Handycam® Handbook
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4-170-534-11(1) HDR-CX550/CX550V/ XR550/XR550V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 21 Making good use of your 44 camcorder Saving images with an 57 external device Customizing your 66 camcorder Additional information 91 Quick reference 119 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-534-11(1) HDR-CX550/CX550V/ XR550/XR550V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 21 Making good use of your 44 camcorder Saving images with an 57 external device Customizing your 66 camcorder Additional information 91 Quick reference 119 2010 Sony Corporation
Handycam® Handbook
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...or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. However, there may cause ... (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and ...
...or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. However, there may cause ... (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category... PLAYBACK. You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
... recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category... PLAYBACK. You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
Handycam® Handbook
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...installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you destroy the actual body of the memory US card. 116 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and ...Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...
...installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you destroy the actual body of the memory US card. 116 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and ...Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...
Marketing Specifications
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... via HDMI™ cable and compatible HDTV. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-CX550V, which can record your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter™ technology for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction...
... via HDMI™ cable and compatible HDTV. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-CX550V, which can record your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter™ technology for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction...
Marketing Specifications
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...logo, ClearVID, x.v.Color, Clear Photo LCD Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are recommended. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SD: NTSC color HD: AVCHD2: MPEG-2 4500K 6000K 12 MP 8.3 MP Dolby® Digital 5.1ch / Dolby® ...to 935 min. Viewable area measured diagonally. 4. Specifications and features are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution...
...logo, ClearVID, x.v.Color, Clear Photo LCD Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are recommended. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SD: NTSC color HD: AVCHD2: MPEG-2 4500K 6000K 12 MP 8.3 MP Dolby® Digital 5.1ch / Dolby® ...to 935 min. Viewable area measured diagonally. 4. Specifications and features are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution...
Operating Guide
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...dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. US For the State of the ... operational for the memory card you can use . special handling, may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in ( ) are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software ...
...dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. US For the State of the ... operational for the memory card you can use . special handling, may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in ( ) are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software ...
Operating Guide
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Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 51 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 65 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Precautions 68 Specifications 70 Quick reference Screen indicators 75 Parts and controls 76 Index 79 US 14
Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 51 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 65 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Precautions 68 Specifications 70 Quick reference Screen indicators 75 Parts and controls 76 Index 79 US 14
Operating Guide
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...page for recording media) p. 63 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 64 Menu items are described in more details in the "Handycam" Handbook. Setting menus / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You ...can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you touch , the screen returns to adjust for scene condition) p. 61 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting...
...page for recording media) p. 63 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 64 Menu items are described in more details in the "Handycam" Handbook. Setting menus / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : The menu list moves through 4 items at once. You ...can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you touch , the screen returns to adjust for scene condition) p. 61 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting...
Operating Guide
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... Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER...] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT ... menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
... Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER...] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT ... menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
Operating Guide
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.... 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the "Handycam" Handbook The "Handycam" Handbook is a user guide designed to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 41). US 65 To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen...
.... 4 Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from the "Handycam" Handbook The "Handycam" Handbook is a user guide designed to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 41). US 65 To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen...
Operating Guide
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...Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for a while in order to investigate the problem. Turn off the camcorder and leave it for details on the symptoms of data stored on the recording media. If you still cannot operate your camcorder... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the camcorder. Leave the camcorder there...camcorder for a while, then turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15). Connect the plug of this period. The recording media is extremely high...
...Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for a while in order to investigate the problem. Turn off the camcorder and leave it for details on the symptoms of data stored on the recording media. If you still cannot operate your camcorder... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the camcorder. Leave the camcorder there...camcorder for a while, then turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15). Connect the plug of this period. The recording media is extremely high...
Operating Guide
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...you dispose of the memory card, it is ...memory HDR-CX550/CX550V: 64 GB Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V: 240 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card (Class 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of fire or explosion. Specifications (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on your camcorder... or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of the camcorder. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder...
...you dispose of the memory card, it is ...memory HDR-CX550/CX550V: 64 GB Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V: 240 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card (Class 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of fire or explosion. Specifications (See "Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on your camcorder... or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of the camcorder. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder...
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.... "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered...
.... "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered...
Operating Guide
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...Computer 38 Computer system 38 Copying a disc 48 Creating a disc 42, 51 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc...........47 Creating AVCHD disc 46 D DATA CODE 19 DATE/TIME 19 ... 55 E Editing movies 48 External media 49 F Fully charged 15 G GPS 28 H "Handycam" Handbook 65 I Image quality 61 Install 39 L LANGUAGE SET 20 M Macintosh 39 Maintenance 68 MANAGE ...MEDIA 21 MANUAL dial 29 MEDIA SETTINGS 21 Memory card 22 "Memory Stick" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 22 Menus 58, 61 MOVIE MEDIA...
...Computer 38 Computer system 38 Copying a disc 48 Creating a disc 42, 51 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc...........47 Creating AVCHD disc 46 D DATA CODE 19 DATE/TIME 19 ... 55 E Editing movies 48 External media 49 F Fully charged 15 G GPS 28 H "Handycam" Handbook 65 I Image quality 61 Install 39 L LANGUAGE SET 20 M Macintosh 39 Maintenance 68 MANAGE ...MEDIA 21 MANUAL dial 29 MEDIA SETTINGS 21 Memory card 22 "Memory Stick" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 22 Menus 58, 61 MOVIE MEDIA...