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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...camcorder to format the recording media of the camcorder. Images cannot be available in some type of your camcorder may result in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDR- Recording Capacity USB media of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using a digital...protection features of your camcorder. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are subject to insert the connector plug in specification between models. About this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD)...
...camcorder to format the recording media of the camcorder. Images cannot be available in some type of your camcorder may result in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDR- Recording Capacity USB media of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using a digital...protection features of your camcorder. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are subject to insert the connector plug in specification between models. About this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD)...
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... displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 79) if you can magnify images also with the power zoom lever. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Move it further for a ...the original size with the / on the power zoom lever. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) * HDR-CX550/CX550V ** HDR-XR550/XR550V Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. When...
... displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO is set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 79) if you can magnify images also with the power zoom lever. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Move it further for a ...the original size with the / on the power zoom lever. If you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) * HDR-CX550/CX550V ** HDR-XR550/XR550V Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. When...
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.../Playback Built-in microphone Notes If you touched may not be detected depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is not detected, set to [HD FX], you record. Tips The double-lined frame around a ... case, touch the face again when you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 78). The double-lined frame is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording.
.../Playback Built-in microphone Notes If you touched may not be detected depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is not detected, set to [HD FX], you record. Tips The double-lined frame around a ... case, touch the face again when you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 78). The double-lined frame is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording.
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... 80). Tips If you turn off simultaneously. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Using "BRAVIA" Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander. To set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OTHER REC SET] (under [...MENU button of the remote commander of your camcorder is turned off the TV, your TV. You can display index screens such as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected, audio signals are...
... 80). Tips If you turn off simultaneously. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Using "BRAVIA" Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander. To set your camcorder, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OTHER REC SET] (under [...MENU button of the remote commander of your camcorder is turned off the TV, your TV. You can display index screens such as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is connected, audio signals are...
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... SETTING 78 SMILE DETECTION 78 SMILE SENSITIVITY 78 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 78 MICREF LEVEL 78 AUDIO 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... 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
... SETTING 78 SMILE DETECTION 78 SMILE SENSITIVITY 78 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 78 MICREF LEVEL 78 AUDIO 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... 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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... zoom level. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder Refer to 10× zoom is not suitable for recording conversations.) AUDIO MODE You can be more faithfully reproduced. OTHER REC SET ... Select [LOW] when you use the digital zoom. Note that the image quality decreases when you want to set to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is performed optically. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically....
... zoom level. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder Refer to 10× zoom is not suitable for recording conversations.) AUDIO MODE You can be more faithfully reproduced. OTHER REC SET ... Select [LOW] when you use the digital zoom. Note that the image quality decreases when you want to set to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is performed optically. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically....
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Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). The color of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). Black bands appear ...start recording movies. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in the same way as when you want to play back (p. 27). ...(p. 77, 81). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON], your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Playback Images ...
Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). The color of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). Black bands appear ...start recording movies. Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in the same way as when you want to play back (p. 27). ...(p. 77, 81). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD], [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON], your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Playback Images ...
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...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Examples of functions that cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to fix a couple of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder...TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW], [WHITE BAL.], [ FADER], [ SELFTIMER] NightShot, [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW], [WHITE ...
...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Examples of functions that cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to fix a couple of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder...TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW], [WHITE BAL.], [ FADER], [ SELFTIMER] NightShot, [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH SLW REC], [ DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW], [WHITE ...
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...used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on your camcorder is a system for determining geographic location by receiving signals from the satellites, and... hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Recording media: HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory, memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk, memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition ...
...used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on your camcorder is a system for determining geographic location by receiving signals from the satellites, and... hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Video signal*3: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Recording media: HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory, memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk, memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition ...
Marketing Specifications
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...for superior low-light performance and a 240GB1 internal hard disk drive. Tagged videos and still images can be viewed/printed individually or as fast when compared to previous Sony camcorder models. 3.5" Xtra Fine LCD™ display ...serve, and other fast action. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-XR550V, which can be reviewed and ...• Active Interface Shoe • Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with 90 possible scene combinations.
