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"Handycam" Handbook
HDR-CX500E/CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520E/
CX520VE
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2009 Sony Corporation
4-149-353-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX500E/CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520E/ CX520VE 2009 Sony Corporation 4-149-353-11(1) ...

  • Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook

    Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Guide”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook..............2 Searching for information quickly.
  • Page 4 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)........... 40 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)..
  • Page 5 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)......... 85 PLAYBACK (Items for playback).

  • Page 6: Useful Recording Techniques

    Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing  SMTH SLW REC ...  Capturing photos during movie recording  Dual Rec ... 1 A child on the stage under a spot light  SPOTLIGHT ... 71 Fireworks with all its splendor ...

  • Page 7: Parts And Controls

    (p. 30).  Built-in microphone (30)  Flash  Lens (Sony G lens)  Camera recording lamp (101) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.

  • Page 8: Wireless Remote Commander

    Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.  GPS switch (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520VE) (34)  Speaker  HDMI OUT jack (48)  Access lamp (Internal memory, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (69) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.

  • Page 9: Screen Indicators

    Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Screen indicators Upper left...
  • Page 10 Indicator Meaning Counter (hour:minute: 0:00:00 second) (37) Estimated recording [00min] remaining time (25) FADER (72) Approximate number of 9999 recordable photos and 9999 recording media (28) Playback folder (38) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total 100/112 recorded movies or photos (37) Bottom Indicator...

  • Page 11: Using Menus

    Using menus Your camcorder has MY MENU where 6 menu items you use most often can be registered, and MENU, where all menu items are displayed. Using MY MENU  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on.

  • Page 12: To Change Settings By Using Menu

    CONNECT Guide], [OUTPUT SETTINGS] To change settings by using MENU  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD  screen is already open, press POWER (p.
  • Page 13 Menu item  After completing the setting, touch  Notes Grayed out menu items or settings are not  available. When the item you want is not on the screen,  touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) The tabs and items that appear on the screen ...

  • Page 14: Menu Lists

    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO AE SHIFT WB SHIFT SMTH SLW REC (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT CONVERSION LENS LOW LUX FACE DETECTION PRIORITY SETTING SMILE DETECTION SMILE SENSITIVITY...
  • Page 15 USB CONNECT DISC BURN Operating Guide TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL ** EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. MEMORY MEMORY STICK REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT.

  • Page 16: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    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)  ...
  • Page 17 recording in any way. Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct  sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause ...
  • Page 18 transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 70) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for ...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Battery pack AC Adaptor You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. ...

  • Page 20: Charging Time

    When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 111 on recording and playing time.  When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the ...
  • Page 21 The temperature of the battery pack is low  Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high  Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP- ...

  • Page 22: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. ...

  • Page 23: Changing The Language Setting

    [DATE/TIME]   You can turn off the operation beeps by touching  [GENERAL SET] category)  [BEEP]  [OFF]  (under If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 123).  Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO ...

  • Page 24: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording . S tabilizing.your.camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. .

  • Page 25: Recording

    Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 68, 78).  Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER.
  • Page 26 To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching  The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after  turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec &...

  • Page 27: Shooting Photos

     90 degrees (max.)  180 degrees (max.) Tips  You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 31).  When a face is detected, a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized ...
  • Page 28  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can record photos also by touching  See page 113 on the recordable number of photos.  To change the image size, touch  SETTINGS] category)  a desired setting  You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Rec, p.

  • Page 29: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 12 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. ...

  • Page 30: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

     Notes The face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the  subject. In this case, touch the face again when you record. Tips  In the default setting, the face you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function. ...

  • Page 31: Recording High Quality Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)

    When you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition  image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. The sound of standard definition image quality (SD) movies is converted to 2ch. Tips ...

  • Page 32: Recording In Mirror Mode

    Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. ...

  • Page 33: Controlling The Image Settings Manually With The Manual Dial

     Notes You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC].  Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.  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.

  • Page 34: Acquiring Location Information (Gps) (Hdr-Cx500Ve/Cx505Ve/Cx520Ve)

     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.
  • Page 35 The GPS switch is set to ON in the default setting. Movies and photos recorded during triangulation by  GPS will be recorded with location information. If you do not want to record location information, set the GPS switch to OFF. It may take from several seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the ...

