Sony HDR-XR550 Camcorder User Manual


 
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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) movies recorded
in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch
sound. The sound of standard definition image
quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch.
Tips
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
SURROUND] (
) or [2ch STEREO]
(
) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 79).
You can create a disc, which contains the
movies recorded on your camcorder, on a
computer using the supplied software “PMB.” If
you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system,
you can enjoy realistic sound.
Recording high quality photos
during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO.
Notes
You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
may appear when the capacity of the
recording media is not enough or when you
record photos continuously. You cannot record
photos while
is displayed.
When [
REC MODE] is set to [HD FX], you
cannot use Dual Rec.
Tips
When the MODE lamp is set to
(Movie), the
size of photos becomes [
8.3M] (16:9 wide)
or [6.2M] (4:3).
You can record photos during recording
standby in the same way as when the
(Photo)
lamp is turned on.
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears,
and you can record images even in total
darkness.
Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the
NightShot function.
Notes
The NightShot function uses infrared light.
Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with
your fingers or other objects.
Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).
A
djust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 74)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
Do not use the NightShot function in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
S
et [LOW LUX] (p. 77) when you record photos
with color images in dim light.
Infrared port