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...58317; 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 GPS. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camcorder within the...quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual when there is equipped with * is a difference in this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and ...
...58317; 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 GPS. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camcorder within the...quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual when there is equipped with * is a difference in this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and ...
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... in HD image quality ( Scenario Save 45 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 46 Playing 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...
... in HD image quality ( Scenario Save 45 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 46 Playing 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...
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...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...74 Expected 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
...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...74 Expected 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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... a flash. A mirror-image of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (60p/60i/24p*3) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (40) View Images button (32) My...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 appear as white circular spots. When they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close...
... a flash. A mirror-image of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (60p/60i/24p*3) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (40) View Images button (32) My...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 appear as white circular spots. When they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close...
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... medium. The recording time (p. 75) or the type of media device to which the images can be copied Types of media On this camcorder Internal recording media*2 Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs Recording mode PS*1 FX FH...60i quality, AVC HD 5M (LP) US 40 Recording images with the selected recording mode cannot be copied on the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is the default setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ ...
... medium. The recording time (p. 75) or the type of media device to which the images can be copied Types of media On this camcorder Internal recording media*2 Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs Recording mode PS*1 FX FH...60i quality, AVC HD 5M (LP) US 40 Recording images with the selected recording mode cannot be copied on the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is the default setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ ...
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...GPS Assist Data will be different from your computer to your location information can be as wide as several hundred meters. When the camcorder receives GPS signals that is connected to use the triangulating priority mode (p. 42). Use GPS Assist Data. Volume adjustment Context Notes... GPS Assist Data are using the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software, the time it takes the camcorder 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...
...GPS Assist Data will be different from your computer to your location information can be as wide as several hundred meters. When the camcorder receives GPS signals that is connected to use the triangulating priority mode (p. 42). Use GPS Assist Data. Volume adjustment Context Notes... GPS Assist Data are using the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software, the time it takes the camcorder 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...
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...stops. After the music file is played back with high definition image quality (HD). Delete the music file by selecting [Highlight Setting] while the camcorder is used in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can restore the music data recorded on the screen after... see "Music Transfer" 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 points in a movie or photo that is playing ...
...stops. After the music file is played back with high definition image quality (HD). Delete the music file by selecting [Highlight Setting] while the camcorder is used in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can restore the music data recorded on the screen after... see "Music Transfer" 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 points in a movie or photo that is playing ...
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... 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, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. If you connect your camcorder to the TV using ... 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of high US 48 definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. The sound of standard definition ...
... 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, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. If you connect your camcorder to the TV using ... 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of high US 48 definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. The sound of standard definition ...
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... projector. Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing up/ down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of BRAVIA. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch...
... projector. Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing up/ down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of BRAVIA. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch...
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...the date and time you captured from the point where you select and the actual dividing point, 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 standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from a movie 1 Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the camcorder. A B A: Returns to the beginning of a movie. If you want to capture a photo using / , and then select . 2 Select the point where ...
...the date and time you captured from the point where you select and the actual dividing point, 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 standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from a movie 1 Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the camcorder. A B A: Returns to the beginning of a movie. If you want to capture a photo using / , and then select . 2 Select the point where ...
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...or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable, then select [USB Connect] on the LCD screen of the camcorder. When using Windows 7: The Device Stage window opens. When...Vista: The AutoPlay wizard is displayed. 3 On Windows 7, select [PlayMemories Home] on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camcorder to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the Device Stage window. On Windows XP/...
...or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable, then select [USB Connect] on the LCD screen of the camcorder. When using Windows 7: The Device Stage window opens. When...Vista: The AutoPlay wizard is displayed. 3 On Windows 7, select [PlayMemories Home] on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camcorder to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the Device Stage window. On Windows XP/...
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...may be damaged or may not be used with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 format. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be handled properly by the import function and the...PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. Do not modify the files or folders on page 51. media... can be imported correctly. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the camcorder from the computer, use other software, the images may erase its contents without warning. ...
...may be damaged or may not be used with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 format. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be handled properly by the import function and the...PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. Do not modify the files or folders on page 51. media... can be imported correctly. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the camcorder from the computer, use other software, the images may erase its contents without warning. ...
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... Mode] setting selected when you delete it is not deleted, the camcorder may be some types of with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect ...Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc Built-in "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57) US 58 Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/...
... Mode] setting selected when you delete it is not deleted, the camcorder may be some types of with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect ...Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc Built-in "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57) US 58 Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/...
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... on the recording mode or the number of the Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer) to its latest version. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), ...etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the Built-in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc...
... on the recording mode or the number of the Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer) to its latest version. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), ...etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the Built-in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc...
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..., the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Notes You cannot... Copying date and time information: [Data Code] (p. 69) Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] (p. 69) Signal flow * 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...
..., the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Notes You cannot... Copying date and time information: [Data Code] (p. 69) Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] (p. 69) Signal flow * 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...
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... screen appears when an external media device is available for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media ...can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following devices as an ...
... screen appears when an external media device is available for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media ...can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following devices as an ...
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... the mode to My Buttons. Copy*5 Copies images. Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Blt-in the camcorder to vertical ratio when recording movies with x.v.Color. Auto Wind NR Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise. Shooting Assist My Button Assigns... Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with vivid sound appropriate to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)).
... the mode to My Buttons. Copy*5 Copies images. Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Blt-in the camcorder to vertical ratio when recording movies with x.v.Color. Auto Wind NR Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise. Shooting Assist My Button Assigns... Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with vivid sound appropriate to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)).
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...-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) 120 130 60 65 NP-FV70 250 270 125 135 NP-FV100 500...]. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. 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...
...-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) 120 130 60 65 NP-FV70 250 270 125 135 NP-FV100 500...]. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. 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...
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.../CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Memory card HDR-CX250/CX260V High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 9 15 35 ...(50) (100) (210) (420) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). When using a Sony memory card. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces ...
.../CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Memory card HDR-CX250/CX260V High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 9 15 35 ...(50) (100) (210) (420) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). When using a Sony memory card. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces ...
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...number of recordable photos of your camcorder. Memory card 8.9M*1 20.4M*2 2 GB 470 230 4 GB 940 465 8 GB 1900 940 16 GB 3800 1850 32 GB 7700 3800 *1 HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/XR260V *2 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V When using a Sony memory card. The..., etc.) High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 US 78 Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You...
...number of recordable photos of your camcorder. Memory card 8.9M*1 20.4M*2 2 GB 470 230 4 GB 940 465 8 GB 1900 940 16 GB 3800 1850 32 GB 7700 3800 *1 HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/XR260V *2 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V When using a Sony memory card. The..., etc.) High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 US 78 Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You...