Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V Owner's Manual page 92

When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
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If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the
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camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically.
Tips
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This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
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LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen.
Steps
(HOME) (SETTINGS)
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intensity)/ (higher intensity)
Tips
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This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
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[SOUND/DISP SET]
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[LCD COLOR]
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(lower