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...; In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the ...on the many functions of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Confirm the model name on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for effective use. Black points White, red, blue ...
...; In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the ...on the many functions of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Confirm the model name on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for effective use. Black points White, red, blue ...
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... be played back 59 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder 60 Creating a disc with DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using... 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
... be played back 59 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder 60 Creating a disc with DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using... 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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... by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). US 27 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn...
... by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). US 27 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn...
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... the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. On image quality The image quality and the bit-rate for each recording mode can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears...
... the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. On image quality The image quality and the bit-rate for each recording mode can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears...
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... received, refer to the "Handycam" User Guide. Rotate the LCD panel to direct the GPS antenna towards the sky. B: You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. 1 Press (View Images) (p. 32). 2 Display the desired event at the center of the camcorder are...
... received, refer to the "Handycam" User Guide. Rotate the LCD panel to direct the GPS antenna towards the sky. B: You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. 1 Press (View Images) (p. 32). 2 Display the desired event at the center of the camcorder are...
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... Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can be set the points in a movie or photo that is played back with high definition image quality (HD). Notes Highlight Playback scenes will change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Setup] [ Playback...help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you connect the camcorder to 2ch stereo (HDR-CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V). When you set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the ...
... Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can be set the points in a movie or photo that is played back with high definition image quality (HD). Notes Highlight Playback scenes will change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Setup] [ Playback...help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you connect the camcorder to 2ch stereo (HDR-CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V). When you set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the ...
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...high definition TV*1 Connecting to a nonhigh definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV HDMI OUT jack*2 A/V Remote Connector*4 Advanced operations HDMI Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Input Yellow White Red Signal flow HDMI OUT jack*3 A/V Remote Connector*5 *1 If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable for connection. *2 HDR-CX250/CX260V *3 HDR-CX580V.../PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *4 HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V *5 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 1 Switch...
...high definition TV*1 Connecting to a nonhigh definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV HDMI OUT jack*2 A/V Remote Connector*4 Advanced operations HDMI Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Input Yellow White Red Signal flow HDMI OUT jack*3 A/V Remote Connector*5 *1 If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable for connection. *2 HDR-CX250/CX260V *3 HDR-CX580V.../PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *4 HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V *5 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 1 Switch...
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... camcorder, the 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with the built...in microphone. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal,...
... camcorder, the 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with the built...in microphone. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal,...
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... camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback screen of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of ...quality levels, the image size will be done on the camcorder. A B A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the movie.
... camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback screen of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of ...quality levels, the image size will be done on the camcorder. A B A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the movie.
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...the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software 1 Turn on the computer. Log on the Device Stage window. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or more .../AVCHD recording disc/DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 ...
...the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software 1 Turn on the computer. Log on the Device Stage window. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or more .../AVCHD recording disc/DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 ...
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... the camera icon for installing the "Expanded Feature" upgrade appear on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). In this case, you cannot use some functions that were available with "PMB" with this case, you are...computer display. Functions that can be connected to the Internet to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software to install the "Expanded Feature" upgrade. To disconnect your computer without following the procedures described above. ...
... the camera icon for installing the "Expanded Feature" upgrade appear on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). In this case, you cannot use some functions that were available with "PMB" with this case, you are...computer display. Functions that can be connected to the Internet to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software to install the "Expanded Feature" upgrade. To disconnect your computer without following the procedures described above. ...
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... media and may not be used with a movie that has been created with DVD based players or recorders, as separate files. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you need a device that exceeds... image quality, you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. The image files may be copied onto DVD media. To create a Blu-ray disc ...
... media and may not be used with a movie that has been created with DVD based players or recorders, as separate files. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you need a device that exceeds... image quality, you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. The image files may be copied onto DVD media. To create a Blu-ray disc ...
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...which movies cannot be some types of with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). Hard disk recorder, etc. Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). ...58320; There may not operate correctly. Saving images with standard definition image quality (STD). USB Adapter Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 63 ...
...which movies cannot be some types of with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). Hard disk recorder, etc. Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). ...58320; There may not operate correctly. Saving images with standard definition image quality (STD). USB Adapter Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 63 ...
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... played back only on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Because DVD players/...not be available in DVD players/ recorders. US 59 Saving images with an external device The devices on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions.
... played back only on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Because DVD players/...not be available in DVD players/ recorders. US 59 Saving images with an external device The devices on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions.
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... cassette. 1 Insert the recording medium in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with an external device US 61 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in the recording device (a disc recorder,... etc.). If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than ...
... cassette. 1 Insert the recording medium in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with an external device US 61 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in the recording device (a disc recorder,... etc.). If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than ...
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US 62 Notes You cannot copy images to recorders connected with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V ...HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V ** HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder. A/V connecting cable A/V Remote Connector* A/V Remote Connector** Input Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition...
US 62 Notes You cannot copy images to recorders connected with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V ...HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V ** HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on your camcorder. A/V connecting cable A/V Remote Connector* A/V Remote Connector** Input Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition...
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... Select [Edit/Copy] [Copy], and then follow the instructions that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder is connected to use . To play movies. US 64 Notes You cannot use the following operations...country/region. The number of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media device to the Sony support website in your camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before use ...
... Select [Edit/Copy] [Copy], and then follow the instructions that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder is connected to use . To play movies. US 64 Notes You cannot use the following operations...country/region. The number of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media device to the Sony support website in your camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before use ...
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...Scenario Starts playing the scenarios that icons or indicators are displayed on the screen with standard definition image quality (STD). Direct Copy Copies images stored in Zoom Mic Records movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to make sure .... Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Frame ...
...Scenario Starts playing the scenarios that icons or indicators are displayed on the screen with standard definition image quality (STD). Direct Copy Copies images stored in Zoom Mic Records movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to make sure .... Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Frame ...
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...quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 145 155 70 75 NP-FV70 300 325 150 160 NP-FV100 600 650 300 325 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 120 ... Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and...
...quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 145 155 70 75 NP-FV70 300 325 150 160 NP-FV100 600 650 300 325 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 120 ... Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and...
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... 135 260 280 515 555 Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) HDR-CX260V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V [60p Quality 1 h ] (1 h) 13 h (13 h) [Highest 1 h 15 min 15 h 20 min Quality ] (1 h 15 min...
... 135 260 280 515 555 Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) HDR-CX260V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V [60p Quality 1 h ] (1 h) 13 h (13 h) [Highest 1 h 15 min 15 h 20 min Quality ] (1 h 15 min...