Step 1: Charging the battery pack. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time. Changing the language setting. Step 3: Preparing the recording media. Selecting the recording media for movies. Selecting the recording media for photos. Inserting a memory card. 39 40
Recording. Recording movies. Shooting photos. Useful functions for recording movies and photos. Zooming. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO). Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD). Selecting the recording mode. Prioritizing the subject. Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter). Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording). Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec). Recording in dark places (NightShot). Recording in mirror mode. Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial. Playback on the camcorder. Useful functions for playing movies and photos. Searching for desired images by date (Date Index). Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index). Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index). Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback). Using PB zoom with photos. Playing back a series of photos (Slide show).
Playing images on a TV. 41 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]. 41 Using BRAVIA Sync. 43
Making good use of your camcorder
Deleting movies and photos. Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect). Dividing a movie.. Capturing a photo from a movie. Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card. Dubbing movies. Copying photos. Using the Playlist of movies. Creating the Playlist. Playing the Playlist. Using the GPS function (HDR-CX550V/XR550V). Setting the GPS function. Acquiring the current location information. Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index). Displaying the coordinate information (COORDINATES). Adjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ). 67 68
Saving images with an external device
Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY). Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder. Selecting the method for creating a disc. 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. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc..
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus.. Operating menus. Using MY MENU. OPTION MENU. Using the
Menu lists. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition). SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting). PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos). PLAYBACK (Items for playback). EDIT (Items for editing). OTHERS (Items for other settings). MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media). GENERAL SET (Other setup items).

Additional information

Troubleshooting. 91 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. 98 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos. 103 Expected time of recording and playback with each 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 camcorder. 114

Types of Memory Stick media you can use with your camcorder
For recording movies, it is recommended that you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 1 GB or larger marked with:
(Memory Stick PRO Duo media)*
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.
(Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media)
Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (This size can be used with your camcorder.)
Memory Stick PRO Duo media can be used only with Memory Stick PRO media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or Memory Stick Duo media adaptor.
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.
Note direction of notched corner. Access lamp
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card. In that case, touch [YES]. If you record only photos on the memory card, touch [NO].
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card by touching FORMAT] (under.
[MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MEMORY CARD] [YES] [YES]
(MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA

To eject the memory card

Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.

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.

Fasten the grip belt.

In step 2, touch [ DELETE] DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] [ . [YES] [YES]
Tips You can delete an image on the playback screen OPTION MENU. from To delete all images recorded in the recording media, and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p.85). Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails.
To delete all photos at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE ALL] [YES] . [YES]
To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category). To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE] or [ DELETE].
In step 2, touch [ DELETE] DELETE by date]/[ DELETE [ by date].
Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date.
To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date].
To delete photos, touch [ [ DELETE].

DELETE]

Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then. touch
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.

Touch [YES]

Touch the image on the LCD screen to to return confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.
Tips You can protect movies and photos on the OPTION MENU. playback screen from
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). To protect movies, touch [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]/[ PROTECT].
To protect photos, touch [ [ PROTECT].

PROTECT]

Touch the movies and photos to be protected.
is displayed on the selected images.
To undo the protection of movies and photos
Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears.

Dividing a movie

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.
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie starts playback.
In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. [
To protect all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date].
Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes.
The movie pauses. Play and pause. toggles as you press

Touch [PROTECT]

Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you selected the dividing point with.
To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time
In step above, select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch [UNPROTECT] .

Selecting the method for creating a disc
Several methods for creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your disc player.
Notes Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD-R, for creating a disc. See page 57 to save images in the external media.
You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p.41). You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media is connected with [Settings].
Notes The Date Index and Map Index (HDRCX550V/XR550V) of photos cannot be displayed. If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket)
AVCHD format compatible device Player
Sony Blu-ray disc player PlayStation3, etc.
To finish the external media connection
Touch on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.

Creating device

DVD writer, DVDirect Express (p.60) DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express (p.63) AVCHD disc (high definition image quality (HD))

Disc type

Ordinary DVD device Player
Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express
You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.14). Only unused discs of the following types can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. DVDirect Express is referred to as DVD writer in this section.

Operating menus

You can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of the menu. The selected category icon is displayed in orange. , the screen returns to the MY MENU screen. When you touch
: The menu list moves from category to category. : The menu list moves through 4 items at once.
Touch (MENU). Touch [Show others] on the MY MENU screen.
Touch the central part of the left side of screen to change the display. Touch the menu item to be changed. After changing the setting, touch. To finish setting the menu, touch. To return to the previous menu screen, touch
See the next page for details on MY MENU.
may not be displayed depending on the menu item.
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 mode (movie/photo).

Using MY MENU

You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU. You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE, PHOTO, and PLAYBACK. Example: deleting [SPOT MTR/FCS] and registering [ FADER]
Touch (MENU). Touch [MY MENU SETTING]. Touch [MOVIE]. Touch [SPOT MTR/FCS]. Touch [MANUAL SETTINGS] category). Touch [ FADER] (under. When MY MENU is displayed, touch Repeat the same steps above to register menu items on MY MENU, and enjoy using your Handycam.
Tips When an external storage device is connected, the exclusive MY MENU appears.

