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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...LCD screen. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the pixels are ...manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) ...
...LCD screen. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the pixels are ...manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU. 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] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] ...connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. 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 .
... recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU. 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] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] ...connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. 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 .
Handycam® Handbook
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...you dispose of the camcorder, it 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 ...if 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 are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory ...
...you dispose of the camcorder, it 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 ...if 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 are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory ...
Marketing Specifications
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...the iris lets you 're in bright conditions by reducing glare. 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 the Map Index ... preferred face on the LCD map display, as well as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Assignable Dial Allows for control of field, while ...
...the iris lets you 're in bright conditions by reducing glare. 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 the Map Index ... preferred face on the LCD map display, as well as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Assignable Dial Allows for control of field, while ...
Marketing Specifications
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... (sold separately. 5. Requires USB 2.0 connection via USB-hub not supported. Reproduction in whole or in the AVCHD format. 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.... for system management and/or application files. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 3670 min. 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 Resolution...
... (sold separately. 5. Requires USB 2.0 connection via USB-hub not supported. Reproduction in whole or in the AVCHD format. 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.... for system management and/or application files. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 3670 min. 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 Resolution...
Operating Guide
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...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 22 for effective use with 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-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V...). See "Precautions" (p. 68). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the...
...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page 22 for effective use with 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-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V...). See "Precautions" (p. 68). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the...
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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... list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in the "Handycam" Handbook. US may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . To finish setting the menu, touch . Customizing your camcorder. Setting menus / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : ... once. You can touch buttons and drag the screen to the previous menu screen, touch . If you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you make good use of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to be displayed ...
... list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in the "Handycam" Handbook. US may not be changed. After changing the setting, touch . To finish setting the menu, touch . Customizing your camcorder. Setting menus / : The menu list moves from category to category. / : ... once. You can touch buttons and drag the screen to the previous menu screen, touch . If you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you make good use of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to be displayed ...
Operating Guide
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..., and PLAYBACK. US 59 Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU. 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.... Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to ...
..., and PLAYBACK. US 59 Using MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on MY MENU. 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.... Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to ...
Operating Guide
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..., then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to read "Handycam" Handbook. US 65 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] [Exit], then...
..., then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to read "Handycam" Handbook. US 65 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] [Exit], then...
Operating Guide
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... leave it for a while, then turn on the camcorder. Leave the camcorder there for a while in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for any loss of internal recording media data. ...of this period. The recording media is extremely high. Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 66 to 68), and inspect your camcorder. Remove the power source, attach the power ...
... leave it for a while, then turn on the camcorder. Leave the camcorder there for a while in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for any loss of internal recording media data. ...of this period. The recording media is extremely high. Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 66 to 68), and inspect your camcorder. Remove the power source, attach the power ...
Operating Guide
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... on page 65.) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. Specifications ... 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 (Class 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the...
... on page 65.) to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Tab WARNING Battery may not delete data from the "Handycam" Handbook" on the tab, inset your fingernail into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. Specifications ... 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 (Class 4, 6, 10) When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of your camcorder or a computer, you destroy the...