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.... Note on it for use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Even if your...15 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. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. You can charge the battery pack....
.... Note on it for use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Even if your...15 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. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may result. You can charge the battery pack....
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... from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27) or the access lamp (p. 25) are lit or flashing Do not use Do not do not close the LCD panel. To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/...XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit...
... from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27) or the access lamp (p. 25) are lit or flashing Do not use Do not do not close the LCD panel. To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/...XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit...
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... to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the memory card are normal results of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. These points are called "recording media." In this manual when there...
... to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the memory card are normal results of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. These points are called "recording media." In this manual when there...
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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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... 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 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing a photo from a movie...
... 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 51 Deleting movies and photos 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing a photo from a movie...
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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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Securing ring 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 ...) 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 (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow (). When...
Securing ring 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 ...) 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 (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow (). When...
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...any of the recorded images when you press this button during playback. Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful 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 ...
...any of the recorded images when you press this button during playback. Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful 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 ...
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Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 20) is designed for use with this camcorder (p. 54, p. 57). The USB connection support cable is too short for HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The...
Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 20) is designed for use with this camcorder (p. 54, p. 57). The USB connection support cable is too short for HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The...
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... 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 the V series to your camcorder... charged. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your...
... 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 the V series to your camcorder... charged. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your...
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Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 ...in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in ...
Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 ...in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in ...
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Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not 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 while using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any operation for charging ...
Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder. Do not 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 while using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder without any operation for charging ...
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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. 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.
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... turn the power on. You can change the on the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. Turning the ...
... turn the power on. You can change the on the LCD screen. Changing the language setting You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. Turning the ...
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...;), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. However, you can check them , select... (p. 15). The clock may not be adjusted 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 ...
...;), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. However, you can check them , select... (p. 15). The clock may not be adjusted 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 ...
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...used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR-CX250 Default recording medium Memory card Alternative recording medium - Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select ... Access lamp Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as following icons. US 25 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You cannot ...
...used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR-CX250 Default recording medium Memory card Alternative recording medium - Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select ... Access lamp Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as following icons. US 25 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You cannot ...
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...imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. If you forcibly insert the memory card in advance that there ... 69). Notes To ensure stable operation of memory card you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory ... memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be possible that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT ...
...imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to create a new Image Database File. If you forcibly insert the memory card in advance that there ... 69). Notes To ensure stable operation of memory card you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory ... memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be possible that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT ...
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... both movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to display information on icons with functions convenient for details. ...
... both movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to display information on icons with functions convenient for details. ...
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... 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 to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens. When...
... 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 to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens. When...
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... When the frame rate is in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your camcorder can magnify images using the outer 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 keep your...
... When the frame rate is in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your camcorder can magnify images using the outer 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 keep your...