Handycam® Handbook
Page 2
...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder...high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any way. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder...58320; The LCD screen and viewfinder are operational for the memory card you can use . These points are the supplied ...
...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are normal results of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder...high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any way. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder...58320; The LCD screen and viewfinder are operational for the memory card you can use . These points are the supplied ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 3
...remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the image data recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality ...camcorder to initialize the memory card with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are recorded without warning. About language setting The on playing back The camcorder is not possible due to the US Notes on -screen displays in the AVCHD format. Note on the camcorder/battery...
...remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the image data recorded with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality ...camcorder to initialize the memory card with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are recorded without warning. About language setting The on playing back The camcorder is not possible due to the US Notes on -screen displays in the AVCHD format. Note on the camcorder/battery...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 5
... Do not use Do not do any of your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images...21) or the access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. Doing so may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is more than ...
... Do not use Do not do any of your camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from shock by the camcorder may be stopped. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images...21) or the access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing When using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-XR550/XR550V) Do not turn on use your camcorder. Doing so may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is more than ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 7
... with your movies. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. And, use of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Advice for a while to make the...
... with your movies. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. And, use of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Evoking a feeling of camcorder accessories. By always carrying spare batteries, you not move your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Advice for a while to make the...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 9
... 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date...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...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...
... 6 Advice for successful recording 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date...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...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...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 11
... 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 camcorder 114 Quick reference Screen indicators 119 Parts and controls...
... 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 camcorder 114 Quick reference Screen indicators 119 Parts and controls...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 12
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack AC Adaptor US 12 DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Handycam® Handbook
Page 13
... time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow ... and playing time. When your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on the DC IN jack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °...
... time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow ... and playing time. When your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on the DC IN jack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Getting started You can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at 25 C (77 °...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 14
...flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder... and put it is low. US 14 Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any operation...
...flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder... and put it is low. US 14 Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any operation...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 23
...58562;). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. If the indicator on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust...You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 28). In the default setting, a photo is flashing Tips See page 104 on the side of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). US 23 However, this case, set to [...
...58562;). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the default setting. If the indicator on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust...You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 28). In the default setting, a photo is flashing Tips See page 104 on the side of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). US 23 However, this case, set to [...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 44
Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from recording media. Notes ...display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Press and hold the image down on your camcorder while deleting the images. Touch to return to confirm the image. To delete all movies/photos at one time In... 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 date]/[ DELETE by...
Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from recording media. Notes ...display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Press and hold the image down on your camcorder while deleting the images. Touch to return to confirm the image. To delete all movies/photos at one time In... 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 date]/[ DELETE by...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 47
... also be captured. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the camcorder. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may occur from a movie 1 Touch (... good use of the selected movie 4 Touch . When capturing is saved on the playback screen from step 2. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media.
... also be captured. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the camcorder. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Returns to the beginning of your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may occur from a movie 1 Touch (... good use of the selected movie 4 Touch . When capturing is saved on the playback screen from step 2. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may damage the recording media.
Handycam® Handbook
Page 51
...57732; . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add... back. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies. ...
...57732; . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder Touch / to select the recording date of 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality (STD) movies to the Playlist. You can add... back. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card. You cannot add photos to the Playlist. You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (STD) movies. ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 70
INT. MEMORY*2 HDD*3 MEMORY CARD (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD... SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION CTRL FOR HDMI DROP SENSOR*3 REC LAMP REMOTE CTRL *1 HDR-CX550V/XR550V *2 HDR-CX550/CX550V *3 HDR-XR550/XR550V 96, 101 96, 101 96, 101 35, 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 88 88 88 ... LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 54 63 63 63 Operating Guide 41 39 39 84 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 PHOTO...
INT. MEMORY*2 HDD*3 MEMORY CARD (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD... SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE CALIBRATION CTRL FOR HDMI DROP SENSOR*3 REC LAMP REMOTE CTRL *1 HDR-CX550V/XR550V *2 HDR-CX550/CX550V *3 HDR-XR550/XR550V 96, 101 96, 101 96, 101 35, 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 88 88 88 ... LOCATION*1 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT*2 USB CONNECT*3 USB CONNECT DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC DOWNLOAD MUSIC BATTERY INFO 54 63 63 63 Operating Guide 41 39 39 84 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 PHOTO...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 72
...adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is cleared...will be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust...
...adjustment. When the white balance has been set to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is cleared...will be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 81
... separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Flash effect may be effective. The built-in flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION LENS] (p. 77) is set [FLASH MODE] to other conditions. The redeye function does not work with your camcorder STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes...
... separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Flash effect may be effective. The built-in flash is not flashed when [CONVERSION LENS] (p. 77) is set [FLASH MODE] to other conditions. The redeye function does not work with your camcorder STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher. NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 84
... (HDRCX550V/XR550V) See page 52. To close the battery information screen Touch . SCENARIO ERASE See page 38. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 47. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. USB CONNECT See page 63. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the... battery. US 84 The default settings are marked with . MUSIC TOOL See page 39. TV CONNECT Guide See page 41...
... (HDRCX550V/XR550V) See page 52. To close the battery information screen Touch . SCENARIO ERASE See page 38. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 47. OTHERS (Items for editing) See "Using menus" (p. 66) on the operation. USB CONNECT See page 63. BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the... battery. US 84 The default settings are marked with . MUSIC TOOL See page 39. TV CONNECT Guide See page 41...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 86
... degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT...], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You ...
... degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT...], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You ...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 91
... on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). US 91 Additional information p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to...
... on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). US 91 Additional information p. 97 GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V p. 97 Connecting to...
Handycam® Handbook
Page 92
...flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may be able to charge it (p. 112). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder...[AUTO BACK LIGHT] [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between the ...(wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . ...
...flash/charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may be able to charge it (p. 112). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder...[AUTO BACK LIGHT] [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] [DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V) The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between the ...(wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The menu settings have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . ...