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...are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (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...in any way. Read this camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder is set to OFF during ...
...are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (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...in any way. Read this camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder is set to OFF during ...
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... Copying photos 49 Using the Playlist of movies 50 Creating the Playlist 50 Playing the Playlist 51 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 52 Setting the GPS function 53 Acquiring the current location information 54 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map ... the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 63 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 64 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 66 Operating menus 66 Using MY MENU 67...
... Copying photos 49 Using the Playlist of movies 50 Creating the Playlist 50 Playing the Playlist 51 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 52 Setting the GPS function 53 Acquiring the current location information 54 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map ... the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 63 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 64 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 66 Operating menus 66 Using MY MENU 67...
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... with each battery pack 103 Expected recording time of movies 104 Expected number of recordable photos 105 Using your camcorder abroad 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 About the AVCHD format 109 About GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 109 About the "Memory Stick" media 111 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 112 About x.v.Color 114 About handling...
... with each battery pack 103 Expected recording time of movies 104 Expected number of recordable photos 105 Using your camcorder abroad 107 Maintenance and precautions 109 About the AVCHD format 109 About GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 109 About the "Memory Stick" media 111 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 112 About x.v.Color 114 About handling...
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... appear during playback. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). The clock may not be displayed during recording, but they are...
... appear during playback. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . You can be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). The clock may not be displayed during recording, but they are...
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... recorded automatically on the (Photo) lamp. However, you can record photos also by touching on the following recording media. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can ...
... recorded automatically on the (Photo) lamp. However, you can record photos also by touching on the following recording media. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can ...
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... 3 Touch or () a desired movie () to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES...
... 3 Touch or () a desired movie () to select the index type ([DATE INDEX]/[ MAP] (HDR- HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.15). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES...
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...under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded automatically during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about ...the VISUAL INDEX by touching and dragging or appears with other devices than camcorder. Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last...* is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is pre-recorded. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse...
...under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded automatically during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about ...the VISUAL INDEX by touching and dragging or appears with other devices than camcorder. Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last...* is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is pre-recorded. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse...
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... COORDINATES You can display the coordinate information during playback. AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ Your camcorder adjusts the clock and the time difference on the playback screen. The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a ...YES] on the LCD screen to pinpoint your exact location on the earth. US 52 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) What is marked with . Touch the image on the screen after assenting to the previous screen. ...[YES] . Tips Even if you erase a movie from highly accurate US space satellites.
... COORDINATES You can display the coordinate information during playback. AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ Your camcorder adjusts the clock and the time difference on the playback screen. The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a ...YES] on the LCD screen to pinpoint your exact location on the earth. US 52 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) What is marked with . Touch the image on the screen after assenting to the previous screen. ...[YES] . Tips Even if you erase a movie from highly accurate US space satellites.
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...creating a disc. See page 57 to save images in the external media. CX550V/XR550V) of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB ...drive where the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 33). You can play back images in step 5 above. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Start [Player for AVCHD]. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder...
...creating a disc. See page 57 to save images in the external media. CX550V/XR550V) of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB ...drive where the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 33). You can play back images in step 5 above. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. Start [Player for AVCHD]. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder...
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...Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . CX550V/XR550V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT]... device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data... . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR-
...Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting . CX550V/XR550V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT]... device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. When the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.) is performed via analog data... . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR-
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... ADJ*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION CTRL FOR HDMI DROP SENSOR*3 REC LAMP REMOTE CTRL *1 HDR-CX550V/XR550V *2 HDR-CX550/CX550V *3 HDR-XR550/XR550V 96, 101 96, 101 96, 101 35, 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 88 88 88 15 88 56 56 89 89 89...
... ADJ*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION CTRL FOR HDMI DROP SENSOR*3 REC LAMP REMOTE CTRL *1 HDR-CX550V/XR550V *2 HDR-CX550/CX550V *3 HDR-XR550/XR550V 96, 101 96, 101 96, 101 35, 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 88 88 88 15 88 56 56 89 89 89...
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... See page 27. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data, Coordinates) recorded automatically at the time of photos in sequence. HIGHLIGHT See page 37. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 36. MAP (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) See page 52. FILM ROLL See page 36. ...
... See page 27. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/time, Camera data, Coordinates) recorded automatically at the time of photos in sequence. HIGHLIGHT See page 37. VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 36. MAP (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) See page 52. FILM ROLL See page 36. ...
