Handycam® Handbook
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...-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 90). US On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be...
...-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 90). US On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be...
Handycam® Handbook
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Handycam® Handbook
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... * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the selected medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time ...of recordable photos. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of your camcorder...
... * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the selected medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time ...of recordable photos. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the screen of your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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... photo US 21 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 your camcorder when the LCD ...screen is opened. To turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition...
... photo US 21 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 your camcorder when the LCD ...screen is opened. To turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition...
Handycam® Handbook
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To display them as [DATA CODE] during recording. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can ... photos In the default setting, photos are recorded automatically on the recording media. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded on the following recording media.
To display them as [DATA CODE] during recording. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. Press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. You can ... photos In the default setting, photos are recorded automatically on the recording media. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded on the following recording media.
Handycam® Handbook
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...angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for a slower zoom. If you want to zoom to a greater level. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO ...the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. 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 ...
...angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for a slower zoom. If you want to zoom to a greater level. When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips In the default setting, INTELLIGENT AUTO ...the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. 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 ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the screen to view a photo. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch or...
... operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the screen to view a photo. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch or...
Handycam® Handbook
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... the screen is moved to the center of the displayed frame. HDR-CX550/ CX550V HDR-XR550/ XR550V Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with Highlight Playback. The point where you touched on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then...
... the screen is moved to the center of the displayed frame. HDR-CX550/ CX550V HDR-XR550/ XR550V Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with Highlight Playback. The point where you touched on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then...
Handycam® Handbook
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...*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION CTRL FOR HDMI DROP SENSOR*3 REC LAMP REMOTE CTRL *1 HDR-CX550V/XR550V *2 HDR-CX550/CX550V *3 HDR-XR550/XR550V 96, 101 96, 101 96, 101 35, 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 88 88 88 15 88 56 56 89 89 89...
...*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION CTRL FOR HDMI DROP SENSOR*3 REC LAMP REMOTE CTRL *1 HDR-CX550V/XR550V *2 HDR-CX550/CX550V *3 HDR-XR550/XR550V 96, 101 96, 101 96, 101 35, 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 88 88 88 15 88 56 56 89 89 89...
Handycam® Handbook
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...time for each recording mode of the camcorder. US 85 Customizing your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this way it is not displayed as follows; HDR-CX550/CX550V: about 6 minutes HDR-XR550/XR550V: about 120 minutes If...you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the [MEDIA FORMAT] screen, touch [EMPTY]. Notes Connect...
...time for each recording mode of the camcorder. US 85 Customizing your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this way it is not displayed as follows; HDR-CX550/CX550V: about 6 minutes HDR-XR550/XR550V: about 120 minutes If...you stop performing [EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be formatted, touch [YES] [YES] . Notes Connect your camcorder MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the [MEDIA FORMAT] screen, touch [EMPTY]. Notes Connect...
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...57862; DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Your camcorder detects that the camcorder is dropping, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. OFF The camera recording lamp does not light up . When dropping is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. ON ... Select [OFF] when you want to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by aiming the TV's Remote Commander at the TV (p. 43). ON Operates your camcorder not to protect the internal hard disk. When it is detected that it is detected, appears...
...57862; DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Your camcorder detects that the camcorder is dropping, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. OFF The camera recording lamp does not light up . When dropping is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. ON ... Select [OFF] when you want to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by aiming the TV's Remote Commander at the TV (p. 43). ON Operates your camcorder not to protect the internal hard disk. When it is detected that it is detected, appears...
Handycam® Handbook
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... LEVEL] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to [ON] (p. 90). Insert a battery into the battery holder with.... Change the setting of the battery pack is not a malfunction. This is too high or too low, you may become warm during operation. polarities correctly matching the +/- ...wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . Use...
... LEVEL] [AUTO BACK LIGHT] [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to [ON] (p. 90). Insert a battery into the battery holder with.... Change the setting of the battery pack is not a malfunction. This is too high or too low, you may become warm during operation. polarities correctly matching the +/- ...wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . Use...
