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...not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. AC Adaptor Do not use with this... device must accept any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent ...
...not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. AC Adaptor Do not use with this... device must accept any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent ...
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...the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on -screen displays in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is subject to radio communications. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play... to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Notes on use your recordings on a TV,...
...the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on -screen displays in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is subject to radio communications. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play... to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. Notes on use your recordings on a TV,...
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... for illustration purposes are called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with GPS. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder US Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The... points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that actually appear on your camcorder and its screen indication are based on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. However, there may appear different from images and screen indicators that appear constantly on -line ...
... for illustration purposes are called "recording media." In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with GPS. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder US Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The... points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that actually appear on your camcorder and its screen indication are based on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. However, there may appear different from images and screen indicators that appear constantly on -line ...
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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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HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access ... 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) ...58439; 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 ...
HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access ... 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) ...58439; 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 ...
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... from that of the arrow. Remove the lens hood 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 these buttons, the light blue frame appears on -screen...
... from that of the arrow. Remove the lens hood 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 these buttons, the light blue frame appears on -screen...
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..., p. 57). The USB connection support cable 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 NP-FV50 (1) "Operating...
..., p. 57). The USB connection support cable 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 NP-FV50 (1) "Operating...
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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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. US 19 Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC... Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug To ...
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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. US 19 Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC... Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug To ...
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...in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time ...that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using your computer) 280 545 1,000 The...
...in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time ...that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using your computer) 280 545 1,000 The...
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... any operation for charging the battery pack. Notes on the battery pack When 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 Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor... from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining ...
... any operation for charging the battery pack. Notes on the battery pack When 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 Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor... from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining ...
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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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...; [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. US 23 Changing the language setting You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Getting started 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4... 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. Turning the power on, and setting the date and time...
...; [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. US 23 Changing the language setting You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Getting started 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4... 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. Turning the power on, and setting the date and time...
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... [Power On By LCD] (p. 69) To set to [On]. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. They are recorded automatically on the country/region... LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the ...
... [Power On By LCD] (p. 69) To set to [On]. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. They are recorded automatically on the country/region... LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the ...
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...and insert the memory card until the screen disappears. HDR-CX250 Default recording medium Memory card Alternative recording medium - 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 you insert a new memory card. Getting started Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder...
...and insert the memory card until the screen disappears. HDR-CX250 Default recording medium Memory card Alternative recording medium - 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 you insert a new memory card. Getting started Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder...
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...is recommended to format the memory card with your important data on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. If you can use (p. 69). Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for SDXC memory ...57674; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of the memory card. Save your camcorder before the first use with your PC, etc. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. Notes To ensure stable...
...is recommended to format the memory card with your important data on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. If you can use (p. 69). Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for SDXC memory ...57674; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of the memory card. Save your camcorder before the first use with your PC, etc. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. Notes To ensure stable...
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... functions convenient for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer to display information on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in ( ) for a few seconds after you turn the...
... functions convenient for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer to display information on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in ( ) for a few seconds after you turn the...
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...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, ...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 to...
...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, ...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 to...
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... faster zoom. However, 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 the power zoom lever ... 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 [24p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in the upper right of the image. US 30 Move it...
... faster zoom. However, 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 the power zoom lever ... 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 [24p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in the upper right of the image. US 30 Move it...