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.
and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
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 a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes,

90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the camcorder
When you make recording with the viewfinder only, pull out the viewfinder (), close the LCD panel, and adjust the angle to your comfortable position(). If the indicators on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the focus with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder. Useful Recording Techniques
When you open or close the LCD screen, or adjust the angle, be careful not to press the buttons on the side of the LCD screen by mistake. Tips You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p.35). When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically ([FACE DET. SETTING], p.86). In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER], p.87). An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. You can capture photos from recorded movies (p.60). (HOME) (CAMERA) [MOVIE]. You can switch the shooting mode by touching The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p.78), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide.
Data code during recording
The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-XR500VE/XR520VE) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p.88).
In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal hard disk (p.70).

Flashes Lights up When

disappears, the photo is recorded.
See page 121 on the recordable number of photos. (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] To change the image size, touch (p.81). [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p.35).

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).
Tips You can also display the [Face Index] screen by touching [ FACE].
Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK)
Your camcorder selects a number of short scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with music and visual effects. You cannot record a scene and specify it as a highlight scene. Scenes selected for Highlight Playback differ each time Highlight Playback is selected. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before you start the operation (p.70).

(HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK).

The settings for Highlight Playback appear. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds.
To stop Highlight Playback
To pause, touch. To stop, touch or.
To change the settings for Highlight Playback
After touching in step 2, touch [HIGHLIGHT SET] before the Highlight Playback starts. You can set following items.
[PLAYBACK RANGE]. Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie.
[THEME] Select one of the following: [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting) The music category is selected automatically according to the theme. [MUSIC] From the music category, you can select one of the following: [MUSIC1], [MUSIC2], [MUSIC3], [MUSIC4] (the default setting), [ORIGINAL SOUND] [SHUFFLE] To play back movies in random order, select [ON].

To change music files

You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with Highlight Playback. To transfer music files, you need to install the software from the supplied CD-ROM on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB CONNECT] screen does not (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]). For details, see the PMB Guide. appear, touch After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may (HOME) (OTHERS) [MUSIC TOOL] be damaged. Delete the music file by touching [EMPTY MUSIC], then transfer the music file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer supplied with PMB. Refer to the PMB Guide for details.

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 selected movie is marked with.
Tips You can add a maximum of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (SD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a movie on the playback screen or (OPTION). the INDEX screen by touching You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by using the supplied software.

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)

(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [WIDE SELECT] a desired
Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. Index
Notes Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p.93).

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 12 optical zoom during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] a desired
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.

You can adjust the volume of playback sound.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [VOLUME] (louder)

(quieter)/

(SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting
A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Cancels the melody.

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BRIGHT] (brighter)

(darker)/

Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level)
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screens backlight.

NORMAL BRIGHT

(SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BL LEVEL] a desired
Standard brightness. Brightens the LCD screen.
Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Table of Contents

LCD COLOR

You can adjust the color of the LCD screen.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD COLOR] (higher intensity) intensity)/

(lower

OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)

TV TYPE

You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations.
(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] a desired setting
Select this to view your movies and photos on a 16:9 (wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below.
Movies recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies recorded in 4:3 mode
16:9 Useful Recording Techniques
Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below.
Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9.
DISP OUTPUT (Display output)
You can set where the screen displays are to be output.

LCD PANEL

(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] a desired
Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen, and on the TV screen.

V-OUT/PANEL

COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.

576i 1080i/576i

(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] a desired
Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.

REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [REMOTE CTRL] a desired setting
Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p.9). Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
Tips Select [OFF] when you want to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit.

DROP SENSOR

Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk.
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [DROP SENSOR] a desired setting
Index Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back images correctly, to protect the internal hard disk. When dropping is detected, appears.
Deactivates the drop sensor.
Notes Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. When you record images during an activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] so as not to activate the drop sensor.
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
When connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TVs Remote Commander at the TV (p.55).
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR HDMI] a desired
Operates your camcorder using the TVs Remote Commander. Does not operate your camcorder using the TVs Remote Commander.

Functions set in the

Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with.

SPOT MTR/FCS

You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p.101) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p.102) at the same time.
Steps [SPOT MTR/FCS] touch the subject you In recording mode, (OPTION) want to adjust the brightness and focus on [END]
To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL].
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
Steps [SPOT METER] touch the point where In recording mode, (OPTION) you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen [END]
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO].

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.
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.99). Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/ polarities correctly matching the +/ marks (p.9). Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.130). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Operations using the Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be performed.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.130).

If you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p.72).
Images stored on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be deleted.

