Page 2 - Read this first; Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; Viewfinder; lens; Black points
2 US Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the i...
Page 5 - Notes on use; Note on using the camcorder at high
5 US Notes on use Do not do any of the following. 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 removing the battery pack or AC ...
Page 6 - Operation flow; Playing movies and photos
6 US Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 21) Recording movies 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 cam...
Page 7 - Advice for successful recording; To get good results in recording; Stabilizing your camcorder
7 US Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move t...
Page 8 - Useful recording techniques
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...
Page 9 - Table of contents; Getting started
9 Table of c on ten ts US Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 10 - Making good use of your camcorder
10 US Playing images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4...
Page 11 - Additional information
11 Table of c on ten ts US Menu lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 12 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack
12 US Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack AC Adaptor DC IN jack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Battery pack AC Adaptor /CHG (flash/charge) lamp To the wall outlet (wall socket) Pow...
Page 13 - Charging time
1 G etting star ted US You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder. ...
Page 14 - To remove the battery pack; ) and remove the battery; To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; attached, the battery pack is not discharged.; Charging the battery pack abroad; Notes on the battery pack
14 US To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the batt...
Page 15 - Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the; Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.; Select the desired geographical area with
15 G etting star ted US Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. 2 Select the desired geographical area with / , t...
Page 16 - To turn off the power
16 US Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] ...
Page 17 - Changing the language setting; Touch
17 G etting star ted US Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language .
Page 18 - Step 3: Preparing the recording media; Selecting the recording media for movies
1 US Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX550/CX550V * Internal memory Memory card HDR-XR550/XR550V * Internal hard disk Memory card * In the default se...
Page 19 - The recording medium is changed.; To check the recording media settings; recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.; Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder; Types of “Memory Stick” media you can use with your camcorder; “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
19 G etting star ted US Touch [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. The icon displayed may vary depe...
Page 20 - To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
20 US Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you recor...
Page 21 - Recording; Fasten the grip belt.
Rec or ding/P la yback 21 US Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following media. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Fasten the g...
Page 22 - Recording movies
22 US Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. You can start recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen. The icons and indicators on the LCD panel wi...
Page 24 - Data code during recording; a desired setting; Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.; Flashes
24 US Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback. To display them, touch (MENU) [Show ...
Page 25 - If white circular spots appear on photos
25 Rec or ding/P la yback US Tips See page 105 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ IMAGE SIZE] (under [PHOTO SETTINGS] category) a desired setting . You cannot record photos while is displayed. Your camcorder flashes automatically when...
Page 26 - Useful functions for; Zooming; Face detection
26 US Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 14 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. * HDR-CX550/CX550V ** HDR-XR550/XR550V Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Mov...
Page 27 - Scene detection; To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO
27 Rec or ding/P la yback US Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene. Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camera- shake occurs or...
Page 28 - Selecting the recording mode; Prioritizing the subject
2 US Tips You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record the high definition image quality (HD) movies from 4 levels. The re...
Page 30 - You can record photos during movie; and you can record images even in total
0 US To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD) ...
Page 31 - Recording in mirror mode; Items you can assign to the MANUAL
1 Rec or ding/P la yback US Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( ). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Controlling the image settings manua...
Page 33 - Playback; on the camcorder; Press; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.; Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date.
Rec or ding/P la yback US Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX550/CX550V: Internal memory HDR-XR550/XR550V: Internal hard disk Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Open the LCD screen o...
Page 34 - Returns to the recording screen.; Playing movies; Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
4 US / : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date. * / : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen. * is displayed when is touched. appears when the standard definition image quality (STD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 27). You can scroll the display...
Page 35 - To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch; Viewing photos; Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
5 Rec or ding/P la yback US To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can also adjust the sound volume by using / in the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card, (...
Page 39 - To change music files; Using PB zoom with photos; You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5
9 Rec or ding/P la yback US category) [ERASE] and select a scenario you want to erase with / , then touch [YES] . To erase all scenarios, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO ERASE] (under [EDIT] category) [ERASE ALL] [YES] [YES] . You can erase also by touching (OPTION) durin...
