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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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.... Save them on external media periodically. About language setting The on it is recommended that 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 other devices. Initializing the memory card will erase...
.... Save them on external media periodically. About language setting The on it is recommended that 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 other devices. Initializing the memory card will erase...
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... malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to ... correctly. When connecting the camcorder to change without notice. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD...Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with communication cables, be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony ...
... malfunction of the camcorder. If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual when there is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to ... correctly. When connecting the camcorder to change without notice. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD...Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with communication cables, be sure to format the recording media of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony ...
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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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.... To turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. 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...
.... To turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. 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...
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... (MENU) [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [ HD QUALITY] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to the default settings when INTELLIGENT AUTO is changed. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes...
... (MENU) [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [ HD QUALITY] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to the default settings when INTELLIGENT AUTO is changed. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes...
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...of the high definition image quality (HD) is set to [ON] (the default setting), and several faces are recorded with [HD FX] mode of the media is selected, movies are detected, touch the face you want to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records ...is an average bit-rate. [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 high definition image quality (HD) is changed depending on recording mode. Selecting...
...of the high definition image quality (HD) is set to [ON] (the default setting), and several faces are recorded with [HD FX] mode of the media is selected, movies are detected, touch the face you want to record high quality images with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records ...is an average bit-rate. [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 high definition image quality (HD) is changed depending on recording mode. Selecting...
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The double-lined frame is not detected, set to [HD FX], you play back 5.1ch sound on recording conditions, ... again to cancel. Notes The face you touched may not be detected depending on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is automatically converted and output in 2ch. Realistic sound can select the subject... Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). An orange frame appears around a...
The double-lined frame is not detected, set to [HD FX], you play back 5.1ch sound on recording conditions, ... again to cancel. Notes The face you touched may not be detected depending on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is automatically converted and output in 2ch. Realistic sound can select the subject... Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). An orange frame appears around a...
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...cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. This may appear when the capacity of the recording ...camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot function in bright places. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD...
...cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. This may appear when the capacity of the recording ...camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot function in bright places. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD...
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... movie from the beginning 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. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Recording/Playback Tips...
... movie from the beginning 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. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Recording/Playback Tips...
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... screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. If you touch [HINT], you can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. ... used . 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 the TV Connect your camcorder to the TV. HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote Connector Touch / to the ...
... screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Touch [High Definition TV]. If you touch [HINT], you can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. ... used . 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 the TV Connect your camcorder to the TV. HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote Connector Touch / to the ...
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When you connect with HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set...separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) US 42 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder 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 component A/V cable ...
When you connect with HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set...separately) (White) (Red) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) US 42 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder 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 component A/V cable ...
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... [ 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 prevent your camcorder from running out of power during ... [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to save photos should have enough free space. The recording date and...
... [ 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 prevent your camcorder from running out of power during ... [Show others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to save photos should have enough free space. The recording date and...
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...select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the 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-screen instructions to dub...movie to be dubbed. [DUB by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date US 49 Making good use of your camcorder from the internal recording media of the camcorder to be dubbed, then touch . Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on [MOVIE ...
...select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the 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-screen instructions to dub...movie to be dubbed. [DUB by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date US 49 Making good use of your camcorder from the internal recording media of the camcorder to be dubbed, then touch . Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on [MOVIE ...
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You cannot select multiple dates. Touch [YES] . Creating the Playlist Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies are not changed even if you have selected. Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the ...
You cannot select multiple dates. Touch [YES] . Creating the Playlist Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies are not changed even if you have selected. Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the ...
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...camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist screen. US 51 It may damage the recording media. To erase unnecessary movies from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist. Touch to return to the Playlist appear. The recording dates of 999 high definition image quality (HD...) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies...
...camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist screen. US 51 It may damage the recording media. To erase unnecessary movies from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist. Touch to return to the Playlist appear. The recording dates of 999 high definition image quality (HD...) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies...
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..., you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to be dubbed with / , then touch and go to step . 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 scenes may be smaller depending on...you can make menu settings of images recorded. The movie display and photo display buttons on the camcorder screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the type of...
..., you selected [DUB by select], touch the image to be dubbed with / , then touch and go to step . 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 scenes may be smaller depending on...you can make menu settings of images recorded. The movie display and photo display buttons on the camcorder screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the type of...
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... for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR- Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 60) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with an...
... for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR- Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 60) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with an...
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...Express (p. 60) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 64) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software....play DVDs, etc. Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with [HD FX] mode of your camcorder to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 57)....
...Express (p. 60) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 64) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software....play DVDs, etc. Because DVD players/ recorders are not compatible with [HD FX] mode of your camcorder to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 57)....
