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...to change without notice. In this manual, 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 model name is shown in this manual when there...functions of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in specification between models. LCD Panel The LCD screen is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be some tiny ...
...to change without notice. In this manual, 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 model name is shown in this manual when there...functions of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in specification between models. LCD Panel The LCD screen is manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be some tiny ...
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... 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 Screen indicators 91 Index 93 US 12
... 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 Screen indicators 91 Index 93 US 12
Operating Guide
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... or battery power is low. CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) Camera recording lamp (69) (HDR- 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...
... or battery power is low. CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) Camera recording lamp (69) (HDR- 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...
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... when you operate the camcorder with then press ENTER to enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen. To remove the lens hood, turn the...
... when you operate the camcorder with then press ENTER to enter. DATA CODE button (69) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen. To remove the lens hood, turn the...
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...], appears on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the face automatically. Advanced operations The double-lined frame Release selection is the default setting.) 1 Select [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Closer Voice]. 2 Select the desired item. Your camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Advanced operations Recording people clearly Recording the selected subject...
...], appears on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the face automatically. Advanced operations The double-lined frame Release selection is the default setting.) 1 Select [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Closer Voice]. 2 Select the desired item. Your camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Advanced operations Recording people clearly Recording the selected subject...
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... selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene. (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. (Walk), (Tripod) US 38 Furthermore, when the frame ...the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting ...
... selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene. (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. (Walk), (Tripod) US 38 Furthermore, when the frame ...the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting ...
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...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]. Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise... 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 ( ) ... Notes Keep a distance of ...
...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]. Advanced operations Sound detection: The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise... 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 ( ) ... Notes Keep a distance of ...
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... upgrade. Notes Make sure to set [USB LUN Setting] to the camcorder using Windows 7, click [Start], then double click the camera icon for installing the "Expanded Feature" upgrade appear on the computer display. Notes Do not format the internal recording media of the camcorder...For details on "PlayMemories Home," select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). If you are using software other than the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software to continue the installation. When the ...
... upgrade. Notes Make sure to set [USB LUN Setting] to the camcorder using Windows 7, click [Start], then double click the camera icon for installing the "Expanded Feature" upgrade appear on the computer display. Notes Do not format the internal recording media of the camcorder...For details on "PlayMemories Home," select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). If you are using software other than the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software to continue the installation. When the ...
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Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 67 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up or down Notes Select to finish setting the menu or ...
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 67 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 67 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up or down Notes Select to finish setting the menu or ...
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When you select the grayed out menu item, your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of menus in the sub-category selected. US 66 Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of under which condition you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Sub-category icons When you can set the menu item. To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories.
When you select the grayed out menu item, your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of menus in the sub-category selected. US 66 Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of under which condition you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Sub-category icons When you can set the menu item. To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories.
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... select [Manual], select to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and to the brightness of films when recording. Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according to resemble the atmosphere of the recording environment. Spot Meter/Fcs ...will also change accordingly. Red Eye Reduction........ Face Face Detection Automatically detects faces. Exposure Adjusts the brightness of flash. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to adjust the focus for the selected subject simultaneously. Cinematone*1.......... ...
... select [Manual], select to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and to the brightness of films when recording. Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according to resemble the atmosphere of the recording environment. Spot Meter/Fcs ...will also change accordingly. Red Eye Reduction........ Face Face Detection Automatically detects faces. Exposure Adjusts the brightness of flash. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to adjust the focus for the selected subject simultaneously. Cinematone*1.......... ...
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...; The battery pack is in a cool place. No memory card is high. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with the flash. The amount of the internal...When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to protect the internal hard disk. Hold the camcorder steady with US 73 Check the data...
...; The battery pack is in a cool place. No memory card is high. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). The memory card is damaged. Format the memory card with the flash. The amount of the internal...When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to protect the internal hard disk. Hold the camcorder steady with US 73 Check the data...
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... (Optical)*2, 55 (Extended)*3, 350 (Digital) Filter diameter (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/ XR260V): 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) F1.8 ~ 3.4 Focal length: f=2.1 mm ~ 63.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2: 29.8 mm ~ 894 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 35 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 29.8 mm ~ 894 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 35...
... (Optical)*2, 55 (Extended)*3, 350 (Digital) Filter diameter (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/ XR260V): 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) F1.8 ~ 3.4 Focal length: f=2.1 mm ~ 63.0 mm (3/32 in. ~ 2 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies*2: 29.8 mm ~ 894 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 35 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 29.8 mm ~ 894 mm (1 3/16 in. ~ 35...
