Handycam® Handbook
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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(26) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(28) SPOT FOCUS(73) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(30) Smile Shutter (29) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot(30) LOW LUX(77) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(71) SUNRISE&SUNSET(71) Checking your golf swing GOLF SHOT(75) SMTH SLW REC(75) US
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(26) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(28) SPOT FOCUS(73) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(30) Smile Shutter (29) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot(30) LOW LUX(77) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(71) SUNRISE&SUNSET(71) Checking your golf swing GOLF SHOT(75) SMTH SLW REC(75) US
Handycam® Handbook
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... a memory card 19 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 26 Zooming 26 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 26 Selecting high definition image ...quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 27 Selecting the recording mode 28 Prioritizing the subject 28 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 29 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark places (NightShot...
... a memory card 19 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 26 Zooming 26 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 26 Selecting high definition image ...quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 27 Selecting the recording mode 28 Prioritizing the subject 28 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 29 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark places (NightShot...
Handycam® Handbook
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... icons disappear, and you can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you change the following settings: NightShot [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [AE SHIFT] ...flash depending on the scene. Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is changed. US 27 Recording/Playback Recording image quality is canceled if you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder...
... icons disappear, and you can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you change the following settings: NightShot [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [AE SHIFT] ...flash depending on the scene. Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is changed. US 27 Recording/Playback Recording image quality is canceled if you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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... can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Notes You cannot use the flash during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is not enough or when you...your camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is converted to [HD FX], you cannot use the NightShot ... set to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) ...
... can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO. Notes You cannot use the flash during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is not enough or when you...your camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is converted to [HD FX], you cannot use the NightShot ... set to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... MODE 79 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 79 AUTO BACK LIGHT 79 DIAL SETTING 31 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 X.V.COLOR 79 WIDE SELECT 80 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 80 IMAGE SIZE 80 STEADYSHOT 81 FLASH MODE 81 FLASH LEVEL 81 REDEYE REDUC 81 FILE NO. 82 (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX 33 VIEW IMAGES... 45 PROTECT 45 DIVIDE 46 PHOTO CAPTURE 47 MOVIE DUB DUB by select 49 DUB by date 49 DUB ALL/ DUB ALL 49 Customizing your camcorder US 69
... MODE 79 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 79 AUTO BACK LIGHT 79 DIAL SETTING 31 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 X.V.COLOR 79 WIDE SELECT 80 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 80 IMAGE SIZE 80 STEADYSHOT 81 FLASH MODE 81 FLASH LEVEL 81 REDEYE REDUC 81 FILE NO. 82 (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX 33 VIEW IMAGES... 45 PROTECT 45 DIVIDE 46 PHOTO CAPTURE 47 MOVIE DUB DUB by select 49 DUB by date 49 DUB ALL/ DUB ALL 49 Customizing your camcorder US 69
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For details, see page 31. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is performed optically. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for recording conversations.) AUDIO MODE You can capture wider range of colors. ...
For details, see page 31. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is performed optically. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for recording conversations.) AUDIO MODE You can capture wider range of colors. ...
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...camcorder is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may look different depending on the camcorder. If you may stop. The flash does not work. You cannot record with : NightShot...flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is activated (p. 90), you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may not record images. (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) The temperature of your camcorder...extremely high. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder is extremely high. Leave the camcorder ...memory card.
...camcorder is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may look different depending on the camcorder. If you may stop. The flash does not work. You cannot record with : NightShot...flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is activated (p. 90), you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may not record images. (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) The temperature of your camcorder...extremely high. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder is extremely high. Leave the camcorder ...memory card.
Handycam® Handbook
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...back (p. 18). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. The color of high definition image quality (HD) movies is not correctly displayed. Press NIGHTSHOT to [AUTO] (p. 74). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Horizontal stripes appear... [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 77, 81). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON], your camcorder is in the same way as when you want to play back (p. 27). Images recorded on other devices may not be able to cancel...
...back (p. 18). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. The color of high definition image quality (HD) movies is not correctly displayed. Press NIGHTSHOT to [AUTO] (p. 74). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Horizontal stripes appear... [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 77, 81). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON], your camcorder is in the same way as when you want to play back (p. 27). Images recorded on other devices may not be able to cancel...
Handycam® Handbook
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... appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder, check the following. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Examples of functions that cannot be installed. ... the computer and your computer. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder again in the MANUAL dial items INTELLIGENT AUTO Because of following settings NightShot [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC] US 98 Cannot use [IRIS] and [SHUTTER SPEED] in the correct...
... appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder, check the following. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Examples of functions that cannot be installed. ... the computer and your computer. "PMB" does not work correctly. Quit "PMB" and restart your camcorder again in the MANUAL dial items INTELLIGENT AUTO Because of following settings NightShot [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC] US 98 Cannot use [IRIS] and [SHUTTER SPEED] in the correct...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (66) AUDIO MODE (79) Self-timer recording (80) GPS tracking status (53) Flash (81)/ REDEYE REDUC (81) MICREF LEVEL low (78) WIDE SELECT (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (78) Remaining battery Recording folder Return button ...(66) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (80) Slide show set (40) NightShot (30) Warning (98) Playback mode (34) Drop sensor off (90) Drop sensor activated (90) Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100...
...Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (66) AUDIO MODE (79) Self-timer recording (80) GPS tracking status (53) Flash (81)/ REDEYE REDUC (81) MICREF LEVEL low (78) WIDE SELECT (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (78) Remaining battery Recording folder Return button ...(66) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (80) Slide show set (40) NightShot (30) Warning (98) Playback mode (34) Drop sensor off (90) Drop sensor activated (90) Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100...
Handycam® Handbook
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...CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and push it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p. 29). Built-in microphone (29) Flash...recording. the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or ...
...CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and push it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p. 29). Built-in microphone (29) Flash...recording. the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or ...
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... condensation 114 MOVIE DUB 48 MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 Movies 22, 34 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 109 MUSIC TOOL 39, 84 MY MENU SETTING 67 N NightShot 30 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 NTSC 107 O ONE PUSH 72 Operation flow 6 OPTION MENU 68 Original 48 OTHER REC SET 79 OTHERS 84 OTHER SETTINGS 89 OUTDOOR 72...
... condensation 114 MOVIE DUB 48 MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 Movies 22, 34 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 109 MUSIC TOOL 39, 84 MY MENU SETTING 67 N NightShot 30 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 NTSC 107 O ONE PUSH 72 Operation flow 6 OPTION MENU 68 Original 48 OTHER REC SET 79 OTHERS 84 OTHER SETTINGS 89 OUTDOOR 72...
Marketing Specifications
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...'s manual to 1520 min. Not supported by Mac OS. 10. Sony is approximately 62.8GB after deleting 650MB of Sony. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe... ClearVID, x.v.Color, Clear Photo LCD Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are simulated. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual ...
...'s manual to 1520 min. Not supported by Mac OS. 10. Sony is approximately 62.8GB after deleting 650MB of Sony. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe... ClearVID, x.v.Color, Clear Photo LCD Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are simulated. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual ...
Operating Guide
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... You can record images even in the default setting) to assign an item. Press NIGHTSHOT again to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately, the length of your camcorder. To assign a menu item Press and hold MANUAL for shooting conditions Recording in dark... places (NightShot) When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can assign [FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [IRIS], [SHUTTER SPEED], [AE ...
... You can record images even in the default setting) to assign an item. Press NIGHTSHOT again to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately, the length of your camcorder. To assign a menu item Press and hold MANUAL for shooting conditions Recording in dark... places (NightShot) When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can assign [FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [IRIS], [SHUTTER SPEED], [AE ...
Operating Guide
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... shutter. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is detected. When recording fast moving subjects in focus with vivid sound appropriate to the MANUAL dial (p. 29). Adjusts the exposure for the selected subject simultaneously. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ US 61 Customizing your camcorder GOLF SHOT Divides two seconds of fast movement into...
... shutter. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is detected. When recording fast moving subjects in focus with vivid sound appropriate to the MANUAL dial (p. 29). Adjusts the exposure for the selected subject simultaneously. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT........ US 61 Customizing your camcorder GOLF SHOT Divides two seconds of fast movement into...
Operating Guide
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... 5 3/4 in.) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX550: 430 g (15 oz) main unit only 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX550V: 440 g (15 oz) main unit only 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack... 3 lx (lux) (LOW LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) *1 The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] ...
... 5 3/4 in.) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX550: 430 g (15 oz) main unit only 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX550V: 440 g (15 oz) main unit only 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack... 3 lx (lux) (LOW LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) *1 The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] ...
Operating Guide
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... Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording GPS tracking status Flash / REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Recording folder Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC]... Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator ...
... Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording GPS tracking status Flash / REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Recording folder Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC]... Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator ...
Operating Guide
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...NIGHTSHOT button (29) (INTELLIGENT AUTO) button POWER button (18) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is convenient during recording. This is low. MANUAL button (29) MANUAL dial (29) HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR...LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) (28) Speaker MODE button (24) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24) ...
...NIGHTSHOT button (29) (INTELLIGENT AUTO) button POWER button (18) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is convenient during recording. This is low. MANUAL button (29) MANUAL dial (29) HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR...LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) (28) Speaker MODE button (24) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24) ...
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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 ...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 SET 21 Movies 25, 31 MY MENU 59 MY MENU SETTING 59 N NightShot...
...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 ...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 SET 21 Movies 25, 31 MY MENU 59 MY MENU SETTING 59 N NightShot...