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.../ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of your camcorder. Illustrations used in this manual are captured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99...58317; 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 ... for in-depth instructions on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. Recording media Capacity of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 ...
.../ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of your camcorder. Illustrations used in this manual are captured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99...58317; 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 ... for in-depth instructions on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified. Recording media Capacity of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 ...
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... 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 your camcorder Using... 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
... 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 your camcorder Using... 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 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). 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...
US 27 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). 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...
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... images can be copied Types of movies (Recording mode) You can switch the recording mode to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be copied on... the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is the default setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to select the movie quality when recording high definition...
... images can be copied Types of movies (Recording mode) You can switch the recording mode to [60p]. *2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be copied on... the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is the default setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to select the movie quality when recording high definition...
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...; When the camcorder is connected to direct the GPS antenna towards the sky. Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to use the triangulating priority mode (p. 42). Use GPS Assist Data. The GPS Assist Data will be...
...; When the camcorder is connected to direct the GPS antenna towards the sky. Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to use the triangulating priority mode (p. 42). Use GPS Assist Data. The GPS Assist Data will be...
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... with high definition image quality (HD). Notes Highlight Playback scenes will be set the [Highlight Point], the point can be damaged. Playback scenes in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to 2ch stereo (HDR-CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V). ...Playback US 45 Advanced operations To change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Highlight Setting] on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in a movie or photo that is played back with the music. [...
... with high definition image quality (HD). Notes Highlight Playback scenes will be set the [Highlight Point], the point can be damaged. Playback scenes in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to 2ch stereo (HDR-CX580V/ PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V). ...Playback US 45 Advanced operations To change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Highlight Setting] on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in a movie or photo that is played back with the music. [...
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...high definition TV*1 Connecting to a nonhigh definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV HDMI OUT jack*2 A/V Remote Connector*4 Advanced operations HDMI Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Input Yellow White Red Signal flow HDMI OUT jack*3 A/V Remote Connector*5 *1 If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable for connection. *2 HDR-CX250/CX260V *3 HDR...-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *4 HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V *5 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 1 Switch the input on...
...high definition TV*1 Connecting to a nonhigh definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV HDMI OUT jack*2 A/V Remote Connector*4 Advanced operations HDMI Cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Input Yellow White Red Signal flow HDMI OUT jack*3 A/V Remote Connector*5 *1 If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use the A/V connecting cable for connection. *2 HDR-CX250/CX260V *3 HDR...-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *4 HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V *5 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 1 Switch the input on...
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...(right channel) plug to 2ch. [Audio Mode] (p. 68) On an HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with high definition image quality (HD) in microphone. Realistic sound can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in 5.1ch sound, you need a device...jack, as malfunction may result. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is automatically output in 5.1ch sound is an interface to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on...
...(right channel) plug to 2ch. [Audio Mode] (p. 68) On an HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with high definition image quality (HD) in microphone. Realistic sound can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in 5.1ch sound, you need a device...jack, as malfunction may result. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is automatically output in 5.1ch sound is an interface to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be enjoyed when playing a movie on...
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... half-second increments. Some basic editing operations can 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 standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from a movie 1 Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the...
... half-second increments. Some basic editing operations can 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 standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from a movie 1 Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the...
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..., etc. *3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. *4 Faster processor 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... III 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for installation. Close all computer environments is not assured. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or...
..., etc. *3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. *4 Faster processor 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... III 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for installation. Close all computer environments is not assured. Notes Operation with standard definition image quality (STD) Memory Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7: 1 GB or...
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... you select a function of the camcorder using the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software. Functions that can disconnect the camcorder from these devices do this, the camcorder will be overwritten by the "PlayMemories Home... Stage" does not start up . If the "PlayMemories Home" software is installed on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
... you select a function of the camcorder using the built-in "PlayMemories Home" software to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software. Functions that can disconnect the camcorder from these devices do this, the camcorder will be overwritten by the "PlayMemories Home... Stage" does not start up . If the "PlayMemories Home" software is installed on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
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...recorded in [60p Quality ] image quality, you access the camcorder from the computer. Visit the following URL to a computer. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be imported correctly. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the ... computer, however, the files will be used with DVD based players or recorders, as separate files. PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to install the software. All image files may be shown as separate files ...
...recorded in [60p Quality ] image quality, you access the camcorder from the computer. Visit the following URL to a computer. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be imported correctly. When you delete image files, follow the steps on the ... computer, however, the files will be used with DVD based players or recorders, as separate files. PC software, high definition footage can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to install the software. All image files may be shown as separate files ...
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...a computer: the built-in USB cable of discs or media devices on a DVD disc with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. Select the method to be saved, depending on a ...). USB Adapter Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 63 Movies that are saved. External media device Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality Built-in which movies cannot be used according to an external device in USB Cable 61 (HD) or with an external ...
...a computer: the built-in USB cable of discs or media devices on a DVD disc with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express 60 (HD). If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. Select the method to be saved, depending on a ...). USB Adapter Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately) 63 Movies that are saved. External media device Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality Built-in which movies cannot be used according to an external device in USB Cable 61 (HD) or with an external ...
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Notes The AVCHD recording disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Because DVD players/recorders are not ... with an external device The devices on which the created disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions.
Notes The AVCHD recording disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Because DVD players/recorders are not ... with an external device The devices on which the created disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions.
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...website. You can copy images played back on your camcorder on the connected device. After the operation is about 20 to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is reached. For details, see the following when creating a disc. ...from the camcorder Disc creation time to copy movies to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable. Notes High definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies will be saved on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Saving images with a recorder, etc...
...website. You can copy images played back on your camcorder on the connected device. After the operation is about 20 to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is reached. For details, see the following when creating a disc. ...from the camcorder Disc creation time to copy movies to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable. Notes High definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies will be saved on the recording mode or the number of scenes. Saving images with a recorder, etc...
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...Red 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 standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V...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 an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the ...
...Red 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 standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V...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 an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the ...
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To play movies. To save the desired images in the camcorder to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously ... the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the LCD screen to 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...
To play movies. To save the desired images in the camcorder to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously ... the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the LCD screen to 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...
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Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Guide Frame Displays frames as a guide for adjusting brightness. Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to record movies. / Setting Sets the image ...quality for recording. Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to make sure the subject is compliant with standard definition image quality (STD). Scenario Starts playing the scenarios that icons or indicators are displayed on the screen with standard...
Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Guide Frame Displays frames as a guide for adjusting brightness. Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to record movies. / Setting Sets the image ...quality for recording. Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to make sure the subject is compliant with standard definition image quality (STD). Scenario Starts playing the scenarios that icons or indicators are displayed on the screen with standard...
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...77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX250/CX260V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD...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: ...
...77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-CX250/CX260V (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD...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: ...
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... 260 280 515 555 Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) HDR-CX260V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V [60p Quality 1 h ] (1 h) 13 h (13 h) [Highest 1 h 15 min 15 h 20 min Quality ] (1 h 15 min) (15 h 20 min...
... 260 280 515 555 Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) HDR-CX260V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode Recording time HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V [60p Quality 1 h ] (1 h) 13 h (13 h) [Highest 1 h 15 min 15 h 20 min Quality ] (1 h 15 min) (15 h 20 min...