Center

Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (25, 30) Photo size (81) Slide show set (50) NightShot (35) Warning (115) Playback mode (28, 41)

Upper right

Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (74)

Indicator 101-0005

Meaning Data file name (28, 43) Protected image (63) VISUAL INDEX button (28, 43)
Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear depending on the model.
Useful Recording Techniques Index
HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus

Using the HOME MENU

When you press the (HOME) button, the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc.

(HOME) (HOME) button

Using the HELP function
To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of turns orange.) Then, touch the item you want to know about.

Using the

OPTION MENU
The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the context appears.

(OPTION)

Touch the desired category the menu item to be changed.

Menu item

Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting.

Category

Follow the instructions on the screen. After completing the setting, touch.
After completing the setting, touch.
When the item is not on the screen, touch /. To return to the previous screen, touch. To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch. You cannot select the grayed items or settings.
Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time.

Menu lists

List of the HOME MENU
USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN DOWNLOAD MUSIC TV CONNECT Guide*1 MUSIC TOOL DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1 EMPTY MUSIC*1 BATTERY INFO p.42 p.44 p.45 p.46 p.65
p.67 p.67 Operating Guide p.47 Table of Contents p.51 p.47 p.47 p.47 p.69

(CAMERA) category

MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 SMTH SLW REC p.30 p.32 p.37

(VIEW IMAGES) category

The viewfinder and the LCD screen are 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 in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Playing back recorded images on other devices
Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG4 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 your 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 high definition image quality (HD)
Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, 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.
Black point White, red, blue or green point
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.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.22).
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Save all your recorded image data

Recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that 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, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC 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.

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
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on.
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
POWER (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 (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears.
Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch.

The clock starts.

If you set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour.
The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording (HOME) media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch . (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP You can turn off the operation beeps by touching . SET] [BEEP] [OFF]
If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p.131). Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [ON] (p.96). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). Table of Contents

To turn off the power

Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds, and the power is turned
You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below.
On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder
The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
LCD screen Open Closed Status Viewfinder Retracted Pulled out Retracted Pulled out Power of the camcorder On On Off On

Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned. Press MANUAL.
Notes Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [EXPOSURE] will override [AE SHIFT]. If you select [RESET] in step , all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default settings.
Tips The functions of the items that can be assigned to the MANUAL dial are the same as those of menu operation. (HOME) (SETTINGS) You can also assign menu items to the MANUAL dial by touching [MOVIE SETTINGS]/[PHOTO SETTINGS] [DIAL SETTING].
Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)
Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded. The movies and photos with location information will appear on a map (p.44), so that you can remember where you recorded those movies and photos. In addition, you can acquire your current location information to check where you are at the moment (p.59).
Using the supplied software, PMB, you can display the movies and photos where you recorded them on a map. For details, see page 44.
Notes The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
Triangulating status Function off Difficult Processing
GPS indicators No indicator

GPS reception status

The GPS switch is set to OFF, or the GPS receiver is not functioning normally. Your camcorder cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot triangulate. Use your camcorder in an open area. Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be able to acquire location information soon. Wait until your camcorder completes the triangulation. Your camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location information. Your camcorder is receiving a strong GPS signal, and can acquire location information.

Triangulating

The GPS switch is set to ON in the default setting. Movies and photos recorded during triangulation by GPS will be recorded with location information. If you do not want to record location information, set the GPS switch to OFF. It may take from several seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. 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. You may not be able to acquire location information depending on the strength of GPS reception. Tips and does not start triangulating for a while, set the GPS switch to If the camcorder keeps displaying OFF, and to ON again. You can search for movies and photos to be played on the Map Index (p.44). When you play movies and photos with [DATA CODE] set to [COORDINATES], the location information appears on the LCD screen (p.88). You can use [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to adjust the clock and the area.

You can delete photos by selecting recording dates only when photos are recorded on the internal hard disk.
To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date].
Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch. The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.
Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to return to confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.
Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)
You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information (p.39).
When your camcorder cannot acquire the current location information, the center marker turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. If you hold a certain point, the map keeps scrolling. You can also display the current location by (HOME) (OTHERS) touching [ YOUR LOCATION].
Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen.
The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen. If you touch a certain point on the screen, the map shows the area with that point at the center. Touch (your location) at the bottom left of the LCD screen to move the current location back to the center.

To close the map screen

Notes The map always displays the north at the top.
Tips You can change the scale using the zoom lever or zoom buttons (W: larger, T: smaller). Your camcorder acquires the current location information every 10 seconds. The displays of the center marker, etc., appear differently according to the status of the current inquiry.
Capturing a photo from a movie
You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo. Select the recording media which contains movies and the image quality, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p.70, 88).
To continue capturing, touch , then repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, , then repeat steps from step 2. touch
Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE].
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears.
Touch the movie to be captured.
The selected movie starts playback.
Touch at the point where you want to capture.
The movie pauses. Play and pause. toggles as you press
Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with.

