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... if recording or playback is turned 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 used for the contents of recordings cannot 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...
... if recording or playback is turned 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 used for the contents of recordings cannot 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...
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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... (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time...
... (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Recording time, Playing time...
Operating Guide
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... memory cards. Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. It may be damaged. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Types...
... memory cards. Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92) Recording time of movies/number of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. It may be damaged. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Types...
Operating Guide
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... recorded. You cannot change the image size: [ Image Size] (p. 41) Recordable time, remaining capacity [Media Info] (p. 68) Zooming Move the power zoom lever 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 a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording...
... recorded. You cannot change the image size: [ Image Size] (p. 41) Recordable time, remaining capacity [Media Info] (p. 68) Zooming Move the power zoom lever 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 a TV which is still being written onto the recording media after recording...
Operating Guide
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.... The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. US 39 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 dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Off (no indicator) Auto ( ) On ( ) ... Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and...
.... The battery drains quickly while using the Intelligent Auto function Select [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. US 39 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 dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V) Press LIGHT. Off (no indicator) Auto ( ) On ( ) ... Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and...
Operating Guide
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... photo that will change each time you set . For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer" help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you select a Highlight Playback. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is used in a Highlight Playback. However, if the Highlight Playback function was started from the Map View screen, [Highlight Point] cannot be used in a Highlight Playback. Play...
... photo that will change each time you set . For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer" help. If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you select a Highlight Playback. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is used in a Highlight Playback. However, if the Highlight Playback function was started from the Map View screen, [Highlight Point] cannot be used in a Highlight Playback. Play...
Operating Guide
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... model of BRAVIA. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote commander to the instruction manual of your TV for details. The operation of "BRAVIA" Sync differs according to view recorded images using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be some operations you use the built-in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected photos...
... model of BRAVIA. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote commander to the instruction manual of your TV for details. The operation of "BRAVIA" Sync differs according to view recorded images using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be some operations you use the built-in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View, play selected movies or display selected photos...
Operating Guide
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... need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and 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. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be installed. If you use the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software when you delete image files...
... need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and 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. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be installed. If you use the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software when you delete image files...
Operating Guide
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... for a distant subject. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to adjust the focus for the Smile Shutter function. If you select [Manual], select to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and to the brightness of an attached conversion lens (sold separately). Red Eye Reduction........ Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as night view or beach. Menu lists Customizing your camcorder is in or...
... for a distant subject. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to adjust the focus for the Smile Shutter function. If you select [Manual], select to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and to the brightness of an attached conversion lens (sold separately). Red Eye Reduction........ Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as night view or beach. Menu lists Customizing your camcorder is in or...
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...Display Setting Sets the duration that were saved by Highlight Playback. Audio Level Display*2... Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen. Image Size Sets the photo size. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. Auto Wind NR Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise. Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of external media device. Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to the zoom position. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording...
...Display Setting Sets the duration that were saved by Highlight Playback. Audio Level Display*2... Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen. Image Size Sets the photo size. Protect Protects movies or photos to record movies. Auto Wind NR Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise. Light Bright*3 Adjusts the brightness of external media device. Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to the zoom position. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording...
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... recording media. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to be used . REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the LCD screen when you open the LCD screen. Sets the date and time. Adjusts the clock automatically by restricting some USB functions. General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Sets the power so that have not yet been saved onto a disc. Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... USB Connect Select this item when no instructions...
... recording media. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to be used . REC Lamp*1 Turns the recording lamp on the LCD screen when you open the LCD screen. Sets the date and time. Adjusts the clock automatically by restricting some USB functions. General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Sets the power so that have not yet been saved onto a disc. Auto Clock ADJ *4.......... USB Connect Select this item when no instructions...
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... camcorder with the power of your camcorder, the camcorder automatically turns off . Use the AC Adaptor (p. 21). In the default setting, when about 1 minute. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be deleted. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for any problems using...
... camcorder with the power of your camcorder, the camcorder automatically turns off . Use the AC Adaptor (p. 21). In the default setting, when about 1 minute. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may be deleted. Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is not a malfunction. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for any problems using...
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Change the battery pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. Use the flash. The camcorder is inserted (p. 25). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is set to the memory card was restricted on other media (p. 69). The image data base file may be damaged. ...
Change the battery pack or place it in movie recording standby mode. Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. Use the flash. The camcorder is inserted (p. 25). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is set to the memory card was restricted on other media (p. 69). The image data base file may be damaged. ...
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...) (420) * 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. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Notes The number in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260...
...) (420) * 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. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Notes The number in the recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. If you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260...
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... the LCD screen of or ENTER again, the frame appears at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) and the built-in some buttons on the LCD screen using To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on or off the power of the camcorder using the Wireless Remote Commander...
... the LCD screen of or ENTER again, the frame appears at the same time. When an external microphone (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) and the built-in some buttons on the LCD screen using To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on or off the power of the camcorder using the Wireless Remote Commander...
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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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... get one minute of recording time. Charging your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. for every two minutes of audio with better results in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting. 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K) The 3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you need it. Thie camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated...
... get one minute of recording time. Charging your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. for every two minutes of audio with better results in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting. 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K) The 3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you need it. Thie camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... using the Map Index function on the LCD map display, as well as a sequence of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action. STD HQ: 9Mbps HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 24p, 60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder directly to copy videos from Movie Dual Record Microphone/ Speaker Audio Format Internal Media Mic Level Control HD PS: Approx. 13h0m (Approx. 13h0m); Specifications Camera Camera Type Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Imaging...
... using the Map Index function on the LCD map display, as well as a sequence of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action. STD HQ: 9Mbps HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 24p, 60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder directly to copy videos from Movie Dual Record Microphone/ Speaker Audio Format Internal Media Mic Level Control HD PS: Approx. 13h0m (Approx. 13h0m); Specifications Camera Camera Type Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Imaging...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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Still Image File Format DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible Wind Noise Reduction Yes (Off /On) Optics/Lens Lens Type G Lens™ Lens Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to change without notice. 9. f =3/32inch - 2 1/2inch LCD Display LCD Type 3.0" Clear Photo LCD(TM) display (230K) Wide(16:9) Angle Adjustment Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard...
Still Image File Format DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible Wind Noise Reduction Yes (Off /On) Optics/Lens Lens Type G Lens™ Lens Stabilization Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to change without notice. 9. f =3/32inch - 2 1/2inch LCD Display LCD Type 3.0" Clear Photo LCD(TM) display (230K) Wide(16:9) Angle Adjustment Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg. Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard...
