Handycam® Handbook
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... compatible with High Profile Devices which are used with (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) set to make a AVCHD disc from the image data recorded with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R, etc. Initializing the memory card will be able to play back on -screen displays in each local language are not compatible with your camcorder to the US using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 59). You cannot make sure the image and sound...
... compatible with High Profile Devices which are used with (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category) set to make a AVCHD disc from the image data recorded with DVD based players or recorders, as DVD-R, etc. Initializing the memory card will be able to play back on -screen displays in each local language are not compatible with your camcorder to the US using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 59). You cannot make sure the image and sound...
Handycam® Handbook
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... high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications 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 connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to change without notice. About this manual, illustrations and on the LCD screen and the viewfinder (p. 98). When the camcoder is equipped with communication cables, be saved...
... high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications 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 connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to change without notice. About this manual, illustrations and on the LCD screen and the viewfinder (p. 98). When the camcoder is equipped with communication cables, be saved...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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 (Map Index 54 Displaying the coordinate information (COORDINATES 55 Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ 56 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 57 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 59...
... 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 (Map Index 54 Displaying the coordinate information (COORDINATES 55 Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ 56 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 57 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 59...
Handycam® Handbook
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Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE]. Tips You can set to 14 times the original size with the US / button on the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. * ** Wider range of view (Wide angle) * HDR-CX550/CX550V ** HDR-XR550/XR550V Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly...
Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE]. Tips You can set to 14 times the original size with the US / button on the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. * ** Wider range of view (Wide angle) * HDR-CX550/CX550V ** HDR-XR550/XR550V Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly...
Handycam® Handbook
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...;. US 58 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 images recorded. When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. However, even if the external media has free space, you can save on the external media are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as deleting images. The movie display and photo display buttons on the LCD screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed...
...;. US 58 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 images recorded. When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. However, even if the external media has free space, you can save on the external media are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as deleting images. The movie display and photo display buttons on the LCD screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is completed...
Handycam® Handbook
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...) DVD writer, etc., other than 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- CX550V/XR550V) of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step...
...) DVD writer, etc., other than 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- CX550V/XR550V) of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc. To play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step...
Handycam® Handbook
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... directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in dim light. OFF The LOW LUX function is set [FLASH MODE] (p. 81). Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more powerful SteadyShot effect. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you do not use a wide-conversion lens. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is not used . ON ( ) The LOW LUX function is set to...
... directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in dim light. OFF The LOW LUX function is set [FLASH MODE] (p. 81). Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more powerful SteadyShot effect. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you do not use a wide-conversion lens. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using optical zooming, unless [ STEADYSHOT] is not used . ON ( ) The LOW LUX function is set to...
Handycam® Handbook
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... ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. SMILE DETECTION The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile (Smile Shutter). DUAL CAPTURE ( ) Only during movie recording, the shutter is in recording mode. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function. ALWAYS ON ( ) The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically...
... ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. SMILE DETECTION The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile (Smile Shutter). DUAL CAPTURE ( ) Only during movie recording, the shutter is in recording mode. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function. ALWAYS ON ( ) The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically...
Handycam® Handbook
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... camcorder to be deleted. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in order to investigate the problem. We will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander p. 91 Batteries/power sources p. 92 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 Memory card p. 93 Recording p. 93 Playback p. 95 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 96 Editing movies/photos on the internal recording media...
... camcorder to be deleted. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for a while in order to investigate the problem. We will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander p. 91 Batteries/power sources p. 92 LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 Memory card p. 93 Recording p. 93 Playback p. 95 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p. 96 Editing movies/photos on the internal recording media...
Handycam® Handbook
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... can change the recording sound format with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 79). Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with 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 uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image...
... can change the recording sound format with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 79). Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with 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 uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image...
Handycam® Handbook
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... your camcorder model. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to US 120 Refer to accessories such as you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). Parts and controls Indicator Meaning IRIS (31) CONVERSION LENS (77) INTELLIGENT AUTO (26) OPTION button (68) VIEW IMAGES button...
... your camcorder model. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to US 120 Refer to accessories such as you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). Parts and controls Indicator Meaning IRIS (31) CONVERSION LENS (77) INTELLIGENT AUTO (26) OPTION button (68) VIEW IMAGES button...
Handycam® Handbook
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... ZOOM MIC 78 "BRAVIA" Sync 43 C CALIBRATION 115 CAMERA DATA 83 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Charging the battery pack..........12 Charging the battery pack abroad 14, 107 CLOCK/LANG 88 CLOCK SET 15 COMPONENT 88 CONVERSION LENS 77 COORDINATES 55 Copy 49 Creating a disc 59 CTRL FOR HDMI 90 D DATA CODE 16 DATE/TIME 16 Date Index 36 DELETE 44 DEMO MODE 89 DIAL SETTING 31 DIGITAL ZOOM 79 Disc recorder 64 DISPLAY SET 87 DISP OUTPUT 88 DIVIDE 46 DOWNLOAD...
