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Model No. HDRSerial No. US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire...
Model No. HDRSerial No. US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Do not expose the batteries to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire...
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... for use the AC Adaptor placed 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 result. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Replace... power source (mains) is designed specifically for future reference. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning...
... for use the AC Adaptor placed 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 result. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Replace... power source (mains) is designed specifically for future reference. Operation is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning...
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... to radio communications. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is not possible due to Subpart B of Part 15 of recordings cannot be provided, even...For the customers in Canada This device complies with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. can be contrary to which the receiver is turned on -screen displays in each local language are lit or flashing ...
... to radio communications. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is not possible due to Subpart B of Part 15 of recordings cannot be provided, even...For the customers in Canada This device complies with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. can be contrary to which the receiver is turned on -screen displays in each local language are lit or flashing ...
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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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...-in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. US 13 HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-XR260V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Lens (G lens) Flash...
...-in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. US 13 HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-XR260V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Lens (G lens) Flash...
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...HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access lamp (25) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 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) Battery pack (19) START/STOP button (27...
...HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access lamp (25) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 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) Battery pack (19) START/STOP button (27...
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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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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. US 19 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor... 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 the V series to your camcorder. Charging the...
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. US 19 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor... 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 the V series to your camcorder. Charging the...
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Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in USB Cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a running computer using the Built-in the table above are measured... without using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range...
Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in USB Cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a running computer using the Built-in the table above are measured... without using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range...
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... camcorder off and make sure that you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under...(wall socket) when using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for charging the battery pack. Getting started To use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor.
... camcorder off and make sure that you leave your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under...(wall socket) when using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for charging the battery pack. Getting started To use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor.
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US 22 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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
US 22 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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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...appear on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recording/Playback Tracking focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) ...If 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 ...
...appear on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recording/Playback Tracking focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) ...If 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 ...
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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 zoom... 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 the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is still being ...
... 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 zoom... 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 the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is still being ...
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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 ... 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. Screen display on the date...
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 ... 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. Screen display on the date...
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Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Notes ... the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Off (no indicator) Auto ( ) ...
Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Notes ... the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Off (no indicator) Auto ( ) ...
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... the PHOTO button to start playing the framed item. US 50 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 using the...to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image...
... the PHOTO button to start playing the framed item. US 50 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 using the...to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the image...
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To delete all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be deleted and select . US 51 Save important movies and photos ...
To delete all movies/photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be deleted and select . US 51 Save important movies and photos ...
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... Playback scenes. General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Power On By LCD........... Calibration Calibrates the touch panel. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... Repair Img. Download Music Downloads your favorite music files from the GPS system. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether...
... Playback scenes. General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Power On By LCD........... Calibration Calibrates the touch panel. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... Repair Img. Download Music Downloads your favorite music files from the GPS system. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether...
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... repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). However, your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 57) on . Change ...69), or turn on the internal memory in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer will be deleted. This is displayed. In the event of this, the data stored on... 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 on the problem. ...
... repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). However, your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 57) on . Change ...69), or turn on the internal memory in a cool place. The temperature of your Sony dealer will be deleted. This is displayed. In the event of this, the data stored on... 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 on the problem. ...