8
GB
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD disc.
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.

Confirm the model name of your

camcorder

The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this
series are as follows.
Recording
media
Capacity
of internal
recording
media
USB
jack
HDR-
CX550E/
HDR-
CX550VE*
Internal
memory +
memory
card
64 GB Input/
output
HDR-
XR550E/
HDR-
XR550VE*
Internal
hard disk
+ memory
card
240 GB

The model with * is equipped with GPS.

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. 20) 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. 21) or the
access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.
Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas
(HDR-XR550E/XR550VE).

On the drop sensor (HDR-XR550E/

XR550VE)

To protect the internal hard disk from shock
by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor
function. When a drop occurs, or under a non-
gravity condition, the block noise made when
this function is activated by the camcorder may
also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a
drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be
stopped.

Note on using the camcorder at high

altitudes (HDR-XR550E/XR550VE)

Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where the altitude is more than 5,000
meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage the
internal hard disk drive of your camcorder.