Utilizing recording media
Changing the recording medium. 70 Selecting the recording media for movies. 70 Selecting the recording media for photos. 70
Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Checking the media information. Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting). Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered.
Customizing your camcorder
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies). 74 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos). 81 FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function). 86 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display). 88 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen). 91 OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV). 93 CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language). 96 GENERAL SET (Other setup items). 98 Functions set in the OPTION MENU. 101

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting. 108 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. 115

Additional information

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos. 119 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack. 119 Expected recording time of movies. 120 Expected number of recordable photos. 121 Using your camcorder abroad. 122 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and Memory Stick PRO Duo media. 124 Maintenance and precautions. 125 About the AVCHD format. 125 About GPS (HDR-XR500V/XR520V). 126. About Memory Stick media. 127 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack. 129 About x.v.Color. 130 About handling of your camcorder. 130 Index. 134
Useful recording techniques
Capturing facial expressions in dim light

LOW LUX.. 35

Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach
AUTO BACK LIGHT.. 80 BEACH.. 104 SNOW.. 104
Compensating for camera shake during movie recording

STEADYSHOT.. 77

Capturing smiles automatically

SMILE SHUTTER.. 87

A child on the stage under a spot light

SPOTLIGHT.. 104

Flowers in close-up
PORTRAIT.. 104 FOCUS.. 103 TELE MACRO.. 102
Fireworks with all its splendor
FIREWORKS... 104 FOCUS.. 103
Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen
FOCUS.. 103 SPOT FOCUS.. 102 SPOT MTR/FCS.. 101

Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
You cannot use an external flash (sold separately) and the built-in flash at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p.34).

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

VISUAL INDEX*1 MAP*1*3 FILM ROLL*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT*1 REPAIR IMG.DB F. p.70 p.70 p.72 p.72 p.112, 116

(OTHERS) category

DELETE*1 DELETE DELETE YOUR LOCATION*1*3 PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB DUB PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD/ ADD p.57 p.57 p.63 p.63 p.64 p.65 p.65 p.66 p.66 p.66 p.57 p.57 p.59 p.60 p.61 p.61 p.62 p.62

(SETTINGS) category

MOVIE SETTINGS / SET*1 REC MODE AUDIO MODE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FLASH MODE*1 FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE*1 FILE NO. AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT Useful Recording Techniques p.74 p.74 p.75 p.75 p.75 p.76 p.76 p.76 p.77 p.77 p.78 p.78 p.79 p.79 p.79 p.80 p.80 p.80 p.81 p.81 p.81 p.82 p.82 p.83 Index
ADD by date/ ADD by date ERASE/ ERASE ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL MOVE/ MOVE

GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE*

p.83 p.83 p.84 p.84 p.84 p.85 p.85 p.86 p.87 p.88 p.88 p.91 p.91 p.91 p.91 p.92 p.93 p.94 p.94 p.94 p.21 p.96 p.96 p.96 p.97 p.97 p.98 p.98 p.131 p.99 p.99 p.99 p.100

Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo.
Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen

Slide show/pause Next

Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p.88). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p.70).
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. from the LCD screen. disappears
Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Press (HOME) to display the menu items available for setup changes. See Menu lists (p.13) on the available menu items.
Notes OPTION MENU. You cannot use the Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear.
In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal hard disk (p.70, 74).
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.21). Useful Recording Techniques
See page 120 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and image quality (p.70, 74). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] in the default setting. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. If the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the recording media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. (HOME) You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p.72). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode.

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
Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the Remote Commander. To set your camcorder, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR . HDMI] [ON] (the default setting) Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.
Tips If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously.
Deleting movies and photos
You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p.70). For movies, select the image quality (p.88).
Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject Memory Stick PRO Duo media while deleting images from Memory Stick PRO Duo media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them (p.63). If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p.65), the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. Save important movies and photos in advance (p.67).
To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE] or [ DELETE].
To delete photos, touch [ [ DELETE].

DELETE]

Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted.
Tips Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

Touch.

[YES]
To delete all movies/photos at one time
In step 2, touch [ DELETE] DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [ . [YES] [YES]

[DUB by select]: To select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date DUB ALL]: To dub the high [ definition image quality (HD) Playlist DUB ALL]: To dub the standard [ definition image quality (SD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist.
Select the movie to be dubbed.
[DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, and mark it with. You can select multiple movies.
Tips The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing. All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called original.
Touch (HOME) [MOVIE DUB].
Estimmated remaining capacity of Memory Stick PRO Duo media
The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.
[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).

You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc. with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected. Select the recording medium that contains movies and the image quality you want to dub before starting the operation (p.70, 74).

A/V Remote Connector

Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD).

S VIDEO

VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.
When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will hear no sound. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary.

Signal flow

Insert the recording media in the recording device.
If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately).
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.
Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.
Checking the battery information
You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.
Touch (HOME) [BATTERY INFO].

(OTHERS)

The remaining battery capacity is shown.

Adjusts the white balance automatically. Useful Recording Techniques Adjusts the white balance manually.
Tips When the white balance is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and when set to a higher value, images appear reddish. You can also adjust the setting manually using the MANUAL dial (p.38).
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] a desired setting

ON OFF Notes

Emits infrared light. Does not emit infrared light. Index
Do not cover the infrared port (p.7) with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

ON OFF ( )

The SteadyShot function is used. The SteadyShot function is not used.
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired
Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [FLASH MODE] a desired
Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is about 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. You cannot set this item when a filter or a conversion lens is attached to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp (p.8) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [FLASH LEVEL] a desired
Makes the flash level higher. Useful Recording Techniques Makes the flash level lower.
(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [REDEYE REDUC] a desired
Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. The redeye function does not work with automatic recording using [SMILE SHUTTER].
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [CONVERSION LENS] a desired setting

Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [HDMI RESOLUTION] [HD CONTENTS]/[SD CONTENTS] a desired setting HD CONTENTS
Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
AUTO 1080i 720p 480p Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). Outputs the 1080i signal. Index Outputs the 720p signal. Outputs the 480p signal.