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... SPEED] that the recording movie is extremely high. Delete unnecessary images (p. 44). While [DROP SENSOR] is activated (p. 90), you keep applying vibration on the camcorder. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you may stop. cannot... period. The recording media is extremely low. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder, recording may not record images. (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) The temperature of your camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 44). Total number of movie scenes...
... SPEED] that the recording movie is extremely high. Delete unnecessary images (p. 44). While [DROP SENSOR] is activated (p. 90), you keep applying vibration on the camcorder. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you may stop. cannot... period. The recording media is extremely low. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder, recording may not record images. (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) The temperature of your camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 44). Total number of movie scenes...
Handycam® Handbook
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... HD NP-FV50 190 (supplied) 215 NP-FV70 395 440 NP-FV100 785 870 (unit: minute) STD 240 280 490 565 980 1120 HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack Image quality HD NP-FV50 155 (supplied) 170 NP-FV70 325 355 NP-FV100 650 710 (unit: minute) STD 200 225... and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous ...
... HD NP-FV50 190 (supplied) 215 NP-FV70 395 440 NP-FV100 785 870 (unit: minute) STD 240 280 490 565 980 1120 HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack Image quality HD NP-FV50 155 (supplied) 170 NP-FV70 325 355 NP-FV100 650 710 (unit: minute) STD 200 225... and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX550 HDR-CX550V [STD HQ] (5.1ch)* 15 h 50 m 15 h 35 m [STD HQ] (2ch)* 16 h 15 m 16 h 5 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR550 HDR-XR550V [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD...high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD). The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. Your camcorder...
... m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX550 HDR-CX550V [STD HQ] (5.1ch)* 15 h 50 m 15 h 35 m [STD HQ] (2ch)* 16 h 15 m 16 h 5 m Internal hard disk HDR-XR550/XR550V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-XR550 HDR-XR550V [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD...high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD). The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. Your camcorder...
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...2ch/5.1ch Recording media: HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory, memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk, memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 ...high definition (HD) signal of the conventional image compressing format. Determining a location is the AVCHD format? This system allows you use the camcorder. "GPS" is capable of compressing images at all, depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive...
...2ch/5.1ch Recording media: HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory, memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk, memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 ...high definition (HD) signal of the conventional image compressing format. Determining a location is the AVCHD format? This system allows you use the camcorder. "GPS" is capable of compressing images at all, depending on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive...
Handycam® Handbook
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HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to US 120 The accessory can be turned on your camcorder. Refer to accessories such as you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on or off as a ...flash, or a microphone (sold separately). Figures in ( ) are approximate and may differ from what you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder model. Parts and controls Indicator Meaning IRIS (31) CONVERSION LENS (77) INTELLIGENT AUTO (26) OPTION button (68) VIEW IMAGES button ...
HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to US 120 The accessory can be turned on your camcorder. Refer to accessories such as you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on or off as a ...flash, or a microphone (sold separately). Figures in ( ) are approximate and may differ from what you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder model. Parts and controls Indicator Meaning IRIS (31) CONVERSION LENS (77) INTELLIGENT AUTO (26) OPTION button (68) VIEW IMAGES button ...
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HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 To connect an accessory, press ...; When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it to operate your accessory for fixing the installed accessory securely. the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity...
HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 To connect an accessory, press ...; When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it to operate your accessory for fixing the installed accessory securely. the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity...
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... (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (20) Memory card Access lamp (20) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. BATT (battery) release lever (14) US 122 Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock... MODE button (21) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) (USB) jack (60, 63) HDMI OUT jack (41) HDR-XR550/XR550V HDR-CX550/CX550V Eyecup Viewfinder (23) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (23) Battery pack (12) A/V Remote Connector (41) ...
... (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (20) Memory card Access lamp (20) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. BATT (battery) release lever (14) US 122 Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock... MODE button (21) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) (USB) jack (60, 63) HDMI OUT jack (41) HDR-XR550/XR550V HDR-CX550/CX550V Eyecup Viewfinder (23) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (23) Battery pack (12) A/V Remote Connector (41) ...
Operating Guide
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...the camcorder may be recorded. Note on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). Doing so may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) ... made when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following.
...the camcorder may be recorded. Note on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). Doing so may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) ... made when this function is more than 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may damage the internal hard disk drive of the following.