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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...make a AVCHD disc from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices with ...DVD player/ recorder may fail to initialize the memory card with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Initializing the memory card will be able to [HD FX]. using an external media (p. 57). Save them on your camcorder with (MENU) [Show others]...
...make a AVCHD disc from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices with ...DVD player/ recorder may fail to initialize the memory card with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Initializing the memory card will be able to [HD FX]. using an external media (p. 57). Save them on your camcorder with (MENU) [Show others]...
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...(wall socket) when using your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it in ...Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. .... We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder and put it is high. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low....
...(wall socket) when using your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it in ...Photo) lamps (p. 21), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. .... We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder and put it is high. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is low....
Handycam® Handbook
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... on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack 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 ...-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) US 42 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to...
... on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack 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 ...-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) US 42 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to...
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...; S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected, audio signals are not output. Refer to each model of your TV. When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is an interface to send both video/audio signals... connect the white and red plugs to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the remote commander. To set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OTHER REC SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CTRL FOR HDMI] ...
...; S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected, audio signals are not output. Refer to each model of your TV. When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is an interface to send both video/audio signals... connect the white and red plugs to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the remote commander. To set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OTHER REC SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CTRL FOR HDMI] ...
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... either way of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD). A/V connecting cable (supplied...
... either way of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will hear no sound. be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD). A/V connecting cable (supplied...
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... (supplied) or an A/V 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 ...] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- CX550V/XR550V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a...
... (supplied) or an A/V 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 ...] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR- CX550V/XR550V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a...
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... inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under the same lighting ...[AUTO]. Tips If you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust...
... inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under the same lighting ...[AUTO]. Tips If you have changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust...
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...set the GPS switch to ON again. Black bands appear at the maximum. GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) The camcorder is played on the TV Neither image nor sound is not receiving a GPS signal. Your camcorder may not be able to other devices Images are using the outer frame of obstructions...). The A/V connecting cable is recommended you want to the requirements of the connected device (p. 88). When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 42). Images are not output from a movie. &#...
...set the GPS switch to ON again. Black bands appear at the maximum. GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) The camcorder is played on the TV Neither image nor sound is not receiving a GPS signal. Your camcorder may not be able to other devices Images are using the outer frame of obstructions...). The A/V connecting cable is recommended you want to the requirements of the connected device (p. 88). When you are using the component video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 42). Images are not output from a movie. &#...
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... (sold separately) must be a NTSC-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Additional information US 107 Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is...
... (sold separately) must be a NTSC-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Additional information US 107 Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/60i is...
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... on your camcorder is a high definition digital video camera format used to pinpoint your exact location on a digital video camera recorder to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder Based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of compressing images at all, depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. About GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) The...
... on your camcorder is a high definition digital video camera format used to pinpoint your exact location on a digital video camera recorder to high definition image quality (HD), your camcorder Based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of compressing images at all, depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. About GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) The...
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... under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in your camcorder, it on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in video. About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for ...the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is brought directly from a cold place into a place warmed ...
... under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in your camcorder, it on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in video. About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for ...the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is brought directly from a cold place into a place warmed ...
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...folder on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG... BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. Based on license agreements with their respective companies. You will find licenses (in your camcorder. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE...
...folder on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG... BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. Based on license agreements with their respective companies. You will find licenses (in your camcorder. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE...
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...; Protected image (45) Index button (35) Indicators and their positions are reference pages. The accessory can be turned on your camcorder. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to US 120 Refer to accessories such as you actually see. &#...58320; Some indicators may differ from what you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are approximate and may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately).
...; Protected image (45) Index button (35) Indicators and their positions are reference pages. The accessory can be turned on your camcorder. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to US 120 Refer to accessories such as you actually see. &#...58320; Some indicators may differ from what you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder model. Figures in ( ) are approximate and may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately).
Marketing Specifications
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... maps Lets you control depth of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to 22 still images, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed ...Captures a few seconds of motion as 12 Megapixel still images. 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 be reviewed and played back using the Map Index...
... maps Lets you control depth of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to 22 still images, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed ...Captures a few seconds of motion as 12 Megapixel still images. 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 be reviewed and played back using the Map Index...
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...cable (sold separately. 5. All screen images are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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", SwivelScreen... areas. All rights reserved. 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 (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still...
...cable (sold separately. 5. All screen images are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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", SwivelScreen... areas. All rights reserved. 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 (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still...
Operating Guide
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... device. Also, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be played on a Blu-ray Disc or using your camcorder before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 51). You cannot make... recommended to initialize the memory card with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Save them on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language...
... device. Also, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not be played on a Blu-ray Disc or using your camcorder before using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 51). You cannot make... recommended to initialize the memory card with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Save them on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other devices with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language...
Operating Guide
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.... Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it is recommended that the... battery pack. We do not recommend 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: The battery pack is not attached correctly....
.... Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it is recommended that the... battery pack. We do not recommend 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: The battery pack is not attached correctly....
Operating Guide
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... on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack 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 ...-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) US 34 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to...
... on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack 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 ...-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) US 34 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to...
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The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. "Photo TV HD" allows for details. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of your TV. This connection ... camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the audio input jack of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition...
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. "Photo TV HD" allows for details. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of your TV. This connection ... camcorder to the TV using an HDMI cable* or the component A/V cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the audio input jack of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition...
