Handycam® Handbook
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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
Handycam® Handbook
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... pack The camcorder is set to ON. However, there may cause malfunctions. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Make sure...
... pack The camcorder is set to ON. However, there may cause malfunctions. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Make sure...
Handycam® Handbook
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US 67 Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS]... or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register menu items ...
US 67 Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS]... or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch . Notes You may not be able to register menu items ...
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... than 24 hours. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...
... than 24 hours. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...
Marketing Specifications
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..., vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12 Megapixel still images. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with 10x Optical Zoom Engineered for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images...
..., vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12 Megapixel still images. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12 Megapixel still images with 10x Optical Zoom Engineered for superior optical performance, the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images...
Marketing Specifications
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...Requires USB 2.0 connection via USB-hub not supported. Reproduction in whole or in FAT-32. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe", SwivelScreen, Super SteadyShot, ... Disc is a trademark of Google, and is limited in the AVCHD format. HDMI is a trademark. 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...
...Requires USB 2.0 connection via USB-hub not supported. Reproduction in whole or in FAT-32. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear Photo, i.LINK, "make.believe", SwivelScreen, Super SteadyShot, ... Disc is a trademark of Google, and is limited in the AVCHD format. HDMI is a trademark. 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...
Operating Guide
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... high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). See "Precautions" (p. 68). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the pixels are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam"... as the GPS switch is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are operational for the memory card you can use . These points are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) ...
... high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). See "Precautions" (p. 68). Even if the camcorder is turned off and landing of the pixels are manufactured using the Wireless Remote Commander. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam"... as the GPS switch is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are operational for the memory card you can use . These points are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) ...
Operating Guide
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Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 51 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 65 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Precautions 68 Specifications 70 Quick reference Screen indicators 75 Parts and controls 76 Index 79 US 14
Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder 51 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 58 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook 65 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Precautions 68 Specifications 70 Quick reference Screen indicators 75 Parts and controls 76 Index 79 US 14
Operating Guide
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... Menu items are described in more details in the left side of eight menu categories. To finish setting the menu, touch . The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change various settings. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to the previous menu screen, touch . US ...good use of menu operations, you touch , the screen returns to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. To return to adjust for scene condition) p. 61 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 61 PHOTO SETTINGS (...
... Menu items are described in more details in the left side of eight menu categories. To finish setting the menu, touch . The camcorder has various menu items under each of screen to change various settings. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to the previous menu screen, touch . US ...good use of menu operations, you touch , the screen returns to be displayed depending on MY MENU. Touch the central part in the "Handycam" Handbook. To return to adjust for scene condition) p. 61 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 61 PHOTO SETTINGS (...
Operating Guide
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... recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under...] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
... recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on MY MENU, and enjoy using your camcorder Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch . Touch [ FADER] (under...] category). When MY MENU is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER] Customizing your "Handycam." Tips When an external storage device is displayed, touch .
Operating Guide
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... the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. US 65 Getting detailed information from your computer. The "Handycam" Handbook is not installed on your camcorder is printed on its bottom ...then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer, you can download it...
... the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. US 65 Getting detailed information from your computer. The "Handycam" Handbook is not installed on your camcorder is printed on its bottom ...then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You need Adobe Reader to read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam" Handbook on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer, you can download it...
Operating Guide
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...recording the image you have just shot on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15). Connect the plug of this period. The recording media is extremely high. The power does not turn on the recording media. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). ...cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is full. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for details on the symptoms of data stored on the problem. We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for any loss of internal...
...recording the image you have just shot on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15). Connect the plug of this period. The recording media is extremely high. The power does not turn on the recording media. Delete unnecessary images (p. 36). ...cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is full. However, your Sony dealer will not compensate you for details on the symptoms of data stored on the problem. We will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" Handbook (p. 65) for any loss of internal...
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...information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 65.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card, it clicks. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is ...the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. HDR-CX550: approximately 63.6 GB HDR-CX550V: approximately 62.8 GB HDR-XR550: approximately 239 GB HDR-XR550V: approximately 238 GB Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder: color Image device: 6.3 mm (1/2.88 type...
...information from the "Handycam" Handbook" on page 65.) to prevent the recovery of your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card, it clicks. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is ...the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. HDR-CX550: approximately 63.6 GB HDR-CX550V: approximately 62.8 GB HDR-XR550: approximately 239 GB HDR-XR550V: approximately 238 GB Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder: color Image device: 6.3 mm (1/2.88 type...
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.... "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered...
.... "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered...
Operating Guide
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...Computer 38 Computer system 38 Copying a disc 48 Creating a disc 42, 51 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc...........47 Creating AVCHD disc 46 D DATA CODE 19 DATE/TIME 19 ... 55 E Editing movies 48 External media 49 F Fully charged 15 G GPS 28 H "Handycam" Handbook 65 I Image quality 61 Install 39 L LANGUAGE SET 20 M Macintosh 39 Maintenance 68 MANAGE ...MEDIA 21 MANUAL dial 29 MEDIA SETTINGS 21 Memory card 22 "Memory Stick" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 22 Menus 58, 61 MOVIE MEDIA...
...Computer 38 Computer system 38 Copying a disc 48 Creating a disc 42, 51 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc...........47 Creating AVCHD disc 46 D DATA CODE 19 DATE/TIME 19 ... 55 E Editing movies 48 External media 49 F Fully charged 15 G GPS 28 H "Handycam" Handbook 65 I Image quality 61 Install 39 L LANGUAGE SET 20 M Macintosh 39 Maintenance 68 MANAGE ...MEDIA 21 MANUAL dial 29 MEDIA SETTINGS 21 Memory card 22 "Memory Stick" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 22 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 22 Menus 58, 61 MOVIE MEDIA...