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... the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD recording disc. The... of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for effective use....HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V* 16 GB HDR-PJ580/ PJ580V* 32 GB HDR-PJ600/ Internal 220 GB PJ600V* hard disk HDRXR260V* + memory card 160 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition image quality (HD...
... the internal memory (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the memory card are called AVCHD recording disc. The... of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for effective use....HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V* 16 GB HDR-PJ580/ PJ580V* 32 GB HDR-PJ600/ Internal 220 GB PJ600V* hard disk HDRXR260V* + memory card 160 GB The model with * is equipped with high definition image quality (HD...
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...the image quality of movies (Recording mode 40 Changing the image quality of photos 41 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 41 Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode).. . . . . 42 Checking the triangulating status 43 Enjoying ...Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save 45 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 46 Playing images on a TV 47 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 48 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V...
...the image quality of movies (Recording mode 40 Changing the image quality of photos 41 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V 41 Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode).. . . . . 42 Checking the triangulating status 43 Enjoying ...Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save 45 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie 46 Playing images on a TV 47 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 48 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V...
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... can be played back 59 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder 60 Creating a disc with DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing... 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 Screen indicators 91 Index 93 US 12
... can be played back 59 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder 60 Creating a disc with DVDirect Express 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer 61 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 61 Saving images on an external media device 63 Customizing... 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 Screen indicators 91 Index 93 US 12
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US 27 HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to turn on the (... recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Movies are recorded on the following media.
US 27 HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to turn on the (... recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Movies are recorded on the following media.
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...white circular spots. A mirror-image of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (60p/60i/24p*3) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (40) View Images button (32) My...; If 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...
...white circular spots. A mirror-image of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (60p/60i/24p*3) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (40) View Images button (32) My...; If 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...
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... AVCHD recording discs Recording mode PS*1 FX FH/ HQ/LP -- *1 [60p Quality ] can be set to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on that medium. The recording time (p. 75) or the type of movies (Recording mode) You can switch the...when the [ Frame Rate] is set as follows. ("M," such as in "24M," means "Mbps.") For the high definition image quality (HD) movies [60p Quality ]: 1920 1080/60p quality, AVC HD 28M (PS) [Highest Quality ]: 1920 1080/60i or 1920 1080/24p*1 quality, AVC...
... AVCHD recording discs Recording mode PS*1 FX FH/ HQ/LP -- *1 [60p Quality ] can be set to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on that medium. The recording time (p. 75) or the type of movies (Recording mode) You can switch the...when the [ Frame Rate] is set as follows. ("M," such as in "24M," means "Mbps.") For the high definition image quality (HD) movies [60p Quality ]: 1920 1080/60p quality, AVC HD 28M (PS) [Highest Quality ]: 1920 1080/60i or 1920 1080/24p*1 quality, AVC...
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... the actual location. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be updated automatically. B: You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. 1 Press (View Images) (p. 32). 2 Display the desired event at the center of the camcorder are using the built...
... the actual location. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be updated automatically. B: You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. 1 Press (View Images) (p. 32). 2 Display the desired event at the center of the camcorder are using the built...
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... Playback. [Music] You can select music. [Audio mix] The original sound is played back with high definition image quality (HD). Notes Highlight Playback scenes will be converted to 8 scenarios can be used in a Highlight Playback. For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer... movie or photo that will be saved and these scenarios can restore the music data recorded on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in a Highlight Playback. To change each time you select a Highlight Playback. ...
... Playback. [Music] You can select music. [Audio mix] The original sound is played back with high definition image quality (HD). Notes Highlight Playback scenes will be converted to 8 scenarios can be used in a Highlight Playback. For operating instructions, see "Music Transfer... movie or photo that will be saved and these scenarios can restore the music data recorded on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in a Highlight Playback. To change each time you select a Highlight Playback. ...
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... is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with the built-in microphone.... or image) with 4:3 aspect ratio. If you try to send both video/audio signals. Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on a 4:3 TV that is an interface to play back standard definition image quality...
... is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with the built-in microphone.... or image) with 4:3 aspect ratio. If you try to send both video/audio signals. Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on a 4:3 TV that is an interface to play back standard definition image quality...
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... commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to each model of BRAVIA. Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a ...pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO ...58320; This screen appears the first time you turn off the TV, your TV. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is being projected. US 49 Advanced operations You can operate the menu of your camcorder ...
... commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to each model of BRAVIA. Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a ...pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HDcompatible devices using the built-in projector. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO ...58320; This screen appears the first time you turn off the TV, your TV. On "Photo TV HD" This camcorder is being projected. US 49 Advanced operations You can operate the menu of your camcorder ...
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... point with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with more precision Notes A slight difference may occur...
... point with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of the photo will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with more precision Notes A slight difference may occur...
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... disc/AVCHD recording disc/DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camcorder...
... disc/AVCHD recording disc/DVD-video (Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (STD).) Processing only the movies with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camcorder...
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... data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to install the software. To create a Blu-ray disc You can be handled properly by the import function and the ... files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. The image files may be damaged or may be shown as separate files. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you need a device that exceeds...
... data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to install the software. To create a Blu-ray disc You can be handled properly by the import function and the ... files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. The image files may be damaged or may be shown as separate files. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you need a device that exceeds...
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... with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. External media device Saving images on a DVD disc with ... movie once you record the movie. Dubbing on a DVD disc with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). Select the method to the device. Saving images on a computer: the built-in USB cable of discs or media devices on which images...
... with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. External media device Saving images on a DVD disc with ... movie once you record the movie. Dubbing on a DVD disc with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). Select the method to the device. Saving images on a computer: the built-in USB cable of discs or media devices on which images...
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...devices. Discs with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions. US 59 Notes The AVCHD ...recording disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a DVD player. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders...
...devices. Discs with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions. US 59 Notes The AVCHD ...recording disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a DVD player. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders...
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...image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image... quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the Built-in the recording device (a ...
...image quality (STD) disc with an external device US 61 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image... quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the Built-in the recording device (a ...
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... White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder...[Data Code] (p. 69) Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] (p. 69) Signal flow * HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V ** HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Connect your camcorder to recorders connected with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural ...
... White Yellow 4 When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder...[Data Code] (p. 69) Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type] (p. 69) Signal flow * HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V ** HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Connect your camcorder to recorders connected with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural ...
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...the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it using the camcorder before you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 If ... use external media devices with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows. ...
...the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it using the camcorder before you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999 Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 If ... use external media devices with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows. ...
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... Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with vivid sound appropriate to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to record movies. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for adjusting brightness. Displays...
... Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with vivid sound appropriate to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to record movies. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for adjusting brightness. Displays...
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... US NP-FV100 74 580 625 290 310 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 95 100 45 50 NP-FV70 195 215 95 105 NP-FV100 395 430 195 215 HDR-XR260V Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied...) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous recording time HD STD 105 115 220 240 440 485 (unit: minute) Typical recording time HD STD 50 55 110 120 220 240 Each recording time is...
... US NP-FV100 74 580 625 290 310 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 95 100 45 50 NP-FV70 195 215 95 105 NP-FV100 395 430 195 215 HDR-XR260V Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied...) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Continuous recording time HD STD 105 115 220 240 440 485 (unit: minute) Typical recording time HD STD 50 55 110 120 220 240 Each recording time is...