LCD screen/viewfinder

Menu items are grayed out.
The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p.114).
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p.129).
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Refer also to Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.110). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote Commander) (p.38).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p.131).
The image in the viewfinder is not clear
Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p.31).
The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.
Close the LCD panel. Even if the viewfinder is pulled out, no image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p.31).
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p.25). Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. You cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p.57). Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder (p.120). Delete unnecessary images (p.57). While [DROP SENSOR] is activated (p.99), you may not record images. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
The camcorder stops operating.
Photos cannot be recorded.
You cannot record photos together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER]

(Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor)
The drop sensor function (p.99) is activated, and has detected that the camcorder has been
The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information?
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. The old recorded images on the media cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR IMG. DB F.] after creating new information, playing back the old recorded images may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software.
Reinsert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the Memory Stick PRO Duo media could be damaged. Try with other Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.
Check the format, then format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media with your camcorder if necessary (p.72).
Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the Image Database File?
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures.
You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.72), or delete folders using your computer.
This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play movies.
The image management file is damaged, and you cannot record movies or photos. Touch [YES] to repair. You can record photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Use Memory Stick media recommended for your camcorder (p.70).
This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly.

Buffer overflow

Use the recommended Memory Stick media (p.70).
You cannot record because the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly. If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again (p.99).
Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged.
Reinsert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen.

Recovering data.

Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly.

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
Time-zone differences +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 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]

What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
About the remaining battery time indicator
An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10C to 30C (50F to 86F) until the charge lamp turns
When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your (HOME) camcorder completely, touch (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p.99).

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.

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Hersteller Preis1 Test in ModellUrteilHeft ABC-Products Handyman G-Force 7120 hervorragend 3/2007 ABA Filmproducts Clip and Go 1154 sehr gut 5/2003 ABC-Products Clip & Go 1137 sehr gut 5/2003 Glidecam Smooth Shooter 4000 Pro Kit 2200 sehr gut 3/2007 Sachtler Artemis DV 998 sehr gut 5/2003 Steadicam Merlin (Rovotech) 860 sehr gut 3/2007 Video-Design Wennmann Digi Port Pro 400 sehr gut 3/2004 Video-Design Wennmann Steady Wonder 345 sehr gut 3/2004 Sonderstative.de Schwebi sc 198 sehr gut 3/2011 ABA Filmproducts Clipman 500 gut 3/2007 Rovotech Ultra Light 499 befriedigend 5/2005 Metalltechnik Ksters Jocko-Cam III 199 ausreichend 5/2005
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Video-DSLR-RIGS

Test in Hersteller Preis1 ModellUrteilHeft Chrosziel HDV-Rig VariLock 1305* sehr gut 1/2010 Chrosziel DV-Balancer + 431/ Handgriff + Leichtsttze 144/291* sehr gut 3/2010 FOVI Movietraveller 595 gut 6/2010 Redrock Micro Captain Stubling DSLR Bundle 859* gut 3/2010
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hersteller Preis1 Produkt Neues TesTverfahreN Adobe Premiere Pro CSGrass Valley Edius Apple Final Cut Studio Avid Media Composer 5 Production Suite 2606 Grass Valley Edius Neo Sony Vegas Pro Thomson Grass Valley Edius Grass Valley Edius Neo 2 Booster 230 Adobe Premiere Elements Magix Video Pro XSony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum Magix Video deluxe 17 Plus 100 Magix Video Pro X Magix Video deluxe 16 Premium 120 Sony Vegas Movie Studio Platinum Avid Studio 1.Apple Final Cut Express Serif MoviePlus XCyberLink PowerDirector 9 Ultra Corel VideoStudio Pro XAvid Pinnacle Studio 15 HD Ultimate 100 Corel Ulead VideoStudio 11.5 Plus 100 Nero Vision Xtra 60 Corel VideoStudio Pro X Apple iMovie 11 (in iLife 11) 50 AVS Video Editor Magix Video easy HD 50 S.A.D. Meine Video 2 50

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Punkte45 urteil hervorragend sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut gut gut gut gut gut gut gut gut gut gut befriedigend befriedigend befriedigend ausreichend Test in heft 5/2010 2/2011 6/2009 6/2010 3/2011 2/2011 1/2009 1/2010 1/2011 3/2011 6/2010 1/2011 3/2010 1/2010 2/2009 4/2011 2/2008 4/2011 3/2011 4/2011 3/2011 2/2008 6/2010 6/2010 3/2011 5/2009 6/2010 5/2009 hersteller Preis1 Produkt Adobe After Effects CS Adobe After Effects 6.5 Standard 930 Adobe After Effects 6.5 Professional 1510 Apple Motion 279 AIST Movie 3D 300 Discreet Combustion Macro System CBPaint 999 Prodad Adorage Magic 99 Prodad Heroglyph 2 198/189 Prodad VitaScene 399
system3 PC/Mac PC Mac PC/Mac PC PC PC PC PC/Mac PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Mac PC PC PC PC PC PC PC Mac PC PC PC
system2 Punkte3 PC/Mac PC/Mac PC/Mac Mac PC PC/Mac Casa PC PC PC
spitzenreiter: adobe Premiere Pro liegt in der schnitt-Wertung ganz vorne.
urteil sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut gut sehr gut
Test in heft 5/2010 5/2004 5/2004 1/2005 2/2002 5/2004 2/2005 1/03+2/04 5/2005 1/2007
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hersteller Produkt Neues TesTverfahreN Thomson Grass Valley HDStorm alTes TesTverfahreN Matrox RT.X2 Canopus Edius NX for HDV Canopus Edius SP for HDV Canopus Edius DVX

Preis3999 599

system Punkte2 PC PC PC PC PC 76 74
urteil sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut
Test in heft 1/2009 6/2006 4/2006 3+6/2005 6/2005

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hersteller Produkt Avid Media Composer 3.0 + Mojo DX Sony Anycast Station AWS-G 500

Preis17 400

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gnstig & gut: edius Neo 3 von grass valley berzeugte die Tester.
Listenpreis in Euro 2Gesamtpunkte 3Computersystem *mit optionalen Codecs **1510 Euro im Production Studio Standard ***zuzglich Mehrwertsteuer

urteil sehr gut sehr gut

Test in heft 6/2008 1/2006

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hersteller Preis1 system2 Punkte3 Produkt Neues TesTverfahreN Weskamp & Partner HP Z 800 video workst.12490 PC 88 Magic Multi Media MagicMax HD* 3700 PC 82 Inside Multimedia MediaStation XM PC 81 Medion Akoya X 7702 D 2500 PC 80 Apple Mac Pro (2x 6-Kern)+Final Cut Studio 9289 Mac 75 Freytag MediaStation Premium HDV/BD 2288 PC 67 MacroSystem Casablanca S-** 65 MacroSystem Casablanca S-** 65 MacroSystem Casablanca S-** 64 MacroSystem Casablanca S-** 63 Hi-Tech Computer PC Videoschnitt AVCHD 2090 PC 63

AUDIO-INTERFACES

Hersteller Preis1 Punkte2 Test in ProduktUrteilHeft Mackie Onyx 1200 F (FW-Interface) 2374 hervorragend 2/2009 MOTU UltraLite (Firewire-Interface) 680 hervorragend 3/2007 Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP (FW-IF.) 429 sehr gut 5/2010 PreSonus FireStudio Mobile (FW-IF.) 339 sehr gut 5/2010 Digidesign Mbox 2 (USB-Interface) 417 sehr gut 5/2010 Edirol FA-66 (Firewire-Interface) 419 sehr gut 6/2005 Edirol M-16 DX (USB-Mixer/Interface) 799 sehr gut 1/2008 Edirol UA-101 (USB 2.0-Interface) 599 sehr gut 6/2005 Mackie Onyx Satellite (FW-Interface) 475 sehr gut 3/2007 M-Audio FireWire 410 (FW-Interface) 499 sehr gut 2/2005 Tascam US-144 MK II (USB 2.0-Interface)185 gut 5/2010 Focusrite Saffire 6 USB (USB-Interface) 189 gut 5/2010 ESI DuaFire (Firewire-Interface) 249 gut 5/2010 Steinberg CI 2 (USB-Interface) 229 gut 5/2010 Presonus Inspire 1394 (FW-Interface) 222 gut 4/2006 Echo AudioFire 4 (Firewire-Interface) 350 gut 3/2007

SOUND-SOFTWARE

Ableton Live 8 Apple Logic Studio 2 Steinberg Cubase 5 MOTU Digital Performer 6 Magix Samplitude 10 Adobe Audition 2.0 Steinberg Cubase 4 Apple Soundtrack Pro SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 5 Image Line FL Studio 8 XXL Bundle Native Instruments Evolve Mutations 1 Native Instruments Evolve Mutations 2 Apple GarageBand 11 (in iLife 11) Magix Samplitude Music Studio 17 Magix Music Maker 17 Magix Videoton Cleaning Lab Sony Cinescore 1 PG Music Band-in-a-Box 2009 Adobe Soundbooth 2 Mackie Tracktion 3 Sony Acid Music Studio 8 Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 Steinberg Sequel 2
Hersteller Preis1 Punkte Test in ProduktUrteilHeft 99 hervorragend sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut sehr gut gut gut gut gut gut gut gut 4/2009 2/2010 3/2009 3/2009 3/2009 5/2006 2/2007 5/2006 1/2010 4/2009 6/2010 6/2010 3/2011 3/2011 2/2011 6/2010 1/2010 1/2010 1/2010 6/2007 3/2011 3/2011 3/2010

