Handycam® Handbook
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The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing ..., using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. US By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your...
The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to the microphone than the recorded person. Evoking a feeling of voices, since the recording person is essential that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing ..., using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. US By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of camcorder accessories. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in recording Stabilizing your...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 29
...output in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 78) has priority. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed. The double-lined frame is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). Touch the face with [PRIORITY SETTING]... you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on the LCD screen, the face with the built-in microphone Notes If you touched may not be detected, depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your...
...output in [PRIORITY SETTING] (p. 78) has priority. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed. The double-lined frame is set the [SMILE SENSITIVITY] (p. 78). Touch the face with [PRIORITY SETTING]... you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on the LCD screen, the face with the built-in microphone Notes If you touched may not be detected, depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 75
...is attached. It is assumed as a result. Touch to start countdown of the screen, then press START/ STOP. US 75 Customizing your camcorder You can set the self-timer by using the MANUAL dial (p. 31). When impact sound is detected, the recording time period is automatically ...when you record images under the ordinary shooting conditions, can also adjust manually by the internal microphone even when an external microphone is convenient in the center of the timer. With [SELF-TIMER] set to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips You can view a series of 1.5 ...
...is attached. It is assumed as a result. Touch to start countdown of the screen, then press START/ STOP. US 75 Customizing your camcorder You can set the self-timer by using the MANUAL dial (p. 31). When impact sound is detected, the recording time period is automatically ...when you record images under the ordinary shooting conditions, can also adjust manually by the internal microphone even when an external microphone is convenient in the center of the timer. With [SELF-TIMER] set to standard definition image quality (STD). Tips You can view a series of 1.5 ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 78
... zoom position. OFF The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can be detected ...or the smile shutter. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the number of your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on recording conditions, subject conditions, and...
... zoom position. OFF The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. HIGH Detects even a slight smile. MEDIUM Detects a normal smile. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can be detected ...or the smile shutter. AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the number of your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on recording conditions, subject conditions, and...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 95
...when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Black bands appear when you disconnect an external microphone, etc. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to cancel the NightShot function (p. 30). ...camcorder may not be recorded correctly. Connect the microphone again in the photo recording mode. This is 16:9 (wide). The color of the image is not correctly displayed. Press NIGHTSHOT to compensate for [ACTIVE] (p. 77). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be changed. The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition...
...when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Black bands appear when you disconnect an external microphone, etc. The auto focus does not function. Set [FOCUS] to cancel the NightShot function (p. 30). ...camcorder may not be recorded correctly. Connect the microphone again in the photo recording mode. This is 16:9 (wide). The color of the image is not correctly displayed. Press NIGHTSHOT to compensate for [ACTIVE] (p. 77). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be changed. The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 120
...are approximate and may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). 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 differ from what you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder model. The accessory can be turned on your camcorder...
...are approximate and may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). 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 differ from what you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder model. The accessory can be turned on your camcorder...
Handycam® Handbook
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...for details. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 The lamp flashes when the ...the screw, and 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 ... the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during...
...for details. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30) US 121 The lamp flashes when the ...the screw, and 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 ... the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during...
Marketing Specifications
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...are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear ...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...
...are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony, the Sony logo, Handycam, the Handycam logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Duo, Image3 logo, Clear ...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...
Operating Guide
Page 61
...is recommended. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using NightShot. US 61 Customizing your camcorder AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Emits infrared light when using the smile shutter function. FACE DETECTION ... that has priority for backlit subjects automatically. FOCUS Focuses manually. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the MANUAL dial (p. 29). STEADYSHOT Sets the ... SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is detected. SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for recording, playback,...
...is recommended. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using NightShot. US 61 Customizing your camcorder AUTO BACK LIGHT......... Emits infrared light when using the smile shutter function. FACE DETECTION ... that has priority for backlit subjects automatically. FOCUS Focuses manually. MICREF LEVEL Sets the microphone level. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to the MANUAL dial (p. 29). STEADYSHOT Sets the ... SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is detected. SPOT MTR/FCS Adjusts the brightness and focus for recording, playback,...
Operating Guide
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US 76 HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on your camcorder. Parts and controls Indicator Meaning INTELLIGENT... button Indicators and their positions are reference pages. Figures in ( ) are approximate and may differ from what you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder model.
US 76 HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on your camcorder. Parts and controls Indicator Meaning INTELLIGENT... button Indicators and their positions are reference pages. Figures in ( ) are approximate and may differ from what you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder model.
Operating Guide
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The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is convenient during recording. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) (28) Speaker MODE button (24) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24) ... MANUAL dial (29) HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (G lens) ...
The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is convenient during recording. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) (28) Speaker MODE button (24) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24) ... MANUAL dial (29) HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Built-in microphone Flash Lens (G lens) ...