Using the

OPTION MENU
The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the mouse on a computer. When , and the menu items you can change in the context the OPTION MENU. You touch appear.

Menu item

Touch (OPTION). Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting. After completing the setting, touch
Notes Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time.

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.)

AUTO BACK LIGHT

Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.

AUDIO MODE

You can change the recording sound format. 5.1ch SURROUND ( 2ch STEREO ( ) )
Records sound in 5.1ch surround. Records sound in 2ch stereo.
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.

DIAL SETTING

You can select an item you want to set to the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 31.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

When using the NightShot (p.30) function, you can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible). ON

Emits infrared light.

OTHER REC SET

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
Does not emit infrared light. Notes Do not cover the infrared port (p.121) with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
The zooming zone appears when you select [120].
Up to 14 zoom is performed.

X.V.COLOR

Up to 120 zoom is performed digitally. Note When [ STEADYSHOT] is set to other than [ACTIVE], up to 10 zoom is performed optically.
You can capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. OFF
Records in ordinary color range.

PHOTO SETTINGS

(Items for recording photos)
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 set to [ON]: [ When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie

SELF-TIMER

Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF

Cancels the self-timer.

Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].

WIDE SELECT

When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. 16:9 WIDE

Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p.98).
The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote Commander (p.123).
The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p.112).
Refer also to Memory card (p.93). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p.115).
The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear.
Set [DISPLAY SET] to [ON] (p.87).
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p.21). Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. You
cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p.44). Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder (p.104, 105). Delete unnecessary images (p.44). While [DROP SENSOR] is activated (p.90), you may not record images. (HDR-XR550/ XR550V) The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the flash with: NightShot [IRIS] or [SHUTTER SPEED] that is assigned to the MANUAL dial [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] [TWILIGHT], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION]
The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media.
Photos cannot be recorded.
You cannot record photos together with: [ FADER] [GOLF SHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] When [ REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you cannot record photos while recording movies.
Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p.104).
The camcorder stops operating.
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped.

Recording time

Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX550/CX550V
(unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous recording time HD STD Typical recording time HD STD 225 310
Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 F). 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

Playing time

(unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 HD STD Additional information
(unit: minute) Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100
Continuous recording time HD STD 405 555
Typical recording time HD STD 200 275
Top: When the LCD screen is opened Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen Each recording time is measured when the [ REC MODE] is set to HQ.

HD 650 710

STD 830 925
Top: When the LCD screen is opened Bottom: When playing with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen
Expected recording time of movies

Internal memory

HDR-CX550/CX550V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute)
Recording mode [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch)* Recording time HDR-CX550 HDR-CX550V 6h5m 6h 7 h 45 m 7 h 40 m 15 h 50 m 15 h 35 m 25 h 35 m 25 h 15 m 26 h 55 m 26 h 35 m
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and m (minute)
Recording mode [STD HQ] (5.1ch)* [STD HQ] (2ch)* Recording time HDR-XR550 HDR-XR550V 59 h 40 m 59 h 20 m 61 h 20 m 61 h 10 m
* You can change the recording sound format with

[AUDIO MODE] (p.79).

Recording mode [STD HQ] (5.1ch)* [STD HQ] (2ch)* Recording time HDR-CX550 HDR-CX550V 15 h 50 m 15 h 35 m 16 h 15 m 16 h 5 m

Internal hard disk

HDR-XR550/XR550V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute)
Recording mode [HD FX] [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch)* Recording time HDR-XRh 29 h 20 m 59 h 30 m 96 h 30 m 101 h 20 m HDR-XR550V 22 h 50 m 29 h 10 m 59 h 20 m 96 h 10 m 101 h
Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD). The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camcorder. GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments.
You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camcorder as follows. In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of buildings. Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings. In underground locations, locations surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables. Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camcorder: near 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.
On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane
During take off and landing of an airplane, set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed to do by the on-board announcement. In other cases, use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.

On the map data

On triangulating errors
If you move to another location right after setting the GPS switch to ON, it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start trianguating, compared to when you stay in the same place. Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camcorder automatically triangulates your current location when the camcorder receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites is about 30 m (98 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally. Error during the triangulating process The camcorder acquires location information every 10 seconds during triangulating. There is a slight time difference between when the location information is acquired and when the location information is recorded on an image, therefore, the actual recording location may not match exactly the location on the map based on the GPS information.

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 with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not let the Memory Stick PRO Duo media get wet. Keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo media out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it. Do not insert anything other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Do not use or keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in the following locations: Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases
in the correct direction. If inserted in the wrong direction, the device may be damaged. Do not insert Memory Stick Duo media adaptor without Memory Stick PRO Duo media attached into Memory Stick media compliant device. Doing so may result in malfunctions of the device.
On image data compatibility
On the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor
Image data files recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back photos recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) If you cannot use Memory Stick PRO Duo media that have been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p.85). Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices
When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with Memory Stick media compliant device, be sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with Memory Stick media compliant device inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media into Memory Stick Duo media adaptor, make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo media are inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media inserted into Memory Stick Duo media adaptor on Memory Stick media compliant device, make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo media adaptor is inserted into the device

Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , MagicGate, , MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DVDirect is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries.
SDHC logo is a trademark.

