FADER p.106

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL SELF-TIMER TIMING p.106 p.107 p.107 p.37
The tab depends on the situation/no tab
SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW SET p.50 p.50
[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
*1 You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation.
Read this before operating your camcorder

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)

Battery pack

Shoe cover
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1)
(software, including PMB Guide) Handbook (PDF)

Handycam

Operating Guide (1)
See page 70 for 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.

Viewfinder

LCD screen
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See About handling of your camcorder (p.130). Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p.21) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p.18, 70) 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-XR500VE/XR520VE).
Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. 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.

[3sec AFTER]

[3sec BEFORE]
Notes You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC]. Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.
Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off
You can switch the screen display when you press DISP while the power is set to on. appears. To turn off the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD disappears. backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial
You can assign 1 menu item you use often to the MANUAL dial. Since the focus adjustment is assigned to the MANUAL dial in the default settings, the operation below is described as adjusting the focus using the dial.

MANUAL

MANUAL dial
Press MANUAL to activate the manual adjustment mode.
Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual.
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the focus.
Items you can assign to the MANUAL dial
[FOCUS] (p.103) [EXPOSURE] (p.103) [AE SHIFT] (p.75, 81) [WB SHIFT] (p.75, 82)
To assign the menu items to the MANUAL dial
Press and hold MANUAL down for a few seconds.
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-XR500VE/XR520VE)
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).

Next OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play
Tips 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 about As you repeat touching 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL You can display the VISUAL INDEX by touching INDEX]. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates (HDR-XR500VE/XR520VE) are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] display it during playback by touching . [DATA CODE] a desired setting Protected demonstration movie has been provided on your camcoder when you buy it.
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch
You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU.

adjust with

Touch (Photo) tab a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU
Tips When viewing photos recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, the screen.
(playback folder) appears on
Useful functions for playing movies and photos
Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDRXR500VE/XR520VE)
Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map. You can select a movie or photo by recording location. Select the recording media which contains the movie or photo you want to play back before starting this operation (p.70).
You can use the Map Index only with movies and photos having location information that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON (p.39). You cannot use the Map Index with photos recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

Press Touch

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

VIEW IMAGES) [

Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous Next
Image marker Displays photos
You can change the scale using the zoom lever or zoom buttons (W: larger, T: smaller). The point you touch on the map scrolls to the center automatically. If you hold a certain point, the map keeps scrolling. will appear at the upper right corner of the thumbnail of the movie or photo without location information.

Touch the image marker where you recorded the movies and photos to be

played back.

The image marker turns red. The movies or photos recorded at that location are displayed on the left of the screen.
Touch the desired movie or photo.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
Notes Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON prior to recording, to be able to create movies and photos that you can search for on the Map Index (p.39). The map always displays the north at the top. When you record several movies and photos at the same location, the movie or photo recorded most recently will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Tips (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) You can also display the Map Index screen by touching [ MAP]. You can also search for the thumbnail of the movie or photo you want to play by touching / in step 3. The recording location of the movie or photo will be displayed at the center of the map.
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the index screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p.70).

FILM ROLL].

Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie.
Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want

to play back.

Tips You can also display the [Film Roll Index] screen by touching [ FILM ROLL].

(VIEW IMAGES)

Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)
The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the index screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p.70).

FACE].

Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired
face image to view the scene.
Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image.
Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the Face Index (p.86).

(p.54) (p.54) (p.54)

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p.93).
Notes When you play back standard definition image quality (SD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible (HOME) (SETTINGS) with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch (p.76). [MOVIE SETTINGS] [WIDE SELECT] [4:3]
: Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [576i] (p.94) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3]* (p.93)
Component A/V cable (supplied)
(Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately)
(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3]* (p.93)

(White) (Red)

(Yellow)
Notes When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).
A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

* Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback images.

TV/VCR

Notes When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with standard definition image quality (SD).
Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.

Using BRAVIA Sync

You can operate your camcorder with the Remote Commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable.

HDMI cable

Connect your camcorder and a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI

cable (sold separately).

Turn on your camcorder.
The TV input is switched automatically, and the image of your camcorder is displayed on the TV.
Operate your camcorder with the Remote Commander of the TV.
You can do the following operations.

to to

display (VIEW IMAGES) or (HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU button display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or photos by pressing up/down/left/right/enter buttons on the Remote Commander of your TV

[ON]

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 [OFF] .

Dividing a movie

Select the recording medium which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide before the operation (p.70, 88).
Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [EDIT] [ DIVIDE]. Touch the movie to be divided.
media while dividing movies on 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. Tips You can divide an image on the playback screen OPTION MENU. from
at the point where Touch you want to divide the movie into scenes.
Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you selected the dividing point with.
Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject Memory Stick PRO Duo
Using the Playlist of movies
The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the recording media and the image quality you want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p.70, 88).
To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time
In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ ADD by date]. [ The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen.

Creating the Playlist

Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (SD) movies are added to an individual Playlist.
Touch / to select the recording date. of the desired movie, then touch The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.
Touch (HOME) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. Touch [ ADD] or [
Tips Touch the image on the LCD screen to to return to confirm the image. Touch the previous screen.
Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist.
Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject Memory Stick PRO Duo media while editing movies on Memory Stick PRO Duo media. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (SD) movies.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.

