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...for use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (... sound pressure from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of the FCC Rules. You can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of ...
...for use the AC Adaptor placed in the U.S.A. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camcorder only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Use the nearby wall outlet (... sound pressure from the wall outlet (wall US socket) immediately if any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of the FCC Rules. You can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of ...
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...this device does not cause harmful interference. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) ... language setting The on-screen displays in Canada This device complies with local regulations. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). For the customers in each local language are recorded without any of the following measures: Reorient or...
...this device does not cause harmful interference. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) ... language setting The on-screen displays in Canada This device complies with local regulations. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). For the customers in each local language are recorded without any of the following measures: Reorient or...
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...example images used in this manual when there is an on your camcorder. Illustrations used in this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of your camcorder. Refer to change without notice. In this manual ...functions of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in this manual are normal results of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in-depth instructions on the bottom of...
...example images used in this manual when there is an on your camcorder. Illustrations used in this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of your camcorder. Refer to change without notice. In this manual ...functions of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in this manual are normal results of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in-depth instructions on the bottom of...
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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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... image quality (Highlight Movie 46 Playing 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 a photo from a movie...
... image quality (Highlight Movie 46 Playing 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 a photo from a movie...
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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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...PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access lamp (25) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (25) BATT (battery) release lever (21) To fasten the grip belt HDR... (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 (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow (). ...
...PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V Built-in USB Cable (20) Memory card access lamp (25) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Memory card slot (25) BATT (battery) release lever (21) To fasten the grip belt HDR... (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 (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow (). ...
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...buttons (35 Previous/Next) buttons (35) PLAY button US 17 Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful 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...
...buttons (35 Previous/Next) buttons (35) PLAY button US 17 Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful 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...
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... 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 Home" Help Guide are the supplied quantity. US 18 Use this cable when the Built-in this camcorder only. Getting started Supplied Items...
... 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 Home" Help Guide are the supplied quantity. US 18 Use this cable when the Built-in this camcorder only. Getting started Supplied Items...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. US 19 HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that 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...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. US 19 HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that 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...Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder.
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You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). US 20 Charging the battery using your computer Turn ... NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °...of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in USB Cable to charge the camcorder.
You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). US 20 Charging the battery using your computer Turn ... NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °...of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you charge the battery in USB Cable to charge the camcorder.
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...the battery pack. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging... the battery pack abroad (22) US 21 Getting started To use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/...
...the battery pack. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time (74) Remaining battery indicator (28) Charging... the battery pack abroad (22) US 21 Getting started To use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/...
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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. 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.
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... and adjust the value with /. When you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to show messages in a specified language. Touch the button on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Changing the language setting You can also turn the power on. You can... 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 LCD screen.
... and adjust the value with /. When you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to show messages in a specified language. Touch the button on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Changing the language setting You can also turn the power on. You can... 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 LCD screen.
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... are recorded automatically on the country/region selected for your camcorder. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback. The... clock may not be adjusted to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General ...
... are recorded automatically on the country/region selected for your camcorder. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback. The... clock may not be adjusted to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General ...
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... if you insert a new memory card. Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. US 25 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium....can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Access lamp Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as following icons. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory...
... if you insert a new memory card. Wait until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. US 25 Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Select [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium....can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. Access lamp Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as following icons. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory...
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... Confirm the direction of the memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is ...58320; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of memory card you can use 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...
... Confirm the direction of the memory card. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be irrecoverable. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is ...58320; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of memory card you can use 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...
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...*1 (42) US 28 2 Press PHOTO lightly to display information on icons with functions convenient for a few seconds after you do not operate the camcorder for recording. Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording...for both movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to adjust the focus, then press it fully. ...
...*1 (42) US 28 2 Press PHOTO lightly to display information on icons with functions convenient for a few seconds after you do not operate the camcorder for recording. Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording...for both movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to adjust the focus, then press it fully. ...
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... 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 (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens. When...
... 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 (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens. When...
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... the power zoom lever to [24p], 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 to keep your finger... on the power zoom lever. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or ...
... the power zoom lever to [24p], 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 to keep your finger... on the power zoom lever. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or ...