... ZOOM MIC 78 "BRAVIA" Sync 43 C CALIBRATION 115 CAMERA DATA 83 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Charging the battery pack..........12 Charging the battery pack abroad 14, 107 CLOCK/LANG 88 CLOCK SET 15 COMPONENT 88 CONVERSION LENS 77 COORDINATES 55 Copy 49 Creating a disc 59 CTRL FOR HDMI 90 D DATA CODE 16 DATE/TIME 16 Date Index 36 DELETE 44 DEMO MODE 89 DIAL SETTING 31 DIGITAL ZOOM 79 Disc recorder 64 DISPLAY SET 87 DISP OUTPUT 88 DIVIDE 46 DOWNLOAD...
Handycam® Handbook
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... 45 US 126 R REC LAMP 90 REC MODE 28 Recording 21 Recording and playback time 103 Recording media 18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos..103 REDEYE REDUC 81 REMOTE CTRL 90 Repair 91 REPAIR IMG.DB F 96, 101 RESET 122 S Saving images in external media 57 SCENARIO 38 SCENARIO ERASE 38 SCENE SELECTION............71, 98 Screen indicators 119 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 98 SELF-TIMER 80 Setting the date and time...........15 SHOOTING SET 76 Slide show...
... 45 US 126 R REC LAMP 90 REC MODE 28 Recording 21 Recording and playback time 103 Recording media 18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos..103 REDEYE REDUC 81 REMOTE CTRL 90 Repair 91 REPAIR IMG.DB F 96, 101 RESET 122 S Saving images in external media 57 SCENARIO 38 SCENARIO ERASE 38 SCENE SELECTION............71, 98 Screen indicators 119 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 98 SELF-TIMER 80 Setting the date and time...........15 SHOOTING SET 76 Slide show...
Marketing Specifications
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... prioritized face until the camera is turned off. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-CX550V, which can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the LCD display and the camcorder will not only prioritize it provides stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced...
... prioritized face until the camera is turned off. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-CX550V, which can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the LCD display and the camcorder will not only prioritize it provides stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced...
Marketing Specifications
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... software, your photos and videos can use is approximately 62.8GB after deleting 650MB of demonstration video. 2.This camera captures high definition footage in some areas. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE...
... software, your photos and videos can use is approximately 62.8GB after deleting 650MB of demonstration video. 2.This camera captures high definition footage in some areas. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor Imager Pixel Gross Size VIDEO Video Actual 16:9 Video Actual 4:3 Video Resolution (Movie Quality) Video Signal System Video Format(s) Supported STILL PICTURE Still Actual 16:9 Still Actual 4:3 Still Picture Resolution Dual Record Resolution AUDIO Audio Recording Format Microphone MEDIA TYPE...
Operating Guide
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... manual, the internal memory (HDRCX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) 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 GPS. Recording Capacity USB media of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." In this series are captured using a computer. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder...
... manual, the internal memory (HDRCX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) 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 GPS. Recording Capacity USB media of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." In this series are captured using a computer. Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder...
Operating Guide
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... the USB cable. Notes Access from the computer using "PMB." The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the recording media from the computer. You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using the supplied software "PMB." Reading "PMB Help" For...
... the USB cable. Notes Access from the computer using "PMB." The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the recording media from the computer. You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using the supplied software "PMB." Reading "PMB Help" For...
Operating Guide
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... type of the images to confirm the image. When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. appears. When you selected [DUB by date which are recorded on the LCD screen. You can save desired movies and photos Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date], select the date of images recorded. To save on the external media are displayed on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are as deleting images...
... type of the images to confirm the image. When connecting an external media The images saved in step 5 above. appears. When you selected [DUB by date which are recorded on the LCD screen. You can save desired movies and photos Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date], select the date of images recorded. To save on the external media are displayed on the memory card. Touch [Play without copying.] in the external media are as deleting images...
Operating Guide
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... an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. Start [Player for AVCHD] (p. 46), and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR-CX550V/ XR550V) of photos cannot be displayed. If...
... an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. Start [Player for AVCHD] (p. 46), and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings]. Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDR-CX550V/ XR550V) of photos cannot be displayed. If...
Operating Guide
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... MY MENU 59 MY MENU SETTING 59 N NightShot 29 O One Touch Disc Burn 44 Operation flow 12 OPTION MENU 60 P Parts and controls 76 PHOTO MEDIA SET 21 Photos 27, 32 Playing 30 Playing AVCHD disc 46 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 38, 41 PMB Help 41 Power on 18 Precautions 68 R Recording 24 Recording and playback time....72 Recording media 21 Repair 66 RESET 77 S Saving images in external media 49 Screen indicators 75 Self-diagnosis display 67 Setting the date and time...........18 Software 39 Specifications 70...
... MY MENU 59 MY MENU SETTING 59 N NightShot 29 O One Touch Disc Burn 44 Operation flow 12 OPTION MENU 60 P Parts and controls 76 PHOTO MEDIA SET 21 Photos 27, 32 Playing 30 Playing AVCHD disc 46 PMB (Picture Motion Browser 38, 41 PMB Help 41 Power on 18 Precautions 68 R Recording 24 Recording and playback time....72 Recording media 21 Repair 66 RESET 77 S Saving images in external media 49 Screen indicators 75 Self-diagnosis display 67 Setting the date and time...........18 Software 39 Specifications 70...