OFF 24 150

Up to 12 zoom is performed optically. Up to 12 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 24 zoom is performed digitally. Up to 12 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 150 zoom is performed digitally.

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.

CONVERSION LENS

When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for each lens.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [CONVERSION LENS] a desired setting
WIDE CONVERSION ( ) TELE CONVERSION ( ) OFF Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. Select this when you do not use a conversion lens.
AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction)
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.

ON OFF

(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] a desired
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. Index
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)

IMAGE SIZE

You can select a photo size to be shot.
12.0M ( 9.0M ( 6.2M ( 1.9M ( ) ) )
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [

IMAGE SIZE] a desired

Records photos in the highest quality (4,000 3,000). ) Records photos in the high quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (4,000 2,250). Records photos clearly (2,880 2,160). Allows you to record more photos in relatively clear quality (1,600 1,200). ) Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded (640 480). Useful Recording Techniques

VGA(0.3M) (

Notes (Photo) lamp is lit. The selected image size is effective when the See page 121 for the number of recordable photos.

FILE NO. (File number)

You can select the way to assign file number of photos.
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [FILE NO.] a desired setting
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if Memory Stick PRO Duo media are replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence.

SERIES

Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the current recording medium. When Memory Stick PRO Duo media are replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each one of Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Index
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [AE SHIFT] [ON] (brighter)
Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light Touch is dim. You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p.38).

OUTDOOR (

INDOOR ()
The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.

ONE PUSH (

same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. is flashing quickly. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects while flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO].
If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance is set by [ONE PUSH], if the ambient lighting, etc., changes because you moved your camcorder to or from outdoors, etc., you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance.
You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.
[FADER] a desired setting

Does not use an effect.

Out In
Useful Recording Techniques WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the white effect.
BLACK FADER Fades in/out with the black effect.
To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF].
Tips When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared.
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone)
You can record a movie with directional sound as you zoom in or out.
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] a desired setting
The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out.

ON ( )

The microphone records sound following zooming in or out.
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level)
You can select the microphone level for recording sound.
[MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting

NORMAL LOW ( )

Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.)

SELF-TIMER

Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.

(OPTION) button is not displayed.
The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly.
The menu settings have changed automatically.
During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items will be automatically set to the default settings. Some menu items, such as [ IMAGE SIZE], retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. [REC MODE]: [HD SP] or [SD SP] [FRAME SETTING]: [ON] [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] Some menu items retain the setting made during Easy Handycam operation even after Easy Handycam operation is finished. The following menu items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD screen. [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [DROP SENSOR] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL]
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper.

Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p.99), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p.18).
The /CHG lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Close the LCD screen (p.18). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.18). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p.18).

The camcorder gets warm.

The /CHG lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.
The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

Expected number of recordable photos
You can record the maximum 9,999 photos.
12.0M 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
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.10).
Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The number of recordable photos may vary depending
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

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.

PAL M PAL N NTSC

Used in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. 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.
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.
Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p.96).
When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p.96).

World time difference

Time-zone differences GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05:00 +05:30 +06:00 +06:30 +07:00 +08:00 +09:00 +09:30 +10:00 +11:00
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 Melbourne, Sydney Solomon Is

Recording and playback on your camcorder
Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. In addition to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition (SD) signal in the conventional MPEG2 format. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.1080/50i, 1440 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1/2ch Recording media: Internal hard disk drive, Memory Stick PRO Duo media

*1 1080i specification

A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder.
About GPS (HDR-XR500VE/ XR520VE)
The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites. This system allows you to pinpoint your exact location on the earth. The GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits, 20,000 km above the earth. The GPS system consists of 24 or more GPS satellites. A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites, and calculates the current location of the receiver based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of the signals, etc. Determining a location is called triangulating. A GPS receiver can determine the locations latitude and longitude by receiving signals from 3 or more satellites.
radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camcorder as follows. In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of buildings. Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings. In underground locations, locations surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables. Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camcorder: near 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.

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 Unites 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.

As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camcorder. GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where
On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane
During take off and landing of an airplane, set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed to do by the on-board announcement. In other cases, use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the

place or situation.

On the map data
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. 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.
Greece EuroGeographics; Copyright Geomatics Ltd. Hungary Copyright 2003; Top-Map Ltd. Italy La Banca Dati Italiana stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana. Japan
On the geographic coordinate system
The WGS-84 geographic coordinate system is used.

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.
On the navigation function
The camcorder does not have a navigation function that uses GPS.
Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www. psma.com.au). Austria Bundesamt fr Eich- und Vermessungswesen Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia EuroGeographics France source: Goroute IGN France & BD Carto IGN France Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen. Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material.
Norway Copyright 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source: IgeoE Portugal Spain Informacin geogrfica propiedad del CNIG Sweden Based upon electronic data National Land Survey Sweden. Switzerland Topografische Grundlage: Bundesamt fr Landestopographie.