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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
Table of contents
Using the “Handycam” Handbook ............................................................... 2
Searching for information quickly ....................................................... 2
Useful recording techniques ...................................................................... 6
Parts and controls ................................................................................... 7
Screen indicators ........................................................................... 9
Using menus ....................................................................................... 11
Using MY MENU ........................................................................... 11
To change settings by using MENU ................................................... 12
Using the
OPTION MENU ........................................................... 12
Menu lists ........................................................................................... 14
Read this before operating your camcorder ................................................. 16
Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 19
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ........................... 22
Changing the language setting ........................................................ 23
Recording/Playback
Five pieces of advice for successful recording ............................................... 24
Recording ........................................................................................... 25
Recording movies ........................................................................ 25
Shooting photos .......................................................................... 27
Useful functions for recording movies and photos ........................................ 29
Zooming .................................................................................... 29
Prioritizing the subject .................................................................. 29
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) ................................... 30
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ............. 30
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) ............ 31
Recording in dark places (NightShot)................................................. 31
Recording in mirror mode .............................................................. 32
Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) ........................... 32
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial ............... 33
Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-CX500V/CX520V) .................. 34
Playback on the camcorder ..................................................................... 36
Playing movies ............................................................................ 36
Viewing photos ........................................................................... 37
Useful functions for playing movies and photos ........................................... 39
Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) ................................ 39
