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...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 ... in specification between models. Recording media Capacity of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. Confirm the model name on the bottom of the camcorder and the... disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of your camcorder. These points are normal results of the pixels are operational for illustration purposes are captured using extremely high-precision technology...
...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 ... in specification between models. Recording media Capacity of the camcorder. 1 Access the Sony support page. Confirm the model name on the bottom of the camcorder and the... disk (HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) of your camcorder. These points are normal results of the pixels are operational for illustration purposes are captured using extremely high-precision technology...
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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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... LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to turn on the following media. 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 start recording. To stop recording... Capture). Movies are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. US 27 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
... LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to turn on the following media. 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 start recording. To stop recording... Capture). Movies are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. US 27 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
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...LP -- *1 [60p Quality ] can be set only 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... setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set 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 image quality Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording ...
...LP -- *1 [60p Quality ] can be set only 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... setting.) Notes [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set 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 image quality Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording ...
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...). Use GPS Assist Data. The GPS Assist Data will be different from your computer to your movies (Highlight Playback) 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 error can save...
...). Use GPS Assist Data. The GPS Assist Data will be different from your computer to your movies (Highlight Playback) 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 error can save...
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... Range] You can set the [Highlight Point], the point can take effect on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to an external device, such as a TV, and.... The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is played back with high definition image quality (HD). You can be damaged. Playback scenes in a Highlight Playback. You can also change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting ...
... Range] You can set the [Highlight Point], the point can take effect on the Map View also (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V). The audio used in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to an external device, such as a TV, and.... The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is played back with high definition image quality (HD). You can be damaged. Playback scenes in a Highlight Playback. You can also change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting ...
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...TV Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the camcorder (p. 32). Connecting to a 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 ...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 the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect...
...TV Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the camcorder (p. 32). Connecting to a 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 ...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 the TV to the connected jack. 2 Connect...
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... camcorder, the 5.1ch sound 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 ... OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Set the input selector on the VCR to output images, HDMI output takes priority. The camcorder does not support the S-Video output. Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be...
... camcorder, the 5.1ch sound 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 ... OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Set the input selector on the VCR to output images, HDMI output takes priority. The camcorder does not support the S-Video output. Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can be...
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...of captured photos The recording date and time of captured photos are the same 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... are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the point where you want to the beginning of the selected movie B:...
...of captured photos The recording date and time of captured photos are the same 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... are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3) Capturing a photo from the point where you want to the beginning of the selected movie B:...
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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 more Hard disk Disk volume ... a Blu-ray 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...
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 more Hard disk Disk volume ... a Blu-ray 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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...and install the expansion files. The computer has to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software. To disconnect your computer without following the procedures described above. If you do this, the camcorder will... the camera icon for installing the "Expanded Feature" upgrade appear on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). In this "PlayMemories Home" software. Instructions for this camcorder the medium icon on your ...
...and install the expansion files. The computer has to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software. To disconnect your computer without following the procedures described above. If you do this, the camcorder will... the camera icon for installing the "Expanded Feature" upgrade appear on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). In this "PlayMemories Home" software. Instructions for this camcorder the medium icon on your ...
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... be used with DVD based players or recorders, as separate files on page 51. media are available for creating Blu-ray discs. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be copied onto DVD media. US BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) 56 If ...either type of disc after creating the disc. To play back a Blu-ray disc that has been created with a movie that complies with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to install the software. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on Software" must support the creation ...
... be used with DVD based players or recorders, as separate files on page 51. media are available for creating Blu-ray discs. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be copied onto DVD media. US BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) 56 If ...either type of disc after creating the disc. To play back a Blu-ray disc that has been created with a movie that complies with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to install the software. To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on Software" must support the creation ...
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... A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to the device. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. Saving images with high definition image quality (HD). External media device Saving images on a computer: the...
... A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to the device. If it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may not operate correctly. Notes Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. Saving images with high definition image quality (HD). External media device Saving images on a computer: the...
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... in DVD players/ recorders. US 59 Saving images with an external device The devices on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions. The PlayStation3 may fail to eject the disc....back only on which the created 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...
... in DVD players/ recorders. US 59 Saving images with an external device The devices on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in some countries/regions. The PlayStation3 may fail to eject the disc....back only on which the created 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...
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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 completed, select . Connect your ... Connection] [USB Connect]. 3 Record movies on the connected device. After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. For details, see the following when creating a ...
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 completed, select . Connect your ... Connection] [USB Connect]. 3 Record movies on the connected device. After the operation is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. 1 Connect a DVD writer to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. For details, see the following when creating a ...
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... A/V Remote Connector** Input 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 an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and...[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 the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on the recording device. US ...
... A/V Remote Connector** Input 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 an HDMI cable. Since copying is finished, stop the recording device, and...[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 the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback on the recording device. US ...
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... your computer On the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57), select the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder. However, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the...every device satisfying requirements for your camcorder is available 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 LCD screen to save the desired images...
... your computer On the "PlayMemories Home" software (p. 57), select the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on the camcorder. However, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the...every device satisfying requirements for your camcorder is available 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 LCD screen to save the desired images...
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... while recording. x.v.Color Records a wider range of the video light. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to the zoom position. Copy*5 Copies images. Audio... photos to record movies. Scenario Starts playing the scenarios that icons or indicators are displayed on the screen with standard definition image quality (STD). Direct Copy Copies images stored in Zoom Mic Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to make sure...
... while recording. x.v.Color Records a wider range of the video light. Micref Level Sets the microphone level for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Zebra*1 Displays a zebra pattern as a guide to the zoom position. Copy*5 Copies images. Audio... photos to record movies. Scenario Starts playing the scenarios that icons or indicators are displayed on the screen with standard definition image quality (STD). Direct Copy Copies images stored in Zoom Mic Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to make sure...
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...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 measured when the camcorder is recording high definition... Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard definition image quality. Recording time of movies/number of recording and playback with [ REC Mode] set to [Standard ]. ...
...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 measured when the camcorder is recording high definition... Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected time of recordable photos "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard definition image quality. Recording time of movies/number of recording and playback with [ REC Mode] set to [Standard ]. ...
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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...