handycam Handbook.
Select the language for the application to be installed, then proceed to the next screen. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically.
Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen.
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not (MENU) appear, touch [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category).
No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The Handycam Handbook is not installed in this procedure (p.52).
To disconnect your camcorder from the computer

lick the C

icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].

Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
ouch [END] [YES] on the camcorder T isconnect the USB cable. D

screen.

You can create a Blu-ray disc by using a computer with a Blu-ray disc burner. Install the BD Add-on Software for PMB(p.31)
Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation.
When the installation is completed, following icons will appear. Remove the CD-ROM from your computer.

Other icons may appear.

Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)
Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your disc player. Player
Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.)
Choosing a method and disc type
computer (Easy PC Back-up) (p.29) Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p.31) Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) (p.28)
Importing movies and photos to a Importing movies and photos to a
AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION3, etc.)
computer (Easy PC Back-up) (p.29) Creating a AVCHD format disc with high definition image quality (HD) (p.30) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that can play DVDs, etc.)
Importing movies and photos to a
computer (Easy PC Back-up) (p.29) Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc (p.32)
* To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for PMB must be installed (p. 31).
Characteristics of each type of disc
Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs.
High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. Standard definition image quality (SD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (SD) disc is created.

Discs you can use with PMB
You can use 12 cm discs of following type with PMB. For Blu-ray disc, see page 31.
Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW
Features Unrewritable Rewritable
Always maintain your PLAYSTATION3 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION3 system software. The PLAYSTATION3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
Creating a disc with one touch

(One Touch Disc Burn)

You can save movies and photos on a disc. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality.
High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make a high definition image quality (HD) disc. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD players. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with One Touch Disc Burn. To create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies, import movies to a computer first (p.29), and then create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc (p.32). Install PMB beforehand (p.24), however, do not start PMB. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p.10). With One Touch Disc Burn function on your camcorder, you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only.

(DISC BURN).

Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive.
Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn.
See page 26 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than PMB starts automatically, shut it down.
Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Importing movies and photos to a computer

(Easy PC Back-up)

Close the disc tray on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable.
To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION
Perform this operation in the following cases. When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (SD) movies, and creating a disc
ouch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3 above. T
when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD). ouch T [YES] on the camcorder screen. The disc tray on the DVD writer opens after creating the disc. emove the disc from the DVD writer, and R close the disc tray. To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch [CREATE SAME DISC]. fter the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] A [END] on the camcorder screen. lose the disc tray on the DVD writer, and C disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder.
To play back a disc on the DVD writer
elect the recording media containing the S
movie(s) you want to save. INT. MEMORY]/[ MEMORY STICK]: [ The screen to select the image qualityof the disc to be created appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired image quality, and touch. Movie thumbnails appear on the camcorder screen. INT. MEMORY]/[ MEMORY STICK]: [ Movie thumbnails appear on the camcorder screen. ouch the movie you want to burn on the disc. T appears.

Remaining Disc capacity

Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you can search for images by date. The image quality of the disc depends on the recording time of the selected movies
writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears. You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV (p.21). nsert a created disc into the DVD writer. I The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen. ress the play button on the DVD writer. P The movie plays back on the camcorder screen. You can also operate by the camcorder screen (p.18). ouch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the T camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed. ouch T and disconnect the USB cable. Be sure to turn on the camcorder. The DVD writer is powered from the camcorder. You can use [DISC BURN OPTION] to create
urn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD T
many of the same disc. Do not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Close the LCD screen of the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again. The created high definition (HD) image quality disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. You can also play back the disc with a DVD writer connecting with your camcorder. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used in DVD players/recorders. Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc. If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off. Disc creation time to dub movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard image quality (SD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. You can play back created standard definition (SD) image quality discs on a general DVD player. If playback is not possible for any reason, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and then play back. The disc mark appears on the camcorder

screen. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. other than DVDirect Express
Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Record movies on the connected device.
For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p.10).
After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable.
Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied).
The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used in DVD players/recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may fail to eject the disc. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo media on the camcorder screen.
Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc.
You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder or a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc. with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select the recording media that contains movies you want to dub and the image quality before starting the operation (p.43, 48).

