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...indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are based on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. Confirm the model name on the bottom of the camcorder and the memory card are called "...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 AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual are subject to it for the model name of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony...
...indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are based on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. Confirm the model name on the bottom of the camcorder and the memory card are called "...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 AVCHD recording disc. The model name is shown in this manual are subject to it for the model name of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony...
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... be 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 device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using... 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
... be 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 device 63 Customizing your camcorder Using... 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-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 ... media. US 27 Movies are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You...
HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 ... media. US 27 Movies are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You...
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...setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Recording images with the selected image quality Selecting the image quality of media On this camcorder Internal recording media*2 Memory ...mode PS*1 FX FH/ HQ/LP -- *1 [60p Quality ] 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 on ...
...setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. Recording images with the selected image quality Selecting the image quality of media On this camcorder Internal recording media*2 Memory ...mode PS*1 FX FH/ HQ/LP -- *1 [60p Quality ] 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 on ...
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... may not function in the following situations, the current location of the camcorder shown on the map may be shortened. B: You 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 the Event View...
... may not function in the following situations, the current location of the camcorder shown on the map may be shortened. B: You 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 the Event View...
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... the camcorder to the web, etc.). You can also change the settings for the Highlight Playback will be converted to 2ch stereo (HDR-CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V). When you set the length of the Highlight Playback segment. [Highlight...57) Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can set the points in a movie or photo that is played back with high definition image quality (HD). To change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Empty Music], then...
... the camcorder to the web, etc.). You can also change the settings for the Highlight Playback will be converted to 2ch stereo (HDR-CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V). When you set the length of the Highlight Playback segment. [Highlight...57) Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) You can set the points in a movie or photo that is played back with high definition image quality (HD). To change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Empty Music], then...
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...high definition TV*1 Connecting to a nonhigh definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV HDMI OUT jack*2 A/V Remote Connector*4 Advanced operations HDMI Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Input Yellow White Red Signal flow HDMI OUT jack*3 A/V Remote Connector*5 *1 If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable for connection. *2 HDR-CX250/CX260V *3 HDR-CX580V.../PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *4 HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V *5 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 1 Switch...
...high definition TV*1 Connecting to a nonhigh definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV HDMI OUT jack*2 A/V Remote Connector*4 Advanced operations HDMI Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Input Yellow White Red Signal flow HDMI OUT jack*3 A/V Remote Connector*5 *1 If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable for connection. *2 HDR-CX250/CX260V *3 HDR-CX580V.../PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *4 HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V *5 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 1 Switch...
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Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed ...is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround 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 ...VIDEO 2, etc.). Realistic sound can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV. When you play back 5.1ch sound with the speakers on the VCR using ...
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed ...is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround 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 ...VIDEO 2, etc.). Realistic sound can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV. When you play back 5.1ch sound with the speakers on the VCR using ...
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... the recording date and time of the photo 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 ratio with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the point where you want to capture a photo using...
... the recording date and time of the photo 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 ratio with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the point where you want to capture a photo using...
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...the Built-in a US 54 multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or more Hard...AVCHD recording disc/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. ...
...the Built-in a US 54 multi-boot environment. *2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or more Hard...AVCHD recording disc/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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... insert AVCHD recording discs that appear on the computer screen to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. If you cannot use some functions that can be used with this "PlayMemories Home" software. ... For details on "PlayMemories Home," select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). Vista, select [Computer] (on Windows XP, [My Computer]) [PMHOME] [PMHOME.EXE]. 4 Follow the...
... insert AVCHD recording discs that appear on the computer screen to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. If you cannot use some functions that can be used with this "PlayMemories Home" software. ... For details on "PlayMemories Home," select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). Vista, select [Computer] (on Windows XP, [My Computer]) [PMHOME] [PMHOME.EXE]. 4 Follow the...
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...is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer, use other software, the images may not be used with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. .... http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be copied onto DVD media. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on page 51. If you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files. PC software, high definition footage can create a...
...is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer, use other software, the images may not be used with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. .... http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be copied onto DVD media. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on page 51. If you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files. PC software, high definition footage can create a...
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...be used according to an external device in which movies cannot be some types of with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. External media device Saving images on the [ REC Mode] setting selected when you ... built-in USB cable of discs or media devices on a DVD disc Built-in "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57) US 58 If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. USB Adapter Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 63 Movies that are...
...be used according to an external device in which movies cannot be some types of with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. External media device Saving images on the [ REC Mode] setting selected when you ... built-in USB cable of discs or media devices on a DVD disc Built-in "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57) US 58 If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. USB Adapter Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 63 Movies that are...
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...played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be available in DVD players/ recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD... player. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may...
...played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be available in DVD players/ recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD... player. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may...
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... If the total memory size of movies to be cut off. Do not do any of the following website. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.). If your recording ...device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the A/V connecting cable.
... If the total memory size of movies to be cut off. Do not do any of the following website. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.). If your recording ...device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the A/V connecting cable.
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...) 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. US 62 A/V connecting cable A/V Remote Connector* A/V Remote Connector** Input Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition...
...) 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. US 62 A/V connecting cable A/V Remote Connector* A/V Remote Connector** Input Red White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition...
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... devices, go to the Sony support website in step 2. 2 Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to save images. If you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies...57732; [Edit/Copy] [Copy], and then follow the instructions that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder. However, even if the external media device has free space, you format it to the wall...
... devices, go to the Sony support website in step 2. 2 Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to save images. If you can save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies...57732; [Edit/Copy] [Copy], and then follow the instructions that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your camcorder. However, even if the external media device has free space, you format it to the wall...
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...Voice Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Shooting Assist My Button Assigns functions to record movies. Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness...were saved by Highlight Playback. Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Setup Media Settings Media Select...
...Voice Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Shooting Assist My Button Assigns functions to record movies. Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness...were saved by Highlight Playback. Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD). Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Setup Media Settings Media Select...
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...HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 145 155 70 75 NP-FV70 300 325 150 160 NP-FV100 600 650 300 325 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) ...charged battery pack. Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard definition image quality. Recording time of movies/number of recording and playback with [ REC Mode] set to [Standard ]. ...
...HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 145 155 70 75 NP-FV70 300 325 150 160 NP-FV100 600 650 300 325 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) ...charged battery pack. Playing time Approximate time available when you use your camcorder. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard definition image quality. Recording time of movies/number of recording and playback with [ REC Mode] set to [Standard ]. ...
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... 135 260 280 515 555 Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) HDR-CX260V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V [60p Quality 1 h ] (1 h) 13 h (13 h) [Highest 1 h 15 min 15 h 20 min Quality ] (1 h 15 min...
... 135 260 280 515 555 Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) HDR-CX260V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V [60p Quality 1 h ] (1 h) 13 h (13 h) [Highest 1 h 15 min 15 h 20 min Quality ] (1 h 15 min...