Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 User Manual

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Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 Specifications

General

Optical Zoom	12x
Digital Zoom	150x
Image Stabilization	Optical SteadyShot
LCD Resolution	921, 000 dots
Internal Storage	240 GB
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Interface	USB 2.0, HDMI
Recording Format	AVCHD
Sensor Type	CMOS
LCD Screen Size	3.2 inches
Lens Type	Carl Zeiss
Aperture	F1.8-3.4
Recording Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo
Frame Rate	60i
Viewfinder	0.27 inch color
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Built-in
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Summary

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read this first

CAUTION

Safety advice regarding battery and AC adaptor use.

Battery pack

Precautions for handling lithium-ion batteries.

AC Adaptor

Guidelines for safe usage of the AC adaptor.

Supplied items

Notes on use

Using the camcorder

On recording

Instructions and tips for recording video and audio.

Operation flow

Recording movies and photos

Steps for capturing video and still images.

Playing movies and photos

How to view recorded content on the camcorder or TV.

Saving movies and photos on a disc

Methods for backing up content to discs.

Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder

Selecting the method for creating a disc (DVD writer/recorder)

Choosing disc creation method for DVD writers.

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc. (USB cable connection)

Burning HD discs via USB to a DVD writer.

Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. (A/V connecting cable connection)

Burning SD discs via A/V to a recorder.

Making good use of your camcorder

Coping with shooting conditions

Adjusting settings for different environments like low light.

Formatting the recording media

Changing the recording medium

Selecting between internal HDD and Memory Stick.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common operational problems and errors.

Precautions

Important warnings for safe operation and care.

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Parts and controls

Identification and location of all camcorder buttons and components.

Getting started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

Instructions for charging the camcorder battery.

Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Initial setup for powering on and configuring date/time.

Recording

Recording movies

Step-by-step guide for capturing video footage.

Shooting photos

Instructions for capturing still images.

Playback

Playback on the camcorder

Viewing recorded content directly on the camcorder.

Playing movies

Detailed steps for playing back video files.

Viewing photos

Playing images on a TV

Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]

Guide to connecting the camcorder to a television.

Saving movies and photos with a computer

Preparing a computer (Windows)

Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB"

Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)

Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn)

Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up)

Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser)

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc

Creating a Blu-ray disc

Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players

Editing movies

Capturing photos from a movie

Coping with shooting conditions

Recording in dark places (LOW LUX/NIGHTSHOT)

Using specific modes for low-light recording.

Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial)

Changing the recording medium

Selecting the recording media for movies

Choosing the storage for movie files.

Selecting the media for photos

Choosing the storage for photo files.

Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media

Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media

Customizing your camcorder with menus

Using the HOME MENU

Using the OPTION MENU

Precautions

On use and care

Guidelines for operating and maintaining the camcorder safely.

Specifications

Expected recording time of movies in the internal hard disk

Standard definition image quality (SD) in h (hour) m (minute)

Example of expected recording time of movies in a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media

Screen indicators

Parts and controls