Sony XR550E Manuel d'utilisateur

4-170-535-12(1)Digital HD Video Camera Recorder“Handycam” Handbook 2010 Sony CorporationHDR-CX550E/CX550VE/ XR550E/XR550VETable of contents9Getting s

10GBPlaying images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100GB (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card)Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 19).  (Warning indicator pertaining to the w

101Additional informationGBThe Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create ne

102GBThis 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 mem

103Additional informationGBRecording time of movies/number of recordable photos“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for sta

104GBExpected recording time of moviesInternal memoryHDR-CX550E/CX550VEHigh definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute)Recording mode Rec

105Additional informationGBMemory cardHigh definition image quality (HD)(unit: minute)AVC HD 24M (FX)AVC HD 17M (FH)AVC HD 9M (HQ)AVC HD 5M (LP)5.1ch*

106GBStandard definition image quality (STD):HQ: Approx. 9Mbps (average) 720  576 pixels/16:9, 4:3The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Ph

107Additional informationGBUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied wi

108GBSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (ME

109Additional informationGBMaintenance and precautionsAbout the AVCHD formatWhat is the AVCHD format?The AVCHD format is a high definition digital vid

11Table of contentsGBMenu lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110GBopen sky environments.You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellite

111Additional informationGBCroatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia© EuroGeographicsFrancesource: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto®

112GBmemory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction.On image data compatibilityImage data fil

113Additional informationGBPut the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots.Use a

114GBNear windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the view

115Additional informationGBdirectly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION)The

116GBNote on disposal/transfer of the memory cardEven if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer,

117Additional informationGBSDXC and SDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association.All other prod

118GBOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied softwareThe software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or

Quick reference119GBQuick referenceScreen indicatorsUpper leftIndicator MeaningMENU button (66) AUDIO MODE (79)Self-timer recording (80)GPS tracking

12GBGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packHDR-CX550E/CX550VEHDR-XR550E/XR550VEBattery packAC Adaptor/CHG (flash/charge) lampTo the wall outl

120GBIndicator MeaningIRIS (31) CONVERSION LENS (77)  INTELLIGENT AUTO (26)OPTION button (68)VIEW IMAGES button (33)Slide show

121Quick referenceGBthe operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the

122GB (INTELLIGENT AUTO) button (26) POWER button (15) RESET buttonPress RESET using a pointed object.Press RESET to initialize all the settings

123Quick referenceGBWireless Remote Commander DATA CODE button (82)Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX550VE/XR550

124GBTo change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery ca

125Quick referenceGBIndexCreating a disc ...59CTRL FOR HDMI ...90DDATA CODE ...

126GBMenus ...66, 69MICREF LEVEL ...78Mirror mode ...31Moisture co

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13Getting startedGBYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder.NotesYou cannot attach any “InfoLITHI

14GBTo remove the battery packClose the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack ().To use a wall outlet (w

15Getting startedGBStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on an

16GBNotesThe date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during p

17Getting startedGBChanging the language settingYou can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.Touch (MENU)  [Show o

18GBStep 3: Preparing the recording mediaThe recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed o

19Getting startedGB Touch [YES]  .The recording medium is changed.To check the recording media settingsIn either movie recording mode or photo re

2GBRead this firstSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) 

20GB“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder.Do not attach a label or t

Recording/Playback21GBRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the following

22GBRecording moviesPress START/STOP to start recording.You can start recording also by touching  in the bottom left of LCD screen.To stop recording,

23Recording/PlaybackGBIt will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder du

24GBData code during recordingThe recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX550VE/XR550VE) are recorded automatically on the recordi

25Recording/PlaybackGBTipsSee page 105 on the recordable number of photos.To change the image size, touch (MENU)  [Show others]  [ IMAGE SIZE] (und

26GBUseful functions for recording movies and photosZoomingYou can magnify images up to 14 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can

27Recording/PlaybackGBScene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro)The camcorder selects the most

28GBTipsYou can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this

29Recording/PlaybackGBTouch the face with the double-lined frame again to cancel.NotesThe face you touched may not be detected, depending on the surro

3GBDo not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.Abo

30GBTo 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 c

31Recording/PlaybackGBRecording in mirror modeOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ().Tips

32GBNotesManual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after setting [AE SH

33Recording/PlaybackGBPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played

34GB/ : Displays movies recorded on the previous/next date.*/ : Displays the previous/next movie. Returns to the recording screen.*  is display

35Recording/PlaybackGBTo adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch  adjust with /  .You can also adjust the sound volum

36GBUseful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for desired images by date (Date Index)You can search for desired images by date efficient

37Recording/PlaybackGBTipsYou can also display the Film Roll Index by touching (MENU)  [Show others]  [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) 

38GBTo stop Highlight PlaybackTo pause, touch .To stop, touch or .To change the settings for Highlight PlaybackAfter touching [ HIGHLIGHT], touch [

39Recording/PlaybackGBTo erase the saved Highlight Playback scenarioTouch (MENU)  [Show others]  [SCENARIO ERASE] (under [EDIT] category)  [ERA

4GBNote on the camcorder/battery pack temperatureWhen the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you ma

40GB Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).To cancel, touch .Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)Touch on the photo

41Recording/PlaybackGBPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the

42GB Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 33).Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition

43Recording/PlaybackGBdefinition image quality (STD) movies are converted to 2ch sound.When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S VIDEOWhen the

44GBMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.NotesYou ca

45Making good use of your camcorderGB In step 2, touch [ DELETE]  [DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date].To delete all photos on the same day at one ti

46GBTo protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one timeNotesYou cannot select [PRT. by date] for still images recorded on the me

47Making good use of your camcorderGBdividing movies on the memory card.A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual d

48GB5 Touch  .NotesThe image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie:[ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD)[0.2M] in

49Making good use of your camcorderGB Touch the type of dubbing.[DUB by select]: To select movies and dub[DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a spec

5GBNotes on useDo not do any of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be

50GB 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 th

51Making good use of your camcorderGBTo add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ [ADD by date]. The

52GB Touch  [YES]   .TipsEven if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted.To change the order within the Playlist

53Making good use of your camcorderGBSetting the GPS functionSet the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to t

54GBAcquiring the current location informationYou can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acqui

55Making good use of your camcorderGBThe point you touch on the map scrolls to the center automatically. If you hold a certain point, the map keeps sc

56GBAdjusting the clock and the area automatically (AUTO CLOCK ADJ/AUTO AREA ADJ)Your camcorder can maintain accurate time and compensate for time dif

Saving images with an external device57GBSaving images with an external deviceSaving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)You can save movies and ph

58GBThis screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images.6 After the operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen.NotesThe n

59Saving images with an external deviceGBTo play back images in the external media on the camcorder Touch [Play without copying.] in step 5 above.The

6GBOperation flowGetting started (p. 12)Prepare the power source and memory card.Recording movies and photos (p. 21)Recording movies  p. 22 Changing

60GBOrdinary DVD devicePlayerDVD playerComputer that can play DVDs, etc.Creating deviceDVD writer, DVDirect Express (p. 60)DVD writer, other than DVDi

61Saving images with an external deviceGB Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray.The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the

62GB 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

63Saving images with an external deviceGBTo play back a disc on the ordinary DVD playerSelect the standard image quality (STD) on the screen to select

64GB After the operation is completed, touch [END]  [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable.Creating a standard definition imag

65Saving images with an external deviceGB Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (s

66GBCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusUsing the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu o

67Customizing your camcorderGBNotesYou may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.Grayed out menu items

68GBUsing the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is dis

69Customizing your camcorderGBMenu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) categorySCENE SELECTION 71FADER 71WHITE BAL. 72SPOT MTR/FCS 73SPOT METER 73SPOT FOCUS

7GBAdvice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorderWhen you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body uprig

70GBPHOTO COPYCOPY by select 49COPY by date 49PLAYLIST EDITADD/ ADD 50ADD by date/ ADD by date 51ERASE/ ERASE 51ERASE ALL/ ERASE ALL 51MOVE/ MOV

71Customizing your camcorderGB MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.The default settings a

72GBWHITE FADERFades in/out with the white effect.Out InBLACK FADERFades in/out with the black effect.Out InTo cancel the fader before starting the op

73Customizing your camcorderGBfrom inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance.SPOT MTR/F

74GBFOCUSYou can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.Touch (nearb

75Customizing your camcorderGBYou can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 31).WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)You can adjust the white bal

76GBTo change the settingTouch (OPTION), then select the setting you want to change.[TIMING]Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pre

77Customizing your camcorderGBSTEADYSHOTYou can compensate for camera shake.Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then

78GBThe detected faces are recorded in Face Index, however, some faces may not be. Also, there is a limit to the number of faces that can be recorded

79Customizing your camcorderGBLOW ( )Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concer

8GB Useful recording techniquesCapturing images beautifully without troublesome settingINTELLIGENT AUTO(26)Focusing on the child on the left side of

80GB X.V.COLORYou can capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more

81Customizing your camcorderGBSTEADYSHOTYou can compensate for camera shake.Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then

82GBFILE NO. (File number)You can select the way to assign file number of photos.SERIESAssigns file numbers of photos in sequence.The file number bec

83Customizing your camcorderGBOFFData code is not displayed.DATE/TIMEDisplays the date and time.CAMERA DATADisplays camera setting data.COORDINATES*D

84GB EDIT (Items for editing)See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.DELETESee page 44.SCENARIO ERASESee page 39.PROTECTSee page 45.DIVIDESee page

85Customizing your camcorderGB MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.MEDIA SETTINGSSee page 18.MEDIA INF

86GBREPAIR 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

87Customizing your camcorderGBto the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically.TipsThis adjustment does not affect the recorded image

88GB COMPONENTSelect [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.576iSelect this when connecting your camcorder

89Customizing your camcorderGB AUTO AREA ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX550VE/XR550VE)See page 56. SUMMERTIMEYou can change this setting without

9Table of contentsGBTable of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90GB DROP SENSOR (HDR-XR550E/XR550VE)Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk.ONActivates the drop sensor. Wh

Additional information91GBAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the

92GBThe menu settings have changed automatically.The following menu items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD

93Additional informationGBThe remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This

94GBcannot make new recording during this period.The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 44).Total number of movie scenes or photos

95Additional informationGBThe horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.The horizontal to vertical ratio of high d

96GBPhotos cannot be played back.Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file

97Additional informationGBPlaylist. Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist (p. 51).You cannot add photos in the Playlist.A movie cannot be divided

98GBThe current location on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location.The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS sa

99Additional informationGBC:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)C:04:The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series). Use an “Inf