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... No. ACSerial No. 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. Refer to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...instructions in the space provided below. HDRSerial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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 ...
... No. ACSerial No. 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. Refer to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...instructions in the space provided below. HDRSerial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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 ...
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...58320; Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Note on it while... to it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/...
...58320; Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Note on it while... to it . Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/...
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...following . If this device does not cause harmful interference. Operation is subject to the condition that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use your...lost , or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that has been recorded may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium...
...following . If this device does not cause harmful interference. Operation is subject to the condition that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on use your...lost , or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that has been recorded may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium...
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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 a.../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 ...
... 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 a.../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 ...
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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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HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-XR260V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Lens (G lens) Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. CX580V/PJ580...
HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-XR260V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Lens (G lens) Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. CX580V/PJ580...
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... (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 (...
... (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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...camcorder (p. 20) is designed for use with this camcorder (p. 54, p. 57). The USB connection support cable is too short 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" ...US 18 Camcorder (1) AC 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 connection.
...camcorder (p. 20) is designed for use with this camcorder (p. 54, p. 57). The USB connection support cable is too short 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" ...US 18 Camcorder (1) AC 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 connection.
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... 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. US 19 Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your...
... 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder. US 19 Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your...
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... the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor... (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the...
... the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor... (sold separately). It is recommended that you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Built-in USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the...
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... camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off automatically if you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend... using the AC Adaptor. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. ...
... camcorder without any metallic objects. Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off automatically if you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend... using the AC Adaptor. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. ...
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US 22 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. 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.
US 22 Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. 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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...you can assign 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 ...spots appear on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recording/Playback Tracking focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) ...
...you can assign 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 ...spots appear on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Recording/Playback Tracking focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (37) ...
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...time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger on the LCD screen... a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. The flash does not work while the (Movie) lamp is lit (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The following states will be recorded. You cannot change the image size: [ Image Size] (p. 41) Recordable...
...time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen of your finger on the LCD screen... a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. The flash does not work while the (Movie) lamp is lit (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The following states will be recorded. You cannot change the image size: [ Image Size] (p. 41) Recordable...
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... the movie/ photo recording mode To play back short movies (p. 44) To the next event Time-line bar Change Event Scale button US 32 * HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view... 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.
... the movie/ photo recording mode To play back short movies (p. 44) To the next event Time-line bar Change Event Scale button US 32 * HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view... 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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... To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. 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 ...
... To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. 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 ...
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...58320; For details on playback, see page 32. When you use the wireless remote commander, use . Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations or situations while using the projector. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. ... are using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. US 50 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image 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 are unavailable while ...
...58320; For details on playback, see page 32. When you use the wireless remote commander, use . Using the projector shortens battery life. The following operations or situations while using the projector. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. ... are using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. US 50 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image 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 are unavailable while ...
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... "Expanded Feature" for the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software. You cannot restore images once they are included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you delete or divide movies/photos that are deleted. US 51 Dividing a movie 1 Select...
... "Expanded Feature" for the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software. You cannot restore images once they are included in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the memory card. If you delete or divide movies/photos that are deleted. US 51 Dividing a movie 1 Select...
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... Deletes all data on the recording media. REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the LCD screen when you open the LCD screen. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Sets the date and time. Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... Adjusts the clock automatically by restricting some USB functions. File Number Sets how...
... Deletes all data on the recording media. REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the LCD screen when you open the LCD screen. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Sets the date and time. Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... Adjusts the clock automatically by restricting some USB functions. File Number Sets how...
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...to investigate the problem. Leave your camcorder with the power of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. The...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 is not a malfunction....turned on . The power does not turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). If the functions still do not operate your camcorder. Disconnect ...
...to investigate the problem. Leave your camcorder with the power of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. The...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 is not a malfunction....turned on . The power does not turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p. 19). If the functions still do not operate your camcorder. Disconnect ...