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Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(26) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(28) SPOT FOCUS(73) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(30) Smile Shutter (29) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot(30) LOW LUX(77) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(71) SUNRISE&SUNSET(71) Checking your golf swing GOLF SHOT(75) SMTH SLW REC(75) US
Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO(26) Focusing on the child on the left side of the screen Prioritizing the subject(28) SPOT FOCUS(73) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec(30) Smile Shutter (29) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot(30) LOW LUX(77) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS(71) SUNRISE&SUNSET(71) Checking your golf swing GOLF SHOT(75) SMTH SLW REC(75) US
Handycam® Handbook
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... 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 quality (STD 27 Selecting the recording mode 28 Prioritizing the subject 28 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 29 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark places (NightShot...
... 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 quality (STD 27 Selecting the recording mode 28 Prioritizing the subject 28 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 29 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 29 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 30 Recording in dark places (NightShot...
Handycam® Handbook
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...desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. US 27 Recording/Playback To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press . or the detection mode icons disappear, and you change the following settings: NightShot [IRIS] .... Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scene. Recording image quality is set to ON. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image...
...desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that has more compatibility with the preferred settings. US 27 Recording/Playback To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO Press . or the detection mode icons disappear, and you change the following settings: NightShot [IRIS] .... Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scene. Recording image quality is set to ON. Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image...
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...lens (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound. Infrared port Press NIGHTSHOT again to (Movie), the size of...the MODE lamp is set to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder with color images in dark places (NightShot) When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can record images ...
...lens (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound. Infrared port Press NIGHTSHOT again to (Movie), the size of...the MODE lamp is set to cancel the NightShot function. Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder with color images in dark places (NightShot) When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can record images ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... MODE 79 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 79 AUTO BACK LIGHT 79 DIAL SETTING 31 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... 45 PROTECT 45 DIVIDE 46 PHOTO CAPTURE 47 MOVIE DUB DUB by select 49 DUB by date 49 DUB ALL/ DUB ALL 49 Customizing your camcorder US 69
... MODE 79 OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM 79 AUTO BACK LIGHT 79 DIAL SETTING 31 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... 45 PROTECT 45 DIVIDE 46 PHOTO CAPTURE 47 MOVIE DUB DUB by select 49 DUB by date 49 DUB ALL/ DUB ALL 49 Customizing your camcorder US 69
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... digital zoom. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder For details, see page 31. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is not suitable for recording conversations.) AUDIO MODE You can capture wider range of colors. US 79 Customizing your...
... digital zoom. OFF Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with your camcorder For details, see page 31. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is not suitable for recording conversations.) AUDIO MODE You can capture wider range of colors. US 79 Customizing your...
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... the time available for recording may stop. The flash does not work. You cannot record with : NightShot [IRIS] or [SHUTTER SPEED] that is assigned to [HD FX], you cannot use the flash with the built-in flash while: the (movie) lamp is ...REC MODE] is extremely high. Leave the camcorder there for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 104). Photos cannot be shorter, for a while, then turn on the memory card. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene...
... the time available for recording may stop. The flash does not work. You cannot record with : NightShot [IRIS] or [SHUTTER SPEED] that is assigned to [HD FX], you cannot use the flash with the built-in flash while: the (movie) lamp is ...REC MODE] is extremely high. Leave the camcorder there for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 104). Photos cannot be shorter, for a while, then turn on the memory card. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene...
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...able to compensate for excessive vibrations. This is not correctly displayed. Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot function (p. 30). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on your camcorder may not be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:... 18). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The screen image is called the focal plane phenomenon. Black bands appear ...
...able to compensate for excessive vibrations. This is not correctly displayed. Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot function (p. 30). The subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on your camcorder may not be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:... 18). Select the image quality of the movie you start recording movies. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74). Because of high definition image quality (HD) movies is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The screen image is called the focal plane phenomenon. Black bands appear ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of functions and menu items. Cannot use [FACE DETECTION] [PRIORITY SETTING]/ [SMILE DETECTION]/ [SMILE SENSITIVITY] [SCENE SELECTION] Because of following settings NightShot,..., mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the MANUAL dial items INTELLIGENT AUTO Because of following settings NightShot [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH...
...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you contact them, give them all the numbers of functions and menu items. Cannot use [FACE DETECTION] [PRIORITY SETTING]/ [SMILE DETECTION]/ [SMILE SENSITIVITY] [SCENE SELECTION] Because of following settings NightShot,..., mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the MANUAL dial items INTELLIGENT AUTO Because of following settings NightShot [GOLF SHOT], [SMTH...
Handycam® Handbook
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...Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (66) AUDIO MODE (79) Self-timer recording (80) GPS tracking status (53) Flash (81)/ REDEYE REDUC (81) MICREF LEVEL low (78) WIDE SELECT (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (78) Remaining battery Recording folder Return button ...(66) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (80) Slide show set (40) NightShot (30) Warning (98) Playback mode (34) Drop sensor off (90) Drop sensor activated (90) Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100...
...Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button (66) AUDIO MODE (79) Self-timer recording (80) GPS tracking status (53) Flash (81)/ REDEYE REDUC (81) MICREF LEVEL low (78) WIDE SELECT (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (78) Remaining battery Recording folder Return button ...(66) Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC] Meaning Recording status (22) Photo size (80) Slide show set (40) NightShot (30) Warning (98) Playback mode (34) Drop sensor off (90) Drop sensor activated (90) Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100...
