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... battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Operation is designed specifically for future reference. Even if your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference...For more information regarding recycling of used rechargeable batteries to any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...
... battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Operation is designed specifically for future reference. Even if your camcorder. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference...For more information regarding recycling of used rechargeable batteries to any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...
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... apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). However, there is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access... materials may be copyrighted. The supplied interface cable must be lost . Use the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is no guarantee that to comply with local regulations. special handling may be used in each ...
... apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). However, there is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access... materials may be copyrighted. The supplied interface cable must be lost . Use the camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is no guarantee that to comply with local regulations. special handling may be used in each ...
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..., so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for in this manual are based on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of your...
..., so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for in this manual are based on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camcorder within the support page. Check the model name on the bottom of your...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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...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 ... 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 Capturing...
...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 ... 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 Capturing...
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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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Securing ring HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card ...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) ...; 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 ...
Securing ring HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card ...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) ...; 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 ...
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... enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of the arrow. Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with the supplied remote commander. ENTER buttons When you use the projector. STOP button DISPLAY...
... enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of the arrow. Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with the supplied remote commander. ENTER buttons When you use the projector. STOP button DISPLAY...
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... in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 20) is designed for connection. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Lens hood (only for HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (only for HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack...
... in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 20) is designed for connection. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Lens hood (only for HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (only for HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack...
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... 19 HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder... LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your...
... 19 HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder... LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your...
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...Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). US 20 You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. ... 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 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the ...
...Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). US 20 You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. ... 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 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the ...
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... The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Do not use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . &#... narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging the...
... The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Do not use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . &#... narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging the...
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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 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.
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... change the on-screen displays to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of your camcorder and 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 the...
... change the on-screen displays to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of your camcorder and 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 the...
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...24 They are recorded automatically on the country/region selected for your camcorder. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback. To ...In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). [Power On By LCD] (p. 69) To set to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] ...
...24 They are recorded automatically on the country/region selected for your camcorder. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback. To ...In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). [Power On By LCD] (p. 69) To set to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] ...
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Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Please wait.] screen appears if ... can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Access lamp Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as following icons. HDR-CX250 Default recording medium Memory card Alternative recording medium - HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory...
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Please wait.] screen appears if ... can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Access lamp Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as following icons. HDR-CX250 Default recording medium Memory card Alternative recording medium - HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory...
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... cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. Save your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC ... recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of the memory card. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on your camcorder before the first use with your important data on it is recommended to format the memory card with your PC, etc. If [Failed ...
... cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. Save your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC ... recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of the memory card. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on your camcorder before the first use with your important data on it is recommended to format the memory card with your PC, etc. If [Failed ...
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Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Refer to display information on the LCD screen to the page in photo recording mode) MENU button (65) Status ... mode), PHOTO button (in ( ) for recording. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for both movie recording and photo recording modes. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted...
Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Refer to display information on the LCD screen to the page in photo recording mode) MENU button (65) Status ... mode), PHOTO button (in ( ) for recording. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for both movie recording and photo recording modes. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted...
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...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 ...58444; Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close the LCD screen while recording movies, the...
...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 ...58444; Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close the LCD screen while recording movies, the...
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...lever. W (Wide angle): Wider range of your camcorder can magnify images using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 68) as a guide. Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) ...TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. If you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of view T (Telephoto): Close view You can display...
...lever. W (Wide angle): Wider range of your camcorder can magnify images using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 68) as a guide. Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) ...TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. If you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of view T (Telephoto): Close view You can display...
