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... To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ACSerial No. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to the presence of electric shock to persons. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...
... To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ACSerial No. Model No. Do not expose the batteries to the presence of electric shock to persons. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...
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... with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Note on the power cord (mains lead) The power cord (mains lead) is still supplied to it while connected...
... with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Note on the power cord (mains lead) The power cord (mains lead) is still supplied to it while connected...
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..., you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be used in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for illustrating the operating procedures. If this ... play back or may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to the condition that interference will not occur in Canada This device complies with the limits for the...
..., you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be used in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for illustrating the operating procedures. If this ... play back or may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to the condition that interference will not occur in Canada This device complies with the limits for the...
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...the battery using 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...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 ...
...the battery using 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...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 ...
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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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... (HDR- 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 (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power...
... (HDR- 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 (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power...
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... 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) DC IN jack (19) A/V Remote Connector (47) Grip belt US ...
... 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) DC IN jack (19) A/V Remote Connector (47) Grip belt US ...
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...(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 connection. Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in this camcorder ... 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 "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "...
...(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 connection. Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in this camcorder ... 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 "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "...
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... of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. 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. 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.
... of your camcorder. Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. 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. 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.
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...are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to charge the camcorder. US 20 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...charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the...
...are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to charge the camcorder. US 20 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...charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the...
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... that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off automatically if you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source...
... that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off automatically if you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using your camcorder. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source...
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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. US 22 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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. US 22 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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...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...Images button (32) My Button (you close to the lens side (). 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) Intelligent ...
...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...Images button (32) My Button (you close to the lens side (). 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) Intelligent ...
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... 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 [24p], you record images with full pixel display. Notes ... Be sure to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or ...
... 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 [24p], you record images with full pixel display. Notes ... Be sure to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or ...
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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 playback mode ... 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 playback mode ... 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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... as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual...
... as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual...
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... 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 ...you use the wireless remote commander, use to move the selection frame that the images are 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 ...
... 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 ...you use the wireless remote commander, use to move the selection frame that the images are 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 ...
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... that are deleted. If you want to perform advanced 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 want to delete. Deleting movies and photos 1 Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete...
... that are deleted. If you want to perform advanced 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 want to delete. Deleting movies and photos 1 Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete...
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... Converts the signal depending on the recording media (p. 73). Customizing your camcorder to improve the compatibility of the camcorder. Power On By LCD........... Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Adjusts the clock automatically by restricting some USB functions. HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution...
... Converts the signal depending on the recording media (p. 73). Customizing your camcorder to improve the compatibility of the camcorder. Power On By LCD........... Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Adjusts the clock automatically by restricting some USB functions. HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution...
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... 71 Others/Index The power does not turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). Connect it for a while, then turn on the problem. This is ...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 shoot after about 2...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. Leave your camcorder with the...
... 71 Others/Index The power does not turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). Connect it for a while, then turn on the problem. This is ...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 shoot after about 2...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. Leave your camcorder with the...