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...) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone (29) Flash Lens (G lens) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack ... flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is connected, it to operate your accessory for fixing the installed accessory securely. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT ...
...) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with your camcorder. Camera recording lamp (90) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone (29) Flash Lens (G lens) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack ... flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is connected, it to operate your accessory for fixing the installed accessory securely. HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Quick reference (VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT ...
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... condensation 114 MOVIE DUB 48 MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 Movies 22, 34 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 109 MUSIC TOOL 39, 84 MY MENU SETTING 67 N NightShot 30 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 NTSC 107 O ONE PUSH 72 Operation flow 6 OPTION MENU 68 Original 48 OTHER REC SET 79 OTHERS 84 OTHER SETTINGS 89 OUTDOOR 72...
... condensation 114 MOVIE DUB 48 MOVIE MEDIA SET 18 Movies 22, 34 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 109 MUSIC TOOL 39, 84 MY MENU SETTING 67 N NightShot 30 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 79 NTSC 107 O ONE PUSH 72 Operation flow 6 OPTION MENU 68 Original 48 OTHER REC SET 79 OTHERS 84 OTHER SETTINGS 89 OUTDOOR 72...
Marketing Specifications
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...high definition footage in part without notice. 9. All other trademarks are recommended. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Specifications and features 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...Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are subject to 935 min. HDMI is a trademark of Microsoft...Not supported by Mac OS. 10. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor...
...high definition footage in part without notice. 9. All other trademarks are recommended. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Specifications and features 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...Plus, the Cyber-shot logo, the Quick On logo and NightShot are subject to 935 min. HDMI is a trademark of Microsoft...Not supported by Mac OS. 10. HDR-CX550V High Definition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder Specifications IMAGER Imaging Device Processor...
Operating Guide
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...operation mode between manual and automatic. To assign a menu item Press and hold MANUAL for shooting conditions Recording in dark places (NightShot) When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can assign [FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [IRIS], [SHUTTER SPEED], [AE SHIFT], or [WB SHIFT]. Tripod....)). Rotate the MANUAL dial to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately, the length of your camcorder. Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the NightShot function. Using NightShot in bright places will cause a malfunction of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in the default...
...operation mode between manual and automatic. To assign a menu item Press and hold MANUAL for shooting conditions Recording in dark places (NightShot) When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can assign [FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [IRIS], [SHUTTER SPEED], [AE SHIFT], or [WB SHIFT]. Tripod....)). Rotate the MANUAL dial to make manual adjustments using a tripod screw (sold separately, the length of your camcorder. Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the NightShot function. Using NightShot in bright places will cause a malfunction of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in the default...
Operating Guide
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...motion. (SHOOTING SET) category / SET Sets image quality for the selected subject simultaneously. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is recommended. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject is detected. SMILE DETECTION Automatically takes a shot whenever a... Select the subject that exceeds the zoom level of focus. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using NightShot. US 61 Customizing your camcorder FOCUS Focuses manually. LOW LUX Records bright color images in or out. AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. GOLF...
...motion. (SHOOTING SET) category / SET Sets image quality for the selected subject simultaneously. SMTH SLW REC Records fast moving subject, a high image quality is recommended. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject is detected. SMILE DETECTION Automatically takes a shot whenever a... Select the subject that exceeds the zoom level of focus. SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using NightShot. US 61 Customizing your camcorder FOCUS Focuses manually. LOW LUX Records bright color images in or out. AE SHIFT Adjusts the exposure. GOLF...
Operating Guide
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... 5 3/4 in.) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX550: 430 g (15 oz) main unit only 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX550V: 440 g (15 oz) main unit only 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack... 3 lx (lux) (LOW LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) *1 The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] ...
... 5 3/4 in.) (w/ h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-CX550: 430 g (15 oz) main unit only 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-CX550V: 440 g (15 oz) main unit only 490 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack... 3 lx (lux) (LOW LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to on) *1 The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ STEADYSHOT] ...
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... Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording GPS tracking status Flash / REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Recording folder Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC]... Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator ...
... Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator 60 min Meaning MENU button AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording GPS tracking status Flash / REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Remaining battery Recording folder Return button Center Indicator [STBY]/[REC]... Meaning Recording status Photo size Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 9999 100/112 Bottom Indicator ...
Operating Guide
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.... GPS switch (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) (28) Speaker MODE button (24) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24) (USB) jack (40, 44, 45, 49, 52) HDMI OUT jack (33) US 77 The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media ...Flash Lens (G lens) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (headphones) jack Remote sensor/Infrared port Camera recording lamp (64) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. (VIEW IMAGES) button (30) (DISC BURN) button (44) NIGHTSHOT...
.... GPS switch (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) (28) Speaker MODE button (24) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (24) (USB) jack (40, 44, 45, 49, 52) HDMI OUT jack (33) US 77 The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media ...Flash Lens (G lens) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (headphones) jack Remote sensor/Infrared port Camera recording lamp (64) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback operations. (VIEW IMAGES) button (30) (DISC BURN) button (44) NIGHTSHOT...
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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 ...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 SET 21 Movies 25, 31 MY MENU 59 MY MENU SETTING 59 N NightShot...
...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 ...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 SET 21 Movies 25, 31 MY MENU 59 MY MENU SETTING 59 N NightShot...