  • Page 36: Playback On The Camcorder

    Playback. on.the.camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 68). Playing movies  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. The lens cover is opened and your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER.

  • Page 37: Viewing Photos

     : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date.  : Displays the previous/next movie.  Returns to the recording screen. appears when the standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ SET] (p. 78).  is displayed when  is touched. You can scroll the display by touching and dragging ...
  • Page 38  Switches operating button display.  To MENU screen  Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE))  : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.  Displays photos.  : Displays photos recorded on the previous/next date. ...

  • Page 39: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Select the recording media which contains the image you want to play back before the operation (p. 68). ...

  • Page 40: Searching For A Desired Scene By Recording Location (Map Index) (Hdr

    Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR- CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE) 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.

  • Page 41: Searching For Desired Scene By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)

     Touch the desired movie or photo. Playback starts from the selected scene.  Notes Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON (p. 34) prior to recording, to be able to create movies and  photos that you can search for on the Map Index. The map always displays the north at the top.

  • Page 42: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

     Touch to select the desired movie.  Touch to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want to play back. Playback starts from the selected scene. Tips  You can also display the Film Roll Index by touching ...

  • Page 43: Playing Back A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)

     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] (p. 80) (the default setting) prior to recording, to ...
  • Page 44 setting), [MUSIC5] - [MUSIC8] (the desired music * for HDR-CX500E/CX500VE/CX520E/CX520VE). To change music files, for details, see page 44. [AUDIO MIX]  The original sound is played back with the music. Touch to adjust the balance between the original sound and the music. [SHUFFLE] ...

  • Page 45: Using Pb Zoom With Photos

    [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (MENU)   [MUSIC TOOL] (under MUSIC]). For details, see the “PMB Guide. ” After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may be ...

  • Page 46: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)

    Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again.  Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. ...

  • Page 47: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide].

  • Page 48: Connecting To A High Definition Tv

    Connecting to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied) ...

  • Page 49: Connecting To A Non-High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv

    Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction  may result. When the connected device is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD)  movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are converted to 2ch sound.
  • Page 50 Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied)  Notes If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red  plugs to output audio signals. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately)  Notes When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output.

  • Page 51: Using "Bravia" Sync

    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 pictures. Tips  If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order ...
  • Page 52 To set your camcorder, touch  SET] category)  [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. ...

  • Page 53: Editing

    Editing 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. 68). For movies, select the image quality (p. 78). ...
  • Page 54  Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch Tips  Touch the image down on the LCD screen  to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen.  Touch [YES]  ...

  • Page 55: Acquiring The Current Location Information (Hdr-Cx500Ve/Cx505Ve/Cx520Ve)

    Acquiring the current location information (HDR-CX500VE/ CX505VE/CX520VE) You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information (p. 34). Touch YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen.

  • Page 56: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    Capturing a photo from a movie Select the recording media which contains movies and the image quality, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 68, 78). (MENU)  Touch  [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category).

  • Page 57: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Memory To

    Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.

  • Page 58: Copying Photos

    Tips  To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is  finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 68). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 59: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    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. 68). For movies, select the image quality (p. 78). Tips ...

  • Page 60: Dividing A Movie

    Dividing a movie Select the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide before the operation (p. 68, 78). (MENU)  Touch  [ DIVIDE] (under category). Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into...

  • Page 61: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    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.
  • Page 62 [PLAYBACK] category). Movies added to the Playlist appear.  Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist ...

  • Page 63: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can perform the following operations by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately): Create a disc of the same image quality as that ...
  • Page 64 To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in the following cases: When dubbing a desired image  When creating multiple copies of the same  disc When converting high definition (HD)  movies to standard definition (SD) movies, and creating a disc.

  • Page 65: Other Than Dvdirect Express

    Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 20). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions.  Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc.

  • Page 66: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    Select the recording media that contains movies you want to dub and the image quality before starting the operation (p. 68, 78). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. ...

