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... moisture. 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. Do not expose the batteries to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. This symbol is intended to alert...
... moisture. 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. Do not expose the batteries to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. This symbol is intended to alert...
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... in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of the FCC Rules. 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/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon... not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of used battery packs promptly as hammering, dropping or stepping on the power cord (mains lead) The power ...
... in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of the FCC Rules. 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/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon... not disassemble. Do not crush and do not allow metal objects to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may result. For more information regarding recycling of used battery packs promptly as hammering, dropping or stepping on the power cord (mains lead) The power ...
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...Operation is subject to the condition that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other materials may be 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. Consult...
...Operation is subject to the condition that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). When the camcorder is connected to other materials may be 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. Consult...
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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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... lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. 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 microphone Remote sensor/Infrared...
... lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. 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 microphone Remote sensor/Infrared...
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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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... 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 The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home...
... 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 The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) software and "PlayMemories Home...
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... 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 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...
... 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. 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...
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...time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the ... a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). US 20 You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you ...
...time Built-in USB Cable* (when using your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your computer) 280 545 1,000 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the ... a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). US 20 You cannot use a Sony CPAH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately). It is recommended that you ...
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... the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and...
... the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). We do not recommend using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and...
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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. US 22
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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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...the original size For HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V: Up to 20 times the original size Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access... Zoom as a guide. Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) To display items on a TV which is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to [On] and using the outer frame...
...the original size For HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V: Up to 20 times the original size Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. However, this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access... Zoom as a guide. Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74) [Media Select] (p. 25) [Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67) To display items on a TV which is not compatible with [Guide Frame] set to [On] and using the outer frame...
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Playback You can search for 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 ... 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. Screen display on the date...
Playback You can search for 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 ... 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. Screen display on the date...
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... the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Flash/ Video light Each time 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 ...
... the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Do not use the video light directly in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Flash/ Video light Each time 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 ...
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... the reflecting surface increase. It is recommended that you use the wireless remote commander, 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 ... the PHOTO button to start playing the framed item. 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 or situations while using ...
... the reflecting surface increase. It is recommended that you use the wireless remote commander, 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 ... the PHOTO button to start playing the framed item. 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 or situations while using ...
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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 want to be done on the camcorder.
... "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 want to be done on the camcorder.
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... recording. Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on the recording media (p. 73). Customizing your camcorder to be played with the HDMI cable. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... US 69 Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device...
... recording. Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on the recording media (p. 73). Customizing your camcorder to be played with the HDMI cable. Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... US 69 Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device...
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...the current internal recording medium (internal memory (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V) or internal hard disk drive (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)) of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.... This is displayed. Leave the camcorder there for repair. However, your Sony ...
...the current internal recording medium (internal memory (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V) or internal hard disk drive (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)) of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.... This is displayed. Leave the camcorder there for repair. However, your Sony ...