Operating Guide
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... recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection...
... recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection...
Operating Guide
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... 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 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 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...
... 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 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 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...
Operating Guide
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...) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Menu lists 67 Others/Index 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 AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V...
...) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 65 Menu lists 67 Others/Index 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 AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V...
Operating Guide
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... DC plug of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack 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 recommended that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging...
... DC plug of the battery pack is not discharged. Remove the battery pack 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 recommended that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging...
Operating Guide
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...; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (74) US 26 Formatting the memory card will erase all memory cards is not assured. All the data recorded will be irrecoverable. If you forcibly insert the memory card in once. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be possible that is used with this manual - 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO...
...; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (74) US 26 Formatting the memory card will erase all memory cards is not assured. All the data recorded will be irrecoverable. If you forcibly insert the memory card in once. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be possible that is used with this manual - 32 GB "Memory Stick PRO...
Operating Guide
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... view T (Telephoto): Close view You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger on the power zoom lever. It is not compatible...
... view T (Telephoto): Close view You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger on the power zoom lever. It is not compatible...
Operating Guide
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.... The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Notes Keep a distance of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly. , (Auto Wind NR) To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. US 39 Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and...
.... The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Notes Keep a distance of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly. , (Auto Wind NR) To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. US 39 Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and...
Operating Guide
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.... [Audio mix] The original sound is used in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can restore the music data recorded on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished. Play the desired movie, and select . Delete the music file by selecting [Highlight Setting] while the camcorder is transferred to the camcorder, if you select a Highlight Playback. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After...
.... [Audio mix] The original sound is used in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can restore the music data recorded on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished. Play the desired movie, and select . Delete the music file by selecting [Highlight Setting] while the camcorder is transferred to the camcorder, if you select a Highlight Playback. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After...
Operating Guide
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... instruction manual of your TV for details. The operation of "BRAVIA" Sync differs according to each model of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the "Photo TV HD" standard. 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 screen to view recorded images using an HDMI cable...
... instruction manual of your TV for details. The operation of "BRAVIA" Sync differs according to each model of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the "Photo TV HD" standard. 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 screen to view recorded images using an HDMI cable...
Operating Guide
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... not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with a movie that was recorded in [60p Quality ] image quality, you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files. Visit the following URL to a computer. media are available for creating Blu-ray discs. To...
... not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with a movie that was recorded in [60p Quality ] image quality, you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files. Visit the following URL to a computer. media are available for creating Blu-ray discs. To...
Operating Guide
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... your camcorder Shooting Mode Movie Records movies. Face Face Detection Automatically detects faces. US 67 Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the recording environment. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the type of flash. Spot Focus Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen. Tele Macro Focuses on the subject with flash. Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of films when recording. Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according...
... your camcorder Shooting Mode Movie Records movies. Face Face Detection Automatically detects faces. US 67 Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the recording environment. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the type of flash. Spot Focus Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen. Tele Macro Focuses on the subject with flash. Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of films when recording. Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according...
Operating Guide
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...*2 Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). Guide Frame Displays frames as a guide for adjusting brightness. Image Size Sets the photo size. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Edit/Copy Delete Deletes movies or photos. Setup Media Settings Media Select*5 Selects the type of the video light. Shooting Assist My Button Assigns functions to record movies. Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of recording media (p. 25). Audio Level Display*2... x.v.Color Records a wider range of external media device...
...*2 Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). Guide Frame Displays frames as a guide for adjusting brightness. Image Size Sets the photo size. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Edit/Copy Delete Deletes movies or photos. Setup Media Settings Media Select*5 Selects the type of the video light. Shooting Assist My Button Assigns functions to record movies. Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of recording media (p. 25). Audio Level Display*2... x.v.Color Records a wider range of external media device...
Operating Guide
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... is connected to be used . Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to be played with the Highlight Playback scenes. LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of playback sound (p. 35). Remote Ctrl*6 Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable. Language Setting.......... Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of recording. Sets the date and time. DB F Repairs the image database file on the TV connected (p. 47). Playback Settings Data Code Displays information that they turn off...
... is connected to be used . Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to be played with the Highlight Playback scenes. LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of playback sound (p. 35). Remote Ctrl*6 Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable. Language Setting.......... Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of recording. Sets the date and time. DB F Repairs the image database file on the TV connected (p. 47). Playback Settings Data Code Displays information that they turn off...
Operating Guide
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... internal memory will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 9) for your camcorder to be required to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 15) using a pointed object, and turn on . This is displayed. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony...
... internal memory will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 9) for your camcorder to be required to shoot after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 15) using a pointed object, and turn on . This is displayed. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Contact your Sony...
Operating Guide
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... battery pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. Recording/playback may be disabled as a result. The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of lights is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. both hands and record the image. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. However, note that the camcorder has been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is high. Use the flash...
... battery pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. Recording/playback may be disabled as a result. The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of lights is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. both hands and record the image. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. However, note that the camcorder has been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is high. Use the flash...
Operating Guide
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... conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to the maximum recording time indicated in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Others/Index US 77 Memory card HDR-CX250/CX260V High...
... conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 68). The number in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to the maximum recording time indicated in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Others/Index US 77 Memory card HDR-CX250/CX260V High...
Operating Guide
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... Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder in some buttons on or off the power of your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. The image data that has been recorded may be turned on the LCD screen using the Wireless Remote Commander. Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V...
... Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder in some buttons on or off the power of your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. The image data that has been recorded may be turned on the LCD screen using the Wireless Remote Commander. Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V...
Operating Guide
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... camcorder 79 Number of recordable photos...78 O Operating 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 movies....74, 75 Repair 71 RESET 15 S Saving images on an external media device 63 Scenario Save 45 Screen indicators 28, 91 SD card 26 Self-diagnosis display 72 Setting the date and time...
... camcorder 79 Number of recordable photos...78 O Operating 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 movies....74, 75 Repair 71 RESET 15 S Saving images on an external media device 63 Scenario Save 45 Screen indicators 28, 91 SD card 26 Self-diagnosis display 72 Setting the date and time...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... on Sony's high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplifier technology is easily adjusted to suit your PC using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your needs. Tagged videos and still images can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for you? Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone Direct Copy to external HDD...
... on Sony's high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplifier technology is easily adjusted to suit your PC using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your needs. Tagged videos and still images can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for you? Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone Direct Copy to external HDD...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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...; Digital 5.1Creator; Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - HD LP: Approx. 11h35m; Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ (Mark 2); STD: MPEG2-PS HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps / FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; Media Type Still Image Mode Still Image Max Effective Resolution Still Image Size 16:9 Still Image Size 4:3 Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) Photo Capture from Movie Dual Record Internal Flash Memory;
...; Digital 5.1Creator; Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - HD LP: Approx. 11h35m; Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ (Mark 2); STD: MPEG2-PS HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps / FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; Media Type Still Image Mode Still Image Max Effective Resolution Still Image Size 16:9 Still Image Size 4:3 Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) Photo Capture from Movie Dual Record Internal Flash Memory;