A/V Remote Connector

S VIDEO
VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red)
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor for this operation (p.10). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD).

be used.

free space.] is displayed in step 2, format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.41).
Open the Memory Stick Duo media/jack cover, and insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot until it clicks.
Close the Memory Stick Duo media/ jack cover after inserting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Memory Stick Duo media/jack cover
To eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Open the Memory Stick Duo media/jack cover and lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in once.
Do not open the Memory Stick Duo media/ jack cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, be careful so that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media does not pop out and drop.
Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Touch (MENU) [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY] (under [EDIT] category), then follow the displays on the screen.
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears if you insert new Memory Stick PRO Duo media when the (Movie) lamp is lit.
Confirm the direction of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. If you forcibly insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, Memory Stick Duo media slot, or image data may be damaged.

Touch [YES].

To record only photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, touch [NO].
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough
Customizing your camcorder with menus
Your camcorder has MY MENU where 6 menu items you use most often can be registered, and MENU, where all menu items are displayed.
After changing the setting, touch
Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the Handycam Handbook (p.52).
To register your favorite menu items to MY MENU
In step 3 of Using MY MENU, touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch the MY MENU type you want to change. [MOVIE]: Change the MY MENU for movie recording. [PHOTO]: Change the MY MENU for photo recording. [PLAYBACK]: Change the MY MENU for playback.

Using MY MENU

(MENU).

(MENU)

The MY MENU screen is displayed.
Touch the item to be changed. the item to be Touch registered. , after MY MENU screen is Touch displayed.

To MENU screen

MY MENU items that appear on the screen depend on the status of your camcorder, recording (movie/photo) or playback.
Touch the menu item to be changed.
You can register up to 6 menu items in each MY MENU. The default settings for each MY MENU are the following: MY MENU(MOVIE) [SCENE SELECTION], [SPOT MTR/FCS], / [FACE DETECTION], [LOW LUX], [ SET], [ REC MODE] MY MENU(PHOTO) [SCENE SELECTION], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [ SELF-TIMER], [SMILE DETECTION], [FLASH MODE], [ IMAGE SIZE] MY MENU(PLAYBACK)

Screen indicators

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Upper left

Center

Upper right

Bottom
Indicator Meaning MENU button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording GPS tracking status Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 60 min Remaining battery Return button
Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode
Indicator / Meaning Recording image quality (HD/SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback/ editing media
Indicator 0:00:00 [00min]
Meaning Counter (hour:minute: second) Estimated recording remaining time FADER Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos

Indicator

Meaning Index button
Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder models.

9999 9999

100/112
Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] SMILE DETECTION LOW LUX Manual focus SCENE SELECTION White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/ SPOT METER/ EXPOSURE AE SHIFT Additional information WB SHIFT TELE MACRO X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button Slide show button YOUR LOCATION button Data file name Protected image

101-0005

Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

Active Interface Shoe

(VIEW IMAGES) button (18)
POWER button (11) NIGHTSHOT button (42)
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder.

(DISC BURN) button (28)

RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/
Built-in microphone Flash Lens (Sony G lens) Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. Remote sensor/Infrared port

CX520VE)

Speaker HDMI OUT jack (21) Access lamp (Internal memory, Memory
Stick PRO Duo media) (44)
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
MANUAL button (42) MANUAL dial (42) Memory Stick Duo media slot (44) (USB) jack (24, 28, 29, 35) HDR-CX505VE: output only
LCD screen/Touch panel (11) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen

Utilizing recording media
Changing the recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies. Selecting the recording media for photos. Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered.
Customizing your camcorder
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition). 71 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting). 78
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos). PLAYBACK (Items for playback). EDIT (Items for editing). OTHERS (Items for other settings). MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media). GENERAL SET (Other setup items).

