
HDR-CX550V
High Defi nition Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
Specifi cations
IMAGER
Imaging Device 1/2.88” “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor with ClearVid™ array
Processor BIONZ® image processor
Imager Pixel Gross Size 6631K
VIDEO
Video Actual 16:9 4150K pixels
Video Actual 4:3 3110K pixels
Video Resolution (Movie Quality)HD: 1920x1080/1440x1080; SD: 720 x 480
Video Signal System HD: HDTV 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color
Video Format(s) Supported HD: AVCHD2: MPEG-2
STILL PICTURE
Still Actual 16:9 4500K
Still Actual 4:3 6000K
Still Picture Resolution 12 MP
Dual Record Resolution 8.3 MP
AUDIO
Audio Recording Format Dolby® Digital 5.1ch / Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo
Microphone Built-in Zoom Microphone
MEDIA TYPE
Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately);
SD/SDHC Media20
Internal Memory 64GB1
RECORDING CAPACITY
Rec. / Playback with Internal
Memory1
When using 2ch: High Defi nition: FX = up to 360 min., High
Defi nition: FH = up to 465 min., HQ = up to 935 min., LP = up
to 1595 min. Standard Defi nition: HQ = up to 965 min.
When using 5.1ch: High Defi nition: FX = up to 360 min., High
Defi nition: FH = up to 460 min., HQ = up to 935 min., LP = up
to 1520 min. Standard Defi nition: HQ = up to 935 min.
OPTICS AND LENS
Lens Type G Lens
35mm Equivalent 16:9 29.8 - 298mm
35mm Equivalent 4:3 36.5 - 365mm
Aperture F1.8 - 3.4
Exposure Control Yes (Touch Panel/Dial)
Filter Diameter (mm)37mm
Focal Distance (mm)3.8 - 38mm
Focus System Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel/Dial)
Progressive Shutter Mode N/A
Shutter Speed
Manual Dial: 1/8 - 1/10000; Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/725
STD: 1/60 - 1/725; Low Lux: 1/30 - 1/725;
Smooth Slow Rec: 1/250 - 1/1000
Minimum Illumination 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom 10x
Digital Zoom 120x
DISPLAY
Display 3.5" Xtra Fine LCD™ wide touch panel display3
View Finder 0.5cm (0.2 type)
HARDWARE
Flash Yes (High / Normal / Low)
Memory Card Slot Yes (Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD/SDHC media20)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto
Assignable Dial 6 available settings: Focus, Exposure, AE Shift, WB Shift, Iris
control, Shutter speed control
S/S & Zoom Button on LCD Yes
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Audio/Video Remote Terminal Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote
Digital Audio/Video Output(s)HDMI™
USB Port(s)Yes (mini B/Hi-Speed)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr)
Output(s)A/V terminal
HDMI™ Connection Output(s)Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack Yes
Microphone Input Yes
Active Interface Shoe Yes
CONVENIENCE
Face Detection Yes
Smile Shutter™ Mode Yes
Quick On Yes, Power On with LCD
BRAVIA® Sync Control for HDMI (CEC)Yes5
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Dynamic Range Optimizer Yes
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization
x.v.Color™Yes
White Balance Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
Fader Effects Yes
Scene Selection Mode(s)Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks,
Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Face Index Yes
Film Roll Index Yes
Photo Capture from Movie Yes
Still Image Mode(s)JPEG
Slide Show Mode Yes
Easy Handycam No
One Touch Disc Burn Yes12
PhotoTV HD Yes8
Multiple Language Display Yes
Smooth Slow Record Yes
Golf Shot Yes
POWER
Power Consumption 3.4W
Supplied Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® (NP-FV50)
Power Requirements 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (Approx.)2 5/8 x 3 x 5 3/4 inch (66 x 74 x 143mm)
Weight (Approx.)15oz (440g)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Rechargeable Battery Pack InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV50)
Remote Commander® control unit RMT-835
Clock Lithium (Installed)Yes
Component Video Cable Yes
Composite Video Cable Yes
USB Cable Yes
Application Software (CD-ROM)PMB Ver.5.09
SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM
Batteries NP-FV50/FV70/FV100
Starter Kit ACC-FV70, ACC-FV50A, ACC-HDV7
AC Adaptor/Charger for
V series batteries AC-VQV10/BC-TRV
Lens VCL-HGE0737C, VCL-HG1737C
HDMI Cable (mini)VMC-15MHD, VMC-30MHD
Tripod VCT-80AV, VCT-60AV, VCT-50AV, VCT-R640
Video Light HVL-10NH
GPS Unit GPS-CS3KA
FOOTNOTES
1. 64GB equals 64 billion bytes. A portion of the total storage is used for system management and/or application
fi les. The capacity that a user can use is approximately 62.8GB after deleting 650MB of demonstration video.
2. This camera captures high defi nition footage in the AVCHD format. High Defi nition AVCHD discs can be created
using standard DVD media, the supplied software and a compatible PC. DVD media containing AVCHD foot-
age may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder, PC with supplied software or PlayStation®3
devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with standard DVD based players, as the
DVD player may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI™ cable, both sold separately.
5. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Please refer to owner’s
manual to determine compatibility.
7. NAVTEQ map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By using a compatible PC, a broadband Inter-
net connection, and supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and videos can be shown on an
online map service. The online map service is currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change
or termination without notice.
9. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.
10. Smooth Slow Record captures 3 seconds of video which play back over 12 seconds.
12. One Touch Disc Burn feature requires DVDirect burner or compatible PC with supplied PBM software (sold separately).
13. Requires USB 2.0 connection via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive format-
ted in FAT-32. Connection via USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes).
20. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 (M2) logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG™, SD/SDHC
media (Class 4 or higher) are recommended.
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