User manual SONY HDR-CX520

[. . . ] These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. (software, including "PMB Help") Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) Black points See page 18 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder. White, red, blue or green points Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD Screen Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. About language setting Battery pack The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). On recording The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. [. . . ] If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. 76 Operating menus You can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of the menu. When you touch / / : The menu list moves from category to category. Touch [Show others] on the MY MENU screen. Touch the central part of the left side of screen to change the display. To return to the previous menu screen, touch GB See the next page for details on MY MENU. may not be displayed depending on the menu item. 58 Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU. You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). When MY MENU is displayed, touch Repeat the same steps above to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam. " Tips When an external storage device is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. 59 GB Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the mouse on a computer. When , and the menu items you can change in the context the OPTION MENU. To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust the exposure. 5 GB FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side. ) Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in. ) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in. ) for telephoto. ON ( ) The zoom (p. 25) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 38 cm (15 in. ). Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be 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. The focal distance information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used. ) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. 66) when it is hard to focus automatically. SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow rec) Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. [. . . ] "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick, " " , " "Memory Stick Duo, " " , " "Memory Stick PRO Duo, " " , " "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, " " , " "MagicGate, " " , " "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. [. . . ]