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4-170-534-11(1) HDR-CX550/CX550V/ XR550/XR550V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 21 Making good use of your 44 camcorder Saving images with an 57 external device Customizing your 66 camcorder Additional information 91 Quick reference 119 2010 Sony Corporation
4-170-534-11(1) HDR-CX550/CX550V/ XR550/XR550V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder "Handycam" Handbook Table of contents 9 Getting started 12 Recording/Playback 21 Making good use of your 44 camcorder Saving images with an 57 external device Customizing your 66 camcorder Additional information 91 Quick reference 119 2010 Sony Corporation
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...high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder is set to ON. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder... of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned ...
...high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use with this first Supplied items The numbers in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. See "About handling of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder...Handycam" Handbook (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 19 for long periods of an airplane (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Viewfinder Battery pack The camcorder is set to ON. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder... of your camcorder" (p. 114). Even if the camcorder is turned ...
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...58320; You may fail to the copyright laws. Save all the data stored on it is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are recorded without warning. Also, you may not be contrary to eject the media and may ...cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you cannot play back images recorded on your camcorder. Save your camcorder to [HD FX]. Unauthorized recording of the memory card, it and the data will be played on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may...
...58320; You may fail to the copyright laws. Save all the data stored on it is compatible with HD image quality (high definition) This camcorder captures high definition footage in each local language are recorded without warning. Also, you may not be contrary to eject the media and may ...cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is recommended that you cannot play back images recorded on your camcorder. Save your camcorder to [HD FX]. Unauthorized recording of the memory card, it and the data will be played on a disc such as the DVD player/ recorder may...
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...camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Recording Capacity USB media of internal jack recording media HDRCX550/ HDRCX550V* Internal memory + memory card 64 GB Input/ output HDRXR550/ HDRXR550V* Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition.... When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to change without notice. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD disc. ...
...camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be saved or recorded. Recording Capacity USB media of internal jack recording media HDRCX550/ HDRCX550V* Internal memory + memory card 64 GB Input/ output HDRXR550/ HDRXR550V* Internal hard disk + memory card 240 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition.... When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to change without notice. US CX550/CX550V) and the hard disk (HDRXR550/XR550V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD disc. ...
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...58320; To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration 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/XR550V) Do not turn on use ...the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing ...
...58320; To protect the internal hard disk from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration 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/XR550V) Do not turn on use ...the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-XR550/XR550V). Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing ...
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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... your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. US
...; 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... your computer or a disc, you can record new images on the free media space again. Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. US
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... to make the scene look stable. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. US ...to your movies. Aim for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Excessive zooming will make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your body. Using accessories Make good use zooming ...
... to make the scene look stable. For example, using a tripod, you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Stay still at the end of camcorder accessories. Narrate the subject, or talk to the microphone than the recorded person. US ...to your movies. Aim for a balanced volume of spaciousness Use the panning technique. Excessive zooming will make movies that you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to be recorded with your body. Using accessories Make good use zooming ...
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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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... Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 Getting started You can check the approximate amount of your...;F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 until...
... Battery pack NP-FV50(supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time 155 195 390 Times measured with the camcorder at the upper left on the DC IN jack. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. US 13 Getting started You can check the approximate amount of your...;F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 until...
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...any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The... power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14
...any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The... power source Make the same connections as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 14
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... time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of... your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When ...
... time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of... your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . When ...
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If the viewfinder is turned Tips You can be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). US 16 To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under...in the illustration below. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Status Power of the LCD screen Viewfinder camcorder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled out On Notes Even if the ... The date and time does not appear during playback. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
If the viewfinder is turned Tips You can be adjusted to [OFF] (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). US 16 To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under...in the illustration below. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. Status Power of the LCD screen Viewfinder camcorder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled out On Notes Even if the ... The date and time does not appear during playback. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
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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 your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE ...medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time of movies. See page 105 for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . US 18...
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 your camcorder. Selecting the recording media for photos Touch (MENU) [Show others ] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE ...medium. Tips See page 104 for the recordable time of movies. See page 105 for the number of your camcorder. The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording media. Touch [YES] . US 18...
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...may vary depending on your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with your camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" media you can use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you use with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory ...
...may vary depending on your camcorder.) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be used only with your camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" media you can use with your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended that you use with "Memory Stick PRO" media compatible ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor. Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [MEMORY CARD] to operate with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory ...
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... recording mode lamp. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. MODE button (Movie): When recording 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...
... recording mode lamp. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder. MODE button (Movie): When recording 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...
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To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press ...LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next...
To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the screen except the rec & zoom buttons on your camcorder during this time. US 22 You cannot operate your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press ...LCD screen. Rec & zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next...
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During this time, do not apply shock or vibration 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. However, this case, set to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is not... of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Recording/Playback [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 76), and record...
During this time, do not apply shock or vibration 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. However, this case, set to [ACTIVE] in the upper right of the LCD screen is not... of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). Recording/Playback [ STEADYSHOT] is set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 76), and record...
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... a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. If white circular spots appear on... the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired ...
... a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. If white circular spots appear on... the recordable number of photos. To change how your camcorder flashes by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by (MENU) [Show others ] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired ...