Sony HDR-XR1 00 Operating Manual page 202

How to use the GPS function
Set the GPS switch to ON (~appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying
to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location
information at the time movies and photos were recorded. You can identify the GPS switch by
the "Operating Guide" supplied.
(!)Notes
• The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
Triangulating status GPS indicators
Function off No indicator
Difficult
Processing
Triangulating
Triangulating
• 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
GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals.
• Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON.
Make sure that the GPS switch is set to
• You may not be able to acquire location information depending on the strength of GPS reception.
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• When is displayed and it takes a while to triangulate, set the GPS switch to OFF, then set to ON
again.
GPS reception status
The GPS switch is set to
functioning normally.
>~
Your camcorder cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot
triangulate. Use your camcorder in an open area.
1f.~
Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be able
to acquire location information soon. Wait until your camcorder
completes the triangulation.
~I
Your camcorderis receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location
information.
~II
Your camcorder is receiving a strong GPS signal, and can acquire
location information.
OFF during take off and landing of an airplane.
or the GPS receiver is not
OFF,
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