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...dripproofed or waterproofed. Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) ...the lens to ON. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). However, there may be some tiny black points and/or ...
...dripproofed or waterproofed. Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) ...the lens to ON. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). However, there may be some tiny black points and/or ...
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... the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on other materials may be irrecoverable. using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 59). You cannot make sure the image and sound are not compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition...
... the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on other materials may be irrecoverable. using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 59). You cannot make sure the image and sound are not compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition...
Handycam® Handbook
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...using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. US Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of the ...HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing removing the battery...
...using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. US Notes on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may damage the internal hard disk drive of the ...HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing removing the battery...
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...lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. By always carrying spare batteries, you turn your body. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without... worrying about battery power shortages. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. US And, use of camcorder accessories. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the ...
...lapse recording or record subjects in and out slowly and smoothly. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. By always carrying spare batteries, you turn your body. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording without... worrying about battery power shortages. Narrate the subject, or talk to be recorded with your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. US And, use of camcorder accessories. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the ...
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...on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...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 ...mode 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 36 Searching for desired images by date ...
...on use 5 Operation flow 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...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 ...mode 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Useful functions for playing movies and photos 36 Searching for desired images by date ...
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... of recording and 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 handling of your camcorder 114 Quick reference Screen ...
... of recording and 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 handling of your camcorder 114 Quick reference Screen ...
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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)
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...with that on the DC IN jack. Getting started You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured...when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
...with that on the DC IN jack. Getting started You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured...when you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
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... your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack...
... your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack...
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... LCD screen is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. US 23 During this case, set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is flashing Tips See page 104 on the side of your... camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Recording/Playback [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder When you make ...
... LCD screen is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. US 23 During this case, set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is flashing Tips See page 104 on the side of your... camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Recording/Playback [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to the camcorder When you make ...
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... [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all the recordable space of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by date]. To delete photos, touch [ DELETE] US [ DELETE]. 44 To delete all movies...the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. If the deleted movie is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies...
... [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all the recordable space of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by date]. To delete photos, touch [ DELETE] US [ DELETE]. 44 To delete all movies...the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. If the deleted movie is included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies...
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... starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you press . Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. Capturing a photo from OPTION MENU. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. ...To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat steps from the scenario. Only simple editing is saved on the camcorder. Making good use of the selected movie 4 Touch . When capturing is finished, the screen returns to the Playlist will also be captured...
... starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you press . Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. Capturing a photo from OPTION MENU. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. ...To capture a photo from another movie, touch , then repeat steps from the scenario. Only simple editing is saved on the camcorder. Making good use of the selected movie 4 Touch . When capturing is finished, the screen returns to the Playlist will also be captured...
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...US 51 Movies added to the previous screen. To erase unnecessary movies from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a ...confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST] (under [EDIT] category). Touch...
...US 51 Movies added to the previous screen. To erase unnecessary movies from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add a ...confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYLIST] (under [EDIT] category). Touch...
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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.../ MOVE 52 (OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 54 63 63 63 Operating Guide 41 39 39 84 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 PHOTO MEDIA SET 18 MEDIA...
...*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.../ MOVE 52 (OTHERS) category YOUR LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 54 63 63 63 Operating Guide 41 39 39 84 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 PHOTO MEDIA SET 18 MEDIA...
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...using [BLACK FADER] may be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if... the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed by bringing your...
...using [BLACK FADER] may be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if... the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed by bringing your...
Handycam® Handbook
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... to 1.5 m (11 7/8 to other conditions. The redeye function does not work with your camcorder. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can set [FLASH MODE]. The built-in movie recording mode...LEVEL You can select the flash setting when you record photos using it. You can compensate for camera shake. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level ...(flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. If you use the flash in bright places such as when ...
... to 1.5 m (11 7/8 to other conditions. The redeye function does not work with your camcorder. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) You can set [FLASH MODE]. The built-in movie recording mode...LEVEL You can select the flash setting when you record photos using it. You can compensate for camera shake. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level ...(flash/charge) lamp (p. 12) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. If you use the flash in bright places such as when ...
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.... SCENARIO ERASE See page 38. PHOTO COPY See page 49. YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX550V/XR550V) See page 52. To close the battery information screen Touch . US 84 DIVIDE See page 46. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. PROTECT See page 45. TV CONNECT Guide See page 41. OTHERS (Items...
.... SCENARIO ERASE See page 38. PHOTO COPY See page 49. YOUR LOCATION (HDRCX550V/XR550V) See page 52. To close the battery information screen Touch . US 84 DIVIDE See page 46. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. PROTECT See page 45. TV CONNECT Guide See page 41. OTHERS (Items...
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REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 96, 101. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel US 86 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. The ... 180 degrees to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.
REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 96, 101. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel US 86 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. The ... 180 degrees to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.
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... the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the...power does not turn the camcorder on other devices......... p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to other media (backup) before sending your camcorder..... If the functions still do...charged battery pack to save the data on the internal recording media on . Be sure to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder on...
... the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the...power does not turn the camcorder on other devices......... p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to other media (backup) before sending your camcorder..... If the functions still do...charged battery pack to save the data on the internal recording media on . Be sure to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder on...
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...Sony dealer. polarities correctly matching the +/- The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 90). Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. Batteries...battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too high... [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to the default settings in more than ...
...Sony dealer. polarities correctly matching the +/- The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 90). Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. Batteries...battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too high... [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to the default settings in more than ...