Handycam® Handbook
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...of your camcorder. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are captured using a computer. About this manual, illustrations and on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories ...camcorder may not be saved or recorded. 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...
...of your camcorder. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are captured using a computer. About this manual, illustrations and on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories ...camcorder may not be saved or recorded. 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...
Handycam® Handbook
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...MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time of movies. .../CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. The following icons are recorded on your camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears...
...MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time of movies. .../CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of recordable photos. The following icons are recorded on your camcorder. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears...
Handycam® Handbook
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... an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the camcorder screen. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you want to burn on the disc... there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality. Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to save. appears. To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in ...
... an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the camcorder screen. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you want to burn on the disc... there are unsaved high definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies, they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality. Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to save. appears. To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in ...
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...Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the disc may take more time depending on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is about 20 to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. To play back movies... from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder. Notes Do not do any of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is converted to 60 minutes. Also, if high definition image quality ...
...Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the disc may take more time depending on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is about 20 to standard definition image quality (STD), image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording. To play back movies... from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder. Notes Do not do any of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is converted to 60 minutes. Also, if high definition image quality ...
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...camcorder. When the screen size of the monitor device connected, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR...57768; Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image ...) [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . CX550V/XR550V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ...
...camcorder. When the screen size of the monitor device connected, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) . To record the date/time, coordinates (HDR...57768; Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image ...) [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] . CX550V/XR550V), or camera settings data, touch (MENU) [Show others ] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] ...
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... to scroll the list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. When you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you touch , the screen returns to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part of ...the left side of eight menu categories. To finish setting the menu, touch . Customizing your camcorder. If you make good use of menu operations, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to the MY MENU screen. Touch (...
... to scroll the list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. When you can enjoy using your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you touch , the screen returns to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part of ...the left side of eight menu categories. To finish setting the menu, touch . Customizing your camcorder. If you make good use of menu operations, you can perform useful functions and change the display. Touch the menu item to the MY MENU screen. Touch (...
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... subjects and actions, which are moving slow-motion for example, using the MANUAL dial (p. 31). US 75 Customizing your camcorder With [SELF-TIMER] set to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips You can adjust the white balance manually. OFF Adjusts the ...quality to a higher value, images appear reddish. You can also adjust manually by using a tripod). Impact sound may be performed effectively, and images may contain noise as a movie and photos. Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen. An about 3 seconds...
... subjects and actions, which are moving slow-motion for example, using the MANUAL dial (p. 31). US 75 Customizing your camcorder With [SELF-TIMER] set to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips You can adjust the white balance manually. OFF Adjusts the ...quality to a higher value, images appear reddish. You can also adjust manually by using a tripod). Impact sound may be performed effectively, and images may contain noise as a movie and photos. Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen. An about 3 seconds...
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...use a tele-conversion lens. Note The built-in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. Also, it adjusts the image ... CONVERSION ( ) Select this case. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under relatively stable recording conditions. STANDARD Provides the SteadyShot effect under ...58320; If you use a wide-conversion lens. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your camcorder Also, there US 77 Customizing your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. LOW...
...use a tele-conversion lens. Note The built-in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. Also, it adjusts the image ... CONVERSION ( ) Select this case. Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under relatively stable recording conditions. STANDARD Provides the SteadyShot effect under ...58320; If you use a wide-conversion lens. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your camcorder Also, there US 77 Customizing your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically. LOW...
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...sound in ordinary color range. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder Refer to 10× zoom is about 3 m (10 feet). X.V.COLOR You can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which ... to the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 31. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is performed optically. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. OFF Does not...
...sound in ordinary color range. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder Refer to 10× zoom is about 3 m (10 feet). X.V.COLOR You can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which ... to the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 31. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is performed optically. AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. OFF Does not...
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... 85). Tips Only the information of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used space is recommended that you perform [EMPTY]. To turn off the display Touch . Notes Since there is a management file area, the used media space of...check the remaining recordable time for this way it is not displayed as follows; HDR-CX550/CX550V: about 6 minutes HDR-XR550/XR550V: about 120 minutes If you use the camcorder next time. Change the medium setting if necessary. MEDIA FORMAT Formatting deletes all cables except...
... 85). Tips Only the information of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used space is recommended that you perform [EMPTY]. To turn off the display Touch . Notes Since there is a management file area, the used media space of...check the remaining recordable time for this way it is not displayed as follows; HDR-CX550/CX550V: about 6 minutes HDR-XR550/XR550V: about 120 minutes If you use the camcorder next time. Change the medium setting if necessary. MEDIA FORMAT Formatting deletes all cables except...
