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Sony Handycam HDR-CX550 User Manual

Sony Handycam HDR-CX550
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4-170-538-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
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2010 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide
US
Guía de operaciones
ES
HDR-CX550/CX550V/
XR550/XR550V

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Sony Handycam HDR-CX550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelHandycam HDR-CX550
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Owner's Record

WARNING

Critical safety notice regarding fire and shock hazards.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Essential guidelines to prevent fire or electric shock hazards.

Read This First

Supplied Items

Lists all items included in the camcorder package.

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the Battery Pack

Instructions for connecting the AC adaptor and charging the battery.

Step 2: Turning the Power On and Setting Date/Time

Step 3: Preparing the Recording Media

Selecting Recording Media

How to choose between internal memory, memory card, or hard disk for recording.

Recording/Playback

Recording

Basic steps for starting movie and photo recording.

Playback on the Camcorder

Playing Images on a TV

Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]

Step-by-step guide to connect the camcorder to a television.

Making Good Use of Your Camcorder

Deleting Movies and Photos

Frees up media space by removing unwanted recordings.

Saving Movies and Photos with a Computer

Preparing a Computer (Windows)

System requirements and setup for using a Windows PC with the camcorder.

Creating an AVCHD Disc

Saving Images in External Media (DIRECT COPY)

Customizing Your Camcorder

Using Menus

Explains how to navigate and use the camcorder's menu system.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered with the camcorder.

Specifications

Quick Reference

Screen Indicators

Explains the meaning of icons and symbols displayed on the camcorder screen.

Parts and Controls

Active Interface Shoe

Describes the accessory shoe for connecting external devices.

PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)

IMAGE SIZE

Allows selection of different photo resolutions for capturing images.

EDIT (Items for editing)

MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)

MEDIA FORMAT

Deletes all data on media to recover free space and improve performance.

GENERAL SET (Other setup items)

SOUND/DISP SET

Adjusts audio volume, beeps, and LCD screen settings.

DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR550/XR550V)

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos

Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack

Details battery life and recording durations for different modes and batteries.

Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD)

Selecting the recording mode

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial

Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)

Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)

Playing Images on a TV

Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]

Step-by-step guide to connect the camcorder to a television.

Deleting movies and photos

Dividing a movie

Capturing a photo from a movie

Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card

Dubbing movies

Transfers movies from internal media to a memory card.

Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V)

What is GPS?

Explains the GPS system and its use with the camcorder for location data.

Setting the GPS function

Acquiring the current location information

Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ)

Creating a Disc with the Dedicated DVD Writer, DVDirect Express

Creating a High Definition Image Quality (HD) Disc with a DVD Writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express

Customizing Your Camcorder

Using Menus

Explains how to navigate and use the camcorder's menu system.

Using MY MENU

Using the OPTION MENU

Menu Lists

MANUAL SETTINGS Category

Lists manual settings for scene conditions and adjustments.

MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)

SCENE SELECTION

Selects optimal recording settings based on the shooting environment.

SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)

REC MODE (Recording Mode)

Sets the preferred mode for recording movies (e.g., HD FX, HQ).

STEADYSHOT

PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)

IMAGE SIZE

Allows selection of different photo resolutions for capturing images.

PLAYBACK (Items for playback)

VIEW IMAGES

Accesses and browses recorded movies and photos.

EDIT (Items for editing)

MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)

MEDIA FORMAT

Deletes all data on media to recover free space and improve performance.

GENERAL SET (Other setup items)

SOUND/DISP SET

Adjusts audio volume, beeps, and LCD screen settings.

HDMI RESOLUTION

DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR550/XR550V)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered with the camcorder.

Memory card

Operations using the memory card cannot be performed

Troubleshooting steps for when the memory card is not recognized or functional.

Recording

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images

Addresses issues where recording commands are not functioning.

Playback

Images cannot be played back

Troubleshooting steps for when recorded media cannot be viewed.

GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V)

The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal

Explains why GPS may not be acquiring signals and how to resolve it.

Connecting to a Computer

“PMB” cannot be installed

Troubleshooting for issues with installing the Picture Motion Browser software.

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)

Explains error codes and diagnostic messages displayed by the camcorder.

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos

Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack

Details battery life and recording durations for different modes and batteries.

Memory card

Expected number of recordable photos

Information on how many photos can be stored on memory cards of various sizes.

Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

Information on using the camcorder with different power systems internationally.

Setting to the local time

Maintenance and precautions

About the AVCHD format

Explains the AVCHD format used by the camcorder for recording.

About GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V)

On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane

Guidelines for using GPS features while on an aircraft.

About the “Memory Stick” media

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

To charge the battery pack

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care

Provides general guidelines for operating and maintaining the camcorder.

LCD screen

To clean the LCD screen

Instructions for cleaning the camcorder's display screen.

On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery

Quick Reference

Screen Indicators

Explains the meaning of icons and symbols displayed on the camcorder screen.

Parts and Controls

Active Interface Shoe

Describes the accessory shoe for connecting external devices.

Wireless Remote Commander

Recommended Batteries

Tripods

Shooting Grip

Kits

Cases

Water Housing

Sports Pack

Includes a waterproof case and accessories for underwater shooting.

Water Housing/Microphones

Bluetooth® Wireless Microphone

Details on wireless microphone systems for improved audio recording.

Lenses

High-Grade Wide Conversion Lens

Accessories that expand the camcorder's lens capabilities.

Filters

Lights

Cables/Media

HDMI Cable (Mini-to-Full)

Information on cables for connecting the camcorder to TVs and computers.

DVDirect® Recorders

DVDirect Express DVD Recorder

Details on DVD recorders for transferring video content.

LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only)

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