SD CONTENTS

Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD).
AUTO 480p 480i Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). Outputs the 480p signal. Outputs the 480i signal. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index

CLOCK/

CLOCK SET

See page 21.

LANG (Items to set clock and language)

AREA SET

You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 123.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ using /
LANG] [AREA SET] set your local area
AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)
Your camcorder will maintain the correct clock time by acquiring the time from GPS. Set the GPS switch to ON in advance.

(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/

LANG] [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] a desired
Adjusts the clock automatically. Does not adjust the clock automatically.
Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p.21). There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] is activated. The clock is adjusted automatically by [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] when you turn off your camcorder if the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal while it is being used. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is turned off. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON.
AUTO AREA ADJ (HDR-XR500V/XR520V)
Your camcorder will compensate for a time differences with the current area automatically when it detects a time difference, by acquiring the current location information from GPS. Set the GPS switch to ON in advance.

Unable to edit because of the condition of the image.
Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
There is no free space in the recording media. You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (SD) movies, to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist (p.66). You cannot add photos in the Playlist.
A movie cannot be divided.
The demonstration movies cannot be played.
A movie that is too short cannot be divided. A protected movie cannot be divided.
Select the internal hard disk for the recording media, and the high definition image quality (HD). The demonstration movie is deleted.
A photo cannot be captured from a movie.
The recording media where you want to save photos is full.
Playing back images stored on Memory Stick PRO Duo media on other devices
Images cannot be played back or Memory Stick PRO Duo media are not recognized.

Playback on the TV

Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV.
You cannot play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on Memory Stick PRO Duo media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format.
When you are using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p.94). When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p.52, 53). Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p.53).
The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV.
The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal (HDR-XR500V/XR520V).
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. It is recommended you record images using the outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME](p.78) as a guide.
Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS switch to ON again.
The current location on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location (HDR-XR500V/XR520V).
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p.93) and play back the image.
The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS satellites is large. The margin of error can be as wide as several-hundred meters at the maximum.

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.

Cannot use

[FACE DETECTION]
This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.
Because of following settings
NightShot, [SMTH SLW REC], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [TWILIGHT], [TWILIGHT PORT.], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW], [WHITE BAL.], NightShot, [SMTH SLW REC], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [FADER], [SELF-TIMER] NightShot, [SMTH SLW REC], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [FADER], [SELF-TIMER] NightShot, [SMTH SLW REC], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [FADER], [SELF-TIMER]
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
Images are not dubbed correctly.
You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device (p.67).
[DETECTION SET] [SMILE SENSITIVITY] [SMILE PRIORITY]
[FRAME SETTING] [SCENE SELECTION]
NightShot, [SMTH SLW REC] NightShot, LOW LUX, [FADER], [TELE MACRO]
(Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)
Fast flashing The hard disk of the camcorder is full. An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

(Battery level warning)

Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash, even if there are about 20 minutes remaining.
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

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 radio signals from the GPS satellites do not

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION].
corner of Memory Stick PRO Duo media or the like 3 times. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration. Notes If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
Touch displayed on the screen with the

On handling the casing

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time
About care and storage of the lens
actual body of Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above.

On trademarks

Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , MagicGate, , MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and HDMI Licencing LLC are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this Handbook.

Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read license2.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of GPL, and LGPL software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as LGPL) are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Index

Symbols

1080i/480i..94 16:9..93 4:3..93 480i..94 5.1ch surround recording.34
Copy...62 Creating a disc..67 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc..67 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc..67 CTRL FOR HDMI..100.
A.SHUT OFF.99 Abroad..122 Active Interface Shoe..7 AE SHIFT.75, 81 AREA SET.96 AUDIO MODE..75 AUTO CLOCK ADJ.96 AUTO AREA ADJ..96 AUTO BACK LIGHT.80, 85 AVCHD format.125 A/V connecting cable..68
DATA CODE..32, 88 Date Index.48 DATE/TIME. 21, 32, 88 DELETE..57 Deleting data.57, 72 DEMO MODE..98 DETECTION SET. 87, 114 DIAL SETTING.80, 84 DIGITAL ZOOM.76 DISC BURN..13 Disc recorder..67 DISP OUTPUT..94 DIVIDE..64. DOWNLOAD MUSIC..48 DROP SENSOR..99 DST SET..97 Dual Rec..35 Dubbing..61 DVD writer..67
Film Roll Index..45 FIREWORKS..104 FLASH LEVEL..79, 84 FLASH MODE..79, 83. FOCUS..103. Folder..124 Format..72 FRAME SETTING. 86, 115
GENERAL SET..98 GPS..39 GUIDEFRAME.78, 83
HDMI RESOLUTION.94 HD/SD SET..74, 88 HELP function..12 High altitude..17 HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK.47 HOME MENU..12, 13 HQ..74
BATTERY INFO..69. Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander..9 Battery pack..18. BEACH..104 BEEP..91 BLACK FADER..106 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC..106 BRAVIA Sync..55
Image quality.74, 88 IMAGE SIZE..81 INDOOR.105 InfoLITHIUM battery pack...129 Internal hard disk..124
Easy Handycam Operation.24 EDIT..63, 64 Empty..73 EXPOSURE..103