[DUB by date]: Select the recording date of the movie to be dubbed, then. You cannot select multiple touch dates.
Touch the type of copying.
[COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date
Select the photo to be copied. Touch [YES] .
[COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with. You can select multiple photos.
Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p.70).

Copying photos

You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Insert Memory Stick PRO Duo media into your camcorder before the operation.
Tips Press and hold the image down on the to screen to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying.
[COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to be copied, then. You cannot select multiple touch dates.
Touch (HOME) [PHOTO COPY].
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.
Tips To check the copied photos after copying is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p.70).
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p.70). For movies, select the image quality (p.88).
To undo the protection of movies and photos
Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears.
Tips You can protect movies and photos on the OPTION MENU. playback screen from
To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time
You can protect photos by selecting recording dates only when photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. [

Touch (HOME) [EDIT].

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 / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch. The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.
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 close the battery information screen

Touch.

Changing the recording medium
You can select the internal hard disk 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 hard disk.
Hard disk Movies Photos Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Selecting the recording media for photos
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET].
The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.
Touch the desired recording medium. Touch [YES] .
The recording medium is changed.
You can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 120 for the recordable time of movies. See page 121 for the number of recordable photos.
To check the recording media settings
Light up the (Movie) lamp to check the recording medium used for movies, or the (Photo) lamp for photos. The media icon is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.
Selecting the recording media for movies
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET].
The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears.
: Internal hard disk : Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Touch the desired medium. Touch [YES] .
Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.70). Index
Types of Memory Stick media you can use with your camcorder
For recording movies, it is recommended that you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 1 GB or larger marked with:

PRO Duo media)*

(Memory Stick
(Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 119 for the recordable time of Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (This size can be used with your camcorder.)
Access lamp (Memory Stick PRO Duo media)
Memory Stick media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, if you insert new Memory Stick PRO Duo media when the (Movie) lamp is lit.

Touch [YES].

To record only photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media touch [NO]. Useful Recording Techniques
You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. Memory Stick PRO Duo media can be used only with Memory Stick PRO media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor when using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with Memory Stick media compatible equipment.

Notes While [Executing] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject Memory Stick PRO Duo media from your camcorder. (The ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.)
Tips Only the information of the medium selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p.70) is displayed. Change the medium setting if necessary.
Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered
[ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].
Notes If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved (p.67, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY]. You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. EMPTY], do not apply While performing [ any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.

Touch [EMPTY].

The [ EMPTY] screen appears.

Touch [YES] [YES]

Notes The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is as follows; HDR-XR500/XR500V: about 120 minutes HDR-XR520/XR520V: about 240 minutes If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while [Executing] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time.
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Open the LCD screen to turn on your camcorder.
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [HDD].
The [ FORMAT] screen appears.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)
The default settings are marked with.
You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD).
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ setting [YES]

HD QUALITY SD QUALITY

SET] a desired
Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) movies. Records, plays, or edits standard definition image quality (SD) movies.
Tips You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting.

STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.

ACTIVE STANDARD OFF (

(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [

STEADYSHOT] a desired

Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions. The SteadyShot function is not used. )

X.V.COLOR

You can capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced.
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [X.V.COLOR] a desired setting
Records in ordinary color range.

OFF ON ( )

Records in x.v.Color.
Notes Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies While recording a movie. The LCD screen is compatible with x.v.Color.

GUIDEFRAME

You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear.
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired
Does not display the guide frame.
Displays the guide frame.
Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display.

REMAINING SET

Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ desired setting

REMAINING SET] a

Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU
Notes When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen.

FLASH MODE

You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.

AUTO ON ( ) OFF ( )

(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [FLASH MODE] a desired
Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. Always uses the flash regardless of the ambient brightness. Records without flash.

Orange frame: A face targeted for possible smile detection shot.
White frame: Detects faces.
DETECTION SET FACE DETECTION
ON OFF Displays the detection frame. Does not display the detection frame.
Notes The detection frame does not appear while using mirror mode (p.36).

SMILE SHUTTER

You can adjust the settings for the SMILE SHUTTER function.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [FACE FUNC. SET] [SMILE SHUTTER] [DETECTION SET]/[SMILE SENSITIVITY]/[SMILE PRIORITY]/[FRAME SETTING] a desired setting

DETECTION SET

The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile.
DUAL CAPTURE ( ALWAYS ON ( OFF ) ) Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode. Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically.
Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. appears on the screen in movie recording standby, and When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, when movie recording starts. changes into
Tips If a smile is not detected, set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p.87). You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [SMILE PRIORITY] (p.87).

SMILE SENSITIVITY

Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the SMILE SHUTTER function.
HIGH MEDIUM LOW Detects even a slight smile. Detects a normal smile. Detects a big smile.

SMILE PRIORITY

Selects the priority subject for the SMILE SHUTTER function.
AUTO CHILD PRIORITY ADULT PRIORITY Detects and shoots smiling faces automatically. Detects and shoots with priority on a childs face. Detects and shoots with priority on an adults face. Index

See page 86.

VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display)
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [ setting [YES]
Tips You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. Useful Recording Techniques

DATA CODE

During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording.
(SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired
OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA Data code is not displayed. Displays the date and time. Displays camera setting data.

DATE/TIME

Date Time

CAMERA DATA

Movie Photo
SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure
Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.

Area setting Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Yangon Bangkok, Jakarta Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin
Time-zone differences +10:00 +11:00 +12:00 11:00 10:00 09:00 08:00 07:00 06:00 05:00 04:00 03:30 03:00 02:00 01:00
Area setting Melbourne, Sydney Solomon Is Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein Samoa Hawaii Alaska Los Angeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, Mexico City New York, Bogota Santiago St.Johns Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores, Cape Verde Is.
File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and Memory Stick PRO Duo media
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see PMB Guide then use the supplied application.
* Only for the internal hard disk
Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly. The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed. HD movie management information folder This folder contains recording data of high definition image quality (HD) movies. Do not try to open this folder or access the contents of this folder from a computer. Doing so might damage image files, or prevent image files from being played back. SD movie files (MPEG2 files) The extension of the files is.MPG. The maximum size is 2 GB. When the capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file becomes divided.
The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to record new movie files. The folder name goes up: [101PNV01] [102PNV01] Photo files (JPEG files) The extension of the files is.JPG. The file numbers go up automatically. When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to store new photo files. The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF] [102MSDCF]
By setting (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT] [ USB CONNECT]/ [ USB CONNECT], you can access the recording media from the computer through USB connection.
Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 57. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.

About battery life

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each batterys life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

About x.v.Color

x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
About handling of your camcorder

On use and care

Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60C (140F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead). Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. Keep the Wireless Remote Commander and button-type battery out of childrens reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.

JPEG..124

LANDSCAPE..104 LANGUAGE SET.22, 97 LCD BL LEVEL..91 LCD BRIGHT..91 LCD COLOR.92. LOW LUX.35 LP...74
FACE DETECTION. 86, 114 FACE DET. SETTING.86 FACE FUNC. SET..86 Face Index.46. FADER..106 FH..74 File..124 FILE NO..81.

Maintenance.125

MANAGE MEDIA..70 MANUAL dial..38 Map Index.44 MEDIA FORMAT..72 MEDIA INFO..72 Memory Stick..70. Memory Stick media.127 Memory Stick PRO Duo media.. 70, 71, 124 Menus..12. MICREF LEVEL.107 Mirror mode..36 Moisture condensation.131 MOVIE DUB.61 MOVIE MEDIA SET.70 Movies.. 26, 30, 41 MOVIE SETTINGS..74 MPEG2..124
Precautions..125 PROTECT.63
TELE MACRO..102 Telephoto..34 Thumbnail.57 Tripod..8 Troubleshooting.108. TV..51. TV color systems..122 TV CONNECT Guide.51 TV TYPE..93 TWILIGHT..104 TWILIGHT PORT..104
REC LAMP..98. REC MODE..74. Recording.24, 30 Recording and playback time...119 Recording media..70 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos...119 REDEYE REDUC.79, 84 REMAINING SET..78. REMOTE CTRL.99 Repair..108 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 112, 116 RESET..8
USB cable..67 USB CONNECT.67
VBR..120 VIEW IMAGES SET.88 Viewing..28, 43 VISUAL INDEX. 27, 41, 42 Volume.42, 91
NightShot..35. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT..76, 82 NTSC..122
SCENE SELECTION. 104, 115 Screen indicators..10 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.115 SELF-TIMER..107. Shooting..25, 32 Slide show..50 SLIDE SHOW SET..50 SMILE PRIORITY. 87, 114. SMILE SENSITIVITY. 87, 114. SMILE SHUTTER..87 SMTH SLW REC..37 SNOW...104 SOUND/DISP SET..91 SP...74 SPOT FOCUS..102 SPOTLIGHT..104 SPOT METER..101 SPOT MTR/FCS.101 STEADYSHOT..77, 83 SUMMERTIME..97 SUNRISE&SUNSET..104 Supplied items..15
ONE PUSH..105 OPTION MENU.. 12, 14, 101 Original...61 OTHERS..57 OUTDOOR..105 OUTPUT SETTINGS..93
Wall outlet (wall socket).19 Warning messages.116 WB SHIFT..75, 82 WHITE BAL..105 WHITE FADER..106 Wide angle.34 WIDE SELECT..76 Wireless Remote Commander..9
PB zoom..49. PHOTO CAPTURE..60 PHOTO COPY..62 PHOTO MEDIA SET..70 Photos.. 28, 32, 43 PHOTO SETTINGS.81. Playing.26, 41 Playlist..65 PMB Guide..2 PORTRAIT..104. Power on..21

x.v.Color.. 77, 130.

YOUR LOCATION.59

Zoom..34, 49

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