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...camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens A menu item that is grayed out is already installed. Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder... lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless...memory card you can use . Read this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high...
...camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens A menu item that is grayed out is already installed. Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder... lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless...memory card you can use . Read this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high...
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...with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to change without notice. In such a case, save your images on the recording media. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card ... appear on the bottom of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this series are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in a malfunction of the camcorder being activated in this manual for ...
...with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to change without notice. In such a case, save your images on the recording media. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card ... appear on the bottom of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. In this series are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in a malfunction of the camcorder being activated in this manual for ...
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...movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 48 Dubbing movies 48 Copying photos 49 Using the Playlist of movies 50 Creating the Playlist 50 Playing the Playlist 51 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 52 Setting the GPS function 53 Acquiring ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 63 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 64 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 66 Operating menus 66 Using MY MENU 67 ...
...movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 48 Dubbing movies 48 Copying photos 49 Using the Playlist of movies 50 Creating the Playlist 50 Playing the Playlist 51 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 52 Setting the GPS function 53 Acquiring ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 63 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 64 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 66 Operating menus 66 Using MY MENU 67 ...
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...other than the V series to your camcorder is recommended. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord... (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing...
...other than the V series to your camcorder is recommended. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord... (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing...
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...pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC...regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery ...
...pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC...regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery ...
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... you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to focus automatically. Do not use the flash during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. Recording in dark places (NightShot) When... light. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." Therefore, do not cover the ...
... you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to focus automatically. Do not use the flash during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. Recording in dark places (NightShot) When... light. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." Therefore, do not cover the ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...58320; After the music file is moved to the center of the displayed frame. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on your camcorder at the point you want to display in the center of the display frame. If you delete ... the factory will be deleted too. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from audio CDs or MP3 files to your computer. HDR-CX550/ CX550V HDR-XR550/ XR550V Play back the photo you need to install the supplied software "PMB" on the scenario selection screen. US 39...
...58320; After the music file is moved to the center of the displayed frame. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on your camcorder at the point you want to display in the center of the display frame. If you delete ... the factory will be deleted too. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from audio CDs or MP3 files to your computer. HDR-CX550/ CX550V HDR-XR550/ XR550V Play back the photo you need to install the supplied software "PMB" on the scenario selection screen. US 39...
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... connectors on the TV Connect your camcorder. Playing images on a TV Recording/Playback Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed...
... connectors on the TV Connect your camcorder. Playing images on a TV Recording/Playback Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed...
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... the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR...
... the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR...
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...High Definition Multimedia Interface) is turned off the TV, your camcorder to send both video/audio signals. US 43 Recording/Playback You can operate the menu of the TV input jacks is as VISUAL INDEX, play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is connected... according to output images, the order of priority of your camcorder by connecting your camcorder is an interface to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Touch (MENU) ...
...High Definition Multimedia Interface) is turned off the TV, your camcorder to send both video/audio signals. US 43 Recording/Playback You can operate the menu of the TV input jacks is as VISUAL INDEX, play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is connected... according to output images, the order of priority of your camcorder by connecting your camcorder is an interface to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Touch (MENU) ...
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...the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you want... ] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder to memory card Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal recording media of your...
...the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you want... ] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder to memory card Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal recording media of your...
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... [COPY by date]: To copy all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-... . Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to...
... [COPY by date]: To copy all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-... . Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to...
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.... Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. For details on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor... and the power cord (mains lead) to NTFS file system, etc., format the external media on your camcorder. If the external media was formatted to the DC IN...
.... Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. For details on available external media, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor... and the power cord (mains lead) to NTFS file system, etc., format the external media on your camcorder. If the external media was formatted to the DC IN...
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.... When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you can search for images by date. Touch [YES] on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as deleting images. High definition image quality... illustrated below. You can save on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are recorded on the external media are as follows. US 58 The movie display and photo display buttons on the camcorder screen. appears. When you can...
.... When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you can search for images by date. Touch [YES] on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as deleting images. High definition image quality... illustrated below. You can save on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are recorded on the external media are as follows. US 58 The movie display and photo display buttons on the camcorder screen. appears. When you can...
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CX550V/XR550V) of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the ...media connection Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is connected with an external device US 59 To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder are... 63) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR- AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3,...
CX550V/XR550V) of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the ...media connection Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is connected with an external device US 59 To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder are... 63) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR- AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3,...
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... available in DVD players/recorders. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). However, you cannot recover the..., other than DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 64) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Because DVD players/...
... available in DVD players/recorders. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). However, you cannot recover the..., other than DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 64) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Because DVD players/...
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...the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the...58320; If the total memory size of scenes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the ...
...the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the...58320; If the total memory size of scenes. Also, if high definition image quality (HD) is converted to be cut off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Play the ...
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... the USB cable (supplied). Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use USB cable to connect your camcorder with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. To play back a disc...MENU) [Show others] [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on ...
... the USB cable (supplied). Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express Use USB cable to connect your camcorder with high definition image quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD writer. To play back a disc...MENU) [Show others] [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category). Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen. [ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card The displayed recording media differ depending on ...
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... in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. After the operation is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket...
... in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. be produced than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. After the operation is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket...
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...CX550V...connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder..., and record it on the recording device. Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the A/V connecting...camcorder. When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected...connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the monitor device connected...
...CX550V...connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder..., and record it on the recording device. Refer to the audio input jack on the screen of the A/V connecting...camcorder. When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected...connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the monitor device connected...