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...Sony support page. Confirm the model name on -line manual. LCD Panel The LCD screen is equipped with GPS. Refer 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 your camcorder... manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual for the model name of your camcorder. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is a difference...
...Sony support page. Confirm the model name on -line manual. LCD Panel The LCD screen is equipped with GPS. Refer 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 your camcorder... manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual for the model name of your camcorder. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is a difference...
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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 51...
... 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 51...
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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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...LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. Notes 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 ...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) ...
...LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. Notes 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 ...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) ...
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...the selected 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 ... when the [ Frame Rate] is set to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Recording mode and the media devices to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is set as...
...the selected 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 ... when the [ Frame Rate] is set to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Recording mode and the media devices to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is set as...
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... Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be shortened. A: The camcorder plays the Highlight Playback scenes again. Volume adjustment Context Notes In the following cases: When the GPS Assist Data are not ...; Use GPS Assist Data. Do not place your location information can be updated automatically. 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 Display the desired event at the center of your...
... Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be shortened. A: The camcorder plays the Highlight Playback scenes again. Volume adjustment Context Notes In the following cases: When the GPS Assist Data are not ...; Use GPS Assist Data. Do not place your location information can be updated automatically. 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 Display the desired event at the center of your...
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... select . Delete the music file by selecting [Highlight Setting] while the camcorder is played back with high definition image quality (HD). You can be played on the camcorder only. 1 Select [Replay] on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used for the Highlight Playback will be...
... select . Delete the music file by selecting [Highlight Setting] while the camcorder is played back with high definition image quality (HD). You can be played on the camcorder only. 1 Select [Replay] on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used for the Highlight Playback will be...
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...OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on the VCR using more than one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. ... Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one type of high US 48 definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with the supplied HDMI ...
...OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on the VCR using more than one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. ... Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one type of high US 48 definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with the supplied HDMI ...
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Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can use the built-in projector. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote commander to operate the camcorder. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. 2 ...mode when displaying photos. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of BRAVIA. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is turned off while an image ...
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can use the built-in projector. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote commander to operate the camcorder. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. 2 ...mode when displaying photos. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of BRAVIA. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is turned off while an image ...
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...STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the movie. A B A: Returns to the beginning of the photo will be set as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Some basic editing operations can be the date and time 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 more ...
...STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the movie. A B A: Returns to the beginning of the photo will be set as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Some basic editing operations can be the date and time 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 more ...
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... (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required 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 using Windows XP/Windows Vista: The AutoPlay wizard is displayed. 3 On ... disc/DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 ...
... (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required 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 using Windows XP/Windows Vista: The AutoPlay wizard is displayed. 3 On ... disc/DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 ...
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... been created with a movie that was recorded in [60p Quality ] image quality, you access the camcorder from the computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be copied onto DVD media. The...computer. PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. All image files may not be installed. If you use the ... software when you operate the data on page 51. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be imported correctly. When you delete image...
... been created with a movie that was recorded in [60p Quality ] image quality, you access the camcorder from the computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be copied onto DVD media. The...computer. PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. All image files may not be installed. If you use the ... software when you operate the data on page 51. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be imported correctly. When you delete image...
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...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. DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V... standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to the device. Saving images with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD...
...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. DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V... standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to the device. Saving images with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD...
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... 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 to connect your camcorder with the A/V connecting cable. Saving images with a recorder, etc. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61...
... 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 to connect your camcorder with the A/V connecting cable. Saving images with a recorder, etc. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61...
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...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 recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device,... then your camcorder, and record it on your camcorder. A/V connecting cable A/V Remote Connector* A/V Remote Connector** Input Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will...
...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 recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device,... then your camcorder, and record it on your camcorder. A/V connecting cable A/V Remote Connector* A/V Remote Connector** Input Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will...
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... media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built-in USB hub card reader You may be able to the Sony support website in your camcorder. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it using the... computer On the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57), select the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the type of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media device to your...
... media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built-in USB hub card reader You may be able to the Sony support website in your camcorder. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it using the... computer On the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57), select the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the type of images recorded. You cannot copy images from an external media device to your...
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Microphone Closer Voice Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly. Blt-in the camcorder to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Audio Mode*2 Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch ...the Event View display. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Setup Media Settings Media Select*5 Selects the type of colors. Display Setting Sets the duration that were saved...
Microphone Closer Voice Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly. Blt-in the camcorder to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Audio Mode*2 Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch ...the Event View display. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Setup Media Settings Media Select*5 Selects the type of colors. Display Setting Sets the duration that were saved...
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...-FV50 (supplied) 120 130 60 65 NP-FV70 250 270 125 135 NP-FV100 500 535 250 265 HDR-PJ260/PJ260V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 140 150 70 75 NP-FV70 290 315 145 155 US NP-FV100 74... ]. 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) 120 130 60 65 NP-FV70 250 270 125 135 NP-FV100 500 535 250 265 HDR-PJ260/PJ260V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 140 150 70 75 NP-FV70 290 315 145 155 US NP-FV100 74... ]. 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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...and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the table, you want to record up 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 75 150 (9) (15) (35) (75) (150... format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). When using a Sony memory card. The maximum continuous recording time of the media. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) ...
...and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the table, you want to record up 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 75 150 (9) (15) (35) (75) (150... format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). When using a Sony memory card. The maximum continuous recording time of the media. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) ...
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...Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V...HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/XR260V *2 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V When using a Sony...ratio. Photo recording mode, Dual capture: HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/ XR260V: 3,984 2,240 dots/16...:9 3,008 2,256 dots/4:3 2,816 1,584 dots/16:9 2,112 1,584 dots/4:3 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 HDR... image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps...
...Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V...HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/XR260V *2 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V When using a Sony...ratio. Photo recording mode, Dual capture: HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/ XR260V: 3,984 2,240 dots/16...:9 3,008 2,256 dots/4:3 2,816 1,584 dots/16:9 2,112 1,584 dots/4:3 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 HDR... image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps...
