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... Adaptor. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ... interference that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Operation is still supplied to it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
... Adaptor. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ... interference that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Operation is still supplied to it while connected to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
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... is connected to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. For the customers in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is not possible due to other materials may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium... NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on , the user is subject to the condition that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Notes on -screen displays in...
... is connected to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. For the customers in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is not possible due to other materials may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium... NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on , the user is subject to the condition that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Notes on -screen displays in...
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... used in specification between models. Recording media Capacity of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. Refer to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the memory card are based on the many functions...
... used in specification between models. Recording media Capacity of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. Refer to change without notice. In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the memory card are based on the many functions...
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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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...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 the recorded images when you use the ...PHOTO button (27) The on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with the supplied remote commander. Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN...
...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 the recorded images when you use the ...PHOTO button (27) The on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with the supplied remote commander. Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) The wireless remote commander is useful when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN...
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Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 20) is designed 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 ...
Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are pre-installed in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 20) is designed 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 ...
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US 19 HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The ... attach the battery pack. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug ... the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your...
US 19 HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on . The ... attach the battery pack. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on the DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp DC plug ... the wall outlet (wall socket) Notes You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your...
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You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). US 20 Built...a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* ...(when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to...
You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). US 20 Built...a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Charging time Built-in USB Cable* ...(when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to...
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...), it in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The...pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it 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 an NP-FV30, which...
...), it in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off . The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The...pack is damaged. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it 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 an NP-FV30, which...
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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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...] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Touch the button on the LCD screen.
...] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 15). 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Touch the button on the LCD screen.
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... 15). In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). [Power On By LCD] (p. 69) To set to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep...On]. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. They are recorded automatically on the country/region selected for your camcorder. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are not displayed during playback.
... 15). In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). [Power On By LCD] (p. 69) To set to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep...On]. To display them as [Data Code] during recording. They are recorded automatically on the country/region selected for your camcorder. 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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...Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until the screen disappears. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You ...cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Getting started Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR...
...Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until the screen disappears. HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V Internal memory Internal hard disk Memory card Memory card Notes You ...cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Getting started Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as illustrated. HDR...
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...the memory card. Save your important data on your PC, etc. If [Failed to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first 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...the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Confirm in this camcorder. Movies recorded on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with all the data stored on it is displayed, format the memory card...
...the memory card. Save your important data on your PC, etc. If [Failed to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first 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...the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Confirm in this camcorder. Movies recorded on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with all the data stored on it is displayed, format the memory card...
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... movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in ( ) for a few seconds after ...you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Refer to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears ...
... movie recording and photo recording modes. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for details. Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in ( ) for a few seconds after ...you turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. Refer to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears ...
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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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...PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of 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 [24p], you... cannot record photos while the camcorder is in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing ...
...PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of 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 [24p], you... cannot record photos while the camcorder is in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing ...