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... 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." ...camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on the LCD screen. However, there may appear different from images and screen indicators that appear constantly on -line manual. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in-depth instructions on HDR...
... 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." ...camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on the LCD screen. However, there may appear different from images and screen indicators that appear constantly on -line manual. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in-depth instructions on HDR...
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...mode 40 Changing the image quality of photos 41 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 41 Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority... status 43 Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback 44 Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save 45 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight ...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 ...
...mode 40 Changing the image quality of photos 41 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 41 Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority... status 43 Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback 44 Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save 45 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight ...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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... circular spots. 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) My ...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 ...
... circular spots. 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) My ...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 ...
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... the images can be copied Types of movies (Recording mode) You 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 copied...58323; 1080/60i quality, AVC HD 5M (LP) US 40 Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied may change, depending on that medium. Recording images with the selected image quality Selecting the image quality of media On this camcorder Internal recording media*2 Memory card ...
... the images can be copied Types of movies (Recording mode) You 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 copied...58323; 1080/60i quality, AVC HD 5M (LP) US 40 Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied may change, depending on that medium. Recording images with the selected image quality Selecting the image quality of media On this camcorder Internal recording media*2 Memory card ...
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... the Highlight Playback scenes again. Do not place your location information 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 movies (... computer to direct the GPS antenna towards the sky. Volume adjustment Context Notes In the following situations, the current location of the camcorder shown on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be updated automatically. If you import GPS Assist Data from the actual location. Hints for...
... the Highlight Playback scenes again. Do not place your location information 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 movies (... computer to direct the GPS antenna towards the sky. Volume adjustment Context Notes In the following situations, the current location of the camcorder shown on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be updated automatically. If you import GPS Assist Data from the actual location. Hints for...
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... also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in a Highlight Playback. For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer" help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you connect the camcorder to the camcorder, if... the music file may be set the length of the camcorder. Adding your desired music: "Music Transfer" (p. 57) Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can save your camcorder at the default using "Music Transfer." You can restore ...
... also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in a Highlight Playback. For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer" help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you connect the camcorder to the camcorder, if... the music file may be set the length of the camcorder. Adding your desired music: "Music Transfer" (p. 57) Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can save your camcorder at the default using "Music Transfer." You can restore ...
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...When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one type of cable to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on a 4:3 TV that support 5.1ch surround sound input... the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Realistic sound can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound ...
...When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one type of cable to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on a 4:3 TV that support 5.1ch surround sound input... the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Realistic sound can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound ...
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..., such as a screen to each model of BRAVIA. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the remote commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying ...camcorder to [On]. Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. Using the built-in projector (HDR...
..., such as a screen to each model of BRAVIA. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the remote commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying ...camcorder to [On]. Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. Using the built-in projector (HDR...
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... recording date and time of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set 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 ...the capturing point with more precision Notes A slight difference may occur from a movie 1 Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the camcorder. US 52 A B A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3)...
... recording date and time of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set 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 ...the capturing point with more precision Notes A slight difference may occur from a movie 1 Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the camcorder. US 52 A B A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3)...
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...not assured. Step 2 Installing the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software 1 Turn on the computer. Log 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 recommended. ...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. ...
...not assured. Step 2 Installing the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software 1 Turn on the computer. Log 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 recommended. ...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. ...
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... When you operate the data on page 51. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be imported correctly. When you import long movies or edited images from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with the AVCHD Ver. ..., the files will be shown as separate files. PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. If you use the built-in [60p Quality ] image quality, you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and...
... When you operate the data on page 51. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be imported correctly. When you import long movies or edited images from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with the AVCHD Ver. ..., the files will be shown as separate files. PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. If you use the built-in [60p Quality ] image quality, you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and...
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...quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to the device. Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. Saving images with high definition image quality (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There... may be saved, depending on the [ REC Mode] setting selected when you delete it is not deleted, the camcorder may not operate correctly.
...quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to the device. Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. Saving images with high definition image quality (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There... may be saved, depending on the [ REC Mode] setting selected when you delete it is not deleted, the camcorder may not operate correctly.
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...other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is reached. Saving images ... the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61 Notes High definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image ...
...other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is reached. Saving images ... the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable. http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61 Notes High definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image ...
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...Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of... (p. 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 the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on the recording device. Notes You...
...Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of... (p. 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 the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on the recording device. Notes You...
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...represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder. If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for operating. ...; For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in step 2. 2 Select [Edit/Copy] ...
...represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder. If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for operating. ...; For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in step 2. 2 Select [Edit/Copy] ...
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... mode to My Buttons. Image Size Sets the photo size. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Wide Mode Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with vivid sound appropriate to some...Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Map View*4 Starts playing the images from the Event View display. Blt-in the camcorder to the zoom position. x.v.Color Records a wider range of external media device. Set this item when you watch images with a TV ...
... mode to My Buttons. Image Size Sets the photo size. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Wide Mode Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with vivid sound appropriate to some...Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Map View*4 Starts playing the images from the Event View display. Blt-in the camcorder to the zoom position. x.v.Color Records a wider range of external media device. Set this item when you watch images with a TV ...
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... image quality. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX250/CX260V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 145 155 70 75 NP-FV70 300 325 150 160 NP-FV100...58320; 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 recommended. The recording...
... image quality. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX250/CX260V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 145 155 70 75 NP-FV70 300 325 150 160 NP-FV100...58320; 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 recommended. The recording...
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...(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) (35) (75) (150) ... a Sony memory card. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V...
...(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) (35) (75) (150) ... a Sony memory card. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V...
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...number of recordable photos is for movies (movie + audio, etc.) High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920... number of each recording mode for the maximum image size of your camcorder. Notes The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system of memory card may vary depending... 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...
...number of recordable photos is for movies (movie + audio, etc.) High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920... number of each recording mode for the maximum image size of your camcorder. Notes The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system of memory card may vary depending... 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...