Page 40 - The slide show begins from the selected; To stop the slide show; To restart the slide show
40 US Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You canno...
Page 41 - Playing images on a TV; Connection methods and the image; HDMI OUT jack
41 Rec or ding/P la yback US Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] You can connect...
Page 42 - Connecting to a high definition TV
42 US Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4: TV Component A/V Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) A/...
Page 43 - When you connect with A/V; Using “BRAVIA” Sync
4 Rec or ding/P la yback US When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolut...
Page 44 - Deleting movies and; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos at one time; DELETE
44 US Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from yo...
Page 45 - Protecting recorded; To undo the protection of movies and
45 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der US Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect...
Page 46 - To protect all the movies and photos; Dividing a movie
46 US To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for still images recorded on the memory card. In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. To protect all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ PROTECT] ...
Page 47 - Capturing a photo; The selected movie starts playback.; The movie pauses. Play and pause; When capturing is finished, the screen
47 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der US Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card. A slight difference may occur from the point whe...
Page 48 - movies and photos; Dubbing movies; You can dub movies recorded on the
4 US 5 Touch . Notes The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (STD) [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition image quality (STD) The recording medium where y...
Page 49 - Touch the type of dubbing.; Copying photos
49 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der US Touch the type of dubbing. [DUB by select]: To select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard definition image quality (STD) P...
Page 50 - Select the photo to be copied.; Using the Playlist of; Creating the Playlist
50 US Select the photo to be copied. [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with . You can select multiple photos. Press and hold the image down on the screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to b...
Page 51 - To add all the movies recorded on the; Playing the Playlist; To erase unnecessary movies from the
51 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der US To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movie, then touch . Touch the im...
Page 52 - To change the order within the Playlist; Using the GPS function
52 US Touch [YES] . Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted. To change the order within the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category). Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE]. Select the movie to be moved. The selected movie...
Page 53 - Setting the GPS function
5 M ak ing good use of y our camc or der US Setting the GPS function Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded....
Page 54 - the recording screen.; To close the map screen
54 US Acquiring the current location information You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information. Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. The current location is displayed and marked at the center of ...
Page 56 - Your camcorder can maintain accurate
56 US Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ) Your camcorder can maintain accurate time and compensate for time difference automatically, by acquiring time and location information from GPS. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] cat...
Page 57 - Saving images with an external device; Saving images in
Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e 57 US Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) You can save movies and photos on external media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another pl...
Page 58 - When connecting an external media
5 US 6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen. Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows. However, even if the external media has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: ...
Page 59 - To play back images in the external; To finish the external media connection; Creating a disc with a; AVCHD format compatible device
59 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e US To play back images in the external media on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed. Play back the image (p. 33). You can also view images on a TV connected to your ca...
Page 60 - Ordinary DVD device; You can create a disc or play back the
60 US Ordinary DVD device Player DVD player Computer that can play DVDs, etc. Creating device DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 60) DVD writer, other than DVDirect Express (p. 63) Disc recorder, etc. (p. 64) Disc type Standard definition image quality (STD) disc Notes Always maintain your P...
Page 61 - To customize a disc with DISC BURN
61 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e US Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. Movies recorded on the internal recording media that have not been saved on any discs w...
Page 62 - To play back a disc on the DVD writer
62 US Touch [YES] on the camcorder screen. To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch [CREATE SAME DISC]. After the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] [END] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. Notes Do not do any of the fol...
Page 63 - To play back a disc on the ordinary DVD
6 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e US To play back a disc on the ordinary DVD player Select the standard image quality (STD) on the screen to select the image quality of the disc to be created in step 2 of “To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION.” Tips If you cannot play back created sta...
Page 64 - Disconnect the USB cable.; A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
64 US After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder ...
Page 65 - cable
65 Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e US cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manua...
Page 66 - Customizing your camcorder; Using menus; MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition); Operating menus
66 US Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to...
Page 67 - Using MY MENU
67 Customizing y our camc or der US Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mo...
Page 68 - Using the OPTION MENU
6 US Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU. You touch , and the menu items you can change in the context appear. Touch (OPTION...
Page 69 - Menu lists
69 Customizing y our camc or der US Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 71 FADER 71 WHITE BAL. 72 SPOT MTR/FCS 73 SPOT METER 73 SPOT FOCUS 73 EXPOSURE 73 FOCUS 74 TELE MACRO 74 AE SHIFT 74 WB SHIFT 75 GOLF SHOT 75 SMTH SLW REC 75 (SHOOTING SET) category / SET 27 REC MODE 28 GUIDEFR...