  • Page 67: Your Camcorder

    A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) 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 ...

  • Page 68: Utilizing Recording Media

    Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media You can select the internal memory 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 memory.
  • Page 69 (“Memory Stick  PRO-HG Duo” media) Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 112 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.) “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 70: Preventing Data On The Internal Memory From Being Recovered

    Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].

  • Page 71: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS condition) The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. Steps (MENU) [SCENE SELECTION] (under   category) a desired setting  Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] ...

  • Page 72: Focus

    Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.  Notes Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.], the setting changes to [AUTO] in movie recording mode.  If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. ...
  • Page 73  AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically. The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Outdoors  OUTDOOR ( Night views, neon signs and fireworks  Sunrise or sunset  Under daylight fluorescent lamps  The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors ...
  • Page 74 To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL].  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.
  • Page 75 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].  EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Steps (MENU) [EXPOSURE] (under ...

  • Page 76: Tele Macro

    Tips  appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the  focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
  • Page 77 Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch  light is dim. You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 33).  WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can adjust the white balance manually. Steps (MENU) [WB SHIFT] (under...

  • Page 78: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

    SHOOTING SET The default settings are marked with . You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (MENU)   desired setting [YES]   ...
  • Page 79 may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips  See page 111 for the expected recording time of each recording mode.  You can select the [ REC MODE] for each recording media separately.  Figures such as 16M in the table show the average movie recording bit rate. M stands for Mbps. ...
  • Page 80 Steps (MENU) [CONVERSION LENS] (under   a desired setting    OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. WIDE CONVERSION Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. TELE CONVERSION Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. ...

  • Page 81: Smile Shutter

    The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera  The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. Also, there is a limit to  the number of faces that can be recorded in Face Index. To play back from the Face Index, see page 42. PRIORITY SETTING Selects the priority subject for the face detection or the smile shutter.
  • Page 82 Detects even a slight smile. HIGH  MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. Detects a big smile. AUDIO REC SET  BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Steps (MENU) [AUDIO REC SET] (under ...
  • Page 83 Steps (MENU) [OTHER REC SET] (under   DIGITAL ZOOM] a desired setting   OFF Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically. Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 24 × zoom is 24×...
  • Page 84  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. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Steps (MENU) [OTHER REC SET] (under ...

  • Page 85: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    PHOTO SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Steps (MENU)   desired setting    OFF Cancels the self-timer. Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET]. ON ( ) Tips ...
  • Page 86  ON The SteadyShot function is used. The SteadyShot function is not used. OFF ( FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Steps (MENU) [FLASH MODE] (under...
  • Page 87 Steps (MENU) [REDEYE REDUC] (under   a desired setting    OFF Does not prevent redeye. Prevents redeye. ON (  Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other  conditions.

  • Page 88: Playback (Items For Playback)

    PLAYBACK (Items for playback) VISUAL INDEX See page 36. VIEW IMAGES  DATE INDEX See page 39.  MAP (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE) See page 40.  FILM ROLL See page 41.  FACE See page 42. PLAYLIST See page 61. HIGHLIGHT See page 43. SCENARIO See page 44.
  • Page 89 Tips  You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in  another image quality, perform this setting again.  DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data, Coordinates) recorded automatically at the time of recording.
  • Page 90 COORDINATES (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE)  Latitude  Longitude Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.  The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote ...

  • Page 91: Edit (Items For Editing)

    EDIT (Items for editing) DELETE See page 53. SCENARIO ERASE See page 44. PROTECT See page 59. DIVIDE See page 60. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 56. MOVIE DUB See page 57. PHOTO COPY See page 58. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 61.

  • Page 92: Others (Items For Other Settings)

    OTHERS (Items for other settings) The default settings are marked with . YOUR LOCATION (HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE) See page 55. USB CONNECT See page 65. TV CONNECT Guide See page 47. MUSIC TOOL (HDR-CX500E/CX500VE/CX520E/CX520VE) See page 44. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Steps (MENU) [BATTERY INFO] (under...

  • Page 93: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)

    MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA SETTINGS See page 68. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 68), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.
  • Page 94 REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 106, 109.

