Sony HDR-XR500 Camcorder Accessories User Manual


 
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
[THEME]
Select one of the following: [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting)
The music category is selected automatically according to the theme.
[MUSIC]
From the music category, you can select one of the following: [MUSIC1], [MUSIC2], [MUSIC3],
[MUSIC4] (the default setting), [ORIGINAL SOUND]
[SHUFFLE]
To play back movies in random order, select [ON].
To change music files
You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with
Highlight Playback. To transfer music files, you need to install the software from the supplied CD-ROM
on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable,
then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB CONNECT] screen does not
appear, touch
(HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]). 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 damaged. Delete the music file by touching
(HOME) (OTHERS) [MUSIC TOOL]
[EMPTY MUSIC], then transfer the music file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC],
the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore
them using Music Transfer supplied with PMB. Refer to the PMB Guide for details.
Notes
The [PLAYBACK RANGE] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops.
You cannot save scenes selected for HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK.
Tips
You can change the settings for Highlight Playback during Highlight Playback by touching
(OPTION).
If you change the settings for Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback scenes are re-selected.
If you change [MUSIC] after you select [THEME], the music will be selected automatically for the theme
from next time.
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
o
peration (p. 70).
Notes
You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Press (VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
To search for movies, touch the or tab. To search for photos, touch
the tab.