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...socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. This class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in the instructions. You can...- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. ...
...socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. This class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of in the instructions. You can...- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. ...
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...subject to radio communications. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). The image data that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is turned on use Do not do not close the...-screen displays in each local language are recorded without any of the camcorder is connected to play back or may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. For the State of Industry Canada. The supplied interface ...
...subject to radio communications. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). The image data that interference will not occur in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is turned on use Do not do not close the...-screen displays in each local language are recorded without any of the camcorder is connected to play back or may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. For the State of Industry Canada. The supplied interface ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 ... 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/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 88 ...
...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 ... 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/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 88 ...
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... (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 (), then turn the securing ring...
... (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 (), then turn the securing ring...
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... Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in this camcorder only. 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 HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes...
... Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in this camcorder only. 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 HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Notes...
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... 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. US 19 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 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...
... 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. US 19 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 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...
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...times shown in the table above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). 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 a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet ...
...times shown in the table above are measured without using the USB connection support cable. You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). 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 a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet ...
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...In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack 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, with any metallic objects. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put ...
...In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you remove the battery pack 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, with any metallic objects. Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using your camcorder and put ...
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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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...white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. US 29 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) ...Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots. If white circular spots appear on the LCD screen, but ...
...white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. US 29 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) ...Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2 Approximate number of the subject appears on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) This is caused by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots. If white circular spots appear on the LCD screen, but ...
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...): Wider range 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 the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing &#...58317; The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen ...
...): Wider range 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 the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing &#...58317; The media icon in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The LCD screen ...
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...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 playback mode by selecting on the ... the desired event to the center () and 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...
...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 playback mode by selecting on the ... the desired event to the center () and 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...
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...as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Flash/ Video light Each time you shoot... Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. 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]. Off (no ...
...as a flash. [Light Bright] (p. 68) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Flash/ Video light Each time you shoot... Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. 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]. Off (no ...
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... you place the camcorder about 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or further away from the surface that appears on playback, see page 32. When you want to play, then press PHOTO to begin playback. 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the projector. Map operation (HDR-PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V) ...to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in 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 image...
... you place the camcorder about 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or further away from the surface that appears on playback, see page 32. When you want to play, then press PHOTO to begin playback. 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the projector. Map operation (HDR-PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V) ...to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in 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 image...
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...[Delete]. 2 Select [Multiple Images], and then select the type of a movie You can be done on the camcorder. 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 delete using / , and... you want to be deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images from your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can divide a movie and delete it. Release protection: [Protect] (p. 68) [Format] (p. ...
...[Delete]. 2 Select [Multiple Images], and then select the type of a movie You can be done on the camcorder. 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 delete using / , and... you want to be deleted. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images from your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can divide a movie and delete it. Release protection: [Protect] (p. 68) [Format] (p. ...
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... without stopping the clock (p. 23). Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... DB F Repairs the image database file on automatically when you connect your camcorder (while the camcorder is connected to be used . USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you open the LCD... the TV's Remote Commander is connected to photos. Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on the recording media. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Sets the display language (p. 23). Volume Adjusts the volume of recording.
... without stopping the clock (p. 23). Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... DB F Repairs the image database file on automatically when you connect your camcorder (while the camcorder is connected to be used . USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you open the LCD... the TV's Remote Commander is connected to photos. Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on the recording media. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Sets the display language (p. 23). Volume Adjusts the volume of recording.
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.... Connect it to a warm place. The power does not turn on your camcorder for repair. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 19). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from...58564; Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder 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 ...
.... Connect it to a warm place. The power does not turn on your camcorder for repair. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 19). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from...58564; Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder 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 ...
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... Follow the steps from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder securely (p. 19). The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder (p. 75, 78). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 19). ...and restart your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is recording the image you contact them, give them all the numbers of times, contact your computer. Your camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V ...
... Follow the steps from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder securely (p. 19). The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder (p. 75, 78). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) (p. 19). ...and restart your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04: The battery pack is recording the image you contact them, give them all the numbers of times, contact your computer. Your camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V ...
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...58320; Note on charging through a USB hub are not guaranteed. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that may have contacted your skin. If any... used with all computers is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 69). On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of the laptop...
...58320; Note on charging through a USB hub are not guaranteed. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that may have contacted your skin. If any... used with all computers is activated by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 69). On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) To protect the internal hard disk from shock by the camcorder may damage the internal hard disk drive of the laptop...
