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... or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Excessive sound pressure from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. You can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject ... Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such ...
... or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Excessive sound pressure from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. You can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject ... Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such ...
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... is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). However, there is subject to the condition that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Unauthorized recording ... illustrating the operating procedures. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that has been recorded may ...
... is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). However, there is subject to the condition that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Unauthorized recording ... illustrating the operating procedures. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that has been recorded may ...
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... some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that actually appear on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your...
... some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that actually appear on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your...
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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 ... 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 Priority 37 ...
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 ... 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 Priority 37 ...
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...Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording 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 mode).. . . . . 42 Checking the ... images on a TV 47 Enjoying 5.1ch surround 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 Deleting movies and photos 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing...
...Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording 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 mode).. . . . . 42 Checking the ... images on a TV 47 Enjoying 5.1ch surround 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 Deleting movies and photos 51 Dividing a movie 51 Capturing...
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... a standard definition image quality (STD) 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... 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
... a standard definition image quality (STD) 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... 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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HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access ... 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) ...58439; A/V Remote Connector (47) Grip belt US 16 To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow ...
HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access ... 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) ...58439; A/V Remote Connector (47) Grip belt US 16 To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow ...
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... from that of the arrow. Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with 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...
... from that of the arrow. Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with 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...
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..., p. 57). The USB connection support cable is too short for connection. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (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 HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50...
..., p. 57). The USB connection support cable is too short for connection. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (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 HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50...
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...19 Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack CHG (charge... To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off ...
...19 Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack CHG (charge... To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The CHG (charge) lamp turns off ...
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...the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). 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. Charging time...you charge the battery in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) 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...
...the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). 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. Charging time...you charge the battery in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) 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...
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... if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. 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. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74...
... if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. 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. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74...
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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. 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.
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... change the on-screen displays to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of your camcorder and turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language...
... change the on-screen displays to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of your camcorder and turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language...
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... correct time automatically, depending on the recording media. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [On]. To turn off the power... Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15). Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback.
... correct time automatically, depending on the recording media. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to [On]. To turn off the power... Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15). Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback.
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...Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You cannot ... if you insert a new memory card. Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the ...
...Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You cannot ... if you insert a new memory card. Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the ...
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...all the data stored on it is recommended to format the memory card with your PC, etc. If [Failed to these devices with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class... the cover and lightly push the memory card in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Save your important data on your camcorder before the first use with the USB cable. All the data recorded will erase all memory cards is not assured. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot...
...all the data stored on it is recommended to format the memory card with your PC, etc. If [Failed to these devices with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class... the cover and lightly push the memory card in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Save your important data on your camcorder before the first use with the USB cable. All the data recorded will erase all memory cards is not assured. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot...
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Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Refer to display information on the LCD screen to the page in ( ) for recording. Touch anywhere except the buttons on icons ...; GPS triangulating status*1 (42) US 28 To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for both movie recording and photo recording modes. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted...
Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Refer to display information on the LCD screen to the page in ( ) for recording. Touch anywhere except the buttons on icons ...; GPS triangulating status*1 (42) US 28 To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for both movie recording and photo recording modes. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted...
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...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...58444; Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close the LCD screen while recording movies, ...
...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...58444; Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close the LCD screen while recording movies, ...
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...screen. 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 view T ... you cannot record photos while the camcorder is recommended you move your 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...
...screen. 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 view T ... you cannot record photos while the camcorder is recommended you move your 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...