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...recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright... (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also...
...recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Remove the insulation sheet before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright... (1) CD-ROM "Handycam" Application Software (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for the memory card you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also...
Handycam® Handbook
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... player/recorder or other devices. Initializing the memory card will be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended to initialize the memory card with your computer. Notes on playing back The camcorder is recommended that you save the image data on .... Also, you may not be used for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in low light conditions, such as the DVD player/ recorder ...
... player/recorder or other devices. Initializing the memory card will be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended to initialize the memory card with your computer. Notes on playing back The camcorder is recommended that you save the image data on .... Also, you may not be used for the contents of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in low light conditions, such as the DVD player/ recorder ...
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... media. In this manual, the internal memory (HDR- When the camcoder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V...
... media. In this manual, the internal memory (HDR- When the camcoder is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD disc. Design and specifications of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V...
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... other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal...on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/...
... other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) To protect the internal...on the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/...
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...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 28) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 85) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 33 Playing images on a TV p. 41 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 57... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card.
...; p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 28) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 85) Shooting photos p. 24 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 33 Playing images on a TV p. 41 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 57... computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. US Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card.
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... media for photos 18 Inserting a memory card 19 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 26 Zooming 26 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 26 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image... surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark places (NightShot 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Useful functions for playing...
... media for photos 18 Inserting a memory card 19 Recording/Playback Recording 21 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 24 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 26 Zooming 26 Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO 26 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image... surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark places (NightShot 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 Useful functions for playing...
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...movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 48 Dubbing movies 48 Copying photos 49 Using the Playlist of movies 50 Creating the Playlist 50 Playing the Playlist 51 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 52 Setting the GPS function 53 Acquiring ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 63 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 64 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 66 Operating menus 66 Using MY MENU 67 ...
...movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card 48 Dubbing movies 48 Copying photos 49 Using the Playlist of movies 50 Creating the Playlist 50 Playing the Playlist 51 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V 52 Setting the GPS function 53 Acquiring ...with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 63 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 64 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 66 Operating menus 66 Using MY MENU 67 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. 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 ...PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Step 3: Preparing ...
You can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The recording medium is changed. 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 ...PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Selecting the recording media for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . Step 3: Preparing ...
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... 19 Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your model. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used only with Mark2...
... 19 Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used with this camcorder. In this camcorder. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with your model. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"media (This size can be used only with Mark2...
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... Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you forcibly insert the memory card in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. It may be damaged. Notes If [Failed to create a new Image... Database File. If you insert a new memory card. US 20 Note direction of the memory card. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of notched corner. Open the cover, and insert the...
... Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you forcibly insert the memory card in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. It may be damaged. Notes If [Failed to create a new Image... Database File. If you insert a new memory card. US 20 Note direction of the memory card. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO]. Confirm the direction of notched corner. Open the cover, and insert the...
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...a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To ...turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your...
...a movie (Photo): When recording a photo US 21 HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is opened. To ...turn on the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your...
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However, you can record photos also by touching on the following recording media. US 24 HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. Press...57732; . Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded automatically on the (Photo) lamp. To display them as [DATA CODE] during playback. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Shooting photos In the default setting, ...
However, you can record photos also by touching on the following recording media. US 24 HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. Press...57732; . Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded automatically on the (Photo) lamp. To display them as [DATA CODE] during playback. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Shooting photos In the default setting, ...
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... LCD 3 Touch or () a desired movie () to playback a movie. US 33 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). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES...
... LCD 3 Touch or () a desired movie () to playback a movie. US 33 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). 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES...
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...you can display it during recording. / : Displays movies recorded on the memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse Next ... INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded automatically during playback by touching and dragging or appears with , you touch the...58181; is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is pre-recorded.
...you can display it during recording. / : Displays movies recorded on the memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse Next ... INDEX] (under [PLAYBACK] category). The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded automatically during playback by touching and dragging or appears with , you touch the...58181; is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is pre-recorded.
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Recording/Playback US 35 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU (playback folder) appears on the screen. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU.
Recording/Playback US 35 Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU (playback folder) appears on the screen. To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU.
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Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Sets the interval at which to select the date of the selected date are displayed on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired ...
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Sets the interval at which to select the date of the selected date are displayed on the memory card. Press (VIEW IMAGES). Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired ...
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... and photos to delete them (p. 45). The demonstration movie on your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by...
... and photos to delete them (p. 45). The demonstration movie on your camcorder while deleting the images. To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date. In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by...
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... 46 Play and pause toggles as you selected the dividing point with more precision after you press . by date] for still images recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . ...
... 46 Play and pause toggles as you selected the dividing point with more precision after you press . by date] for still images recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . ...
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Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie... to the Playlist will also be captured. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. 2 Touch the movie to be divided. If ...
Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie... to the Playlist will also be captured. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. 2 Touch the movie to be divided. If ...