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting. 102 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. 108

Additional information

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos. 111 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack. 111 Expected recording time of movies. 111 Expected number of recordable photos. 113 Using your camcorder abroad. 114 File/folder structure on the internal memory and Memory Stick PRO Duo media. 116 Maintenance and precautions. 118 About the AVCHD format. 118 About GPS (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE). 118 About the Memory Stick media. 120 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack. 121 About x.v.Color. 122 About handling of your camcorder. 122 Index. 127
Useful Recording Techniques Index
Useful recording techniques

Checking your golf swing

SMTH SLW REC.. 32
Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach

BEACH... 71 SNOW... 71

Capturing photos during movie recording

Dual Rec... 31

Capturing smiles automatically

Smile Shutter.. 30

A child on the stage under a spot light

SPOTLIGHT.. 71

Flowers in close-up
PORTRAIT... 71 FOCUS... 75 TELE MACRO.. 76
Fireworks with all its splendor
FIREWORKS.. 71 FOCUS... 75
Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen
FOCUS... 75 SPOT FOCUS.. 74 SPOT MTR/FCS.. 73

Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.

Lens (Sony G lens)

Camera recording lamp (101) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p.8) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

Active Interface Shoe

Useful Recording Techniques The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

Insulation sheet Bottom

Upper left
Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.7). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of ///, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last. You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using ///.

Indicator

Meaning MENU button (11) AUDIO MODE (82) Self-timer recording (85) GPS tracking status (34) Flash (86)/ REDEYE REDUC (86) MICREF LEVEL low (82) WIDE SELECT (84) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (82)
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless

60 min

Remaining battery Return button (12)
into the slit to pull out the battery case.

Center

Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25) Photo size (85) Slide show set (46) NightShot (31) Warning (108) Playback mode (37)
Remote Commander until it clicks.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Upper right

Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (78) Recording/playback/ editing media (68)
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Indicator 0:00:00 [00min]
Meaning Counter (hour:minute: second) (37) Estimated recording remaining time (25) FADER (72) Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media (28) Playback folder (38) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos (37)
Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Table of Contents

9999 9999

100/112

Bottom

Indicator Meaning [FACE DETECTION] set to [OFF] (80) SMILE DETECTION (81) LOW LUX (80) Manual focus (75) SCENE SELECTION (71) White balance (72) SteadyShot off (79) SPOT MTR/FCS (73)/ SPOT METER (74)/ EXPOSURE (75) AE SHIFT (76) WB SHIFT (77) TELE MACRO (76) X.V.COLOR (84) CONVERSION LENS (79) OPTION button (12) VIEW IMAGES button (36) Slide show button (46) YOUR LOCATION button (55) Data file name (38) Protected image (59) Index button (38)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1)
(software, including PMB Guide) Handbook (PDF)

Handycam

Operating Guide (1)
See page 68 for the Memory Stick media you can use with this camcorder.

Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

LCD screen

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See About handling of your camcorder (p.122). Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p.22) or the access lamp (p.69) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE).
Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the Index

recording in any way.

Devices
which are not compatible with the AVCHD format
Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition)
Black points White, red, blue or green points
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device.

Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p.22), the access lamp (p.19) are turned off. that the The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged
temperature of the battery pack is low Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p.100).

Notes on the AC Adaptor

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
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
Touch the button on the LCD screen.

, then touch [NEXT].

To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [CLOCK/ LANG] (under / [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch until the item appears.

To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time
[ PRT. by date] of a photo is only valid when the recorded media is an internal memory. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. [
Touch (MENU) [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). To protect movies, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]/[ PROTECT].
To protect all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date].
To protect photos, touch [ [ PROTECT].

PROTECT]

Touch the movies and photos to be protected.
is displayed on the selected images.

Touch [PROTECT]

Tips Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. You can select up to 100 images at one time.
To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time
In step above, select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch [UNPROTECT] .

