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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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...copyrighted. Change the screen language before the first use (p. 85). To view your camcorder. Also, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not ...set to play back images recorded on it is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Therefore, you can save your image data using your camcorder with other devices with the AVCHD format You may ...
...copyrighted. Change the screen language before the first use (p. 85). To view your camcorder. Also, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not ...set to play back images recorded on it is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Therefore, you can save your image data using your camcorder with other devices with the AVCHD format You may ...
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...this manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of your camcorder may not be available in this case...Sony accessories may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with * is a difference in a malfunction of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in specification between models. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder...
...this manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of your camcorder may not be available in this case...Sony accessories may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with * is a difference in a malfunction of data occurs on optional accessories We recommend using a digital still camera, and therefore may result in specification between models. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder...
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... 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 (Smile... surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark 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...
... 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 (Smile... surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark 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...
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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 (...with 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 (...with 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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...: 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 turn on the following media. Press MODE to light... recording a photo US 21 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 your...
...: 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 turn on the following media. Press MODE to light... recording a photo US 21 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 your...
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...), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scenes detected. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you change the following settings: ...compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scene. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You ...
...), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scenes detected. or the detection mode icons disappear, and you can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you change the following settings: ...compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scene. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD) You ...
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...; [HD FX] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [HD FH] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [HD HQ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [HD LP] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) The recording mode of the media is set to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records ... . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from 4 levels. If you touched has priority also with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Movies are adjusted automatically for the selected face. Prioritizing the subject When [FACE DETECTION] (p. 77)...
...; [HD FX] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [HD FH] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [HD HQ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the default setting) [HD LP] (AVC HD 5M (LP)) The recording mode of the media is set to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records ... . Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from 4 levels. If you touched has priority also with the high definition image quality (HD), select the FX or FH mode. Movies are adjusted automatically for the selected face. Prioritizing the subject When [FACE DETECTION] (p. 77)...
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...(5.1ch surround recording) You can select the subject that support 5.1ch surround sound. The double-lined frame is not detected, set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the ...An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Notes Smiles may not be detected, depending on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). US 29 Recording/Playback Realistic sound can be detected depending on ...
...(5.1ch surround recording) You can select the subject that support 5.1ch surround sound. The double-lined frame is not detected, set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the ...An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Notes Smiles may not be detected, depending on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). US 29 Recording/Playback Realistic sound can be detected depending on ...
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... To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." US 30 Infrared port ... pressing PHOTO. Notes You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places. The sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is hard to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light.
... To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software "PMB." US 30 Infrared port ... pressing PHOTO. Notes You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places. The sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is hard to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light.
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Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of the scene with music and visual effects. You can ...] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FACE]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen US 37 You can play back the movie from the beginning of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Scenes for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected or touched during movie recording are...
Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of the scene with music and visual effects. You can ...] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FACE]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen US 37 You can play back the movie from the beginning of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Scenes for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected or touched during movie recording are...
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...select the input jack of TV is used . US 41 Playing images on a TV Recording/Playback Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of your TV, then touch . The connection medhod is... Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. If you touch [HINT], you can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under ...
...select the input jack of TV is used . US 41 Playing images on a TV Recording/Playback Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of your TV, then touch . The connection medhod is... Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. If you touch [HINT], you can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under ...
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... 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately... with S VIDEO (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to 2ch sound.
... 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) HDMI Cable (sold separately... with S VIDEO (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to 2ch sound.
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... Notes When you captured from running out of the photo will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of power during dubbing. ... a movie on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you want to save photos should...
... Notes When you captured from running out of the photo will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of power during dubbing. ... a movie on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where you want to save photos should...
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... touch . Copying photos You can select multiple movies. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to memory card. Remaining...high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 18). You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to prevent your camcorder...
... touch . Copying photos You can select multiple movies. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to memory card. Remaining...high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 18). You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to prevent your camcorder...
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...touching (OPTION). Touch the movie you want to the Playlist. You 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 movie on the LCD screen to the Playlist appear... . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory ...
...touching (OPTION). Touch the movie you want to the Playlist. You 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 movie on the LCD screen to the Playlist appear... . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory ...
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...photos Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. You can search for images by date which are recorded on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the ... recorded. 6 After the operation is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] on the VISUAL INDEX screen. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders The number of the images to be dubbed with ...
...photos Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date. Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. You can search for images by date which are recorded on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the ... recorded. 6 After the operation is displayed. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] on the VISUAL INDEX screen. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: 9,999 Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders The number of the images to be dubbed with ...
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...high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder are described here. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc Several methods for creating a disc. See page 57 to your camcorder (p. 41). You can also view images on a TV connected to save images in step 5 above. CX550V/XR550V...creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your computer using [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media is displayed. ...
...high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder are described here. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc Several methods for creating a disc. See page 57 to your camcorder (p. 41). You can also view images on a TV connected to save images in step 5 above. CX550V/XR550V...creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your computer using [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media is displayed. ...
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... (p. 63) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 64) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software...with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not operate correctly. Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the following types can be played back only on your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once ...
... (p. 63) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 64) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to the (USB) jack of your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software...with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may not operate correctly. Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of the following types can be played back only on your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once ...
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... of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD). Touch the movie you select movies with an external device US 61 appears. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the LCD screen. Insert...
... of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD). Touch the movie you select movies with an external device US 61 appears. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the LCD screen. Insert...