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... date and time. Customizing your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] [CAMERA DATA] [COORDINATES](HDR-CX550V/XR550V) [OFF] (no... indication). Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. COORDINATES* Displays coordinates. * HDR-CX550V/XR550V DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA ...
... date and time. Customizing your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] [CAMERA DATA] [COORDINATES](HDR-CX550V/XR550V) [OFF] (no... indication). Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. COORDINATES* Displays coordinates. * HDR-CX550V/XR550V DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA ...
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STD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). 1080p Outputs the 1080p signal. 1080i Outputs the 1080i signal...or viewfinder, and on page 108. AUTO CLOCK ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) See page 56. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this when ...
STD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality (HD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). 1080p Outputs the 1080p signal. 1080i Outputs the 1080i signal...or viewfinder, and on page 108. AUTO CLOCK ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) See page 56. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this when ...
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... The demonstration does not appear. Notes In the default setting, the demonstration movie is in the VISUAL INDEX. Customizing your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after about 10 minutes) When you turn on... is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips When you set this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. OFF Does not set the DST SET. AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) See page 56...
... The demonstration does not appear. Notes In the default setting, the demonstration movie is in the VISUAL INDEX. Customizing your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after about 10 minutes) When you turn on... is recorded with high definition image quality (HD) Tips When you set this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. OFF Does not set the DST SET. AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) See page 56...
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...high. Leave your camcorder with the power of this, the data stored on the TV p. 97 Dubbing/Connecting to 102), and inspect your camcorder for any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony... takes a few seconds for a while, then turn the camcorder on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute. p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to a Computer p. 98 &#...
...high. Leave your camcorder with the power of this, the data stored on the TV p. 97 Dubbing/Connecting to 102), and inspect your camcorder for any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony... takes a few seconds for a while, then turn the camcorder on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute. p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to a Computer p. 98 &#...
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...captured from a movie. The recording media where you are trimmed slightly on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location. The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS ...The A/V connecting cable is not a malfunction. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of your camcorder to an open area, and set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 88). ...display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) The camcorder is played on a 4:3 TV. Playlist.
...captured from a movie. The recording media where you are trimmed slightly on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location. The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS ...The A/V connecting cable is not a malfunction. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of your camcorder to an open area, and set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 88). ...display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) The camcorder is played on a 4:3 TV. Playlist.
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...hear a melody when some trouble with the GPS receiver. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 85) may enable you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) This may occur when you cannot record photos while recording movies. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) ...taking steps to protect the internal hard disk. US 100 When [ REC MODE] is set differently from the default format. However, note that the camcorder has been dropped. This will delete all possible situations. Turn on your camcorder. (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible...
...hear a melody when some trouble with the GPS receiver. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 85) may enable you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) This may occur when you cannot record photos while recording movies. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) ...taking steps to protect the internal hard disk. US 100 When [ REC MODE] is set differently from the default format. However, note that the camcorder has been dropped. This will delete all possible situations. Turn on your camcorder. (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible...
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... mode Recording time HDR-CX550 HDR-CX550V [STD HQ] (5.1ch)* 15 h 50 m 15 h 35 m [STD HQ] (2ch)* 16 h 15 m 16 h 5 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR550 HDR-XR550V [HD FX] ...[HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch)* 23 h 29 h 20 m 59 h 30 m 96 h 30 m 22 h 50 m 29 h 10 m 59 h 20 m 96 h 10 m 101 h 20 m 101 h US 104 Standard definition image quality (STD) in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. Your camcorder...
... mode Recording time HDR-CX550 HDR-CX550V [STD HQ] (5.1ch)* 15 h 50 m 15 h 35 m [STD HQ] (2ch)* 16 h 15 m 16 h 5 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR550 HDR-XR550V [HD FX] ...[HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch)* 23 h 29 h 20 m 59 h 30 m 96 h 30 m 22 h 50 m 29 h 10 m 59 h 20 m 96 h 10 m 101 h 20 m 101 h US 104 Standard definition image quality (STD) in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. Your camcorder...
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HDR-CX550V/XR550V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set the clock to the local time automatically by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. World time difference Time-zone differences GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05...
HDR-CX550V/XR550V When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set the clock to the local time automatically by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. World time difference Time-zone differences GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05...
