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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...HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder...camcorder by the jack covers. Read this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high...(1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...
...HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder...camcorder by the jack covers. Read this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high...(1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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..., the exclusive MY MENU appears. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most... often on MY MENU. Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the...
..., the exclusive MY MENU appears. Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode (movie/photo). You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most... often on MY MENU. Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending on the...
Handycam® Handbook
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...or other countries. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory US card. 116 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype ... 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 ...
...or other countries. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory US card. 116 On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype ... 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 ...
Marketing Specifications
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...superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Lets you take crisp images even faster. 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 played back using...
...superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Lets you take crisp images even faster. 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 played back using...
Marketing Specifications
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...including a compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for PhotoTV HD viewing. 9. 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...MP 8.3 MP Dolby® Digital 5.1ch / Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo Built-in part without notice. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGE Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video ...
...including a compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for PhotoTV HD viewing. 9. 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...MP 8.3 MP Dolby® Digital 5.1ch / Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo Built-in part without notice. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGE Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video ...
Operating Guide
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..."Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 39) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 22 for effective use with this camcorder. ...These points are normal results of California , USA only Perchlorate Material - However, there may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V...
..."Handycam" Application Software (1) (p. 39) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 22 for effective use with this camcorder. ...These points are normal results of California , USA only Perchlorate Material - However, there may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V...
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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... the MY MENU screen. Touch (MENU). Touch [Show others] on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. US may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) ...side of eight menu categories. To return to change various settings. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can enjoy using your camcorder. To finish setting the menu, touch . The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to the previous menu screen,...
... the MY MENU screen. Touch (MENU). Touch [Show others] on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. US may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) ...side of eight menu categories. To return to change various settings. Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can enjoy using your camcorder. To finish setting the menu, touch . The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to the previous menu screen,...
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... items you use most often on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (... MY MENU. US 59 Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending ...
... items you use most often on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (... MY MENU. US 59 Notes You may not be able to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Repeat the same steps above to set some menu items, depending ...
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...then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to be read "Handycam" Handbook. Customizing your camcorder 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. US 65 To view...your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. The "Handycam" Handbook is intended to be read on the computer screen. When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook] - [US] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit...
...then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to be read "Handycam" Handbook. Customizing your camcorder 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. US 65 To view...your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. The "Handycam" Handbook is intended to be read on the computer screen. When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook] - [US] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface. 4 Click [Exit...
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...a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15). Connect the plug of your camcorder to be deleted. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder is extremely high. The power does not turn ...Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for a while, then turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder...
...a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15). Connect the plug of your camcorder to be deleted. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal recording media of your camcorder is extremely high. The power does not turn ...Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during this , the data stored on the internal recording media will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for a while, then turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder...
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... delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on the tab, inset your data. The capacity that you delete data completely using data deletion software on your camcorder or a computer, you... give the memory card to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Also...: 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: 240 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card (...
... delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on the tab, inset your data. The capacity that you delete data completely using data deletion software on your camcorder or a computer, you... give the memory card to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Also...: 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: 240 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card (...
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... and are registered trademarks of their respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...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 ...
... and are registered trademarks of their respective companies. On trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...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 ...
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...Charging the battery pack..........15 CLOCK SET 18 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 DELETE 36 Disc recorder 56 Dubbing 23 DVDirect ...Express 52 DVD writer 52, 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 ...
...Charging the battery pack..........15 CLOCK SET 18 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 DELETE 36 Disc recorder 56 Dubbing 23 DVDirect ...Express 52 DVD writer 52, 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 ...
