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US/ES
4-170-538-11(1)
HDR-CX550/CX550V/
XR550/XR550V
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide US
Additional information on this product and
Guía de operaciones ES
answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
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este producto y respuestas a las preguntas
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, st
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexic
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this socket) immediately if any malfunction manual thoroughly, and retain it for future occurs while using your camcorder. reference. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to CAUTION it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Battery pack Excessive sound pressure from earphones If the battery pack is mishandled, the and headphones cause hearing loss. battery pack c
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CAUTION For the customers in the U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or UL is an internationally recognized safety modifications not expressly approved in organization. this manual could void your authority to The UL Mark on the product means it has operate this equipment. been UL Listed. Note If you have any questions about this This equipment has been tested and found product, you may call: to comply with the limits for a Class B Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- digital devi
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Viewfinder For the State of California , USA only Perchlorate Material – special handling, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate LCD Screen Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied Battery pack 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)
=> The camcorder is not dustproofed, drippro
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Notes on playing back
=> The camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the camcorder with the following devices; Black points Other AVCHD format compatible devices White, red, blue or green points which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the
=> Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the
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Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Notes on optional accessories
=> Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
=> We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
=> Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
=> Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the in some countries/regions. camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the About this manual, illustrations and DC plug. on-screen displays Note on the camcorder/battery pack
=> The example images used in this manual
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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. 23) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the access lamp (p. 23) are lit or flashing
=> When using a s
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 15) Prepare the power source and memory card. Recording movies and photos (p. 24) Recording movies p. 25 Changing the recording mode Expected recording time(MEDIA INFO) Shooting photos p. 27 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 30 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p. 38 Saving movies and photos in external media p. 49 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 51 Deleting mov
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Customizing your camcorder Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack HDR-CX550/CX550V Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) HDR-XR550/XR550V Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Power cord (Mains lead) Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 1
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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. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the 1 viewfinder. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it 2 clicks. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your 3 camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
=> Align t
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Getting started 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 battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the battery pack
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, replace the viewfinder, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off.
=> The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging u
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an it
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Getting started 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] .
=> You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP] [OFF] .
=> If the button you tou
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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 . US 0