Page 71 - MANUAL; The default settings are marked with; SCENE SELECTION; You can record images effectively in various; FADER; You can record a transition with the
71 Customizing y our camc or der US MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in average image quality witho...
Page 72 - WHITE FADER; BLACK FADER; To cancel the fader before starting the; You can adjust the color balance to the
72 US WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the white effect. Out In BLACK FADER Fades in/out with the black effect. Out In To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF]. Tips When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared. A movie recorded using [BLACK FADER] may be difficult to see in ...
Page 73 - SPOT FOCUS; EXPOSURE
7 Customizing y our camc or der US from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/focus) You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT ME...
Page 74 - FOCUS; TELE MACRO; AE SHIFT; OFF
74 US FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appear...
Page 75 - GOLF SHOT
75 Customizing y our camc or der US You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 31). WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can adjust the white balance manually. OFF Adjusts the white balance automatically. ON ( and the adjustment value) Adjusts the white balance manually. Tips When the...
Page 76 - To change the setting; SHOOTING SET; SET
76 US To change the setting Touch (OPTION), then select the setting you want to change. [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER]. Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. SHOOTING S...
Page 77 - STEADYSHOT; ACTIVE; CONVERSION LENS; LOW LUX; FACE DETECTION; ON
77 Customizing y our camc or der US STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. STANDARD Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stab...
Page 78 - PRIORITY SETTING; SMILE DETECTION; SMILE SENSITIVITY; MICREF LEVEL (Microphone
7 US is a limit to the number of faces that can be recorded in Face Index. To play back from the Face Index, see page 37. PRIORITY SETTING Selects the priority subject for the face detection or the smile shutter. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically for the selected faces. AUTO Detects faces...
Page 79 - AUDIO MODE; OTHER REC SET; DIGITAL ZOOM; AUTO BACK LIGHT
79 Customizing y our camc or der US LOW ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) AUDIO MODE You can change the recording sound format. 5.1ch SURROU...
Page 80 - WIDE SELECT; PHOTO SETTINGS; IMAGE SIZE
0 US ON ( ) Records in x.v.Color. Notes Set [ X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. [ X.V.COLOR] cannot be s...
Page 81 - FLASH MODE; AUTO; FLASH LEVEL
1 Customizing y our camc or der US STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ON The SteadyShot function is used. OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used. FLASH MODE You can select the fl...
Page 82 - You can select the way to assign file number; PLAYBACK; DATE INDEX; During playback, your camcorder displays
2 US FILE NO. (File number) You can select the way to assign file number of photos. SERIES Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence. RESET A...
Page 83 - CAMERA DATA
Customizing y our camc or der US OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. COORDINATES * Displays coordinates. * HDR-CX550V/XR550V DATE/TIME Date Time CAMERA DATA SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutte...
Page 84 - EDIT; To close the battery information screen
4 US EDIT (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. DELETE See page 44. SCENARIO ERASE See page 38. PROTECT See page 45. DIVIDE See page 46. PHOTO CAPTURE See page 47. MOVIE DUB See page 48. PHOTO COPY See page 49. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 50. OTHERS (Items for other settings) Se...
Page 85 - MANAGE MEDIA; MEDIA SETTINGS; To turn off the display; MEDIA FORMAT; To prevent data on the internal
5 Customizing y our camc or der US MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. MEDIA SETTINGS See page 18. MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media...
Page 86 - GENERAL SET; VOLUME; LCD BRIGHT; NORMAL
6 US REPAIR IMG.DB F. See page 96, 101. GENERAL SET (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching / . BEEP ON A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, ...
Page 87 - LCD COLOR; DISPLAY SET; OUTPUT SETTINGS; TV TYPE
7 Customizing y our camc or der US to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen by touching / . Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images i...
Page 88 - COMPONENT; HD CONTENTS; CLOCK SET
US COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capa...
