Sony PXW-X500, Manual

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Note
Formatting an SDXC card erases all data on the card,
including protected video. The data cannot be restored.
Connection between the camcorder and a
computer
Insert the recorded SDXC card into a slot in the
camcorder, and connect the camcorder to a
computer using a USB cable.
To use a memory card formatted on the
camcorder in the slot of another device
First, make a backup of the card, then reformat
the card in the device to be used.
This section explains the basic shooting and
recording procedures.
Before starting to shoot, inspect the camera
system to verify that it is operating properly.
1
Attach a fully charged battery pack (see
page 31) .
2
Load one or two SxS memory cards (see
page 66) .
If you load two cards, the camcorder switches
automatically to the second card when the first
card becomes full.
3
Set the camcorder’s POWER switch
(see page 11) to ON.
4
Make the following settings.
Marker display: On (see page 132)
Iris: Auto (see page 55)
Zoom: Auto
Camera output: Select the picture currently
being shot (camera picture), and turn the
DCC function on
(see page 15)
Timecode advance mode: F-RUN (Free
Run) or R-RUN (Rec Run) (see page 59)
Audio input channel selection: Auto (see
page 20)
5
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the
BLACK position to adjust the black
balance
(see page 49) .
6
Select a filter according to the lighting
conditions, and adjust the white balance
(see page 50) .
7
Point the camcorder at the subject, and
adjust the focus and zoom.
8
If you are using the electronic shutter,
select an appropriate shutter mode and
speed
(see page 53) .
XQD is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Basic Operations