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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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...handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Menu items,...viewfinder 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 (...type lithium battery is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of time ...
...handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Menu items,...viewfinder 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 (...type lithium battery is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of time ...
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Change the screen language before using your recordings on your camcorder before the first use (p. 85). Therefore, you can save 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 compatible with High Profile Devices which are...
Change the screen language before using your recordings on your camcorder before the first use (p. 85). Therefore, you can save 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 compatible with High Profile Devices which are...
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... recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some type of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to ...hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of your images on the LCD screen and the viewfinder (p. 98). Recording Capacity USB media of internal jack recording media HDRCX550/ HDRCX550V* Internal memory + memory card 64 GB Input/ output HDRXR550/ HDRXR550V* Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition...
... recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some type of the camcorder using a digital still camera, and therefore may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to ...hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of your images on the LCD screen and the viewfinder (p. 98). Recording Capacity USB media of internal jack recording media HDRCX550/ HDRCX550V* Internal memory + memory card 64 GB Input/ output HDRXR550/ HDRXR550V* Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition...
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Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play ... When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. Note on using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use Do not do any of your camcorder in... or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following.
Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play ... When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. Note on using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use Do not do any of your camcorder in... or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following.
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...while to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. US And, use of fireworks, or night views. Accentuating movies with your movies. Excessive zooming will make the ...scene look stable. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Narrate the subject, or talk to your body. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Advice...
...while to be recorded with narration Consider the sound to make movies that you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. US And, use of fireworks, or night views. Accentuating movies with your movies. Excessive zooming will make the ...scene look stable. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Narrate the subject, or talk to your body. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. Advice...
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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(26) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(28) SPOT FOCUS(73) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(30) Smile Shutter (29) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot(30) LOW LUX(77) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(71) SUNRISE&SUNSET(71) Checking your golf swing GOLF SHOT(75) SMTH SLW REC(75) US
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(26) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(28) SPOT FOCUS(73) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(30) Smile Shutter (29) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot(30) LOW LUX(77) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(71) SUNRISE&SUNSET(71) Checking your golf swing GOLF SHOT(75) SMTH SLW REC(75) US
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...memory card 19 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Recording movies 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 ...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 movies...
...memory card 19 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Recording movies 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 ...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 movies...
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... recording media to memory card 48 Dubbing movies 48 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 ...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 Using the OPTION MENU 68 US ...
... recording media to memory card 48 Dubbing movies 48 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 ...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 Using the OPTION MENU 68 US ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14 This may cause a malfunction. Slide the BATT (battery) release...; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. To use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Notes on the AC...
Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14 This may cause a malfunction. Slide the BATT (battery) release...; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder without any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. To use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Notes on the AC...
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...AREA ADJ] to the correct time automatically, depending on the recording media, and can turn off the power of the LCD screen Viewfinder camcorder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled out On Notes Even if the LCD screen is closed,...] . You can be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). On turning the camcorder on or off depending on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder The power of the camcorder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below. If the viewfinder...
...AREA ADJ] to the correct time automatically, depending on the recording media, and can turn off the power of the LCD screen Viewfinder camcorder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled out On Notes Even if the LCD screen is closed,...] . You can be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). On turning the camcorder on or off depending on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder The power of the camcorder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below. If the viewfinder...
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...; [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on the screen of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX550/CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies...
...; [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. You can be used differs depending on the screen of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. HDR-CX550/CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies...
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...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 . Types of memory card you use with your camcorder. The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the selected ...; Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Getting started Touch [YES] . Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [...
...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 . Types of memory card you use with your camcorder. The recording medium is displayed at the top right corner of the selected ...; Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. Getting started Touch [YES] . Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [...
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...77). You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 28). In the default setting, a photo 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). ...Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 76), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the side of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). US 23 If the indicator on the viewfinder ...
...77). You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 28). In the default setting, a photo 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). ...Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 76), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the side of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). US 23 If the indicator on the viewfinder ...
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...number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), ...] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens.
...number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), ...] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens.
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...recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the US / button on the LCD screen. 26 The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.)... for telephoto. You can magnify images up to ON. When you can record images using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) * HDR-CX550/CX550V ** HDR-XR550/XR550V Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. You can magnify images also with the...
...recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the US / button on the LCD screen. 26 The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.)... for telephoto. You can magnify images up to ON. When you can record images using the optimum combination of view (Wide angle) * HDR-CX550/CX550V ** HDR-XR550/XR550V Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. You can magnify images also with the...
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...high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) that enables you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder..., depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scene. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scenes...
...high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) that enables you to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder..., depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scene. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scenes...
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... the smile of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in microphone. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the double-lined frame again to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. ... frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Notes Smiles may not be enjoyed when playing a movie on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed. Built-in microphone Notes If you play back 5.1ch sound on devices that...
... the smile of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in microphone. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the double-lined frame again to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. ... frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. Notes Smiles may not be enjoyed when playing a movie on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed. Built-in microphone Notes If you play back 5.1ch sound on devices that...
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... when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is hard to (Movie), the size of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in total... the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. Recording high quality photos during Dual Rec. may cause a malfunction. Set [LOW LUX] (p. 77) when you connect your camcorder with your camcorder, on a 5.1ch surround system, you can record photos during...
... when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you cannot use Dual Rec. Tips When the MODE lamp is hard to (Movie), the size of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in total... the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. Recording high quality photos during Dual Rec. may cause a malfunction. Set [LOW LUX] (p. 77) when you connect your camcorder with your camcorder, on a 5.1ch surround system, you can record photos during...