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... lens to direct sunlight for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in any way. Read this camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ...; Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is set to ON. See "About handling of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Make sure that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the ...
... lens to direct sunlight for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in any way. Read this camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) ...; Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is set to ON. See "About handling of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Make sure that appear constantly on the LCD screen. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the ...
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... Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording....play back images recorded on it is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Also, you may be irrecoverable. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of such materials may not be...
... Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Discs recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording....play back images recorded on it is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Also, you may be irrecoverable. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of such materials may not be...
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...HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder...lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following. When a drop occurs,...
...HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder...lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following. When a drop occurs,...
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...the scene look stable. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to be recorded with your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Advice for successful recording To get good results in and out ...you not move your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a balanced volume of camcorder accessories. And, use of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. US Narrate the subject, or ...
...the scene look stable. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to be recorded with your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Advice for successful recording To get good results in and out ...you not move your movies. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Aim for a balanced volume of camcorder accessories. And, use of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make movies that you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. US Narrate the subject, or ...
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...on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...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 ...mode 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 36 Searching for desired images by date ...
...on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...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 ...mode 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 36 Searching for desired images by date ...
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... of recording and playback 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 of your camcorder 114 Quick reference Screen ...
... of recording and playback 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 of your camcorder 114 Quick reference Screen ...
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
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...left on the DC IN jack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on recording and playing time. When... outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. Getting started You can check the approximate amount of the arrow until it clicks. 3 ...
...left on the DC IN jack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on recording and playing time. When... outlet (wall socket). Align the mark on the DC plug with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder is recommended. Getting started You can check the approximate amount of the arrow until it clicks. 3 ...
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...the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any countries/regions using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. Do not use ...an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack. ...
...the LCD screen. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any countries/regions using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. Do not use ...an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack. ...
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During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 29). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. ... on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lever located on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 28). In the default setting, a photo is lit or flashing The...
During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 29). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. ... on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lever located on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 28). In the default setting, a photo is lit or flashing The...
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...to return to confirm the image. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them (p. 45). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected. If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 50), the movie added to be deleted. Press and... DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot...
...to return to confirm the image. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them (p. 45). The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected. If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 50), the movie added to be deleted. Press and... DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. To delete all images recorded in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot...
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... movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you press . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the camcorder. Capturing a photo from your camcorder Returns to be divided. If the divided movie is included in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. ...58320; The captured photo is available on about half-second increments. If you selected the point with . Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). ...
... movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you press . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the camcorder. Capturing a photo from your camcorder Returns to be divided. If the divided movie is included in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. ...58320; The captured photo is available on about half-second increments. If you selected the point with . Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from a movie 1 Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). ...
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... cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies. Tips You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Making good use of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist...
... cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies. Tips You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Making good use of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist...
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.../ MOVE 52 (OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 54 63 63 63 Operating Guide 41 39 39 84 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 PHOTO MEDIA SET 18 MEDIA...*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...
.../ MOVE 52 (OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 54 63 63 63 Operating Guide 41 39 39 84 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 PHOTO MEDIA SET 18 MEDIA...*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...
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...a piece of the recording environment. AUTO The white balance is set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]... your camcorder outdoors Out In BLACK FADER Fades in /out with the white effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack ...
...a piece of the recording environment. AUTO The white balance is set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]... your camcorder outdoors Out In BLACK FADER Fades in /out with the white effect. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack ...
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...) Always uses the flash regardless of the flash before the flash flashes. OFF Does not prevent redeye. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower..../charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. If you use the flash in bright places such as... (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. AUTO Automatically flashes when there is compatible with your camcorder. US 81 Customizing your camcorder. ON ( ) Prevents redeye. Notes...
...) Always uses the flash regardless of the flash before the flash flashes. OFF Does not prevent redeye. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower..../charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. If you use the flash in bright places such as... (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. AUTO Automatically flashes when there is compatible with your camcorder. US 81 Customizing your camcorder. ON ( ) Prevents redeye. Notes...
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... TOOL See page 39. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 50. The default settings are marked with . YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX550V/XR550V) See page 52. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. TV CONNECT Guide See page 41. PROTECT... See page 45. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 47. PHOTO COPY See page 49. MOVIE DUB See page 48. To close the battery information screen Touch . SCENARIO ERASE See page 38. USB CONNECT See page 63.
... TOOL See page 39. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 50. The default settings are marked with . YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX550V/XR550V) See page 52. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. TV CONNECT Guide See page 41. PROTECT... See page 45. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 47. PHOTO COPY See page 49. MOVIE DUB See page 48. To close the battery information screen Touch . SCENARIO ERASE See page 38. USB CONNECT See page 63.
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...the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. US 86 GENERAL SET (Other setup items...) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel The default settings are marked with . OFF Cancels the melody. LCD BRIGHT You...
...the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. US 86 GENERAL SET (Other setup items...) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel The default settings are marked with . OFF Cancels the melody. LCD BRIGHT You...
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...p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to a Computer p. 98 Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously p. 98 Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The...Check the list (p. 91 to 102), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after the power is extremely high. Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on . Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any ...
...p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to a Computer p. 98 Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously p. 98 Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The...Check the list (p. 91 to 102), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after the power is extremely high. Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on . Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any ...
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...to charge it (p. 112). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you use the supplied Wireless Remote...; [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to the default settings when you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from strong light sources such as direct sunlight...
...to charge it (p. 112). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you use the supplied Wireless Remote...; [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to the default settings when you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from strong light sources such as direct sunlight...