...for superior low-light performance and a 240GB1 internal hard disk drive. Tagged videos and still images can be viewed/printed individually or as fast when compared to previous Sony camcorder models. 3.5" Xtra Fine LCD™ display ...serve, and other fast action. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-XR550V, which can be reviewed and ...• Active Interface Shoe • Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with 90 possible scene combinations.
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...files. Reproduction in whole or in the AVCHD format. Sony is not responsible for camcorder, and hard drive format- Dolby is subject to 6060 min. STD: 1/60-1/...DVD based players, as the DVD player may fail to 3560 min. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGE Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video... Distance (mm) Focus System Progressive Shutter Mode Shutter Speed Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Card Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover...
...files. Reproduction in whole or in the AVCHD format. Sony is not responsible for camcorder, and hard drive format- Dolby is subject to 6060 min. STD: 1/60-1/...DVD based players, as the DVD player may fail to 3560 min. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGE Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video... Distance (mm) Focus System Progressive Shutter Mode Shutter Speed Minimum Illumination Optical Zoom Digital Zoom DISPLAY Display View Finder HARDWARE Flash Memory Card Slot Manual / Auto Lens Cover...
Operating Guide
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... while using the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding recycling of used rechargeable batteries to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as between a wall and furniture. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of in the U.S.A. For customers in fire. ... the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822...
... while using the AC Adaptor. For more information regarding recycling of used rechargeable batteries to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as between a wall and furniture. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of in the U.S.A. For customers in fire. ... the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822...
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...hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of internal jack recording media HDRCX550/ HDRCX550V* Internal memory + memory card 64 GB Input/ output HDRXR550/ HDRXR550V* Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in such situations. Recording Capacity USB media of the camcorder...the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in this series are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may not be sure to record or play back images, ...
...hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of internal jack recording media HDRCX550/ HDRCX550V* Internal memory + memory card 64 GB Input/ output HDRXR550/ HDRXR550V* Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is shown in such situations. Recording Capacity USB media of the camcorder...the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in this series are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may not be sure to record or play back images, ...
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...Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable. Notes When you connect your Photo TV HDcompatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your camcorder... component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record ... US 35 The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. To output audio signals, connect the...
...Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using more than one type of cable to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable. Notes When you connect your Photo TV HDcompatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your camcorder... component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record ... US 35 The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. To output audio signals, connect the...
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AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is detected. When recording fast moving subjects in the dim. STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot ...the maximum zoom level of the optical zoom. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... AUDIO MODE Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). FADER Fades scenes in focus with vivid sound appropriate... DIAL SETTING Assigns a function to the brightness of the face(s) automatically. US 61 Customizing your camcorder
AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is detected. When recording fast moving subjects in the dim. STEADYSHOT Sets the SteadyShot ...the maximum zoom level of the optical zoom. SPOT FOCUS Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM.......... AUDIO MODE Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). FADER Fades scenes in focus with vivid sound appropriate... DIAL SETTING Assigns a function to the brightness of the face(s) automatically. US 61 Customizing your camcorder
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... a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. HDR-CX550: approximately 63.6 GB HDR-CX550V: approximately 62.8 GB HDR-XR550: approximately 239 GB HDR-XR550V: approximately 238 GB Viewfinder: ...Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory HDR-CX550/CX550V: 64 GB Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V... "Handycam" Handbook" on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. Note on disposal/transfer of your camcorder or...
... a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. HDR-CX550: approximately 63.6 GB HDR-CX550V: approximately 62.8 GB HDR-XR550: approximately 239 GB HDR-XR550V: approximately 238 GB Viewfinder: ...Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory HDR-CX550/CX550V: 64 GB Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V... "Handycam" Handbook" on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. Note on disposal/transfer of your camcorder or...