Operating Guide
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... on -screen displays in each local language are used for help. The image data that has been recorded may be contrary to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the following . US About language setting The on use your recordings on a circuit different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27) or the access lamp (p. 25) are recorded without...
... on -screen displays in each local language are used for help. The image data that has been recorded may be contrary to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the following . US About language setting The on use your recordings on a circuit different from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27) or the access lamp (p. 25) are recorded without...
Operating Guide
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...) 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 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 AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V...
...) 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 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 AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V...
Operating Guide
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... setting, the power turns 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 your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times...
... setting, the power turns 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 your camcorder without any metallic objects. Remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times...
Operating Guide
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...; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (74) US 26 To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Confirm in once. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Save your important data on your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG...
...; Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (74) US 26 To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. Confirm in once. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. Save your important data on your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG...
Operating Guide
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... display). If you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 68) To change the zoom speed with the / button on the power zoom...
... display). If you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 68) To change the zoom speed with the / button on the power zoom...
Operating Guide
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.../ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. To record images brighter than those recorded using the video light. When you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings...
.../ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. To record images brighter than those recorded using the video light. When you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings...
Operating Guide
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...] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is transferred to an external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario, these scenarios can be played on the camcorder only. 1 Select [Replay] on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished. Playback scenes in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to 8 scenarios can be saved...
...] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is transferred to an external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario, these scenarios can be played on the camcorder only. 1 Select [Replay] on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished. Playback scenes in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to 8 scenarios can be saved...
Operating Guide
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... display the camcorder screens such as a screen to view recorded images using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [On]. Also set your TV. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. Notes The LCD screen turns off simultaneously. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote...
... display the camcorder screens such as a screen to view recorded images using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [On]. Also set your TV. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. Notes The LCD screen turns off simultaneously. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote...
Operating Guide
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... discs. All image files may not be handled properly by the import function and the playback function of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. Use the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on a computer, however, the files will be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files on Software...
... discs. All image files may not be handled properly by the import function and the playback function of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. Use the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on a computer, however, the files will be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files on Software...
Operating Guide
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... background blurred. Smth Slw REC Records smooth slow-motion movies. Cinematone*1.......... Fader Fades scenes in photo recording mode. Tele Macro Focuses on a subject you change accordingly. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function. Menu lists Customizing your camcorder is in or out. Spot Focus Adjusts the focus on the subject with flash. Flash*1 Flash Sets how the flash is detected. Photo Shoots photos. Red Eye Reduction........ Flash Level Sets the brightness of the digital zoom. Focus Adjusts the focus manually.
... background blurred. Smth Slw REC Records smooth slow-motion movies. Cinematone*1.......... Fader Fades scenes in photo recording mode. Tele Macro Focuses on a subject you change accordingly. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function. Menu lists Customizing your camcorder is in or out. Spot Focus Adjusts the focus on the subject with flash. Flash*1 Flash Sets how the flash is detected. Photo Shoots photos. Red Eye Reduction........ Flash Level Sets the brightness of the digital zoom. Focus Adjusts the focus manually.
Operating Guide
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... type of colors. Peaking*1 Displays an image on the LCD screen. Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to avoid deleting. x.v.Color Records a wider range of external media device. Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. Blt-in the camcorder to make sure the subject is compliant with standard definition image quality (STD). Highlight Movie Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved...
... type of colors. Peaking*1 Displays an image on the LCD screen. Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to avoid deleting. x.v.Color Records a wider range of external media device. Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is horizontal or vertical. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. Blt-in the camcorder to make sure the subject is compliant with standard definition image quality (STD). Highlight Movie Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved...
Operating Guide
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... Mode Sets the LCD screen and the power so that have not yet been saved onto a disc. Format Deletes and formats all music files. Your Location*4 Displays the current location on the LCD screen when you open the LCD screen. REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the front of recording. Language Setting.......... US 69 Volume Adjusts the volume of a USB connection by acquiring the time from the computer to your camcorder to be used . Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Sets the date and time. Sets...
