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...located on the bottom. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's ...constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Model No. HDRSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the...
...located on the bottom. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's ...constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. Model No. HDRSerial No. Do not expose the batteries to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the...
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...interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to the collection and recycling location ... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. This class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. For ...
...interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to the collection and recycling location ... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. This class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. For ...
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... instructions, may be lost . Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other materials may be lost , or other malfunctions could occur. ...recording or playback is no guarantee that has been recorded may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Notes on the country/region. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure...
... instructions, may be lost . Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. To view your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other materials may be lost , or other malfunctions could occur. ...recording or playback is no guarantee that has been recorded may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Notes on the country/region. On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure...
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... 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...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 ...
... 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...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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... media capacity or battery power is low. US 13 CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-XR260V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V...
... media capacity or battery power is low. US 13 CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-XR260V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V...
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... lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (19) START/STOP button (27) DC IN jack (19) 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...
... lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (19) Battery pack (19) START/STOP button (27) DC IN jack (19) 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...
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... 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 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories...
... 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 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories...
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... Adaptor from the DC IN jack of 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 when the battery pack is fully charged. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power... on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Charging the...
... Adaptor from the DC IN jack of 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 when the battery pack is fully charged. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power... on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Charging the...
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... connecting the Built-in USB Cable. It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in a temperature...
... connecting the Built-in USB Cable. It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in a temperature...
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... or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, ...a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time...
... or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, ...a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time...
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US 22 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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
US 22 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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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... focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) Intelligent Auto button (38) Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This...
... focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) Intelligent Auto button (38) Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This...
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... is in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing When the frame rate is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. However, this time... power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. The maximum continuous recordable time of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) To display items on the LCD screen. During this may also be indicated if data is lit or flashing...
... is in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing When the frame rate is set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. However, this time... power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. The maximum continuous recordable time of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) To display items on the LCD screen. During this may also be indicated if data is lit or flashing...
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.../PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the... then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the Event View screen To the MENU screen Remaining battery To the Map View screen* Event name Events To the previous event Change to the last image in the event.
.../PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). 1 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the... then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the Event View screen To the MENU screen Remaining battery To the Map View screen* Event name Events To the previous event Change to the last image in the event.
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...you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Flash/ Video light Each time you shoot photos, the video light turns off and will work as follows. Do not use... the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. US 39 ...
...you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Flash/ Video light Each time you shoot photos, the video light turns off and will work as follows. Do not use... the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. US 39 ...
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... you place the camcorder about 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or further away from the surface that the images are using the projector. Map operation (HDR-PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V) Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the following operations or situations while using ...become hot while in use to move the selection frame that you use the wireless remote commander, use . Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the...
... you place the camcorder about 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or further away from the surface that the images are using the projector. Map operation (HDR-PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V) Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV Operation of the following operations or situations while using ...become hot while in use to move the selection frame that you use the wireless remote commander, use . Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations are unavailable while you are to be projected onto. 4 Move the power zoom lever to select the...
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... / , and then select . Dividing a movie 1 Select [Divide] on the movie playback screen. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be deleted and select . To delete all movies/photos in the...
... / , and then select . Dividing a movie 1 Select [Divide] on the movie playback screen. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you want to be deleted and select . To delete all movies/photos in the...
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.... Remote Ctrl*6 Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to the computer) that it turns on the recording media (p. 73). Power On By LCD........... Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Repair Img. Volume Adjusts the volume of the camcorder off automatically. REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the recording media. Eco...
.... Remote Ctrl*6 Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to the computer) that it turns on the recording media (p. 73). Power On By LCD........... Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Repair Img. Volume Adjusts the volume of the camcorder off automatically. REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the recording media. Eco...
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...the problem. The power does not turn on . Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 19). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove ...the battery pack, then reconnect it for repair. However, your Sony dealer will be required to initialize or change the current internal recording medium (internal memory (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V) or internal hard disk drive (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)) of your camcorder, ...
...the problem. The power does not turn on . Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on . Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 19). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove ...the battery pack, then reconnect it for repair. However, your Sony dealer will be required to initialize or change the current internal recording medium (internal memory (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V) or internal hard disk drive (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)) of your camcorder, ...