SOUND-Controller

Hersteller Preis1 Punkte Test in ProduktUrteilHeft Mackie Control Universal Pro 1545 sehr gut 6/2008 Mackie Control Universal 1270 sehr gut 1/2006 Cakewalk Sonar VS-sehr gut 2/2010 PreSonus Faderport 199 sehr gut 1/2011 Novation Nocturn 99 gut 1/2011 Steinberg CI gut 1/2011 Steinberg CI 2+ 339 gut 1/2011 Steinberg CC gut 1/2011 Frontier TranzPort 229 gut 1/2006 Zoom R 16** 475 befr.** 1/2011

MONITOR-LAUTSPRECHER

Hersteller Preis1 Punkte2 Test in ProduktUrteilHeft NEUES TESTVERFAHREN Focal CMS 74 sehr gut 6/2009 KRK VXT 72 gut 2/2008 Focal CMS 72 gut 1/2011 Samson Resolv A 72 gut 2/2009 KRK VXT 71 gut 2/2008 Adam A 71 gut 5/2008 Samson Resolv A 70 gut 6/2009 Mackie HR 824 mk 70 gut 6/2008 Adam A 5 X gut 1/2011 Adam A 3 X gut 3/2011 Prodipe Pro 67 gut 3/2011 Elac AM 67 gut 3/2011 KRK Rokit RP 6 G66 gut 1/2009 Dynaudio BM 5 A Compact gut 1/2011 Fostex PM 0.5 Mk II gut 3/2011 Infrasonic Blow 5 D gut 1/2009 Mackie HR 624 mk 64 gut 2/2008 M-Audio Studiophile CX 64 gut 1/2011 iKey Audio M-63 gut 2/2009 M-Audio BX 5 a Deluxe gut 2/2009 Yamaha MSP 5 Studio gut 6/2009 KRK Rokit RP 5 G62 gut 1/2009 Samson Media One 4 a gut 2/2009 Mackie MR 61 befr. 1/2009 Yamaha HS 50 M befr. 1/2009 JBL LSR 2325 P befr. 6/60 befr. 1/2009 Genelec 6010 A Samson Media One 3 a befr. 2/2009 M-Audio Studiophile AV 60 befr. 2/2009 Genelec 8020 B befr. 1/58 befr. 2/2009 M-Audio Studiophile AV 30 Alesis M 1 Active 320 USB befr. 2/2009 Behringer MS 57 befr. 2/2009 Fostex NX 5 A befr. 6/56 befr. 2/2009 Edirol MA-15 D JBL Control 2 PS befr. 6/2009 Fostex PM 0.4 n befr. 3/2011 Behringer MS 55 befr. 2/55 befr. 3/2011 Alesis M 1 Active 520 USB Edirol MA-7 A befr. 2/2009 ALTES TESTVERFAHREN Genelec 8030 A sehr gut 3/2006 Roland DS-73 sehr gut 3/2006 Roland DS-72 gut 3/2006 Roland DS-72 gut 2/2006 Samson Rubicon R 6a gut 2/2006 KRK Rokit RP 69 gut 2/2006 Genelec 8020 A gut 3/2006 ESI nEar 59 befr. 2/2006 ESI nEar 05 eXperience befr. 1/2006 Thomann the box NF 06 A befr. 1/2006
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Referenz bei kompakten Mobilrecordern unter 400 Euro: Sony PCM-M 10.
Hersteller Preis1 Punkte2 Test in ProduktUrteilHeft Beyerdynamic Tesla 1 Sony MDR-7506 Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro (80 Ohm) Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro (250 Ohm) Sony MDR-Z 1000 Beyerdynamic Tesla 5 p Sennheiser HD 598 Audio-Technica ATH-M 50 Roland RH-300 Beyerdynamic DT 880 pro AKG K 271 Mk II AKG K 540 Sennheiser HD 800 Sennheiser HD 25-SP II Sennheiser HD 558 Sennheiser HD 280 pro Ultrasone HFI-680 Ultrasone Pro 750 Shure SRH 440 Sennheiser HD 25-1 II AKG K 121 Studio AKG K 141 Mk II KRK KNS 8400 Shure SRH 840 Ultrasone Pro 650 Sony MDR-NC 500 D Sennheiser HD 518 AKG K 242 HD Sony MDR-7509 HD KRK KNS 6400 AKG K 702 TDK ST 800 Sennheiser HD 380 pro Beyerdynamic DT 1350 Beyerdynamic T 50 p Beyerdynamic DT 150