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To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of such materials may be provided, even ... setting The on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock...
To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of such materials may be provided, even ... setting The on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock...
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... memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB 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 * is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." In this manual for effective use. http://www.sony...
... memory + memory card 16 GB 32 GB 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 * is equipped with high definition image quality (HD) is called "recording media." In this manual for effective use. http://www.sony...
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...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 a 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 ...
...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 a 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 ...
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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...27) 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...
...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...27) 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...
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... recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Inserting...
... recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Inserting...
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... the USB cable. Save your important data on your camcorder before the first use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in advance that is not assured. Notes ... the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be imported to or played back on SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Types of recordable photos (74) US 26 It may be damaged. When inserting or ejecting the...
... the USB cable. Save your important data on your camcorder before the first use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in advance that is not assured. Notes ... the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be imported to or played back on SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Types of recordable photos (74) US 26 It may be damaged. When inserting or ejecting the...
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... the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to start recording. To...
... the following media. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to start recording. To...
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...; As you may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set]. To play back images with other devices You...
...; As you may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be able to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set]. To play back images with other devices You...
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... ] 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/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be set to [60p]. ...image quality Selecting the image quality 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/ HQ/LP --...
... ] 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/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be set to [60p]. ...image quality Selecting the image quality 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/ HQ/LP --...
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...editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" for the built-in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you delete or divide movies/photos that are deleted. Dividing a movie 1 Select [Divide] on the camcorder.... Editing Editing Editing on your camcorder while deleting or dividing the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images from your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can divide a movie and delete it. ...
...editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" for the built-in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you delete or divide movies/photos that are deleted. Dividing a movie 1 Select [Divide] on the camcorder.... Editing Editing Editing on your camcorder while deleting or dividing the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images from your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can divide a movie and delete it. ...
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... or in a US 54 multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately...
... or in a US 54 multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately...
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... 20 to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder with the A/V connecting cable. Notes Always maintain the firmware of scenes. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61 You can copy images played back on your ... the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder or the DVDirect Express to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit of the following website. Saving images with a recorder, etc...
... 20 to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder with the A/V connecting cable. Notes Always maintain the firmware of scenes. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61 You can copy images played back on your ... the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder or the DVDirect Express to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit of the following website. Saving images with a recorder, etc...
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...Event Index is displayed on the camcorder screen, select . 2 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. HDR-CX250 Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that are stored on one of your camcorder and the external media device using ... displayed). The following functions will appear on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Movies and photos that have saved your images on an external media device. You can connect...
...Event Index is displayed on the camcorder screen, select . 2 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. HDR-CX250 Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that are stored on one of your camcorder and the external media device using ... displayed). The following functions will appear on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Movies and photos that have saved your images on an external media device. You can connect...
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..., 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 for a while, then...
..., 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 for a while, then...
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...Img. CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p. 69). Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 26). The memory card is write-protected. Access to the memory card was restricted on...or place it in movie recording standby mode. Use the camcorder under all possible situations. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- Wait for recording images. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. The amount of the internal hard disk under ...
...Img. CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with your camcorder (p. 69). Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 26). The memory card is write-protected. Access to the memory card was restricted on...or place it in movie recording standby mode. Use the camcorder under all possible situations. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- Wait for recording images. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. The amount of the internal hard disk under ...
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... image quality (STD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 25 55 110 225 460 (25) (50) (100) (210) (420) HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 8 15 35 75 150 (8) (15...460 2ch* (25) (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 the overall recording...
... image quality (STD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 25 55 110 225 460 (25) (50) (100) (210) (420) HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 8 15 35 75 150 (8) (15...460 2ch* (25) (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 the overall recording...
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... 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 number of recordable photos of memory card shown is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 92). The number of...
... 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 number of recordable photos of memory card shown is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 92). The number of...
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... dispose of memory card or the like 3 times. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to the wall outlet (wall socket) using your camcorder is not a malfunction. To clean the projector lens (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V... the operation. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Calibration]. Touch "" displayed on the LCD screen. If this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
... dispose of memory card or the like 3 times. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to the wall outlet (wall socket) using your camcorder is not a malfunction. To clean the projector lens (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V... the operation. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Calibration]. Touch "" displayed on the LCD screen. If this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
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... body of the camcorder. Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card, it is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) Even if you do not... use your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to prevent the recovery of the memory card Even if you delete data in about...
... body of the camcorder. Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card, it is always charged while your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) Even if you do not... use your camcorder at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to prevent the recovery of the memory card Even if you delete data in about...
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... Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory HDR-CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V: 16 GB HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V: 32 GB Hard disk HDR-XR260V: 160 GB HDR-PJ600/PJ600V: 220 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use...
... Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory HDR-CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V: 16 GB HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V: 32 GB Hard disk HDR-XR260V: 160 GB HDR-PJ600/PJ600V: 220 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use...