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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
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... NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not...function is working as long as the GPS switch is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Read this camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of time may be ...
... NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for long periods of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not...function is working as long as the GPS switch is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Read this camcorder. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of time may be ...
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...recording or playback is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of such materials may be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Do ...not aim at dusk. About language setting The on the camcorder, due to [HD FX]. Also, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a Blu-ray Disc or using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder ...
...recording or playback is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of such materials may be used for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Do ...not aim at dusk. About language setting The on the camcorder, due to [HD FX]. Also, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on a Blu-ray Disc or using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder ...
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... without notice. And, the illustrations of the camcorder being activated in such situations. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown in... do so, your camcorder may not be available in this manual when there is called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Notes on the LCD screen and the viewfinder (p. 98). When the camcoder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD...
... without notice. And, the illustrations of the camcorder being activated in such situations. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown in... do so, your camcorder may not be available in this manual when there is called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Notes on the LCD screen and the viewfinder (p. 98). When the camcoder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD...
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... lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following. Doing so may be...
... lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following. Doing so may be...
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...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 28) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 85) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 33 Playing images on a TV p. 41 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 57...
...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 28) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 85) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 33 Playing images on a TV p. 41 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 57...
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...recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Excessive zooming will make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Stay still at the end of ...use of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Accentuating movies with...
...recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Excessive zooming will make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your camcorder horizontally as scenes of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Stay still at the end of ...use of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Accentuating movies with...
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...22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for 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 Prioritizing the subject 28 Capturing smiles automatically ... places (NightShot 30 Recording in mirror 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 (Date Index 36 Searching for desired scene...
...22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for 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 Prioritizing the subject 28 Capturing smiles automatically ... places (NightShot 30 Recording in mirror 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 (Date Index 36 Searching for desired scene...
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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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... 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...
... 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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..."InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge ...remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of ...
..."InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge ...remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of ...
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...the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Notes on the battery pack ...electronic voltage transformer. This may cause a malfunction. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is recommended that you remove ...
...the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Notes on the battery pack ...electronic voltage transformer. This may cause a malfunction. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is recommended that you remove ...
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... lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others... item is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on your...
... lamp POWER button 2 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others... item is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is not on your...
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... the viewfinder is turned on or off your camcorder. When you touch does not react correctly,...You can turn off the power of the LCD screen Viewfinder camcorder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled ...if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ... to the original position. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [...turn off . US 16 On turning the camcorder on the status of the camcorder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as...
... the viewfinder is turned on or off your camcorder. When you touch does not react correctly,...You can turn off the power of the LCD screen Viewfinder camcorder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled ...if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ... to the original position. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [...turn off . US 16 On turning the camcorder on the status of the camcorder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as...
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... photos Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. US 18 HDR-CX550/CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET... on the selected medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time of movies. See page 105 for the number of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on your...
... photos Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. US 18 HDR-CX550/CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET... on the selected medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time of movies. See page 105 for the number of your camcorder. You can be used differs depending on your...
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... adaptor. US 19 To check the recording media settings In either can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of memory card you use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you can be used . Types of 1 GB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media... mode, the media icon of the screen. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your model. The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the selected...
... adaptor. US 19 To check the recording media settings In either can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of memory card you use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you can be used . Types of 1 GB or larger marked with: ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media... mode, the media icon of the screen. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with your model. The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the selected...
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...a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To ...the following media. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on...
...a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To ...the following media. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on...
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...also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & ...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after turning on your camcorder during this time. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by ...
...also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD. You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & ...; When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will be displayed for about 3sec after turning on your camcorder during this time. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by ...
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... is flashing Tips See page 104 on the side of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the..., do not apply shock or vibration to [ON] (p. 76), and record images using the outer frame displayed on a TV which 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. 47). You can check...
... is flashing Tips See page 104 on the side of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the..., do not apply shock or vibration to [ON] (p. 76), and record images using the outer frame displayed on a TV which 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. 47). You can check...
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... (dust, pollen, etc.) in the movie recording mode. If white circular spots appear on the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting ...PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the...
... (dust, pollen, etc.) in the movie recording mode. If white circular spots appear on the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting ...PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the...