Handycam® Handbook
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...lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any way. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for the memory...to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). However, there may cause malfunctions. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the...
...lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any way. Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for the memory...to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). However, there may cause malfunctions. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens A menu item that appear constantly on the...
Handycam® Handbook
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Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US ... the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to...
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . US ... the desired geographical area with Touch the button on , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the LCD screen / , then touch [NEXT]. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to...
Handycam® Handbook
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...button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the following media. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media,... your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. Press...
...button (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the following media. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media,... your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. Press...
Handycam® Handbook
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... spots appear on the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in...
... spots appear on the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in...
Handycam® Handbook
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...definition...can record images even in total darkness. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)...camcorder, on . You cannot record photos while is displayed. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use the flash... during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is hard to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder... 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you...
...definition...can record images even in total darkness. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)...camcorder, on . You cannot record photos while is displayed. When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot use the flash... during recording standby in the same way as when the (Photo) lamp is hard to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder... 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you...
Handycam® Handbook
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... dial Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to the MANUAL dial in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it appears as if frozen on the LCD screen, but the image will be assigned. Press MANUAL. US 31 Since the... for a few seconds. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as adjusting the focus using the dial. p. 75 To assign the menu item to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the image.
... dial Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to the MANUAL dial in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it appears as if frozen on the LCD screen, but the image will be assigned. Press MANUAL. US 31 Since the... for a few seconds. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as adjusting the focus using the dial. p. 75 To assign the menu item to the lens side (). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the image.
Handycam® Handbook
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...and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch or () a desired movie (... 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 already open, press POWER (p.15). ...
...and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are displayed and sorted by touching screen. (VIEW IMAGES) on your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on the LCD 3 Touch or () a desired movie (... 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 already open, press POWER (p.15). ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...SHOT 75 SMTH SLW REC 75 (SHOOTING SET) category / SET 27 REC MODE 28 GUIDEFRAME 76 STEADYSHOT 77 CONVERSION LENS 77 LOW LUX 77 FACE DETECTION 77 PRIORITY SETTING 78 SMILE DETECTION 78 SMILE SENSITIVITY 78 AUDIO REC SET BLT-...NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 X.V.COLOR 79 WIDE SELECT 80 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 80 IMAGE SIZE 80 STEADYSHOT 81 FLASH MODE 81 FLASH LEVEL 81 REDEYE REDUC 81 FILE NO. 82 (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX 33 VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX 36 MAP...by select 49 DUB by date 49 DUB ALL/ DUB ALL 49 Customizing your camcorder US 69
...SHOT 75 SMTH SLW REC 75 (SHOOTING SET) category / SET 27 REC MODE 28 GUIDEFRAME 76 STEADYSHOT 77 CONVERSION LENS 77 LOW LUX 77 FACE DETECTION 77 PRIORITY SETTING 78 SMILE DETECTION 78 SMILE SENSITIVITY 78 AUDIO REC SET BLT-...NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 X.V.COLOR 79 WIDE SELECT 80 (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER 80 IMAGE SIZE 80 STEADYSHOT 81 FLASH MODE 81 FLASH LEVEL 81 REDEYE REDUC 81 FILE NO. 82 (PLAYBACK) category VISUAL INDEX 33 VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX 36 MAP...by select 49 DUB by date 49 DUB ALL/ DUB ALL 49 Customizing your camcorder US 69
Handycam® Handbook
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... W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels ...exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to adjust the focus. used .) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual ...
... W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. OFF Cancels ...exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to adjust the focus. used .) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...up to 10 times using a conversion lens (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ACTIVE Provides a more finely, in flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION LENS] is set [FLASH MODE] (p. 81). Also, it adjusts the image quality of your camcorder Also, there US 77 Customizing your... is not used. Notes If you change the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of face parts more powerful SteadyShot effect.
...up to 10 times using a conversion lens (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ACTIVE Provides a more finely, in flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION LENS] is set [FLASH MODE] (p. 81). Also, it adjusts the image quality of your camcorder Also, there US 77 Customizing your... is not used. Notes If you change the setting of the high definition image quality (HD) movies. ON Detects faces. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of face parts more powerful SteadyShot effect.