Notes on the License

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (AVC VIDEO) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM> C Library, Expat, zlib, libjpeg, dtoa, and pcre software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read license1.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of C Library, Expat, zlib, libjpeg, dtoa, and pcre software.

(VIEW IMAGES) button (33) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) NIGHTSHOT button (30)
(INTELLIGENT AUTO) button (26)
POWER button (15) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. GPS switch (HDR-CX550V/XR550V) (53) Speaker MODE button (21)

(Movie)/

(Photo) lamps (21)
(USB) jack (60, 63) HDMI OUT jack (41)
Eyecup Viewfinder (23) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (23) Battery pack (12) A/V Remote Connector (41) DC IN jack (12) PHOTO button (24) Power zoom lever (26, 39) /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (12) START/STOP button (22) Grip belt (21) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (20) Memory card Access lamp (20) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. BATT (battery) release lever (14)
Wireless Remote Commander
////ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with ///, then press ENTER to enter.
Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

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 be recorded as a still image. SCAN/SLOW buttons (34) / (Previous/Next) buttons (34) PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button (22) Transmitter START/STOP button (22) Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button (34) Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback.
Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.121). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of ///, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last. You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using ///.
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless
into the slit to pull out the battery case.
Remote Commander until it clicks.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Symbols

1080i/480i..88 16:9..87 4:3..87 480i..88 5.1ch surround recording.29
Creating a disc..59 CTRL FOR HDMI..90.
GENERAL SET..86 GOLF SHOT..75 GPS..52 GUIDEFRAME..76
DATA CODE.16 DATE/TIME..16 Date Index.36 DELETE..44 DEMO MODE..89 DIAL SETTING..31 DIGITAL ZOOM.79 Disc recorder..64 DISPLAY SET..87 DISP OUTPUT..88 DIVIDE..46. DOWNLOAD MUSIC..39 DROP SENSOR..90 Dual Rec..30 Dubbing..48 DVDirect Express.60 DVD writer..60, 63
HD/STD SET.27 HDMI RESOLUTION.88 HIGHLIGHT.37 Highlight Playback..37 HQ..28
A.SHUT OFF.89 A/V connecting cable.42, 64 Abroad..107 AE SHIFT..74 AREA SET.88 AUDIO MODE..79 AUDIO REC SET.78 AUTO AREA ADJ..56 AUTO BACK LIGHT..79 AUTO CLOCK ADJ.56 AVCHD format.109
Image quality..27 IMAGE SIZE..80 INDOOR..72 InfoLITHIUM battery pack..112 INTELLIGENT AUTO.26, 98
BATTERY INFO..84. Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander.124 Battery pack..12. BEACH...71 BEEP..86 BLACK FADER..72 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.78 BRAVIA Sync..43
LANDSCAPE.71 LANGUAGE SET.17, 89 LCD BL LEVEL..86 LCD BRIGHT..86 LCD COLOR.87. LOW LUX.77 LP...28
EMPTY...85 EMPTY MUSIC.39 EXPOSURE..73 External media..57
FACE DETECTION.77, 98 Face Index.37. FADER..71 FH..28 FILE NO..82. Film Roll Index..36 FIREWORKS.71 FLASH LEVEL..81 FLASH MODE..81. FOCUS...74. Format..85 Fully charged..12 FX..28
Maintenance.109 MANAGE MEDIA.18, 85 MANUAL dial..31 MANUAL SETTINGS.71 Map Index.54 MY MENU..67 MEDIA FORMAT..85 MEDIA INFO..85 MEDIA SETTINGS..18. Memory card..19 Memory Stick media. 19, 111 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media.. 19, 111. Memory Stick PRO Duo media.. 19, 111.
CALIBRATION..115 CAMERA DATA..83 Capturing a photo from a movie..47 Charging the battery pack..12 Charging the battery pack abroad.. 14, 107 CLOCK/LANG..88 CLOCK SET..15 COMPONENT..88 CONVERSION LENS.77. COORDINATES..55 Copy...49
Menus..66, 69. MICREF LEVEL.78 Mirror mode..31 Moisture 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
REC LAMP..90. REC MODE..28. Recording..21 Recording and playback time..103. Recording media..18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos.103 REDEYE REDUC.81 REMOTE CTRL.90 Repair..91 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 96, 101 RESET...122
TELE MACRO..74 Telephoto..26 Thumbnail.44 Tripod...122 Troubleshooting.91. Turning the power on..15 TV..41. TV color systems..107 TV CONNECT Guide.41 TV TYPE..87 TWILIGHT..71 TWILIGHT PORT..71