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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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... back images recorded on the country/region. Therefore, you may not be able to 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 your image data from.... DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a disc such as DVD-R, etc. It is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in low light conditions, such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may be...
... back images recorded on the country/region. Therefore, you may not be able to 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 your image data from.... DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a disc such as DVD-R, etc. It is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in low light conditions, such as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may be...
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... AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of the camcorder. Confirm the model name 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 image quality (HD) is a difference in the correct way. Notes on...
... AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of the camcorder. Confirm the model name 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 image quality (HD) is a difference in the correct way. Notes on...
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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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by ...MODE. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the...
...: 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 already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by ...MODE. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the...
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...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 detected. Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is canceled if you change... [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [ HD QUALITY] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Recording image quality is set to...
...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 detected. Also, the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is canceled if you change... [Show others] [ / SET] (under [SHOOTING SET] category). Touch [ HD QUALITY] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD QUALITY] to record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Recording image quality is set to...
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...as priority. Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. And when the HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. You can select the following value. Save a movie recorded... 1080/60i format when the FX or FH mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is limited to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a movie recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. US 28 ...
...as priority. Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode. And when the HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected. You can select the following value. Save a movie recorded... 1080/60i format when the FX or FH mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is limited to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from a movie recorded with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects the smiling face. US 28 ...
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.... In this case, touch the face again when you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is not detected, set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can be...
.... In this case, touch the face again when you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is not detected, set to [HD FX], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function. Tips You can be...
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.... 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. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder with color images in dim light. Recording in dark places (NightShot) ...). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the flash during Dual Rec. may appear when the capacity of standard definition image quality (STD) movies is not enough or when you can record photos during...
.... 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. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder with color images in dim light. Recording in dark places (NightShot) ...). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the flash during Dual Rec. may appear when the capacity of standard definition image quality (STD) movies is not enough or when you can record photos during...
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...). The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. You can play back the 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 ...by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FACE]. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ HIGHLIGHT] (under [PLAYBACK] category).
...). The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. You can play back the 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 ...by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [ FACE]. Playing back a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with the selected face image. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ HIGHLIGHT] (under [PLAYBACK] category).
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...methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder. HDMI OUT jack A/V ... LCD 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]. Switch ...
...methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is used . Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder. HDMI OUT jack A/V ... LCD 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]. Switch ...
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... surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. ... LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Set the input selector on the VCR to output audio signals. 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)...
... surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. When you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. ... LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Set the input selector on the VCR to output audio signals. 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)...
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...fixed depending 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 ... category). Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the movie. US 48 The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. Insert memory card into your camcorder to memory card Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file by...
...fixed depending 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 ... category). Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the movie. US 48 The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. Insert memory card into your camcorder to memory card Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file by...
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... 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 the LCD screen to confirm the image. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes ...
... 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 the LCD screen to confirm the image. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes ...
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...the memory card. You cannot add photos 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 playback screen or the Playlist ...Touch to return to the Playlist. Making good use of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to the previous screen. The selected movie is ...
...the memory card. You cannot add photos 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 playback screen or the Playlist ...Touch to return to the Playlist. Making good use of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a maximum of your camcorder while adding movies to the previous screen. The selected movie is ...
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... scenes exceeding the following number. Touch to return to step . The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of the external media such as illustrated below. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... photos Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date], select the date of images recorded. 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 ...
... scenes exceeding the following number. Touch to return to step . The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of the external media such as illustrated below. Touch (MENU) [Show others ] ... photos Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date], select the date of images recorded. 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 ...
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...DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR- Select the method that suits your camcorder If the external media has the AC power ...camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to save images in step 5 above. CX550V/XR550V) of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder...
...DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc type AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD)) Saving images with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR- Select the method that suits your camcorder If the external media has the AC power ...camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to save images in step 5 above. CX550V/XR550V) of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder...
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... to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 57). Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. If it . The AVCHD disc can be played...58320; 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 camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Ordinary DVD device Player ...
... to eject the disc. You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode onto Blu-ray discs or external storage devices (p. 57). Save a movie recorded with [HD FX] mode of [ REC MODE]. If it . The AVCHD disc can be played...58320; 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 camcorder with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Ordinary DVD device Player ...
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...in the following cases: When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step...Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to burn on the camcorder screen. Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. To customize a disc ...
...in the following cases: When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc When converting high definition (HD) movies to standard definition (STD) movies, and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step...Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality (HD) to burn on the camcorder screen. Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. To customize a disc ...
