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HDRSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to persons. WARNING To reduce fire or ... to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the...
HDRSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to persons. WARNING To reduce fire or ... to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the...
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... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used with other electrical equipment. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is still supplied to it . Do not short circuit and...58320; Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. ...
... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used with other electrical equipment. Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is still supplied to it . Do not short circuit and...58320; Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. ...
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...RSS-310 of Industry Canada. For the State of FCC Rules. special handling may be used with the equipment in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ... damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. can be copyrighted. If this device does not cause harmful interference. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary...
...RSS-310 of Industry Canada. For the State of FCC Rules. special handling may be used with the equipment in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ... damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. can be copyrighted. If this device does not cause harmful interference. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary...
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... your computer 20 Charging the battery pack abroad 22 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting 23 Preparing the recording media 25 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 25 Inserting...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 ...
... your computer 20 Charging the battery pack abroad 22 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 23 Changing the language setting 23 Preparing the recording media 25 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 25 Inserting...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 ...
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... Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 72 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 74 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 74 Expected recording time of movies 75 Expected number of recordable photos 78 About handling of your camcorder 79 Specifications 84 END-USER LICENSE...
... Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 72 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 74 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 74 Expected recording time of movies 75 Expected number of recordable photos 78 About handling of your camcorder 79 Specifications 84 END-USER LICENSE...
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...) Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. US 13 PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) Camera recording lamp (69) (HDR- Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.
...) Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. US 13 PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) Camera recording lamp (69) (HDR- Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.
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... lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (19) START/STOP button (27) 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...
... lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (19) START/STOP button (27) 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...
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... 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 NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories...
... 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 NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories...
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... 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. US 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...
... 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. US 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...
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... To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable. 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. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in the table above are measured when ...
... To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable. 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. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in the table above are measured when ...
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... the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off automatically if you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any malfunction occurs...
... the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off automatically if you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any malfunction occurs...
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US 22 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. 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.
US 22 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. 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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...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... battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) Intelligent Auto button (38) Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/...
...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... battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) Intelligent Auto button (38) Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/...
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... using Extended Zoom as a guide. Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 68) To change the image size...this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger on the...
... using Extended Zoom as a guide. Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 68) To change the image size...this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger on the...
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.../PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the... then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the Event View screen To the MENU screen Remaining battery To the Map View screen* Event name Events To the previous event Change to the last image in the event.
.../PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the... then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the Event View screen To the MENU screen Remaining battery To the Map View screen* Event name Events To the previous event Change to the last image in the event.
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... as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings...
... as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings...
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...onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image you use the wireless remote commander, use . Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. US 50 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The projected..., then press PHOTO to start playing the framed item. 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the projector. Map operation (HDR-PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V) Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the following operations or situations while...
...onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image you use the wireless remote commander, use . Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. US 50 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The projected..., then press PHOTO to start playing the framed item. 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the projector. Map operation (HDR-PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V) Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the following operations or situations while...
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.../photos in saved scenarios (p. 45), the scenarios will also be deleted. US 51 Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" for the built...
.../photos in saved scenarios (p. 45), the scenarios will also be deleted. US 51 Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" for the built...
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... from the GPS system. Sets the date and time. Eco Mode Sets the LCD screen and the power so that can be used . Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. DB F Repairs the image database file on the TV connected (p. 47). GPS Setting*4 Receives the GPS signal. USB Connect Select this...
... from the GPS system. Sets the date and time. Eco Mode Sets the LCD screen and the power so that can be used . Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. DB F Repairs the image database file on the TV connected (p. 47). GPS Setting*4 Receives the GPS signal. USB Connect Select this...
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...initialize or change the current internal recording medium (internal memory (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V) or internal hard disk drive (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will be ready to turn on your camcorder is extremely ...extremely high. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). In the event of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 57) on . Turn off . Press MODE to ...
...initialize or change the current internal recording medium (internal memory (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V) or internal hard disk drive (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)) of your camcorder, depending on the problem. However, your Sony dealer will be ready to turn on your camcorder is extremely ...extremely high. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may check a minimum amount of data stored on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). In the event of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 57) on . Turn off . Press MODE to ...