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...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 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 operations Recording people clearly 37 Recording ...(Intelligent Auto 38 Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V 39 US 10
...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 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 operations Recording people clearly 37 Recording ...(Intelligent Auto 38 Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V 39 US 10
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.../PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. 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- The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media...
.../PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. 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- The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media...
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...) jack (PLUG IN POWER) HDMI OUT jack (47) (USB) jack (60, 63) Speaker (HDR-CX250/CX260V) HDR-CX250/CX260V (View Images) button POWER button LIGHT (Video Light) button (39) (HDR- HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object.
...) jack (PLUG IN POWER) HDMI OUT jack (47) (USB) jack (60, 63) Speaker (HDR-CX250/CX260V) HDR-CX250/CX260V (View Images) button POWER button LIGHT (Video Light) button (39) (HDR- HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object.
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... then press ENTER to enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on -screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN/SLOW buttons...
... then press ENTER to enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on -screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN/SLOW buttons...
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... This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put ...(battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Getting started To use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery pack When you remove...
... This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder and put ...(battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Getting started To use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Notes on the battery pack When you remove...
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... card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in once. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in this manual - 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Class 4 or faster 64 GB SD card Operation with all...
... card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in once. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in this manual - 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Class 4 or faster 64 GB SD card Operation with all...
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... 28 To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for recording. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to display information on icons with functions convenient for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo...
... 28 To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for recording. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to display information on icons with functions convenient for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo...
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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 record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), ... by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. When they appear as white circular spots. US 29
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 record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), ... by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. When they appear as white circular spots. US 29
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...detection: The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene. (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. (Walk), (Tripod) US 38 record...When the camcorder detects a subject, the icons that correspond to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting ...
...detection: The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene. (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. (Walk), (Tripod) US 38 record...When the camcorder detects a subject, the icons that correspond to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting ...
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... to 5 feet) between the camcorder and the subject. The video light generates strong light. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. To record images brighter than those recorded using the video light. When you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. ...
... to 5 feet) between the camcorder and the subject. The video light generates strong light. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. To record images brighter than those recorded using the video light. When you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. ...
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... the dim. If you change this setting, the setting for backlit subjects automatically. Conversion Lens*2......... Sets the type of the screen when recording. Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for the Extended Zoom function will also change accordingly. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the selected subject simultaneously. Flash...
... the dim. If you change this setting, the setting for backlit subjects automatically. Conversion Lens*2......... Sets the type of the screen when recording. Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for the Extended Zoom function will also change accordingly. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the selected subject simultaneously. Flash...
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.... / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of colors. x.v.Color Records a wider range of the video light. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. US Media Info Displays information on the...
.... / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of colors. x.v.Color Records a wider range of the video light. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. US Media Info Displays information on the...
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...pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. both hands and record the image. CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is ...disk. However, note that the camcorder has been dropped. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- Use the flash. The camcorder is set to [Highest Quality ] or [60p Quality...Photos cannot be disabled as a result. The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of lights is inserted (p. 25). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a ...
...pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. both hands and record the image. CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is ...disk. However, note that the camcorder has been dropped. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- Use the flash. The camcorder is set to [Highest Quality ] or [60p Quality...Photos cannot be disabled as a result. The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of lights is inserted (p. 25). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a ...
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...cause your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. The camcorder may not be... or in a car parked in these operating instructions. Do not let your local authorized Sony service facility. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on it. Do... with a towel, for example, from rain or sea water. US 79 Others/Index Shoe cover (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/ CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) PJ600V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built...
...cause your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. The camcorder may not be... or in a car parked in these operating instructions. Do not let your local authorized Sony service facility. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on it. Do... with a towel, for example, from rain or sea water. US 79 Others/Index Shoe cover (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/ CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) PJ600V) LCD Screen Battery pack Built...
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... last. You cannot select some countries/regions. On Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V) Remove the insulation sheet before using...your camcorder from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the light blue frame disappears. connect an accessory, press down and pull out the... reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) The Active Interface Shoe supplies...turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) and the built-in ...
... last. You cannot select some countries/regions. On Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V) Remove the insulation sheet before using...your camcorder from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the light blue frame disappears. connect an accessory, press down and pull out the... reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) The Active Interface Shoe supplies...turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) and the built-in ...
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...touch panel may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it . If this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Notes If you use a solvent such as they will damage the lens surface. Doing so may not work correctly. On... If the casing is not a malfunction. In this happens, follow the procedure below. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the wall outlet (wall ...
...touch panel may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it . If this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Notes If you use a solvent such as they will damage the lens surface. Doing so may not work correctly. On... If the casing is not a malfunction. In this happens, follow the procedure below. This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the wall outlet (wall ...
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... 3.5 mm) MIC input jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) LCD screen Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or... *1 The unique pixel array of pixels: HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/XR260V: 230 400 (960 240) HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V: 921 600 (1 920 480) Projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Projection type: DLP Light source: LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance...
... 3.5 mm) MIC input jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) LCD screen Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or... *1 The unique pixel array of pixels: HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/XR260V: 230 400 (960 240) HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V: 921 600 (1 920 480) Projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Projection type: DLP Light source: LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Throw Distance...
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Left Indicator Bottom Meaning MENU button (65) Self-timer recording (67) GPS triangulating status (42) Video light Wide Mode (68) Fader (67) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (67) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (67) Manual focus (67) Scene Selection (67) White Balance (...
Left Indicator Bottom Meaning MENU button (65) Self-timer recording (67) GPS triangulating status (42) Video light Wide Mode (68) Fader (67) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (67) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (67) Manual focus (67) Scene Selection (67) White Balance (...
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US 94 Supplied Items 18 T Thumbnails 33 Touch panel 28 Tracking focus 37 Triangulating 42 Triangulating priority mode......42 Tripod 16 Troubleshooting 71 TV 47 U USB 20, 54 USB Adaptor Cable 63 USB Connect 61 USB connection support cable 18 V VBR 77 Video Light 39 W Wall outlet (wall socket 21 Warning indicators 72 Wind noise 68 Windows 54 Wireless Remote Commander 17, 81 Y Your Location 42 Z Zoom 30 You will find the menu lists on pages 67 to 70.
US 94 Supplied Items 18 T Thumbnails 33 Touch panel 28 Tracking focus 37 Triangulating 42 Triangulating priority mode......42 Tripod 16 Troubleshooting 71 TV 47 U USB 20, 54 USB Adaptor Cable 63 USB Connect 61 USB connection support cable 18 V VBR 77 Video Light 39 W Wall outlet (wall socket 21 Warning indicators 72 Wind noise 68 Windows 54 Wireless Remote Commander 17, 81 Y Your Location 42 Z Zoom 30 You will find the menu lists on pages 67 to 70.
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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...while the wide angle G lens lets you get even closer to the action • Back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor for superb low-light video • Wide Angle G Lens to capture everything you want • 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/TruBlack™ technology...compensates for greater degrees of motion as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for clear voice recording • Geotagging with the Sony Handycam® HDR-CX260V camcorder. Golf Shot Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of camera ...
...while the wide angle G lens lets you get even closer to the action • Back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor for superb low-light video • Wide Angle G Lens to capture everything you want • 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/TruBlack™ technology...compensates for greater degrees of motion as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for clear voice recording • Geotagging with the Sony Handycam® HDR-CX260V camcorder. Golf Shot Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of camera ...