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...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) ...complies with other electrical equipment. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Excessive sound pressure from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any interference ...
...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. AC Adaptor Do not use with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) ...complies with other electrical equipment. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Excessive sound pressure from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any interference ...
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..., films, video tapes, and other materials may be lost , or other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on -screen displays in a particular installation. Unauthorized recording of such materials may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/... cause harmful interference to radio communications. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card...
..., films, video tapes, and other materials may be lost , or other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on -screen displays in a particular installation. Unauthorized recording of such materials may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/... cause harmful interference to radio communications. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card...
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... the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on the bottom of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. These points are normal results of your camcorder US LCD Panel The LCD screen is manufactured... card only HDRCX260V* HDRCX580V* Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V* 16 GB HDR-PJ580/ PJ580V* 32 GB HDR-PJ600/ Internal 220 GB PJ600V* hard disk HDRXR260V* + memory card 160 GB The model with * is equipped...
... the DVD disc recorded with GPS. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on the bottom of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. These points are normal results of your camcorder US LCD Panel The LCD screen is manufactured... card only HDRCX260V* HDRCX580V* Internal memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V* 16 GB HDR-PJ580/ PJ580V* 32 GB HDR-PJ600/ Internal 220 GB PJ600V* hard disk HDRXR260V* + memory card 160 GB The model with * is equipped...
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Parts and controls 13 Getting started Supplied Items 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Charging the battery using your ...a memory card 25 Recording/Playback Recording 27 Recording movies 27 Shooting photos 27 Zooming 30 Playback 32 Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 33 Operating buttons while playing 35 Advanced operations Recording people clearly 37 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority 37...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Parts and controls 13 Getting started Supplied Items 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Charging the battery using your ...a memory card 25 Recording/Playback Recording 27 Recording movies 27 Shooting photos 27 Zooming 30 Playback 32 Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 33 Operating buttons while playing 35 Advanced operations Recording people clearly 37 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority 37...
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...40 Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode 40 Changing the image quality of photos 41 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 41 Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode).. . . . . 42 Checking the triangulating... images on a TV 47 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 48 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). . . . . 49 Editing Editing on your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Dividing a movie 51 ...
...40 Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode 40 Changing the image quality of photos 41 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 41 Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode).. . . . . 42 Checking the triangulating... images on a TV 47 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 48 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). . . . . 49 Editing Editing on your camcorder 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Dividing a movie 51 ...
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... a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Menu lists 67 Others/Index Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 72 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos... recording time of movies 75 Expected number of recordable photos 78 About handling of your camcorder 79 Specifications 84 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 88 Screen indicators 91 Index 93 US 12
... a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Menu lists 67 Others/Index Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 72 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos... recording time of movies 75 Expected number of recordable photos 78 About handling of your camcorder 79 Specifications 84 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 88 Screen indicators 91 Index 93 US 12
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... the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (25) BATT (battery) release lever (21) To fasten the grip belt HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Power zoom lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (19) ... DC IN jack (19) A/V Remote Connector (47) Grip belt US 16 To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow (). When...
... the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (25) BATT (battery) release lever (21) To fasten the grip belt HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Power zoom lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (19) ... DC IN jack (19) A/V Remote Connector (47) Grip belt US 16 To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow (). When...
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.../PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful when you operate the camcorder with then press ENTER to enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of the recorded images when you press this button...
.../PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful when you operate the camcorder with then press ENTER to enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of the recorded images when you press this button...
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.../PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (only for HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are pre-installed in this camcorder (p. 54, p. 57). The USB connection support cable...
.../PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (only for HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide are pre-installed in this camcorder (p. 54, p. 57). The USB connection support cable...
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US 19 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off... when the battery pack is fully charged. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder ...
US 19 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off... when the battery pack is fully charged. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder ...
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...wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your ...computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to ...
...wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to charge the camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your ...computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to ...
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... the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging the ...; When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that you leave your camcorder. Do not use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC...
... the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is not discharged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging the ...; When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that you leave your camcorder. Do not use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC...
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Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 22
Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 22
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Touch the button on -screen displays to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of your camcorder and turn the power on. You can change the on the LCD screen. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [...If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open...
Touch the button on -screen displays to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of your camcorder and turn the power on. You can change the on the LCD screen. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [...If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to show messages in a specified language. Changing the language setting You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open...
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...open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to [Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). ...82) US 24 In this case, set to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during ...
...open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to [Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). ...82) US 24 In this case, set to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during ...
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HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. ... the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. US 25 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media...
HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. ... the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. US 25 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media...
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...) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system... by connecting the camcorder to format the memory card with all the data stored on your important data on it is displayed, format the memory card (p. 69). &#...
...) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system... by connecting the camcorder to format the memory card with all the data stored on your important data on it is displayed, format the memory card (p. 69). &#...
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... movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the...
... movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the...
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... screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. Notes If you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (68) *1 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V *2 HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *3 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V To... record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees ...
... screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. Notes If you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (68) *1 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V *2 HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *3 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V To... record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees ...
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...the zoom speed with the / button on a TV which is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to [24p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is recommended you move your finger on the power zoom lever. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges...power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of your camcorder can magnify images using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 68) as follows. For HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/ XR260V: Up to 55 times the original size For HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V: Up to keep your finger...
...the zoom speed with the / button on a TV which is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to [24p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is recommended you move your finger on the power zoom lever. During this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges...power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of your camcorder can magnify images using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 68) as follows. For HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/ XR260V: Up to 55 times the original size For HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V: Up to keep your finger...
