Operating Guide
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...the many functions of the camcorder and the memory card are based on the LCD screen. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue...notice. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. LCD Panel The LCD screen is an on-line manual. However, there may appear different from images...
...the many functions of the camcorder and the memory card are based on the LCD screen. Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue...notice. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. LCD Panel The LCD screen is an on-line manual. However, there may appear different from images...
Operating Guide
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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 computer ...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 ...
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 computer ...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 ...
Operating Guide
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Saving images with an external device Disc creation guide 58 The devices on which the created disc can be played back 59 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder 60 Creating a disc with ... 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
Saving images with an external device Disc creation guide 58 The devices on which the created disc can be played back 59 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder 60 Creating a disc with ... 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
Operating Guide
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... (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 Home" Help...
... (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 Home" Help...
Operating Guide
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...; The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen 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 20...this may also be indicated if data is set to [On] and 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 power zoom lever....
...; The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen 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 20...this may also be indicated if data is set to [On] and 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 power zoom lever....
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...) movie: [ / Setting] (p. 68) Guide for photos taken by searching for them from a map (map view, p. 33) Advanced operations Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for creating discs (p. 58) Changing the image quality of photos The number of your location (GPS) (HDR- For the standard definition image...
...) movie: [ / Setting] (p. 68) Guide for photos taken by searching for them from a map (map view, p. 33) Advanced operations Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for creating discs (p. 58) Changing the image quality of photos The number of your location (GPS) (HDR- For the standard definition image...
Operating Guide
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... or situations where radio signals cannot be different from your computer to your hand on the map may be received, refer to the "Handycam" User Guide. Rotate the LCD panel to the Internet. Do not place your camcorder using a Mac, you import GPS Assist Data from the actual location. A: The...
... or situations where radio signals cannot be different from your computer to your hand on the map may be received, refer to the "Handycam" User Guide. Rotate the LCD panel to the Internet. Do not place your camcorder using a Mac, you import GPS Assist Data from the actual location. A: The...
Operating Guide
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... according to operate the camcorder. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. 2 When the operating guide screen appears, select [Project]. This screen appears the first time you use a flat surface such as a wall as Event View, play ...highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can use the built-in projector. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. US 49 Advanced operations ...
... according to operate the camcorder. 1 Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. 2 When the operating guide screen appears, select [Project]. This screen appears the first time you use a flat surface such as a wall as Event View, play ...highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can use the built-in projector. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. US 49 Advanced operations ...
Operating Guide
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... be used only when the "Expanded Feature" upgrade has been installed. For details on "PlayMemories Home," select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on your camcorder with this , the camcorder will not operate correctly. Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using.... If the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software is installed on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). When the installation completes, "PlayMemories Home" starts up when you are using Windows 7, click [Start], then double click ...
... be used only when the "Expanded Feature" upgrade has been installed. For details on "PlayMemories Home," select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on your camcorder with this , the camcorder will not operate correctly. Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using.... If the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software is installed on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). When the installation completes, "PlayMemories Home" starts up when you are using Windows 7, click [Start], then double click ...
Operating Guide
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... supplied with a computer US 57 To use "PlayMemories Home." If the icon is connected to delete or add music files. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ You can restore the music files that can be used with your camcorder to [Multi]. Furthermore, this software, ... the computer, set [USB LUN Setting] to suit your computer. The "PlayMemories Home" software starts up. 2 Double-click the ""PlayMemories Home" Help Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to the "Music Transfer" help. Saving movies and photos with your camcorder is not displayed...
... supplied with a computer US 57 To use "PlayMemories Home." If the icon is connected to delete or add music files. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ You can restore the music files that can be used with your camcorder to [Multi]. Furthermore, this software, ... the computer, set [USB LUN Setting] to suit your computer. The "PlayMemories Home" software starts up. 2 Double-click the ""PlayMemories Home" Help Guide" short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to the "Music Transfer" help. Saving movies and photos with your camcorder is not displayed...
Operating Guide
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...a computer: the built-in USB Cable 61 (HD) or with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect Express DVD writer... devices on which movies cannot be used according to an external device in which images are recorded with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Saving images with standard definition image quality (STD)...
...a computer: the built-in USB Cable 61 (HD) or with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect Express DVD writer... devices on which movies cannot be used according to an external device in which images are recorded with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Saving images with standard definition image quality (STD)...