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... number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or [Off ]. *3 [ SteadyShot] is set to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): HDR-CX250/CX260V:...: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness: HDR-CX250/CX260V: HD: 2.6 W STD: 2.4 W HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V: HD: 3.1 W STD: 2.9 W HDR-PJ260/PJ260V: HD: 2.7 W STD: 2.5 W HDR-PJ600/PJ600V: HD: 3.9 W STD: 3.6 W HDR-XR260V: HD: 3.5 W STD: 3.2 W Operating temperature: 0 ...
... number of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. *2 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or [Off ]. *3 [ SteadyShot] is set to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): HDR-CX250/CX260V:...: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness: HDR-CX250/CX260V: HD: 2.6 W STD: 2.4 W HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V: HD: 3.1 W STD: 2.9 W HDR-PJ260/PJ260V: HD: 2.7 W STD: 2.5 W HDR-PJ600/PJ600V: HD: 3.9 W STD: 3.6 W HDR-XR260V: HD: 3.5 W STD: 3.2 W Operating temperature: 0 ...
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... is licensed, not sold. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR- This LICENSE covers only the SOFTWARE. You may create data files automatically for ... as well as part of a sale or transfer of the PRODUCT, provided you and Sony Corporation ("SONY"), the licensor of this LICENSE. COPYRIGHT All title and copyright in part, including, but... SOFTWARE (including all copies (only if permitted to you . CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. You may not remove, alter...
... is licensed, not sold. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR- This LICENSE covers only the SOFTWARE. You may create data files automatically for ... as well as part of a sale or transfer of the PRODUCT, provided you and Sony Corporation ("SONY"), the licensor of this LICENSE. COPYRIGHT All title and copyright in part, including, but... SOFTWARE (including all copies (only if permitted to you . CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. You may not remove, alter...
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...These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between us with respect to the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS under license from Canadian authorities, including Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Queen's Printer... parties hereby consent to seeking additional or alternative rights in their entirety any and all previously existing written or oral agreements between SONY and you pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes in the Software. Copyright and trademark information 1993-2011 NAVTEQ...
...These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between us with respect to the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS under license from Canadian authorities, including Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Queen's Printer... parties hereby consent to seeking additional or alternative rights in their entirety any and all previously existing written or oral agreements between SONY and you pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes in the Software. Copyright and trademark information 1993-2011 NAVTEQ...
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...) Scene Selection (67) White Balance (67) SteadyShot off (67) Tele Macro (67) x.v.Color (68) Conversion Lens (67) Destination (69) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection/ sound detection) (38) Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated US 91 Prices are owned by the United States Postal Service. United States...
...) Scene Selection (67) White Balance (67) SteadyShot off (67) Tele Macro (67) x.v.Color (68) Conversion Lens (67) Destination (69) Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection/ sound detection) (38) Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated US 91 Prices are owned by the United States Postal Service. United States...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... maps • Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13 • Golf Shot Features 1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/8.9MP still image capture The Sony® HDR-XR260V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you want • 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K) • Built-in... video and images from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. HDR-XR260V Record and store up to 63 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode). In addition, "HDD Smart Protection" gives you peace of camera shake to the action while maintaining HD image quality. Bullets ...
... maps • Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13 • Golf Shot Features 1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/8.9MP still image capture The Sony® HDR-XR260V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you want • 3.0" touch-screen Clear Photo LCD™ display (230K) • Built-in... video and images from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. HDR-XR260V Record and store up to 63 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode). In addition, "HDD Smart Protection" gives you peace of camera shake to the action while maintaining HD image quality. Bullets ...
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... date range that is faster than ever now through the USB; It also fits conveniently into a short, entertaining movie complete with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor. Intelligent Auto (180 different scene combinations possible) Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond ...with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold separately). Highlight Playback creates movies with a touch of recording time. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R® CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per...
... date range that is faster than ever now through the USB; It also fits conveniently into a short, entertaining movie complete with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor. Intelligent Auto (180 different scene combinations possible) Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond ...with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold separately). Highlight Playback creates movies with a touch of recording time. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R® CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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...the receiver automatically adjusts your shooting locations. Specifications Camera Camera Type Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Imaging Sensor Imaging Sensor 1/3.91" (4.6mm)... HD FX: Approx. 15h20m (Approx. 15h20m); HD HQ: Approx. 36h40m (Approx. 27h50m); Drawing on Sony's high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplifier technology is utilized to produce more true-to ... Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ® maps7 A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-XR260V an ideal choice for analyzing the nuances of motion as "tag" your camcorder's clock to the proper...
...the receiver automatically adjusts your shooting locations. Specifications Camera Camera Type Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Imaging Sensor Imaging Sensor 1/3.91" (4.6mm)... HD FX: Approx. 15h20m (Approx. 15h20m); HD HQ: Approx. 36h40m (Approx. 27h50m); Drawing on Sony's high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplifier technology is utilized to produce more true-to ... Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ® maps7 A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-XR260V an ideal choice for analyzing the nuances of motion as "tag" your camcorder's clock to the proper...