Handycam® Handbook
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...not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is too high or too low. LCD screen/viewfinder Menu items are grayed out. You cannot ... 16). You US 93 Additional information This is recording the image you can delete on your camcorder (p. 112). Press MODE to turn on the recording media. The battery pack is quickly discharged... Set [DISPLAY SET] to "Memory card" (p. 93). The buttons on the memory card cannot be performed. If you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 98). The data file name is not indicated correctly or ...
...not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. This is too high or too low. LCD screen/viewfinder Menu items are grayed out. You cannot ... 16). You US 93 Additional information This is recording the image you can delete on your camcorder (p. 112). Press MODE to turn on the recording media. The battery pack is quickly discharged... Set [DISPLAY SET] to "Memory card" (p. 93). The buttons on the memory card cannot be performed. If you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 98). The data file name is not indicated correctly or ...
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...hands and record the image. Use the flash. The camcorder is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be played back. Recording/playback may enable you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) This may occur when you cannot record photos while ... The internal recording media of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 85) may be disabled as a result. The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of the internal hard disk under stable conditions. (Warning indicator pertaining to...
...hands and record the image. Use the flash. The camcorder is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be played back. Recording/playback may enable you to use your camcorder again. (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) This may occur when you cannot record photos while ... The internal recording media of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 85) may be disabled as a result. The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of the internal hard disk under stable conditions. (Warning indicator pertaining to...
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... IMG. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Attempts were made to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot record still pictures. You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. This memory card may become possible. When... is created. Recovering data. Your camcorder tries to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you can record standard definition image quality (STD) movies or photos. Try with high definition image quality (HD). You can ...
... IMG. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Attempts were made to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot record still pictures. You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. This memory card may become possible. When... is created. Recovering data. Your camcorder tries to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you can record standard definition image quality (STD) movies or photos. Try with high definition image quality (HD). You can ...
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... the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you can use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is not water resistant. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you start taking ...that case, do one . Each battery's life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions. We recommend using your camcorder and put it is used in high temperatures for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is probably...
... the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you can use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is not water resistant. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you start taking ...that case, do one . Each battery's life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions. We recommend using your camcorder and put it is used in high temperatures for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is probably...
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... trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the camcorder. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder...you perform [EMPTY] (p. 85) to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder ...
... trademarks "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the camcorder. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder...you perform [EMPTY] (p. 85) to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder ...
Marketing Specifications
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... optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Wide Angle G-Lens (26.3mm)* with 10x Optical Zoom Engineered for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to the camcorder's 3.5"... Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling enables you prioritize. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-XR550V, which can be reviewed and played back using the Map...
... optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Wide Angle G-Lens (26.3mm)* with 10x Optical Zoom Engineered for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to the camcorder's 3.5"... Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling enables you prioritize. HDR-XR550V High Definition Hard Disk Drive Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-XR550V, which can be reviewed and played back using the Map...
Operating Guide
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... perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium [YES] [YES] . Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V...
... perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) the desired medium [YES] [YES] . Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. The main differences in specification of this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V...
Operating Guide
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...] . The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. HDR-CX550/CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of movies. Selecting...US 21 The recording medium is changed. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips See...
...] . The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. HDR-CX550/CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard Memory disk card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are displayed on the screen of movies. Selecting...US 21 The recording medium is changed. You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips See...
Operating Guide
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...drive is necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD discs. 50 GB maximum may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition...may erase its contents without warning. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can perform following operations: Importing the movies and photos to the computer... converting high definition image quality (HD) to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended as the hard disk file ...
...drive is necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended.) However, 256 MB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD discs. 50 GB maximum may not operate correctly. This camcorder captures high definition...may erase its contents without warning. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can perform following operations: Importing the movies and photos to the computer... converting high definition image quality (HD) to have DirectX installed.) Memory For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended as the hard disk file ...
Operating Guide
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...with a computer US 41 Install the BD Add-on Software for "PMB"(p. 47). Notes If the icon is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] ...] to open the "PMB Help" from [Help] of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Operation is not displayed on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Notes Access from the computer using "PMB." Reading "PMB Help" For details on the...
...with a computer US 41 Install the BD Add-on Software for "PMB"(p. 47). Notes If the icon is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] ...] to open the "PMB Help" from [Help] of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Operation is not displayed on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Notes Access from the computer using "PMB." Reading "PMB Help" For details on the...