Page 89 - AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area; LANGUAGE SET; POWER SETTINGS; NEVER; OTHER SETTINGS; DEMO MODE; CALIBRATION
9 Customizing y our camc or der US AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) See page 56. DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. OFF Does not set the DST SET. ON Sets the DST SET. LANGUAGE SET You...
Page 91 - Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your
Additional inf or mation 91 US Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 91 to 102), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn th...
Page 92 - Batteries/power sources
92 US The menu settings have changed automatically. The following menu items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD screen. [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [LOW LUX] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] [AUT...
Page 93 - LCD screen/viewfinder
9 Additional inf or mation US The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery...
Page 97 - Playback on the TV
97 Additional inf or mation US Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist (p. 51). You cannot add photos in the Playlist. A movie cannot be divided. A movie that is too short cannot be divided. A protected movie cannot be divided. A photo cannot be captured from a movie. The recording medi...
Page 98 - Connecting to a Computer; “PMB” cannot be installed.
9 US Connecting to a Computer “PMB” cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PMB”. “PMB” does not work correctly. Quit “PMB” and restart your computer. The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of t...
Page 100 - Description of warning messages; If messages appear on the screen, follow the; Recording media
100 US (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card) Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 19). (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card) Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) Fast flashi...
Page 102 - This memory card may not be able to; Other; No further selection is possible.
102 US This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 19). Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection ...
Page 103 - Recording time of; Recording time
10 Additional inf or mation US Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a full...
Page 104 - Expected recording time of movies; Internal memory
104 US Expected recording time of movies Internal memory HDR-CX550/CX550V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX550 HDR-CX550V [HD FX] 6 h 5 m 6 h [HD FH] 7 h 45 m 7 h 40 m [HD HQ] 15 h 50 m 15 h 35 m [HD LP] (5.1ch) * 25 h 35 m 25 h 15 m [...
Page 105 - Memory card; Internal recording media
105 Additional inf or mation US Memory card High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) AVC HD 24M (FX) AVC HD 17M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 5M (LP) 5.1ch * AVC HD 5M (LP) 2ch * 1GB 5 (5) 6 (6) 10 (9) 20 (15) 20 (15) 2GB 10 (10) 10 (10) 25 (15) 45 (35) 45 (35) 4GB 20 (20) 25 (25) 55 (40) 90 (...
Page 107 - Using your camcorder; Power supply
107 Additional inf or mation US Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where...
Page 108 - Setting to the local time; camcorder abroad. Touch; World time difference
10 US Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 88). HDR-CX550V/XR550V When [AUTO CLOC...
Page 109 - Maintenance and; About the AVCHD format; What is the AVCHD format?
109 Additional inf or mation US Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification * 1 or the 720p specification * 2 using effici...
Page 111 - About the “Memory Stick” media
111 Additional inf or mation US Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia © EuroGeographics France source: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto® IGN France Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen. Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright ...
Page 112 - On the “Memory Stick Duo” media; Your camcorder operates only with an; What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
112 US media near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact...
Page 114 - About handling of your camcorder; On use and care
114 US About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard. About handling of your ...
Page 115 - LCD screen; On handling the casing
115 Additional inf or mation US You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold pl...
Page 117 - Notes on the License
117 Additional inf or mation US SDHC logo is a trademark. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this Ha...
Page 118 - On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
11 US On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have ...
Page 119 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Upper left
Q uick r ef er ence 119 US Quick reference Screen indicators Upper left Indicator 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) 60 min Remaining batteryRecording folderR...
Page 120 - Parts and controls
120 US Indicator Meaning IRIS (31) CONVERSION LENS (77) INTELLIGENT AUTO (26)OPTION button (68)VIEW IMAGES button (33)Slide show button (40) YOUR LOCATION button (54) 101-0005 Data file name (35) Protected image (45)Index button (35) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ ...
Page 123 - Wireless Remote Commander
12 Q uick r ef er ence US Wireless Remote Commander DATA CODE button (82) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback. PHOTO button (24) The on-screen image when you press this button will b...
Page 124 - To change the battery of the Wireless
124 US To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. WARNING Bat...
Page 125 - Index
125 Q uick r ef er ence US Index Creating a disc ............................59CTRL FOR HDMI ......................90 D DATA CODE ..............................16DATE/TIME................................16Date Index ...................................36DELETE .......................................4...
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