Dividing a movie

Select the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide before the operation (p.68, 78).
Touch (MENU) [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). Touch the movie to be divided.
the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media while dividing movies on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. A slight difference may occur from the point and the actual dividing where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided. If the divided movie is included in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p.44), the movie is deleted from the scenario. Tips You can divide a movie on the playback screen OPTION MENU. from
Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes.
Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you selected the dividing point with.

[YES]

Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing

converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (SD) movies, and creating a disc.
Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. The disc tray on the DVD writer opens after creating the disc. Remove the disc from the DVD writer, and close the disc tray.
images by date. The image quality of the disc depends on the recording time of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).
To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch
Select the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save. INT. MEMORY]/[ MEMORY [ STICK]: The screen to select the image quality of the disc to be created appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired. Movie image quality, and touch thumbnails appear on the camcorder screen. INT. MEMORY]/[ MEMORY [ STICK]: Movie thumbnails appear on the camcorder screen. Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears.
[CREATE SAME DISC]. After the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] [END] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder.
To play back a disc on the DVD writer
Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears.

Remaining Disc capacity

Tips Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you can search for
Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen. Press the play button on the DVD writer.
Tips You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV (p.47).
The movie plays back on the camcorder screen.
Touch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed. and disconnect the USB Touch cable.
Notes Be sure to turn on the camcorder. The DVD writer is powered from the camcorder. You can use [DISC BURN OPTION] to create many of the same disc. Do not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Close the LCD screen of the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again. The created high definition (HD) image quality disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. You can also play back the disc with a DVD writer connecting with your camcorder. The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used in DVD players/recorders. Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc.

You can also operate by the camcorder screen.
Disc creation time to dub movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to standard definition image quality (SD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. You can play back created standard definition (SD) image quality discs on any DVD player. If playback is not possible for any reason, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and then play back. The disc mark appears on the camcorder screen.
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express
Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device, which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.20). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied).
Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off.
players/recorders. Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may fail to eject the disc.
Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc., other than DVDirect Express
You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select the recording media that contains movies you want to dub and the image quality before starting the operation (p.68, 78).
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not (MENU) appear, touch [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category).
Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on the connected device.
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.20). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD).
For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.
After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable.
Notes The high definition image quality (HD) disc that you created should not be used in DVD
When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will hear no sound. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary.

A/V Remote Connector

with your recording device for details.
When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.

S VIDEO

VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red)

Signal flow

Insert the recording media in the recording device.
If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately).
Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device (MENU) connected, touch [GENERAL [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDRCX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE), or camera (MENU) settings data, touch [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . In addition, touch (MENU) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . When the screen size of display devices (TV, (MENU) etc.) is 4:3, touch [GENERAL [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under SET] category) [TV TYPE] [4:3] . When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.
Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
Changing the recording media
You can select the internal memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory.

(p.121). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p.19).
C:06: The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.
[PRIORITY SETTING]/ [SMILE DETECTION]/ [SMILE SENSITIVITY]
E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:92: / E:94: / E:95: / E:96: Turn on the power again to restore your camcorder by pressing RESET (p.7).
101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files)
Slow flashing The file is damaged. The file is unreadable.

(Battery level warning)

Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash, even if there are about 20 minutes remaining.

[SCENE SELECTION]

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
(Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)
The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
(Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo media)
Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of Memory Stick media you can use with your camcorder, see page 68. No Memory Stick PRO Duo media is inserted (p.68).
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
C:04: The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series).
Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p.63, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the Memory
Stick PRO Duo media (p.93). The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (MENU) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the recording medium. The Memory Stick PRO Duo media is damaged.
Wait for a while, then record.
Tips You may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on the screen.
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
(Warning indicators pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatting)

High definition image quality (HD)
(unit: minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) 1GB 6 (6) AVC HD 9M (HQ) 10 (9) AVC HD 7M (SP) 15 (10) AVC HD 5M (LP) 5.1ch* 20 (15) AVC HD 5M (LP) 2ch* 20 (15)
Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [ REC MODE] (p.78), and the type of Memory Stick media. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
Expected number of recordable photos
You can record the maximum 9,999 photos.
12.0M 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB

2750 5500

The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit. The number of recordable photos shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p.9).
Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The number of recordable photos may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of Memory Stick media. The unique pixel array of Sonys ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
Tips You can also use Memory Stick Duo media with a capacity of under 1 GB for recording photos. Index
Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

System PAL-M PAL-N NTSC

Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. You need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i compatible TV (or monitor) with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected.
Used in Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the USA, Venezuela, etc. Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques
Viewing standard definition image quality (SD) movies
To view standard definition image quality (SD) movies, you need a PAL-system-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be connected.

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.

Between

On the map data

On triangulating errors

If you move to another location right after setting the GPS switch to ON, it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when you stay in the same place. Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camcorder automatically triangulates your current location when the camcorder receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites is about 30 m (98 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally. Error during the triangulating process The camcorder acquires location information every 10 seconds during triangulating. There is a slight time difference between when the location information is acquired and when the location information is recorded on an image, therefore, the actual recording location may not match exactly the location on the map based on the GPS information.
The camcorder contains map data for the following countries/regions. Europe, Japan, North America, Oceania, etc. Built-in map is powered by companies as follows; Map of Japan by Zenrin Co., Ltd., other areas by NAVTEQ. The map data included is as of the date of production of this manual. GPS maps will appear in 2-dimensional graphics except for certain landmarks in Japan, which will appear in 3D. The map always displays the north at the top. You cannot change the language on the map. You cannot update the map data. The scale of the map is 25 m to 6,000 km.
On the geographic coordinate system
The WGS-84 geographic coordinate system is used. Useful Recording Techniques

On copyright

The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws.

TELE MACRO..76 Telephoto..29 Thumbnail.53 TIMING..32. Tripod..8 Troubleshooting.102. TV..47. TV color systems..114 TV CONNECT Guide.47 TV TYPE..96 TWILIGHT..71 TWILIGHT PORT..71
Rec & zoom buttons on LCD..26 REC LAMP..101. REC MODE..78. Recording..25 Recording and playback time...111 Recording media..68 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos...111 REDEYE REDUC.86 REMOTE CTRL.101 Repair..102 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 106, 109 RESET..7
NightShot..31. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT.83
ONE PUSH..73 OPTION MENU..12 Original...57 OTHER REC SET.82 OTHERS..92 OTHER SETTINGS.100 OUTDOOR..73 OUTPUT SETTINGS..96
USB cable..63, 65 USB CONNECT..63, 65
SCENARIO..44 SCENARIO ERASE.44 SCENE SELECTION. 71, 108 Screen indicators..9 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.108 SELF-TIMER.85. SHOOTING SET..78 Slide show..46 SLIDE SHOW SET..46 SMILE DETECTION. 81, 108 SMILE SENSITIVITY. 81, 108. Smile Shutter..30 SMTH SLW REC..32 SNOW..71 SP...78 SPOT FOCUS..74 SPOTLIGHT..71 SPOT METER..74
VBR..111 VIEW IMAGES.36, 39 VISUAL INDEX.36 Volume.37, 95
PAL...114 PB zoom..45. PHOTO CAPTURE..56 PHOTO COPY..58 PHOTO MEDIA SET..68 Photos..27, 37 PHOTO SETTINGS.85. PLAYBACK..88 PLAYBACK SET.88 Playing..36 Playlist..61 PMB Guide..2 PORTRAIT..71.
Wall outlet (wall socket).19 Warning messages.109 WB SHIFT.77 WHITE BAL..72 WHITE FADER..72 Wide angle.29 WIDE SELECT..84

x.v.Color.. 84, 122.

YOUR LOCATION.55

Zoom..29, 45

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