Operating Guide
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... to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing Do not use Do not do not close the LCD panel. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). If this device does not cause harmful interference. The image data that interference will not occur in a particular installation. US About language setting The on a TV, you need a NTSC...
... to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are lit or flashing Do not use Do not do not close the LCD panel. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). If this device does not cause harmful interference. The image data that interference will not occur in a particular installation. US About language setting The on a TV, you need a NTSC...
Operating Guide
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...) 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 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 AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V...
...) 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 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 AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V...
Operating Guide
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..., to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69). This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off and make sure that you remove the battery pack...
..., to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69). This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off and make sure that you remove the battery pack...
Operating Guide
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... data stored on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. Notes To ensure stable operation of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for SDXC memory cards. Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number...
... data stored on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. Notes To ensure stable operation of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used for SDXC memory cards. Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number...
Operating Guide
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... power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges 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 zoom speed with full pixel display. US 30 The maximum continuous recordable time of movies...
... power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges 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 zoom speed with full pixel display. US 30 The maximum continuous recordable time of movies...
Operating Guide
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...; The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise so that the voice of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly. , (Auto Wind NR) To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select...
...; The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise so that the voice of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly. , (Auto Wind NR) To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select...
Operating Guide
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...; . For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer" help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you connect the camcorder to the web, etc.). You can change each time you select a Highlight Playback. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the desired photo and select . Delete the music file by...
...; . For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer" help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you connect the camcorder to the web, etc.). You can change each time you select a Highlight Playback. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the desired photo and select . Delete the music file by...
Operating Guide
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... operations You can display the camcorder screens such as a screen to view recorded images using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be some operations you cannot do with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. "Photo TV HD" allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your TV. Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV: [TV Type...
... operations You can display the camcorder screens such as a screen to view recorded images using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be some operations you cannot do with the "Photo TV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. "Photo TV HD" allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of your TV. Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV: [TV Type...
Operating Guide
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... movies or edited images from the computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be copied onto DVD media. Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the camcorder to a computer. You cannot add contents to either type of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. Use the built-in [60p Quality ] image quality, you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts...
... movies or edited images from the computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be copied onto DVD media. Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the camcorder to a computer. You cannot add contents to either type of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. Use the built-in [60p Quality ] image quality, you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts...
Operating Guide
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...Photo Shoots photos. Spot Meter/Fcs Adjusts the brightness and focus for backlit subjects automatically. Spot Focus Adjusts the focus on the screen. Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according to a subject you select [Manual], adjust the brightness (exposure) using / . Conversion Lens*2......... Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for the selected subject simultaneously. Smth Slw REC Records smooth slow-motion movies. Flash*1 Flash Sets how the flash is detected. Menu lists Customizing your camcorder...
...Photo Shoots photos. Spot Meter/Fcs Adjusts the brightness and focus for backlit subjects automatically. Spot Focus Adjusts the focus on the screen. Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according to a subject you select [Manual], adjust the brightness (exposure) using / . Conversion Lens*2......... Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for the selected subject simultaneously. Smth Slw REC Records smooth slow-motion movies. Flash*1 Flash Sets how the flash is detected. Menu lists Customizing your camcorder...
Operating Guide
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... battery time. Playback Settings Data Code Displays information that have not yet been saved onto a disc. Empty Music Deletes all data on automatically when you connect your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable. USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to be used . LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the camcorder. Drop Sensor*7 Activates or deactivates the drop sensor. Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the LCD screen. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping...
... battery time. Playback Settings Data Code Displays information that have not yet been saved onto a disc. Empty Music Deletes all data on automatically when you connect your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable. USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to be used . LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the camcorder. Drop Sensor*7 Activates or deactivates the drop sensor. Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the LCD screen. Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping...
Operating Guide
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... RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required 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. The power does not turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). Leave your camcorder...
... RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required 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. The power does not turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). Leave your camcorder...
Operating Guide
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.... Delete unnecessary images (p. 51), or format the memory card after storing the images on another device. The drop sensor function (p. 69) is activated, and has detected that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The battery pack temperature is taking steps to [24p] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V), you cannot capture photos while recording movies. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings...
.... Delete unnecessary images (p. 51), or format the memory card after storing the images on another device. The drop sensor function (p. 69) is activated, and has detected that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The battery pack temperature is taking steps to [24p] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V), you cannot capture photos while recording movies. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings...
Operating Guide
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... h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-PJ600 HDR-PJ600V [Standard ] 53 h 10 min 52 h 30 min (5.1ch)* (49 h) (48 h 20 min) [Standard ] 54 h 40 min 54 h (2ch)* (50 h 20 min) (49 h 40 min) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes...
... h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-PJ600 HDR-PJ600V [Standard ] 53 h 10 min 52 h 30 min (5.1ch)* (49 h) (48 h 20 min) [Standard ] 54 h 40 min 54 h (2ch)* (50 h 20 min) (49 h 40 min) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes...
Operating Guide
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...; When using a Sony memory card. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to delete the demonstration movie on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the table, you need to suit the recording scene...
...; When using a Sony memory card. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to delete the demonstration movie on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the table, you need to suit the recording scene...
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... a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using To change the battery of your camcorder. To ...
... a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using To change the battery of your camcorder. To ...
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... camcorder 79 Number of recordable photos...78 O Operating buttons 35 P Photo Capture 52 Photos 27 Playback 32 Playing discs 59 Playing scenarios 46 "PlayMemories Home 18, 53, 54 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 57 Power on 23 Projector 49 PS 40 R REC Mode 40 Recording 27 Recording and playback time....74 Recording media 25 Recording time of movies....74, 75 Repair 71 RESET 15 S Saving images on an external media device 63 Scenario Save 45 Screen indicators 28, 91 SD card 26 Self-diagnosis display 72 Setting the date and time...
... camcorder 79 Number of recordable photos...78 O Operating buttons 35 P Photo Capture 52 Photos 27 Playback 32 Playing discs 59 Playing scenarios 46 "PlayMemories Home 18, 53, 54 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 57 Power on 23 Projector 49 PS 40 R REC Mode 40 Recording 27 Recording and playback time....74 Recording media 25 Recording time of movies....74, 75 Repair 71 RESET 15 S Saving images on an external media device 63 Scenario Save 45 Screen indicators 28, 91 SD card 26 Self-diagnosis display 72 Setting the date and time...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... cables. Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge The high-speed, built-in clearer, more easily -- for every two minutes of charge time you for you get even closer to the action Extended Zoom works in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for easy connection to other models. and upper-frequency noise, resulting in USB 2.0 cable allows for enhanced wide angle shooting. 2.7" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display...
... cables. Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge The high-speed, built-in clearer, more easily -- for every two minutes of charge time you for you get even closer to the action Extended Zoom works in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for easy connection to other models. and upper-frequency noise, resulting in USB 2.0 cable allows for enhanced wide angle shooting. 2.7" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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...) Still Image Size 4:3 Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone;Clear Phase Stereo Speaker Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Still Image File Format DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible Wind Noise Reduction Yes (Off /On) Optics/Lens Lens Type G Lens™ Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with the ability to include in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-PJ260V an...
...) Still Image Size 4:3 Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone;Clear Phase Stereo Speaker Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Still Image File Format DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible Wind Noise Reduction Yes (Off /On) Optics/Lens Lens Type G Lens™ Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with the ability to include in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-PJ260V an...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... Modes Multi-segment / Spot Exposure Settings Auto; Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 1/10000; Scene Selection: 1/8 1/10000; Map service requires PC with internet. Service provided by LCD) Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto S/S & Zoom button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel) Red-Eye Reduction Yes (On / Off) Fader Effect(s) White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used for data management functions...
... Modes Multi-segment / Spot Exposure Settings Auto; Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 1/10000; Scene Selection: 1/8 1/10000; Map service requires PC with internet. Service provided by LCD) Manual / Auto Lens Cover Auto S/S & Zoom button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel) Red-Eye Reduction Yes (On / Off) Fader Effect(s) White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used for data management functions...