  • Page 95: General Set (Other Setup Items)

    GENERAL SET The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET  VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (MENU) [SOUND/DISP SET] (under   [VOLUME] (quieter)/   BEEP Steps (MENU) [SOUND/DISP SET] (under   [BEEP] a desired setting ...
  • Page 96 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. ...
  • Page 97 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below. Movies and photos recorded in 16:9  16:9 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.
  • Page 98  AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). Outputs the 1080p signal. 1080p Outputs the 1080i signal. 1080i Outputs the 720p signal. 720p Outputs the 576p signal. 576p SD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD). ...
  • Page 99  ON 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. 22).  There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] is activated. ...
  • Page 100 POWER SETTINGS  A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. Steps (MENU) [POWER SETTINGS] (under   [A.SHUT OFF] a desired setting ...
  • Page 101 When you turn on the (Photo) lamp  When you press (VIEW IMAGES)  A movie you have recorded will be registered as the demonstration movie if the movie satisfies all of the  following conditions. The movie is protected ...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    During repair, we may check a minimum  amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on.
  • Page 103  correctly (p. 19). 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. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 104 work correctly or do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  (p. 123). The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear. Set [DISPLAY SET] to [ON] (p. 96).  “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Operations using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 105 started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight  time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.
  • Page 106 VISUAL INDEX screen. This may appear on an image recorded on  other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery  pack before the access lamp is turned off after recording. This may damage your image data is displayed.
  • Page 107 Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. When you are using the component A/V  cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 97). When you are using the component video ...

  • Page 108: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If indicators appear on the LCD screen, 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. C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04: ...

  • Page 109: Recording Media

    Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 93). The image data base file may be damaged.  Check the data base file by touching (MENU)   [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  (under the recording medium. The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is ...
  • Page 110 information. Create new information? You cannot record or play back movies  because no high definition image quality (HD) movie management information exists. If you touch [YES], new management information is created and you can record or play back movies with high definition image quality (HD).

  • Page 111: Additional Information

    Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 112 (415) You can change the recording sound format with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 82).  Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony  “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The recordable time may vary depending on  the recording and subject conditions, [ (unit: minute) MODE] (p.

  • Page 113: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    LCD screen during recording (p. 9).  Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony  “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The number of recordable photos may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 114: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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. 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...
  • Page 115 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 98). HDR-CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520VE 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.
  • Page 116 File/folder structure on the internal memory 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”...
  • Page 117 When you delete image files, follow the steps  on page 53. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a  computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly.

  • Page 118: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification 720p specification using efficient data compression coding technology.
  • Page 119 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 ...

  • Page 120: About The "Memory Stick" Media

    Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd. Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana. Japan Norway Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source: IgeoE – Portugal Spain Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG Sweden...

  • Page 121: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Keep the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out  of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it. Do not insert anything other than “Memory  Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 122: About X.v.color

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

  • Page 123: Moisture Condensation

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.

  • Page 124: Rechargeable Battery

    SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CALIBRATION].  Touch “” displayed on the screen with the 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 ...
  • Page 125 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation.
  • Page 126 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR- CX500V 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.

  • Page 127: Index

    Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...97 16:9 ...96 4:3 ...96 5.1ch surround recording ...30 576i ...97 A.SHUT OFF ...100 A/V connecting cable...66 Abroad ...114 AE SHIFT ...76 AREA SET ...98 AUDIO MODE ...82 AUDIO REC SET ...82 AUTO AREA ADJ ...99 AUTO BACK LIGHT ...83 AUTO CLOCK ADJ...98 AVCHD format ...118 BATTERY INFO ...92...
  • Page 128 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ... 68, 120 Menus ...11, 14 MICREF LEVEL ...82 Mirror mode ...32 Moisture condensation ...123 MOVIE DUB ...57 MOVIE MEDIA SET ...68 Movies ...25, 36 MPEG ...116 MPEG-2 ...116 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ...118 MUSIC TOOL ...92 MY MENU ...11 MY MENU SETTING ...11 NightShot ...31...
  • Page 129 Zoom ...29, 45...
  • Page 130 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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