... Mode Sets the LCD screen and the power so that have not yet been saved onto a disc. Format Deletes and formats all music files. Your Location*4 Displays the current location on the LCD screen when you open the LCD screen. REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the front of recording. Language Setting.......... US 69 Volume Adjusts the volume of a USB connection by acquiring the time from the computer to your camcorder to be used . Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Sets the date and time. Sets...
Operating Guide
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... RESET (p. 15) using a pointed object, and turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 27). Others/Index Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may 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, depending on the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory...
... RESET (p. 15) using a pointed object, and turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 27). Others/Index Troubleshooting If you run into any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may 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, depending on the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory...
Operating Guide
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... the internal hard disk under stable conditions. The recording medium is nearly used up. Change the battery pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with US 73 Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to protect the internal hard disk. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img...
... the internal hard disk under stable conditions. The recording medium is nearly used up. Change the battery pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with US 73 Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to protect the internal hard disk. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img...
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...) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). When using a Sony memory card. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame...
...) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). When using a Sony memory card. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame...
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... select some buttons on the LCD screen using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in some countries/regions. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) is turned on, do so, your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory...
... select some buttons on the LCD screen using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in some countries/regions. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) is turned on, do so, your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory...
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... camcorder 79 Number of recordable photos...78 O Operating buttons 35 P Photo Capture 52 Photos 27 Playback 32 Playing discs 59 Playing scenarios 46 "PlayMemories Home 18, 53, 54 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 57 Power on 23 Projector 49 PS 40 R REC Mode 40 Recording 27 Recording and playback time....74 Recording media 25 Recording time of movies....74, 75 Repair 71 RESET 15 S Saving images on an external media device 63 Scenario Save 45 Screen indicators 28, 91 SD card 26 Self-diagnosis display 72 Setting the date and time...
... camcorder 79 Number of recordable photos...78 O Operating buttons 35 P Photo Capture 52 Photos 27 Playback 32 Playing discs 59 Playing scenarios 46 "PlayMemories Home 18, 53, 54 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 57 Power on 23 Projector 49 PS 40 R REC Mode 40 Recording 27 Recording and playback time....74 Recording media 25 Recording time of movies....74, 75 Repair 71 RESET 15 S Saving images on an external media device 63 Scenario Save 45 Screen indicators 28, 91 SD card 26 Self-diagnosis display 72 Setting the date and time...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... HD image quality. 3.0" touch-screen Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/TruBlack™ technology The 3.0" (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you need for up to 11 hours of recording1 The built-in 32GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to a 100" diagonal screen, this small mobile theater packs a powerful punch. Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds...
... HD image quality. 3.0" touch-screen Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/TruBlack™ technology The 3.0" (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you need for up to 11 hours of recording1 The built-in 32GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to a 100" diagonal screen, this small mobile theater packs a powerful punch. Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... to copy videos from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. Drawing on your needs. Tagged videos and still images can help extend the capabilities of recording time Intelligent Auto (180 different scene combinations possible) Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as external lights and microphones, which can be reviewed and played back using the...
... to copy videos from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. Drawing on your needs. Tagged videos and still images can help extend the capabilities of recording time Intelligent Auto (180 different scene combinations possible) Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as external lights and microphones, which can be reviewed and played back using the...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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...Internal Media Flash Memory 32GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; HD LP: Approx. 11h35m; Peaking Display Focus Features Tracking Focus AF Illuminator Yes Exposure System Metering Modes Multi-segment / Spot Exposure Settings Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel) Scene Mode(s) Auto / Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Photo Mode only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow D-Range Optimizer Yes Noise Reduction Yes Photo mode: 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016x3384) Still Image Size 4:3 Movie...
...Internal Media Flash Memory 32GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; HD LP: Approx. 11h35m; Peaking Display Focus Features Tracking Focus AF Illuminator Yes Exposure System Metering Modes Multi-segment / Spot Exposure Settings Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel) Scene Mode(s) Auto / Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Photo Mode only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow D-Range Optimizer Yes Noise Reduction Yes Photo mode: 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016x3384) Still Image Size 4:3 Movie...