Operating Guide
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... photos. Direct Copy Copies images stored in Zoom Mic Records movies with its outlines enhanced. Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to the zoom position. Peaking*1 Displays an image on the recording media. 68 Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of colors. Wide...playing images from the Map View display. Setup Media Settings Media Select*5 Selects the type of external media device. Guide Frame Displays frames as a guide for adjusting brightness. Display Setting Sets the duration that were saved by Highlight Playback. Audio Level Display*2... Frame Rate...
... photos. Direct Copy Copies images stored in Zoom Mic Records movies with its outlines enhanced. Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to the zoom position. Peaking*1 Displays an image on the recording media. 68 Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of colors. Wide...playing images from the Map View display. Setup Media Settings Media Select*5 Selects the type of external media device. Guide Frame Displays frames as a guide for adjusting brightness. Display Setting Sets the duration that were saved by Highlight Playback. Audio Level Display*2... Frame Rate...
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... (p. 19). Be sure to a computer. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 9) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 57) on connecting your camcorder to save the data on...on. Attach a charged battery pack 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, depending on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 27). Others/Index...
... (p. 19). Be sure to a computer. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 9) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide (p. 57) on connecting your camcorder to save the data on...on. Attach a charged battery pack 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, depending on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 27). Others/Index...
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...Expanded Feature 53 External media device 63 F Face Priority 37 FH 40 Full charge 20 FX 40 G GPS 41 Grip belt 16 H "Handycam" User Guide 9 HDMI Cable 47 Highlight Movie 46 Highlight Playback 44 Highlight Setting 45 HQ 40 I Image Size 41 Install 54, 57 Intelligent Auto 38 L Language... buttons 35 P Photo Capture 52 Photos 27 Playback 32 Playing discs 59 Playing scenarios 46 "PlayMemories Home 18, 53, 54 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 57 Power on 23 Projector 49 PS 40 R REC Mode 40 Recording 27 Recording and playback time....74 Recording media 25 Recording time of...
...Expanded Feature 53 External media device 63 F Face Priority 37 FH 40 Full charge 20 FX 40 G GPS 41 Grip belt 16 H "Handycam" User Guide 9 HDMI Cable 47 Highlight Movie 46 Highlight Playback 44 Highlight Setting 45 HQ 40 I Image Size 41 Install 54, 57 Intelligent Auto 38 L Language... buttons 35 P Photo Capture 52 Photos 27 Playback 32 Playing discs 59 Playing scenarios 46 "PlayMemories Home 18, 53, 54 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 57 Power on 23 Projector 49 PS 40 R REC Mode 40 Recording 27 Recording and playback time....74 Recording media 25 Recording time of...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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Brightness Control Yes (Menu) Coverage 1 Grid Display Guide Frame Touch Panel Yes Focus Control Focus System ...Golf Shot) Shutter Speeds Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); All rights reserved. Sony is prohibited. All other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Map service requires PC with internet. External HHD... in part without written permission is not responsible for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. Sony, Optical Steady Shot, S-Master, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft,...
Brightness Control Yes (Menu) Coverage 1 Grid Display Guide Frame Touch Panel Yes Focus Control Focus System ...Golf Shot) Shutter Speeds Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); All rights reserved. Sony is prohibited. All other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Map service requires PC with internet. External HHD... in part without written permission is not responsible for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. Sony, Optical Steady Shot, S-Master, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft,...
Marketing Specifications (Bronze model)
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... Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes 1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is prohibited. Dolby is not responsible for camcorder, and ... Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. USB-hub not supported. Brightness Control Yes (Menu) Coverage 1 Grid Display Guide Frame Touch Panel Yes Focus Control Focus System Contrast AF AF Modes Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial) Focus Area Full range Focus /...
... Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes 1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is prohibited. Dolby is not responsible for camcorder, and ... Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. USB-hub not supported. Brightness Control Yes (Menu) Coverage 1 Grid Display Guide Frame Touch Panel Yes Focus Control Focus System Contrast AF AF Modes Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial) Focus Area Full range Focus /...
Marketing Specifications (White model)
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...1/10000 (Standard); For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7) 13. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes). © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. Map service requires PC with internet. For PC: Requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. ...Wide(16:9) Angle Adjustment Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. Brightness Control Yes (Menu) Coverage 1 Grid Display Guide Frame Touch Panel Yes Focus Control Focus System Contrast AF AF Modes Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial) Focus Area Full range Focus / Spot...
...1/10000 (Standard); For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7) 13. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes). © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. Map service requires PC with internet. For PC: Requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. ...Wide(16:9) Angle Adjustment Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. Brightness Control Yes (Menu) Coverage 1 Grid Display Guide Frame Touch Panel Yes Focus Control Focus System Contrast AF AF Modes Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial) Focus Area Full range Focus / Spot...