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...LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible). ON Emits infrared light. US 79 Customizing your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot (p. 30) function, you can select an item you select [120×]. ...the maximum zoom level. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you use the digital zoom. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM You can ...
...LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible). ON Emits infrared light. US 79 Customizing your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot (p. 30) function, you can select an item you select [120×]. ...the maximum zoom level. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you use the digital zoom. OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM You can ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...set this function when you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may be effective. The built-in flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION LENS] (p. 77) is insufficient ambient light. OFF ( ) Records without flash. Notes The ... ON The SteadyShot function is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower. When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [AUTO] or [ON], appears. STEADYSHOT You can set [FLASH MODE] to [ON], then set this function...
...set this function when you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may be effective. The built-in flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION LENS] (p. 77) is insufficient ambient light. OFF ( ) Records without flash. Notes The ... ON The SteadyShot function is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower. When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [AUTO] or [ON], appears. STEADYSHOT You can set [FLASH MODE] to [ON], then set this function...
Handycam® Handbook
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... viewfinder when the LCD panel is not clear. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 23). Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be correct depending on your camcorder (p. 112). LCD screen/viewfinder Menu items are some functions you can delete ... the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 123). This is too high or too low. This is recording the image you use . Press MODE to "Memory card" (p. 93). Fully charge the battery again. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The...
... viewfinder when the LCD panel is not clear. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 23). Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be correct depending on your camcorder (p. 112). LCD screen/viewfinder Menu items are some functions you can delete ... the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 123). This is too high or too low. This is recording the image you use . Press MODE to "Memory card" (p. 93). Fully charge the battery again. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The...
Handycam® Handbook
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... time of your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you have just shot on [CONVERSION LENS] is set to...Your camcorder is on the memory card. Turn off your camcorder (p. 104, 105). The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of the recording media. Depending on the condition of your camcorder. cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is extremely high. The flash ...
... time of your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you have just shot on [CONVERSION LENS] is set to...Your camcorder is on the memory card. Turn off your camcorder (p. 104, 105). The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of the recording media. Depending on the condition of your camcorder. cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is extremely high. The flash ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on other devices may not be played back. during recording movies,... cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The color of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). Black bands appear when you record a ...
... changes when the recording mode is switched. You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on other devices may not be played back. during recording movies,... cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The color of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide). Black bands appear when you record a ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...place (or vice versa) or when you are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in the sun. If your camcorder for about once a month. Use up inside of your camcorder with plenty of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for example, and operate...may be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the lens may condense when you bring your camcorder on and let it run by a Sony dealer before storing it . This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast ...
...place (or vice versa) or when you are not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in the sun. If your camcorder for about once a month. Use up inside of your camcorder with plenty of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for example, and operate...may be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the lens may condense when you bring your camcorder on and let it run by a Sony dealer before storing it . This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... on the LCD screen. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to clean it is recommended that you use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. This is not a malfunction.... You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use...
... on the LCD screen. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to clean it is recommended that you use a sharp-pointed object for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of memory card or the like 3 times. This is not a malfunction.... You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use...
Handycam® Handbook
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... be turned on your camcorder. 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 (33) Slide show button (40) YOUR LOCATION button (54) 101-0005 Data file name (35) Protected image (45) Index button (35) Indicators and their positions are reference pages. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR...
... be turned on your camcorder. 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 (33) Slide show button (40) YOUR LOCATION button (54) 101-0005 Data file name (35) Protected image (45) Index button (35) Indicators and their positions are reference pages. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR...
Handycam® Handbook
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...then press down and push it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p. 29). Built-in microphone (29) Flash Lens (G lens) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (headphones) jack Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless... flash (sold separately) and the built-in red during playback operations. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder....
...then press down and push it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p. 29). Built-in microphone (29) Flash Lens (G lens) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (headphones) jack Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Wireless... flash (sold separately) and the built-in red during playback operations. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder....
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...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) DC IN jack (12) PHOTO button (24) Power zoom lever (26, 39) /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (12)... separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (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
...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) DC IN jack (12) PHOTO button (24) Power zoom lever (26, 39) /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (12)... separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (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